Hitesh. Bhogre

Performance-driven engineer with 9.9 years of experience in the automobile industry (OEM) as a Sr. Executive (Maruti Suzuki India Ltd) in the vehicle assembly shop (car manufacturing- TCF) from December 2016 to Present.

Sr. Executive at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (2016-12 – Present)

Working Rolls and Responsibility

• Responsible for overall Trim line area production, quality, safety, manpower and ensuring achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
• Lead and coordinate a team of Supervisors, DATs, DETs and Associates across multiple production lines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments including Logistics, Maintenance, Incoming Quality (PI), Weld Shop, Paint Shop, PPC, for timely resolution of production and process-related issues.
• Drive Gemba-based problem-solving, 5 Why/Why-Why analysis, and provide Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring production and quality concerns.
• Ensure effective control of 4M – Man, Machine, Material and Method to maintain stable production, quality and process performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives by identifying and eliminating 3M (Muda, Mura and Muri) with special focus on ergonomic improvement, manpower utilization and reduction of process wastage.
• Identify and eliminate Non-Value-Added (NVA) activities through video analysis, work-study, Kaizen and process optimisation to improve productivity and line efficiency.
• Ensure optimum line balancing through time study, MOST analysis, manpower planning, Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor and improve minor stoppages, downtime and equipment-related losses in coordination with Maintenance and relevant support functions.
• Ensure preparation, implementation and maintenance of GSOS, SOP, Standard Operation Sequence Sheets, OPL, check sheets and other process-related documents.
• Review area-level quality concerns, customer-related issues and process deviations, and ensure effective corrective.
• Drive skill development and competency improvement through Skill Matrix, OJT, training plans and multi-skilling initiatives for team members.
• Conduct monthly KPI performance reviews and PMS evaluations of subordinates and recommend employees for development, promotion and recognition based on performance.
• Maintain high standards of employee health, safety and morale, with a focus on achieving Zero Accident performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements, and update relevant production and quality documentation.
• Established Quality Control (QC) protocols and In-Process Inspection (IPI) standards to maintain zero-defect output and ensure 100% compliance with engineering specifications.
• Analyzed production rejections and customer complaints using root cause methods (Why-Why analysis) and developed corrective measures.

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering – Merchant Engineering College, Mehsana - GTU (2020 – 2023)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Government Polytechnic Valsad - GTU (2013 – 2016)

HSC – GSHSEB board (2013 – 2013)

SSC – GSHSEB board (2011 – 2011)