Jitendra Padgelwar

Jitendra Padgelwar

Focused and result driven Mechanical Engineering Graduate having 30+ years of versatile experience in Manufacturing processes, Production and Quality Assurance; Proven track record of efficiently managing the operations of manufacturing plants of reputed establishments in India. Consistently demonstrated proficiency in transforming and growing businesses with Change Management and providing top line growth through specialized skills in modernization, productivity enhancement, waste reduction & capacity expansion; Proven leadership characteristics to motivate a team of employees to enhance production and quality standards. Well versed with modern aspects of TQM, TPM, ISO9001, TS16949, ISO 14001 & ISO 18001 Lean Manufacturing, Waste Minimization and Process Optimization and proven excellence in leading high performing teams and successfully increasing efficiency and productivity whilst reducing costs and inefficiencies. Optimistic and Collaborative in thinking and takes challenges in the right spirit. In pursuit of new endeavours, to utilize the acquired skill and competencies gained over the years.  Demonstrated excellence in managing & handling administrative, manufacturing, operational and business activities of the company to ensure financial and strategic growth of organization.  Highly successful in helping define company direction, achieving goals and optimizing business, with expertise in developing procedures, service standards and operational policies, planning & implementing effective control measures to reduce running costs of the unit.  Proven ability in consistently streamlining operations by utilizing & implementing processes that meet company standards.  Skilled in analysing processes, identifying areas of improvement and improving/re-designing business processes to enhance the productivity and customer service delivery.  Possess deep knowledge & experience of MOST, SMED, JIT, Lean Manufacturing, TQM, QMS, SMART Goal Method.  Proficiency in planning & implementing changes to plant lay out, production systems & methods of working and providing direction to quality control inspection systems & reporting procedures.  Proven experience in achieving reduction in manpower by convincing quality & production team to avoid rework/rejection and duplication of work, in the benefit of the organization.

Certified in: Certified Negotiation Manager , Certificate in Team Management ,