Pankaj Dave

About Pankaj Dave

A visionary business leader with global experiences and demonstrated history of consistent performance in various leadership roles in the areas of Business Operations, Program Management, and Product Design. Driving innovation-led transformations to create a high impact in the Car, Agriculture and Off-Highway Industries. As Plant and Business Unit Head, successfully managed all aspects of plant management including P&L responsibilities for globally integrated business operations. Led and mentored highly motivated team for setting up world-class, multi-million dollars manufacturing facility, from where 100+machines/day are being rolled out today. Expertise in lean manufacturing and process automation to drive efficiency across the value chain. Proficient in programme management with an ability to work across cultural barriers and experience in delivering multiple new products for global platforms. Strong track record in heralding new technologies and innovations involving diverse stakeholders for creating long-term value for organisations. An accomplished team player, who is convinced of the power of collective intelligence and committed to developing talents and familiarising them with collaborative work.

Experience

1. Vice President Engineering & Product Development

   JCB

   Aug 2021 — Present · IN

Education

• Jabalpur Engineering College

  BE, Mechanical Engineering

  1985 — 1990

• Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi

  Master of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

  1990 — 1991

Skills

• Apqp
• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Ts16949
• Kaizen
• Iso
• Tqm
• Plant Management
• Quality System
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Outsourcing
• Program Management
• Automotive
• Fmea
• 5s
• Tpm
• Manufacturing
• Project Planning
• Testing
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Procurement
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Product Development