Gaurav Kale

About Gaurav Kale

I am a Manufacturing & Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience in high-precision, multi-stage tyre manufacturing at Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd, currently managing a critical production stage (Curing) requiring precision sequencing, tooling reliability, and strict process discipline.I specialize in managing structured, high-volume production environments requiring strict sequencing, tooling reliability, process discipline, traceability, and zero-defect mindset.Over the years, I have:• Led cross-functional teams in 24x7 operations ensuring safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance• Driven continuous improvement initiatives improving productivity, process stability, and loss reduction• Strengthened operator capability through structured training systems and standardization• Contributed to operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma (GB), and VDA 6.3 process disciplineMy experience spans:• Production governance in complex mechanical processes• Capacity enhancement & bottleneck reduction• OEE and loss elimination initiatives• Safety culture reinforcement in shop-floor environments• Structured problem solving (PDCA, Why-Why analysis)I bring strong adaptability to assembly-driven and heavy manufacturing environments where precision, reliability, and process control are critical.Currently pursuing an MBA in Operations & Supply Chain Management from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Pune, to integrate strategic business thinking with operational execution.I am open to senior manufacturing, plant operations, and operational excellence roles across automotive, heavy engineering, and process-driven industries.Let’s connect to discuss manufacturing transformation and sustainable operational growth.

Experience

1. Area Manager

   Bridgestone India

   Jul 2021 — Present · Pune, IN

Education

• Indore Institute of Science and Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  2006 — 2010