Photo

  Vijay A. Lotake

  Current Location: India

  •  Manager
  • Profile Created Date:29 Mar 2020

Description

Academic Details

•    BE Production Engineering from Walchand Institute of Technology in 2004
•    Diploma in Production Technology from KBP college of Engg. & Polytechnic (Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education), Satara in 2001
•    Pursuing MBA in Operations Management

IT Skills

•    Well versed with AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), MS Project & SAP


Profile Summary

•    A seasoned professional with nearly 12 years of commendable success in:
~ Operation Management            ~ Supplier Development
~ Stores & Logistic management        ~ Floor Management
~ Project Management            ~ Cost Control
~ Assembly Operations            ~ Performance Appraisal
~ Production Management             ~ Team Management
•    Skilled in managing operations involving resource planning, materials planning, team building and co-ordination with the Internal Departments.
•    Proven track record of leading the organization to increase revenues and profitability, streamline workflow and create a team environment to increase productivity
•    Gained exposure in Attendance management, Performance Appraisal, Disciplinary Management, Floor management, Interview techniques.
•    Adept in conducting inspection of the incoming, in-process materials, taking stringent quality measures & organizing quality awareness programs in the organization
•    Gained exposure for using  5S, TPM, KAIZEN, Lean Manufacturing & Store Management Systems (JIT, KANPAN, 2 BIN System & FIFO)
•    Possesses excellent interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills, with an ability to utilize process-oriented approach towards the accomplishment of cost, profit, service and organizational goals

Core Competencies
•    Planning for day-to-day production related activities, production schedules and allocating work for achieving monthly production targets; providing direction, motivation & training to the team for ensuring optimum performance
•    Establishing various implementation strategies for achievement of the project targets
•    Overseeing project activities from conceptualization to execution including finalization of technical specifications, procurement / supply of raw materials, stage inspections, scheduling, progress monitoring, site management and manpower planning
•    Developing supplier assessment systems, identifying areas of quality failures & taking steps to rectify the system wide preventive and corrective actions to avoid the reoccurrences
•    Inspecting all in-process material stage wise, preparing in-process inspection report & undertaking inspection of incoming materials
•    Taking stringent quality measures including preparation / maintenance of necessary documents and conducting audits to ensure compliance with standards

Career Milestones

o    Achieved “High Performance” grades (top 10% of over 2000 employees) by the Management in the Annual Appraisal for 2008-09.
o    One of the members to do the presentation in front of Mr. RATAN TATA. 
o    Improved productivity by 15% by process reengineering, work offloading. 
o    Achieve the target for EBHS value for SAFARI vehicle. ( Reduce more than 50% EBHS value From 217 to 104)
o    One of the “Youngest” line in-charges in CVBU, Pune.
o    Increase direct output by eliminating bottleneck. (From 85 cabins to 100 cabins per day)
o    Adjudged as One of Top most projects carried out across CVBU Pune for saving Rs. 1.46 Cr. per annum
o    Implementation of Quality System ISO 9001: 2000 further ensuring compliance & up gradation of systems to improve operating efficiency, continuous improvement & training of operators
o    Enhancement of productivity in body fabrication, Bus Kit production, Assembly line, Final dispatch clearance by implementing Pre-fabrication Process.
o    Saving of Rs.70 per vehicle by changing spoiler LED. (Rs.14 Lacs per annum).
o    Saving of Rs.60 per vehicle by using dummy light in doors. (Rs.11.25 Lacs per annum).

Nationality : India


Residential country : india


Date of birth : 01-01-1970

Address :


Language:


Language Known

Skills

    Organizational Experience

    May 12- Till Date with Mithra Coaches Pvt. Ltd. As Plant Manager (Mfg. Operations)

