Nikhil Dindorkar

About Nikhil Dindorkar

As a seasoned Manufacturing Strategy Lead at John Deere, I bring over 18 years of expertise in manufacturing engineering, new product development and operations. Specializing in lean manufacturing, virtual manufacturing, and e-mobility, I am dedicated to driving operational excellence and innovation in the heavy machinery industry. My certifications in Scrum and Lean Six Sigma, coupled with a bachelor\'s degree in mechanical engineering, equip me to develop and execute robust manufacturing strategies worldwide.I excel in optimizing product footprint, enhancing capacity, and spearheading lean transformation initiatives. With a focus on digitization and sustainability, I prepare manufacturing readiness for the electrification of off-road vehicles, ensuring John Deere remains at the forefront of industry advancements. My track record includes successfully leading cross-functional teams and master planning factories for maximum efficiency and footprint optimization.Passionate about continuous improvement, I thrive on driving collaboration and communication across diverse teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Experience

1. Manufacturing Strategy Lead

   John Deere

   May 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

   Develop and execute manufacturing strategies for Worldwide Deere Factories (Network of Plants) to optimize Product Footprint, Capacity Enhancements, Lean transformation, Digitization and Digitalization readiness for Factories as per I4.0, Sustainability.Implement Lean manufacturing methodologies to reduce waste and increase efficiencyManufacturing readiness for Electrification of Off Road Vehicles (Tractors, Construction Equipment\'s)

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

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

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Value Stream Mapping
• Engineering
• Industrial Safety
• Fmea
• Process Engineering
• Product Development
• Facility Master Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Manufacturing
• Gd&T
• Industrial Engineering
• Process Simulation
• Methods Engineering
• Six Sigma
• 5s
• Material Handling
• Line Design
• Kaizen
• Design for Manufacturing
• One Piece Flow
• Assembly Lines
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Pro Engineer