Sandeep Gandhi
Plant Production Manager
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About
Mechanical Engineer professional with five years of experience in large, fast-paced, multi-line facilities. Core competencies in resource allocation, production scheduling, workflow management and meet aggressive deadlines.
Experience
Plant Production Manager - Kangaroo Industries - Dahej, India
(2019-05 - 2022-08)
Managed a team of over 50+ members at a 10000 Sq. meter, high volume manufacturing facility.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by 110% capacity utilization, evaluating equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower
- Implemented Planned maintenance schedule for all production machineries, to reduce technical faults, breakdown and repair expenses by 35%
- Assessed manufacturing process and developed new procedures to increase profit margins by 15%
- Created streamline production schedules and collaborated with 10 production supervisors to implement innovative ideas that added up to a cost savings of 25 lac annually
- Maintained a safe work environment as per organization health and safety standard ISO 45001
Plant Production Manager - Sherlock Industries - Ankleshwar, India
(2017-10 - 2019-04)
Supervising, leading and delegating tasks effectively in order to achieve optimal efficiency.
- Monitored quality of goods, daily production numbers, adjusted production plans, tracked production performance, and processed daily production reports
- Competently utilized Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC and related process improvement techniques to ensure the most cost-effective manufacturing process
- Cut lead times by 20% by conducting value stream mapping and removing impediments to flow
- Trained 35 new workers and cross trained employees to continue production during personnel shortages and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules
3rd Engineer/4th Engineer - MTM shipping Pvt Ltd - Mumbai, India
(2014-05 - 2017-08)
Promoted within 12 months due to strong performance and organizational impact.
- Prepared complete survey of Water tube Auxiliary boiler. Capacity 18000 kg/h, 7.0 Kg/Cm2, Composite Boiler, capacity 1500/1000 kg/h 7.0 kgf/Cm2
- Single-handedly performed complete overhauling of 3 set of Diesel Generators Hyundai MAN B&W, 6L23/30 series, Output 1060 BHP at 720 RPM, 6S70MC-C main engine and HVAC systems
- Managed the crew members for a smooth and reliable engine room operations aboard the ship
- Worked with 5 technical superintends to develop 15+ modifications in pipe designing and equipment arrangements that decreased dry docking cost by 5%
Junior Engineer - Dynacom tankers Pvt Ltd - Mumbai, India
(2011-07 - 2012-06)
- Maintained records of log book entries, inventory of critical spares, tools, lubricants including raising RFQ
- Coordinated with interdepartmental team for preparing boiler and cargo oil pump turbines for discharge
- Successfully Overhauled Alfa Laval self-ejector purifiers, air compressors, valves and pumps
- Increased PMS completion percentage from 65% to 85% and set priorities to maintain percentage at 90% or greater
Education
Post-Graduation Diploma - Marine Engineering - Indian Maritime University
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering - Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
