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Yuvraj Dagade

Kolhapur

Summary

Adept at driving process improvements and lean manufacturing principles, I significantly reduced BCT by 25% at Savita Oil Technologies Ltd. My expertise in production data analysis and strong team-building skills have consistently enhanced operational efficiency and safety. Resourceful Assistant Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include team leadership, and operational management. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring smooth operations and positive team dynamics.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager-Production

Savita Oil Technologies Ltd
Mahad,Raigad
10.2022 - Current
  • Drive alignment of production goals with overall goals and objectives under the supervision of the Operations Head.
  • Reviewed the PID for safety concerns, prepared interlock logics with various systems, and provided relevant comments to the project team.
  • Understand PID concerning various equipment, instruments, and processes.
  • Prepared a quality approval plan for the newly installed chemical process/esterification reaction plant with LSL or USL.
  • Optimized raw material norms, power consumption norms, utility norms, and man-hours concerning per MT of FG produced.
  • Developed the pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures (air blowing, water flushing, chemical cleaning, and steam blowing, etc.).
  • Successfully installed and prepared interlock logic for the agitated thin film evaporator (ATFE) for concerning quality norms.
  • Monitored progress and recorded test results during trial batches during the scale-up of the esterification reaction of the newly installed plant.
  • Developed and validated MOC to ensure the debottlenecking of process parameters. Reduced BCT from 59 hrs to 44 hrs.
  • Performed root cause analysis (RCA) during trial batches, and implemented process development.
  • Develop a contingency plan to manage equipment breakdown or system breakdown situations in coordination with the maintenance department.
  • Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all plant operations to maintain consistent and high-quality production.
  • Lead a team of supervisors, operators, technicians, and other plant personnel, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
  • Monitor inventory levels, and coordinate with procurement and supply chain departments to ensure adequate raw material availability.
  • Measure the effectiveness of safety and toolbox talk.
  • Recommend short- and long-range manufacturing plans and budgets, and ensure implementation and achievement of the planned production.

Production Manager

Chemspec Chemicals Ltd
Panvel
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for production planning, production scheduling, quality, lead time, and cost requirements.
  • Ensure the safety of staff, equipment, and neighborhood operations comply with environmental requirements.
  • Identify areas for impactful process opportunities, and drive improvement.
  • Follow the instructions of the direction set, and problem-solving, which maximizes results.
  • Follow instructions to track performance regarding cost, quality, production, service, and safety.

Associate Manager-Manufacturing

Laxmi Organics Industries Ltd
Mahad,Raigad
04.2020 - 05.2022
  • Led and managed workforce in a multi-shift environment to meet product quality and delivery requirements while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental protection standards.
  • Collaborated with unit in-charges and other service functions to ensure smooth execution of the production plan and maintained proper industrial relations within the group.
  • Assisted Plant Manager in process improvements and debottlenecking efforts to reduce costs and enhance safety, while ensuring compliance with established SOPs and monthly preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Coordinated with the unit in charge and service functions to ensure the smooth execution of production plans, and maintained proper industrial relations.
  • Assisted the Plant Manager with operational excellence and achieving targeted production plans, while handling hazardous chemicals and advanced process automation.

Jr. Production Executive

Sudarshan Chemcials Industries Ltd
Roha,Raigad
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • Supervised the blending and mixing operations of AZO Pigment according to production plans.
  • Controlled DCS, PLC, and SCADA room operations with the assistance of DCS operators.
  • Implemented the 5S system in the plant to enhance organizational efficiency.
  • Supervised the blending and mixing operations of AZO Pigment, ensuring adherence to production plans set by the planner.

Production Executive

IVP LTD
Tarapur
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Operated and controlled process parameters such as temperature, pressure, distillation rates, and vacuum distillation using PLC and SCADA systems.
  • Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for products to ensure efficient PLC and SCADA operations.
  • Supervised production shift activities, ensuring timely achievement of daily production targets and adherence to manufacturing procedures.
  • Supervised all production shift activities to meet daily production targets, ensuring the accuracy of raw materials, equipment, utilities, and adherence to manufacturing procedures.

Chemical Engineer

Indian Oxalate Ltd
Chiplun
06.2014 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for total manufacturing activities, such as chemical batch processes, batch calculation, production planning, and leading a production team to achieve the monthly target.
  • Make a timely decision on the process operation to achieve optimal conversion.
  • Manpower planning and monitoring the daily activities to achieve daily and monthly targets.
  • Communicate and coordinate with various service departments. For machine maintenance work and maintain better Health of Plant Equipment’s.
  • Fair knowledge of unit operations such as reactors, crystallizers, evaporators, rotary dryers, boilers, centrifugal machines, CSTR, VAM, packed columns, and oxidation chambers.
  • Hands-on experience with various rotary equipment, such as blowers and pumps.

Education

Pyramid Certifications LLP
Mumbai
09-2024

First Aider
Lifeline Institute
07-2024

Henry Harvin Education
Delhi
08-2021

Chemcial Engineering

PVPIT
Sangli, Maharshtra
06-2014

GED -

Government Polytechnic Kolhapur
Kolhapur,Maharshtra
08-2010

Skills

  • Production data analysis
  • Lean six sigma
  • Visual management
  • 5S methodology
  • Total productive maintenance
  • Process improvement techniques
  • Capacity planning
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Safety procedures
  • Team building
  • Troubleshooting

Timeline

Assistant Manager-Production

Savita Oil Technologies Ltd
10.2022 - Current

Production Manager

Chemspec Chemicals Ltd
05.2022 - 10.2022

Associate Manager-Manufacturing

Laxmi Organics Industries Ltd
04.2020 - 05.2022

Jr. Production Executive

Sudarshan Chemcials Industries Ltd
08.2018 - 04.2020

Production Executive

IVP LTD
04.2016 - 07.2018

Chemical Engineer

Indian Oxalate Ltd
06.2014 - 01.2016

Pyramid Certifications LLP

First Aider

Henry Harvin Education

Chemcial Engineering

PVPIT

GED -

Government Polytechnic Kolhapur
Yuvraj Dagade