    Key Result Areas:
    Production/Manufacturing/PPC 
    •    Planning & executing production operations in coordination with the other functions.
    •    Managing the workmen for achieving the periodic production targets.
    •    Monitoring the Production requirements for Press shop, Weld shop, Panelling line, Paint & Assembly Shop, Finishing Line as per plan.
    •    Co-ordinating the entire product development including requirement analysis, finalizing      specifications, designing, prototype development and testing activities.
    •    Preparing Standard Operating Procedures, manuals & work instructions for production operations for the unit and maintaining MIS/ reports for facilitating decision making by the management.
    •    Relationship management with clients and interfacing with them for negotiating deals/ prices.
    •    Imparting continuous on job training to the workforce for enhancing their productivity & operational efficiencies through knowledge enhancement / skill building.
    •    Coordinating with other departments vise Purchase, Marketing to ensure smooth flow of operations.
    Quality Control 
    •    Improving Quality / Productivity / Reliability at manufacturing with continual improvement.
    •    Establishing quality standards, implementing stringent quality control systems 
    •    Reducing rejection level & rework through continuous up gradation of quality circles to observe better compliance in line with changing customer requirement.
    Process Enhancement & Cost Control 
    •    Handling operations for improvement in existing products based on market trends & requirements.
    •    Monitoring production processes as well as implementing line balancing systems and lean manufacturing to achieve standardization and reduce costs.
    •    Implementing various activities in the organization to ensure that there is little or no manufacturing material inventory on hand at the manufacturing site. 
    •    Executing cost saving techniques/ measures and modifications to achieve substantial reduction in Operation & Maintenance expenditures and work within the budget.
    Procurement
    •    Oversee all technical purchasing
    •    Material planning, procurement of raw materials, verify & authorize purchase order, manage
    •    rate contract of current and new suppliers as per terms and conditions.
    •    Develop vendors to meet Quality & Volume requirements for various SKUs.
    •     Continual extrusion vendor development to improve quality and reduce wastage.
    •     Develop & maintain new sources to supply resins for extrusion process
    Warehousing & Logistics (domestic & international)
    •    Implement best practices for material handling & storage, comply with local authorities
    •    Manage company’s warehouse(s) as well as coordinate with third party logistics service provider
    to ensure timely delivery at best cost.
    •    Inbound and outbound logistics management including movement and storage of materials
    •    Manage the process required for inter-state transportation, coordinating with local authorities,
    and serve as a resource for trouble shooting special logistics situations.
    Team Management (Team size 189 nos)
    •    Organise training internal/external programs based on the training need analysis to elevate the skills & productivity of employees. 
    •    Handle the grievances of the employees and timely resolutions of same.
    •    Monitoring discipline at the shop floor for an accident free & safe work culture.
    AUTHORITY :
    •     Leave sanctioning of Group Leader/Officers
    •     Stop the line because of Quality Issue
    •     Appraisals of Group Leaders/Officers
     ACCOUNTABILITY :
    •     Compliance to Production Targets.
    •     Direct Pass Ration / DOK
    •     Quality KPI
    •     Overhead Budget Controlling as per defined Budget.
    •     HPC as per actual targets.
    •     No major non-conformities in QMS/EMS/ Process Audit
    •     Field complaints
    •     5`s Score
    Key Result Areas:
    •    Handled the assembly line, Body shop operations
    •    Served as Production In-charge in assembly line up to three years, to produce a 04 Buses  per day, thereafter managed the operations
    •    Worked in coordination with:
    o    Project & Manufacturing Eng. Team to make a cabin line
    o    R&D and other departments for new products right from proto, pre-launch to mass production
    •    Instrumentally produced cabin ten per day after the trial production
    •    Oversaw the planning and make line layout for Bus Assembly Line with ME Team
    •    Supervised the functioning of Andon Pull System with keen focus to reduce production losses

    Highlights:
    •    Played a pivotal role in Cabin Establishment of Cab-Trim Shop
    •    Rewarded with cash prize for achieving production volume to 100 vehicles / month from 40 within a span of 4 months
    •    Meticulously contributed in the:
    o    Tact time reduction by up streaming/down streaming various activities in production process and line balancing
    o    New ECN (Engineering Change Note) implementation and ensure fitment of latest parts in the assembly.
    o    Optimization of sub assembly processes to improve productivity in the conveyor
    o    Modification of process sequence & location for improved productivity & product quality
    o    Enhancement in line side storage for better housekeeping & inventory control
    o    Increase in Line capacity per day to 10 Vehicles from 4
    o    Reduction of man-hours in the assembly line for 300 to 110 man-hours/ vehicle
    o    Ramp-up of production volume to 100 vehicles/month from 40 in 4 months’ time
    •    Successfully introduced:
    o    Various new models in the line
    •    Holds the distinction of improving: 
    o    Quality in assembly line, thereby reduced the defects to 5/vehicle from 10 earlier

    Previous Experience
    Sept’09-May12 with MCV MERCIDEZ BENZ COACHES INDIA PVT. LTD. As Section Head Manufacturing
    Feb’06-Sept’09 with TATA MOTORS LTD. As Manager Manufacturing
    May’04- Feb’06 with Badve Presscomp Pvt. Ltd. As PPC Engg. 

Education

0000

B E / B Tech from University

0

Career

05/2012 - /

Position: Plant Manager

Employer: REPUTED COMPANY

Country: India

09/2009 - 05/2012

Position: Section Head Manufacturing

Employer: MCV MERCIDEZ BENZ COACHES INDIA PVT. LTD

Country: India

02/2006 - 09/2009

Position: Manager Manufacturing

Employer: TATA MOTORS LTD

Country: India

05/2004 - 02/2006

Position: PPC Engg

Employer: Badve Presscomp Pvt. Ltd

Country: India

certificate