Nitin Kumar

Results-driven Production Manager with 18+ years of extensive experience in Paint Shop, Assembly Shop, and Finishing Shop operations within the automotive and manufacturing industry. Expertise in production planning, process optimization, manpower management, quality assurance, line balancing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven track record in improving productivity, reducing rejection and PPM levels, enhancing OEE, and implementing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and TPM practices.

Skilled in handling Liquid Paint, Powder Coating, Surface Treatment, Final Assembly Operations, and Finishing Processes while ensuring adherence to IATF, ISO 14001, Safety, and Quality standards.

Manager – Paint shop/Powder Coating /Assembly Shop - JBM Group – M/s FJM Cylinders Pvt. Ltd. - Bawal

(2017-08)

• Managing overall Production Planning and target achievement for Finishing Shop/Paint shop/Assembly shop.
• Responsible for manpower management, line balancing, and productivity enhancement.
• Monitoring consumables and maintaining production cost as per budgeted targets.
• Ensuring implementation of 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing.
• Conducting preventive maintenance planning and machine utilization monitoring.
• Monitoring quality performance, rejection analysis, and PPM reduction activities.
• Handling SAP-related production activities and reporting.
• Conducting monthly review meetings and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinating with Assembly, Paint, Quality, and Maintenance departments for smooth production flow.

Sr. Executive – Liquid Paint/Powder Coating/Surface coating Shop - M/s Nihon Parkerizing India Pvt. Ltd. - Neemrana

(2014-03 - 2017-07)

• Managing Liquid Paint, Powder and Surface Coating shop operations.
• Handling pre-treatment and surface treatment processes including zinc phosphate and iron phosphate.
• Monitoring coating quality, adhesion, thickness, and appearance standards.
• Improving line efficiency, reducing defects, and enhancing productivity.
• Coordinating with OEM customers for quality and process requirements.
• Implementing process improvements and cost reduction activities.
• Managing manpower, production planning, and maintenance coordination

Sr. Engineer – Liquid Paint Shop - M/s Munjal Auto Industries - Bawal

(2011-03 - 2014-02)

• Managing liquid paint shop production activities.
• Ensuring paint quality standards and process parameter control.
• Monitoring paint consumption and reducing process losses.
• Handling manpower allocation and shift-wise production targets.
• Improving productivity and minimizing rejection levels.
• Coordinating with Assembly and Quality teams for smooth operations.
• Supporting Kaizen, 5S, and Lean initiatives.

Engineer – Paint and Powder Coating Shop - M/s Hema Engineering - Gurgaon

(2008-03 - 2011-02)

• Handling paint and powder coating operations.
• Monitoring process parameters like concentration of degreasing/phosphate/powder coating charging, oven temperature.
• Meeting with team about the production plan.
• Participate in productivity improvement and line balancing initiatives.
• Participate in Kaizen Activities.
• Monitoring Consumables like liquid paint, powder, and chemical.
• Planning of PM Activities in Sunday (Tanks cleaning/oven cleaning/blower cleaning/Electrostatic gun cleaning of powder coating/liquid booth).
• Product Testing (Adhesion tape test, Xylene Test, DFT, Salt Spray Test).

Bachelor's Engineering - Chemical - NIMS (2014)

Diploma - Paint Technology - ICS (2011)

B.Sc. - PCM - CCS University Meerut (2007)

Intermediate - U.P. Board (2004)

High School - U.P. Board (2001)