Jignesh Rajput
Head – Weaving Department
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About
Dedicated and technically skilled professional with over 16 years of experience in the weaving industry. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency, reduce downgrades, manage manpower, and contribute to new product development. Adept at SAP-related operations, quality standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience
Head – Weaving Department - Alok Industries Ltd - Vapi
(2024-06)
- Managing department efficiency, downgrades, and workforce planning
- Coordinating with PPC and preparatory sections for timely order completion
- Monitoring weaving cut-off dates and cost per kg
- Overseeing WIP, weaving access, and SAP operations (BOM & Material Codes)
- Engaged in end-to-end weaving operations and new product development
Functional Expert – Operations (Weaving) - Trident India Ltd - Budhni
(2024-01 - 2024-06)
- Oversaw production, quality, WIP costing, and manpower for weaving & preparatory
- Streamlined operational performance through technical and team interventions
Manager – Weaving Department - Welspun India Ltd - Vapi
(2015-10 - 2024-01)
Led production and quality operations using Toyota (610) & Tsudakoma (ZAX series)
- Achieved 85% efficiency, reduced downgrades to 0.5%
- Reduced filling CMPX from 15 to 6
- Implemented innovative solutions like yarn rolling prevention, batching motion modification
- Developed manpower skills and introduced plant renovation initiatives
Shift Manager – Weaving Department - Trident India Ltd - Budhni
(2014-01 - 2015-09)
- Handled 216 looms (Toyota 710 – Terry Towel)
- Developed product-wise SOPs and quality settings
- Reduced filling break from 10 CMPX to 7 at 560 RPM
- Enhanced quality of problematic looms (e.g., SAMS Party looms)
Sr. Officer – Weaving Department - Alok Industries Ltd - Vapi
(2009-11 - 2013-12)
Operated and maintained Toyota Air Jet 710 looms
- Developed technical team skills and achieved 8 weft breaks/CMPX on 12-count Terry Towel at 485 RPM
- Reduced downgrades and spare consumption
- Improved machine settings (back rest, d-box, frame height, shed angle)
Education
Diploma - Textile Manufacturing Engineering - Sir BPTI (2009)
Intermediate - Class 12 - Gujarat Board (2004 - 2004)
High School - Class 10 - Gujarat Board (2002 - 2002)

