RAJESH GAHANKAR

Seeking challenging assignment in Plant Operations as a profit center head in an organization of high repute.

Graduate Mechanical Engineer with nearly 33 years of experience in Auto Sector Press & Fabrication Manufacturing, Plant Operations, Project Planning, Erection & Commissioning, Process Engineering, Quality Management, System Implementation. Acquired comprehensive exposure to automobile manufacturing industry. Fellow Of Institution Of Engineers India. ASDC India – Giz Germany Approved Trainer for advance welding technologies for auto sector. Modern Management Systems such as TPM / Kaizen / 5-S & Inventory control systems such as JIT / KANBAN / DOL, process improvements and quality improvement activities, conceptualization/preparation of IPOs, PQCDSM & DWM for process control & overall profitability improvement. Domain expertise in managing Press & Fabrication manufacturing processes, new component development operations with key focus on bottom line profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Outstanding successes in executing several cost saving and process improvement initiatives. Exceptional team building, organizational and analytical skills coupled with demonstrated relationship management and communication abilities. Well-versed with manufacturing processes & systems of products like Motorcycle Silencers, 3Wheeler Chassis, Motorcycle Chassis, Motorcycle fuel tanks, handle bars, toggle link, Frame Body, Sub-assemblies & Press Parts. Proven leadership skills in managing teams to work in synchronization with the corporate parameters & motivating them for achieving business and individual goals. Other areas of contribution - Planning, Erection & Commissioning Of MIG Welding Wire Manufacturing Plant of 500 MT Per Month Capacity for layer wound & pail pack MIG Welding Wire.

• Implementation of streamlined manufacturing lines for Petrol Tank, Chain cases, handle bars, 3 Wheeler Chassis & Motorcycle Chassis, Press shops.
• Developed Welding SPMs In house as per the unit requirements.
• Effectively initiated activities related with defect reduction, cycle time reduction, productivity increase and cost reduction using focused improvement methodology through Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) process.
• Carried Training activities on SMED, SMS, LCA, TPM, KAIZEN, FMEA, DOL, 5S, Poka yoke, JIT, Kanban for staff & operators.
• Deftly created the Process Control Plan, Work Instructions (WI) for reference of Manufacturing, quality assurance for complete product cycle.
• Merit of winning 3 QCFI awards for the team as well as third award at National Kaizen conference at Chennai.
• Proactively participated in the field survey for Automotive Exhaust System Performance Review.
• Attended 3 conferences by CII- TPM Club of India at New Delhi.
• Successfully carried out TPM Implementation under Guidance of Prof. Yamaguchi San.
• Served as PP Core Member for SAP Implementation in group companies.
• Awarded with Fellowship by Institution Of Engineers India For R & D work on Automotive Exhaust system.
• Recognized by ASDC & Giz Germany as Approved Trainer For advance welding technologies in auto sector.
• Implemented proper systematic Root Cause Analysis.
• Adeptly delivered Training and Presentation on topics - TPM, Kaizens, 8 Pillars, SMS, 16 Losses, SMED, JIT, LCA.
• Successful Erection & Commissioning Of 500 MT Per Month Mfg Capacity MIG Welding Wire Drawing Plant.

• TPM Implementation Training
• JIT / KANBAN Training
• TOT Advance Welding Technology
• MIG Welding Drawing Technology
• Pedagogy and effectiveness
• Welding transformers
• HT & LT electrical installations
• ISO 9001:2000 revision
• Effective leadership skills
• Problem Solving Techniques

• Advance welding technology in auto sector
• Gap bridging between academics & industries
• TPM Pillars
• 16 Losses
• JIT
• Poka yoke
• Kaizen
• Process & Equipment layout management
• Cost of Poor Quality
• Defect Analysis
• 5-S Work place Improvement Program
• Problem Solving Procedure

• Passport Number: Yes
• Date of Birth: 03/03/70
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Married

Fellowship by Institute of Engineers