Manish Diwan
Operations Leader | Plant Head | 18+ Years in Lean Manufacturing, TPM & Operational Excellence | Six Sigma Black Belt | P&L, CAPEX/OPEX Leadership | FMCG, Consumer Durables & Infrastructure
- Role
- Plant Head at Patil Group
- Location
- Delhi, DL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Manish Diwan
Senior manufacturing and operations leader with a strong track record in plant…
Experience
Plant Head
May 2024 — Present · Palwal, IN
Driving Operational Excellence | Lean Transformation | Smart Manufacturing AdvocateResults-driven operations leader with a strong track record of delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, safety, and cost optimization. Spearheaded a plant-wide transformation that increased Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 27% through targeted lean interventions and process reengineering. Reduced unplanned downtime by 40% by implementing predictive and preventive maintenance systems aligned with Industry 4.0 standards. Successfully led a ₹12 Cr CAPEX automation project, completing it on time and 7% under budget, resulting in a 30% boost in production capacity. Instituted a robust Daily Management System (DMS), aligning KPIs across departments, improving team accountability, and enhancing operational visibility. Optimized manpower planning using a skill-matrix deployment model, cutting overtime by 22% and improving shift efficiency. Championed safety initiatives, conducting risk audits and implementing zero-tolerance policies, achieving zero LTIs over 12 months. Negotiated strategic long-term raw material contracts, ensuring supply chain continuity and realizing 15% cost savings.🧹 Drove cultural transformation by embedding 5S and Kaizen practices across departments, fostering a cleaner, more organized, and motivated workplace.
Education
PDM College of Engineering - India
Diploma in Engineering, Mechnical
AppinLab
PG Diploma – Robotic & Automation
2008 — 2010
Punjab Technical University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering
2005 — 2008
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