Nikhil Vichare

Experience

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  V-Tej Enterprises

  May 2008 - Mar 2010

  Owner

  o Product Handled – Slotted angles storage systems, metal furniture’s, fabrication.o Layout preparation.o Production line- Hand press, Bending, Coloring by dipping method & Assembly & Inspection.o Dispatch& Delivery.

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  Raychem RPG (P) Ltd.

  Apr 2014 - now

  Assistant Manager

  o Support operations by establishing process as per product requirement.o Mentoring provided and handles shift activity along with 6 down line operators. o Responsible for testing of new products such as insulating tubes, profiles and HBPE sleeves used in oil and gas industries as per SOP/PPS. o Conducting trials for new products, maintaining test results and establishing parameters for the same. o Currently Handling project of development of Insulating and Composite Safety Gloves. o Responsible for handling process validation through lab and pilot experimentation and subsequent documentation involving all the product characteristics. o Established E-beaming process and parameters for HS tubing, profile and sheets. o Support operation for tubes and profile expansion process. o Developed automated Recipe management system for secrecy of compound formulations, mixing and batch wise traceability.o Executing extrusion process such as compounding, master batch, tubing, and profile. o Responsible for vendor development and carrying out trials for new products.o Responsible for handling Development Management pillar activities of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)o Carrying out 5S, JH, Poke- Yoke and kaizen activities for continual improvement o Implement and oversee the preventive maintenance program to reduce the risk of sudden failures of factory equipment.o Review the maintenance/service practices to deliver quality work practices in line with the manufacturer recommendations.o Maintaining the logbooks, checklists and PPM schedules for all M & E installations.o Manage Downtime/ Breakdowns and raise BIR within stipulated period of time & report to management.o Responsible to handle the shifts independently on all process related matters.o Responsible for daily reporting to Deputy General Manager Head-R&D.o Generate and maintain lnventory and Purchasing of spares and consumables. Show less