Jitendra Potdar

About Jitendra Potdar

Mechanical Engineer and Six Sigma Black Belt with 15+ years of expertise in production…

Experience

1. Head of Production Filling Department

   Valvoline Cummins Pvt Ltd India

   Aug 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Manages a workforce greater than 180 people (including contractors). Contributing to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance Identify business improvement opportunities within the scope of work. General and Task Management Managing the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets, Meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimizing costs where possible and ensure the IATF 16949:2016 OHSAS & EMS practices are maintained in shop floor.improvement and analytical tools e.g.5S, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, PERT, lead the JH of shop floor and align the TPM methodology to achieve the KMI, KPI and KAI. Day in and Day out interaction with Sourcing team and Planning team for the execution of Production plan. Ensuring the function operates in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff.People Management Motivates the team and guides them for excellence and bring their performance to management light for recognition.Manage, coach and develop Keep the track of objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reportsFinancial and Budget ControlInput and hold responsibility for production budgets 2. Prepare the annual production budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projectsRelationship Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on production activities

Skills

• Automotive
• Ts16949
• Gemba Kaizen
• Iso 14001
• Iso
• Tqm
• Quality Assurance
• Poka Yoke
• Spc Charts
• Continuous Improvement
• Fmea
• Engineering
• 5s
• Tpm
• Kaizen
• 7 Qc Tools
• Manufacturing
• Ohsas 18001
• Quality Management
• Ppap
• Msa