PGDM - Operation and supply chain management
MITSDE ALANDI PUNE
Pune, India07-2023
Rajendra Gadekar
Manager Production( ME & Production )
PUNE
Summary
Results-driven Production Manager with expertise in Manufacturing and Engineering. Specializes in productivity and quality improvements within EV and ESS sectors. Committed to fostering team collaboration and resolving conflicts efficiently. Seeking Head Production or ME role to leverage strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in achieving operational goals.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Dr.Dy Patil Institute of Engineering College
Pune06-2016
HSC - Science Education
Sahyadri Junior College
Sangamner06-2012
SSC - undefined
Bharat High school Ghargoan
Ghargoan06-2009
Skills
Analytical problem solving
Languages
English
Marathi
Hindi
Timeline
Manager Production (HV & ESS)
GEON Formerly Known as Battrixx
12.2024 - Current
DY Manager Operations ( 3W/4W/BUS/Telecom/BESS)
Replus engitech Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Manager Production EV (2W &3W Battery Pack Manufacturing)
Esmito Solutions Pvt ltd
04.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Executive Production (EV) (2W &3W Battery Pack Manufacturing)
BATTRIXX by kabra extrusion technique ltd
08.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer(EV)
BATTRIXX by kabra extrusion technique ltd
03.2020 - 07.2021
Quality in Charge
SUMAN INDUSTRIES PUNE
05.2019 - 02.2020
Quality Assurance Engineer
Narasipur Precision Pvt Ltd. (Pune plant)
08.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Dr.Dy Patil Institute of Engineering College
HSC - Science Education
Sahyadri Junior College
SSC - undefined
Bharat High school Ghargoan
PGDM - Operation and supply chain management
MITSDE ALANDI PUNE
Work History
Manager Production (HV & ESS)
GEON Formerly Known as Battrixx
12.2024 - Current
- Successfully executed the SOP for 22 kWh and 70 kWh high-voltage battery products, with full implementation of Industry 4.0 manufacturing practices.
- Executed Start of Production (SOP) for 8 RESS products, facilitating smooth production ramp-up and achieving highest output of 250 units per shift.
- Successfully established a new 15 PPM telecom battery production line with Industry 4.0 implementation, including DAP, FAT, SAT, and production ramp-up, completed within 67 days.
- Redesigned and led cross-functional operations across Stores, PPC, Production, and Production Engineering (PE), enhancing operational efficiency and reducing overhead costs by 7%.
- Redesigned and led cross-functional operations across Stores, PPC, Production, and Production Engineering (PE), improving operational efficiency and reducing overhead costs by 7%.
- Led the establishment and operations of the High-Voltage (HV) battery plant, including store setup, Test area setup ,Civil fire safety,and production lines.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives, resource optimization, and effective operational management.
- Managed team of 8 direct senior executives and provided leadership to indirect workforce of up to 340 employees, ensuring operational excellence and meeting production targets.
DY Manager Operations ( 3W/4W/BUS/Telecom/BESS)
Replus engitech Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - 12.2024
- New Multi variant auto line design (DAP) support to the vendor / line validation /FAT /SAT.
- Execute ESS project range from 10Kwh to 5Mwh and EV project SOP from 5kwh to 32 kwh within the crucial timeline.
- Executed batch production within established timelines.
- Identified and solved issues of day to day operations using DMAIC methodology.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Setup production and safety flow process.
- Leading and executing production process and SOPs for multi variant auto line.
- Preparation of new machine &Tools requirement RFQ support to order of Import item.
- Preparation and execution of Plant & Machinery layout and mapping.
- Plant layout setup with machinery and storage rack calculations and implementations for GIGA factory.
- Leading team size with 4 Executive and 44 production associates.
- Oversaw production activities in Pune location to meet project demands.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions that generated innovative solutions to long-standing operational challenges.
Senior Manager Production EV (2W &3W Battery Pack Manufacturing)
Esmito Solutions Pvt ltd
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Identified and resolved production, workforce, and material sourcing issues to support business objectives.
- Implemented PQCDSM and DWM methodologies to enhance manufacturing operations.
- Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
- Leading machine PM activity and complying on time with coordinating with maintenance team.
- Drive manufacturing cycle as per customer tack time.
- Managed operations across store, purchasing, quality control, testing, and manufacturing departments to ensure efficiency.
- Preparation of new machine &Tool requirement &order of Import item.
- Planning of new manpower recruitment as per business requirement.
- Implement safer, greener, and affordable SOP for production process.
- Handling 20 to 25no’s manpower and providing individual training to them.
