Vinod Gathe

• Won Shingijutsu Kaizen II prize for Capacity Enhancement in 2023.
• Won Shingijutsu Kaizen II prize for Office TPM in 2021
• Established benchmarks of Highest productions-MNX300/650 & MCX41/47 -1600 nos in Aug-23 & MO Surge Suppressors 1800 nos in July-23.
• Performed Offloading of in-house press components to vendors in 2022.
• Covid 2020 Supply chain Crisis - Imported RM procurement. Developed Alternate source development for existing products
• Implemented Electronic Kanban on MNX185/250 & MNX300/650 Contactor Assembly lines in 2016.
• Won Value Stream Mapping –Gold award in 2015 & Silver award in 2017.
• Implemented GST at Suppliers in 2017
• Performed Lead time reduction projects through localization in 2015-16.

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• Managed material flow through plants across global markets in support of lean manufacturing operations and measured cost management
• Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment & 5% reduction
• Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities
• Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management
• Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability 100% in Full.
• Total 33 suppliers managed & Audited for improvements.
• 30 Kaizens implemented under TPM intiative.
• Daily Works Management on Gemba for deadlines achivement.

• Production, Quality & Delivery of Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, and Fiat India & John Deere Weld assemblies with strength of 2 Supervisors & 30 workers in 2 shifts
• Developed & established Model Welding Shop at M/s Ganage Pressings Pvt. Ltd., Pune by process mapping, layout modification, MUDA elimination, visual displays of SOPs & work instructions and pallet on wheels concept
• Played crucial role in development of Fendor assembly of John Deere Tractor from project to execution stage.
• Strengthened Quality norms for Mahindra & Mahindra Scorpio sub-assemblies to achieve zero defect supplies.
• Implemented FIFO and one day inventory of Weld assemblies for Tata Motor items.
• Designed special pallets for defect free supplies during transportation to Customers.
• Trained employees on safety and project procedures
• Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements

• gerformed Day to day manpower planning & problem solvino while High speed Diesel Engine Testing of 2, 3, 4 & 6-cylinder Y series (4 stroke) from 23.6 to 125 BHP.
• Acquire technical knowledge of engine testing, Diesel Fuel pump timing setting, tappet setting, Fuel injector testing, checking fuel efficiency, Bosch fuel pump governor setting, and so on.
• Lead & motivate team of 25 permanent workers in two shifts and complete monthly schedule /customer order on time.
• Facilitated third party inspections - 48 hours’ endurance tests for Customer Order.
• Improved acceptance levels of engines from 90% to 97% through quality circle meetings, control on rejection & rework
• Decreased the cost by 1% through waste control measures like filtration & recirculation of used engine oil and recollection of diesel overflow from fuel injectors
• Compliance to Safety and ISO-9001 standards.
• Supported Research & Development for new product testing and trails.

• Completed College-level Coursework: [Diploma in Mechanical Engineering], [Govt Polytechnic Karad] with 71.4%
• Professional Development Studies: Logistics & Supply Chain Management at N.I.T.I.E, Mumbai with 70%, [2011]
• Completed Coursework: [ISO lead Auditor Certification in Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems], [2020]
• [E Kanban Implementations], [Team Leader] - 2016
• [GST Implementation], [Team Member -2017]