Nayan Dhadave

Business Excellence Engineer with 3.5+ years of experience driving Operational Excellence in heavy engineering and automotive manufacturing. Delivered measurable improvements in productivity, cost reduction, audit compliance, and shop-floor efficiency through Lean deployment, Kaizen leadership, TPM, and structured problem-solving. Experienced in cross-functional stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making to achieve sustainable business performance.

Proven ability to bridge business strategy, operations, supply chain and technology, partnering with cross regional stakeholders to modernize manufacturing operations, unlock productivity, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Engineer, Operation / Business Excellence at Enpro Industries (2024-09 – Present)

• Led plant-level 5S implementation and audit systems across plant, improving workplace organization and standardization.
• Drove Kaizen initiatives focused on waste reduction and productivity improvement.
• Performed cycle time studies and implemented data-driven improvement initiatives.
• Conducted Internal Management System (IMS) audits and ensured timely closure of non-conformities (NCs).
• Performed root cause analysis using 5 Why to eliminate recurring issues.
• Supported cost reduction initiatives and improved material flow efficiency.
• Monitored shop floor KPIs and developed dashboards for performance tracking.
• Improved safety compliance through systematic identification and tracking of unsafe conditions.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer at Manitowoc Potain India Pvt Ltd (2023-02 – 2024-09)

Expertise in Lean Manufacturing to improve operational efficiency, enhance quality, reduce lead time, and drive cost optimization. Strong experience in production and operations management with hands-on shop-floor involvement. Demonstrated analytical capability with practical execution of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Applied Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to optimize process flow, eliminate waste, and improve productivity.
• Implemented SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies) techniques to reduce machine changeover time and improve availability.
• Led TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives, ensuring operator ownership and cross-functional engagement.
• Strengthened workplace safety compliance through audit observations and corrective action implementation.
• Served as Internal Auditor for ISO 50001 (Energy Management System), managing audits, NC closure, and energy efficiency improvements.
• Managed Significant Energy Use (SEU) identification and ensured compliance with Energy Management Systems (EnMS).
• Contributed to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) documentation and audit closure activities.
• Executed 10+ Kaizen projects, delivering waste reduction, productivity improvement, and cost savings.
• Optimized inventory management to maintain minimum stock levels while ensuring uninterrupted production flow.

Supplier Quality Assurance at L S Automotive (2022-07 – 2023-02)

• Conducted supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Managed non-conformity (NC) reporting, Return to Vendor (RTV) processes, and tracked corrective actions to ensure timely closure.
• Supported new product trials (NPT) and approvals, ensuring supplier readiness and quality compliance.
• Collaborated with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process capability

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – Department of Technology, Shivaji University Kolhapur (2021)