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Senior Executive Production (EV) (2W &3W Battery Pack Manufacturing)
BATTRIXX by kabra extrusion technique ltd
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Resolved production and compliance issues, recommending actionable solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
- EV battery mfg. Plant & Machine installation, Achieving equipment and Modification equipment process as per project requirement, poke yoke, kaizen, productivity, scrap reduction, continuous improvement and 5S activities.
- Managed 180 to 200 employees under three supervisors, providing tailored training to enhance skills.
- Boosted productivity by [300] % through direction, preparation and implementation of training programs and initiatives.
- Manage continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Implement safer, greener, and affordable SOP for production process.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase Quality & productivity.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Executed manufacturing processes such as soldering, welding, and cell sorting to ensure first run capabilities.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Identify and develop fixtures for welding machines and soldering machines.
- Designed and implemented new production schedule to reduce loss in labor and inventory.
- Handling 180 to 200 no’s manpower with 3 supervisor and provide individual training to them.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer(EV)
BATTRIXX by kabra extrusion technique ltd
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Implement IATF16949:2016 with EV requirement.
- Identified root causes of issues through team collaboration. for problem as a team and take corrective & preventive action on them to eliminate in future.
- Handled customer complaints and coordinated with customers regarding product nonconformance.
- Established new controls for defect prevention in manufacturing processes, leading to reduced inspection activities and manpower.
- Finding Root causes for problem as a team and take corrective & preventive action on them to eliminate in future.
- Handling customer's complaints, analysis & Co-ordinate with customers in case nonconformance of products as a customer's representative.
- Prepare plan and conduct Process Audit, Prepare plan and conduct Product Audit, QMS Document &Implementation, Layout Inspection Plan, Sample Inspection
Quality in Charge
SUMAN INDUSTRIES PUNE
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Quality Planning, Preparation & Up-dation of PPAP documents (Control Plan & Process FMEA) whenever change has occurred in process & work in cross functional team (CFT).
- Prepare a plan and conduct a Process Audit, prepare a plan and conduct a Product Audit, QMS Document & Implementation, Layout Inspection Plan, Sample Inspection.
- Managed customer complaints, monitored rejections, conducted supplier audits, agreed on inspection criteria, and analyzed field failure tests to enhance product quality.
- Participated in daily and weekly QA meetings to address quality issues collaboratively with in-house and interplant departments.
- Attending daily / weekly QA meetings on day to day quality issues of products with in-house and interplant departments.
- Handled customer complaints and analyzed nonconformance of products as a customer's representative.
- Good hands on experience of ISO 9001:2015 quality system as a Management representative.
- Established daily work management to optimize productivity and reduce working hours from 12 to 8.
- Facilitated the Sunrise meeting to discuss daily priorities and align team objectives.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Narasipur Precision Pvt Ltd. (Pune plant)
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed supplier quality for CNC, VMC, press part, and fabricated parts through vendor support and process improvement during supplier visits.
- Periodic Visits at vender end to conduct process & product audit & addressing quality issues to improve the incoming quality level.
- Extending the support to SQA team for fabricated& sheet metal part having ongoing issues.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of CAPA submitted by vendor, tracking performance metrics including receipt rejection, line rejection, and vendor rating.
- Addressed customer complaints as a customer representative.
- Carry out 8D report on line to reduce daily PPM.
- Addressed customer complaints to ensure satisfaction and resolve issues. as Customer representative
- Perform cost reduction, continuous Quality Improvement.
- Pune, Maharashtra
Accomplishments
- Cost saving & increases productivity by implementing new Tool & technology by 300%.
- Effectively implemented new technology for laser welding detection.
- Effectively implemented Battery pack DATA tracking system.
- Effectively implanting cell polarity poka-yoke with vision system.
- Sustaining zero customer complaints.
- Reduction in in-house rework and rejection by 11% to 3%.
- Developed new controls for defect prevention on manufacturing processes and reduced inspection activities/manpower.
- Awarded as an Employee of the Year .
- Increase productivity by same tool & same manpower with new addition of training.
- Design and changes in current layout with continuous motivation of employee.
- Successfully Implemented Automation and reduced manual operations with system poka-yoke .
Certification
IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor.
Interests
Continuous self-update and learning, Reading books, Listening spiritual songs
Additionaltrainingcourses
- Course on Computer Concept (CCC), SOFTWARE
- Applied Aspects of Life Sciences for the Welfare of Mankind (Organized by Deogiri College in association with International Society of Science and Technology), CONFERENCE ATTENDED
Personal Information
- Caste: Sutar
- Father's Name: Kisan Vyankatrao Sutar
- Mother's Name: Prabhavati Kisan Sutar
- Date of Birth: 04/08/1989
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Disclaimer
I am confident of my ability to work in a team. I will be grateful to you if you give me the opportunity. To work under your supervision. I want to do a work in Indian Heritage and Studies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates