Bharat Kumbhar

Results-oriented manufacturing professional with 20+ years of progressive experience leading production, maintenance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives across brass components, foundry operations, seamless pipes, and welding products manufacturing. Recognized for improving productivity, reducing downtime, strengthening compliance, and building high-performing teams. Experienced in plant operations, production planning, preventive maintenance, ERP systems, Lean Manufacturing, ISO compliance, and ZED implementation.

Production Manager at Ravi Brass India Pvt. Ltd. (2025-03 – Present)

• Direct end-to-end production planning, scheduling, and execution for brass component manufacturing.
• Drive productivity improvements, resource utilization, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Coordinate procurement, inventory management, and ERP-based production tracking.
• Lead workforce performance and continuous improvement programs to enhance output and quality.

Maintenance In-Charge at Anand Seamless Ltd. (2023-09 – 2025-02)

• Led preventive and breakdown maintenance activities for seamless pipe manufacturing operations.
• Improved equipment availability through structured maintenance planning and RCA methodologies.
• Managed maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor coordination.
• Strengthened safety compliance and maintenance documentation standards.

Production / Maintenance In-Charge at Devraj Engineers (2016-10 – 2023-09)

• Managed production, maintenance, quality, and compliance functions within foundry operations.
• Led ZED certification activities, ISO documentation, audit preparation, and process standardization.
• Implemented 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction programs across manufacturing areas.
• Improved operational reliability through preventive maintenance planning and team development.

Production Manager at Chandan Khushal Enterprise Pvt. Ltd. (2013-01 – 2016-09)

• Managed production planning, manpower allocation, and raw material requirements.
• Improved production capacity from approximately 80% to 90% through process optimization.
• Enhanced maintenance planning and operational coordination across departments.
• Supported inventory control and production performance monitoring.

Production Supervisor at Ador Welding Ltd. (Formerly Advani Oerlikon Ltd.) (2004-04 – 2013-01)

• Delivered production targets while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Reduced scrap and rejection levels through process monitoring and corrective actions.
• Maintained ERP records and production performance reports.
• Coached shop-floor teams and promoted safe operating practices.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Technical Examination Board, Gandhinagar (2001)

S.S.C. (1998)