Rajesh Pathare

Electrical and Mechanical Engineer with Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety and valid Electrical supervisory license. Experienced AGM-ENGG at UniDeritend Ltd (Investment casting division of Neterwalla Group) with 30+ years of expertise in project management, engineering automation, production line balancing, process improvement, maintenance, plant and machinery upgradation, and vendor development. Proficient in energy conservation, sustainability, GHG reporting, CBAM, and ECOVADIS.

Skilled in legal compliance, hazard identification, risk management, and EHS audits (ISO 14001 and 45001). Track record of achieving significant cost savings and operational improvements across FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Textiles, Castings, and Seamless Pipe Manufacturing sectors.

AGM-Engg - UniDeritend Ltd. (Investment Casting Mfg.) - Nasik

(2016-10)

Heading Engineering, Safety, Projects, Statutory & Maintenance department with a team of 25 persons. Responsible for maintenance of Foundry, Heat Treatment, Fettling-Finishing, Shell Shop - Ceramic Coating, Press Shop, Wax Shop, Assembly Shop, CNC Makino, HAAS Machine Shop, Pickling Plant, Tempering, Gas Carbonizing Furnace, Oil Quenching, Benco Electric Furnace, Sand Blast, Tumblast, and Roto Blast. Managing utilities including Air Compressors, RO Plant, AHU, Cooling Towers, ETP & STP, Switch Yard 33KV, PCC, MCC, APFC, UPS Emergency DG set.

Overseeing PM Calendar monitoring, training needs identification, KRA planning, departmental objectives, energy conservation projects, CAPA, MTBF, MTTR, OEE improvement, and calibration of instruments.

• Heading Sustainability, Maintenance, EHS and projects management
• Leading team of 25 persons across multiple departments
• Overseeing maintenance of Foundry, Heat Treatment, Fettling-Finishing, Shell Shop, Press Shop, Wax Shop, Assembly Shop, CNC Makino, HAAS Machine Shop, Pickling Plant, Tempering, Gas Carbonizing Furnace, Oil Quenching, Benco Electric Furnace, Sand Blast, Tumblast, Roto Blast
• Managing utilities: Air Compressors, RO Plant, AHU, Cooling Towers, ETP & STP, Switch Yard 33KV, PCC, MCC, APFC, UPS Emergency DG set
• PM Calendar monitoring, SOP & Daily check sheets implementation
• Training needs identification for subordinates, KRA planning and departmental objectives setting
• Energy Conservation projects, SGA, Data analysis, CAPA, MTBF, MTTR, OEE improvement
• Calibration of instruments and standardization to reduce inventory stocks
• CAPEX identification, evaluation and proposal raising for technology changes
• Internal auditor for IATF 16949-2016
• Internal auditor for ISO 14001-2015 and ISO 45001-2018
• Recently commissioned Electric Autoclave with 50% more productivity and improved sustainability
• Achieved energy savings of more than Rs20 Lacs per annum through waste heat recovery
• Project: 22 M Height Common Chimney with induced draft eliminating individual chimneys, improving combustion and fuel savings of Rs20 Lakh per annum

Sr.Manager - TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA LTD. (TI Cycles Of India - Murugappa Group) - Nasik

(2010-08 - 2016-10)

• Led team of two plants in Nasik and Noida
• Oversaw maintenance, project, engineering-purchase, and safety departments
• Management Representative for EMS, IS 14001 & OSHAS 18001
• Rs12.86 Crore warehouse shed construction project (60,000 Sq.ft area, PEB structure, Trimix flooring)
• Received Best Plant Award for Best Safe plant among all three plants of TI Cycles Of India
• Received award Year 2017 for 22M Height New Chimney erection and reconnecting all furnaces at Foundry dept with Zero line stoppage
• Achieved 30% productivity improvement through cycle time reduction and loading density improvement (received MD Award)
• Lowest Energy Cost per Unit among all three Bicycle Mfg units across India (saved Rs19 Lakh per annum)
• Achieved lowest downtime of machines among all three plants (MTTR, MTBF)
• Achieved lowest maintenance cost among all three plants
• Implemented Fire Hydrant and Sprinklers for Hazardous areas (Rs1 Crore project)
• Received Best plant award and CFT & SGA award by Chairman
• Achieved ISO 9001-2000 certification within three months

Head Engg - Mahalaxmi Seamless Ltd. (Pipe Mfg)

(2008-02 - 2010-07)

Reported to Executive Director. Managed engineering, maintenance and project operations.

• Brown field project: Rs 5 Cr expansion at Blue Cross Lab's Betalactum plant
• New Chimney erection: 30 M height
• LINE EXTENSION: Draw Bench 15T to produce extra length pipes

Mgr. Engg - Nicholas Piramal Ltd. (R&D Pharma)

(2005-12 - 2008-02)

Reported to GM-Engg. Managed engineering operations and projects.

• Erection of 6TPH Boiler and Thermic Fluid Heater at Piramal Mills Ltd
• EXPANSION PROJECT: Completed installation at site for 100 machines
• Training received at Japan for erection and commissioning of Seamless Glove Knitting machines

Asst Mgr - Blue Cross Lab's Ltd. (Pharma Mfg)

(2002-08 - 2005-11)

Reported to Chief Engineer. Managed engineering and maintenance operations.

• Brown field project: Rs 5 Cr Betalactum plant expansion of existing Pharma plant (2005)

Exe. Eng - TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA LTD. (TI Cycles Of India - Murugappa Group)

(2001-01 - 2002-07)

Reported to Manufacturing Manager. Managed green field project and plant maintenance.

• GREEN FIELD PROJECT: Bicycle manufacturing plant (Rs15 Cr project in 2001)
• Later taken charge of maintenance of the plant

Officer-Tech - Hindustan Lever Ltd. (FMCG, Detergents)

(1996-04 - 2000-12)

Reported to Manufacturing Manager. Managed technical operations, automation and process improvements.

• RELOCATION PROJECT: Switching Yard & DG Set shifting without hampering plant operations (Rs 2 Cr project in 1999)
• LINE AUTOMATION, BALANCING & CONVERTING BATCH PROCESS TO CONTINUOUS PROCESS: line synchronization (Plodder – Stamping-Wrapping machine & Conveyor)
• LTS - Agreement of workmen; Member of Management Committee to settle negotiation with Union

Dept. Asst. - Piramal Mills Ltd. (Textile Process)

(1991-07 - 1996-03)

Reported to Deputy Engineer. Assisted in engineering and maintenance operations.

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - CMJ University

D.E.E. - Diploma in Electrical Engineering - MSBTE

D.I.D.A - Diploma in Interior Design & Architecture - YCMOU

A.D.I.S - Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety - MSBTE