ROHAN A. KATHOKE
Deputy Manager Operations & Production
Panvel
Summary
- · Performance-driven professional with 14+ years of experience in Plant Operations ,DWM and Safety Management; currently working as Deputy Manager – JSW Steel Limited
- · Proven expertise in leading end-to-end plant operations, ensuring achievement of production targets within cost, quality, and timeline parameters
- · Strong capability in strategic planning and system streamlining to enhance operational efficiency and productivity
- · Experienced in plant commissioning and operations rollout, including scope definition, requirement analysis, task prioritization, and risk assessment in line with safety norms
- · Skilled in optimal utilization of resources and machinery, driving cost reduction through effective planning and execution
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager Operation, JSW STEEL DOLVI WORKS
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
06.2022 - Current
- Analyzed performance metrics, leading to data-driven decision making.
- Spearheaded cross-departmental initiatives, fostering collaboration.
- Directing plant activities with answerability for strategic utilization of available resources & machinery; implementing cost saving measures to achieve reduction in terms of man-days & production cost
- Successfully commissioned of MEROS & WGR system to reduce stack emission & fuel saving
Production Executive . UNIT 4 (silver Tungsten)
Hindustan Platinum Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Responsible for department D4A silver tungsten, lead team of 52 skilled employees.
- Enhance the part production capacity from 5L to 22 L per month.
- Drove revenue growth by launching 17 successful new products In 3 years of responsibility.
- Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, reducing rework & scrap by 30%.
- established a healthy working culture in Unit 4 by maintaining professional & productive relationships with both permanent and contract workers.
Sr Engineer,Sinter Plant (Operations & Production)
Evonith Steel (Former Uttam Galva Metalics)
07.2011 - 10.2018
- shift work management, MIS documentation , project Drawing study & correction, ISO documentation & Internal Audit.
- Streamlined workflow, enhancing team productivity and morale significantly.
- Developed training programs, elevating staff skills and safety awareness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Led sinter plant operations, boosting production efficiency by reducing rework.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Darda Collage Of Engg And Technology
Yavatmal ,maharshtra. 04.2001 -
Skills
- TQM (5 S , DWM , Kaizen , QCC, JH )
- NDT level 2 & six sigma green belt
- ERP Navision 2016
- collaboration & coordination
- self learning & continuous improvement
- Data analysis & MIS Reporting
- follow ups & back up plan execution
- Team lead
Accomplishments
Notable Accomplishments Across the Career
- Mixing unit drawing study & correction Sinter plant 2 project at EVONITH STEEL , Wardha
- Single-handedly commissioned pneumatic lime conveying system& trained people for effective utilization at EVONITH STEEL , Wardha.
- production Boost up from 5L to 22 L parts per month at Hindustan platinum ltd , Turbhe.
- commissioned brazing & continuous mesh furnace at Hindustan Platinum Ltd , Tutbhe.
- established healthy & productive working culture between permanent & contractual worker at Hindustan platinum ltd , Turbhe.
- Established TOC , ERP Navision 2016 at HIndustan platinum.
- 30 % reduction in rework & scrap by training & standard tool utilization.
- commissioned MEROS & WGR successfully at JSW steel Dolvi.
- Drive Cost saving projects at SInter plant 1 JSW steel.
- proven cost reduction through waste material utilization at JSW steel Dolvi.
Timeline
Deputy Manager Operation, JSW STEEL DOLVI WORKS
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
06.2022 - Current
Production Executive . UNIT 4 (silver Tungsten)
Hindustan Platinum Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 01.2022
Sr Engineer,Sinter Plant (Operations & Production)
Evonith Steel (Former Uttam Galva Metalics)
07.2011 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Darda Collage Of Engg And Technology
04.2001 -