Jignesh Patel, EIT

Jignesh Patel, EIT

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pea Protein | Plant | Maintenance | Quality | Project Management

  • Education

    • Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Technology - BTech Mechanical Engineering Distinction
    • Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

      2012 - 2014
      Master of Technology - MTech Advanced Manufacturing Systems Distinction
  • Experience

    • Brakes India

      Aug 2012 - Nov 2019

      -Headed waste minimization project of USD 9 MM+ where, Involved from selection of land, developing pilot plants, coordinating with architecture, creating BOQ/BOM from architect drawings, contractor management, procurement of materials (SAP for contract bids and vendor selection), preparing a manual on how to operate the plant to handover of the project, and finally fulfilling requirement of financial audit of the complete project. Technology was new for this waste reclamation project so, developed and commissioned pilot plant in consultation with me, checked and verified the performance and output at service providers end. Then commissioned 3x (the pilot plant) and successfully trained the team and achieved desired output from plant.-Spearheaded 5S initiative across plant-Implemented the autonomous maintenance and kobetsu kaizens to improve machine availability by 99%-Successfully transitioned from OHSAS 18000 to ISO 45001:2018 system under my guidance. Show less - Completed (USD 30 MM+) a expansion of an entire plant - was responsible for everything after the architect phase reviewing drawings, implementing changes, finalizing vendor contracts, procurement of materials, briefing contractors, tracking project on MS Project, presenting weekly project status to Senior Operations Executive Team. -Recognized as the best employee for ensuring 100% adherence to safety procedures and zero incident-Recognized for the best employee among the group companies for fastest commissioning the plant-Led the team to successfully roll out quality management (IATF 16949:2016) and environment management system standards (ISO 14001:2016)-Identified potential areas in an expansion project for improvement and lead process development for 18 machines, that resulted in 35% improvement-Acquired statutory and regulatory approval to construct and operate the new plant-Independently prepared AutoCAD line diagrams with volume calculation for the regulatory approvals Show less

      • Project and Quality Assurance Manager

        Apr 2017 - Nov 2019
      • Senior Engineer – Projects

        Nov 2014 - Mar 2017
      • Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance & Utilities

        Aug 2012 - Oct 2014
    • Agrocorp International

      Jun 2021 - now
      Production Engineering Manager

      -Spearheading the grain cleaning facility (Elevator) and plant based protein manufacturing facility while ensuring complete supply chain from farm to fork.-Improved protein plant productivity beyond 40% and reduced waste generation by Implementing lean principles while improving morale, safety and wellbeing, of employees and relevant stakeholders.-Spearheading the establishment of a greenfield project for yellow pea protein fractionation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fire Extinguishers

      Canada Safety Training Center
      Feb 2022
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    • H2S Awareness

      Canada Safety Training Center
      Feb 2022
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    • Hazard Recognition

      Canada Safety Training Center
      Feb 2022
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    • Incident Investigation

      Canada Safety Training Center
      Feb 2022
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    • Lockout Tagout

      Canada Safety Training Center
      Feb 2022
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    • Confined Space Awareness

      Canada Safety Training Center
      Jan 2022
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    • WHMIS

      CCOHS
      Apr 2021
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    • Introduction to Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP)

      SGS
      May 2022
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    • Occupational Health and Safety Management System - ISO 45001:2018

      Bureau Veritas Group
      Aug 2019
    • FSSC 22000 v5.1 and ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor Training

      SGS
      Jun 2022
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    • FSSC 22000 v5.1 - Food Safety Systems Certification - Introduction eLearning Course

      SGS
      May 2022
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    • Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense Approach to Continuous Improvement (Blinkist Summary)

      LinkedIn
      May 2022
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    • Managing Conflict: A Practical Guide to Resolution in the Workplace (getAbstract Summary)

      LinkedIn
      May 2022
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    • Fundamentals of the PROJECT Management Method (Predictive)

      PPC Group, LLC
      Oct 2020
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    • Verified International Academic Qualifications

      World Education Services
      Jul 2020
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    • Environment Management System - ISO 14001:2015

      Omnex Inc
      Nov 2016
    • Nano Tips to Enhance Your Communication

      Shadé Zahrai
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    • Internation Automotive Task Force - IATF 16949:2016 & CORE TOOLS

      Bureau Veritas Group
      May 2017
    • How to Handle Poor Performers

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2023
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    • FSSC 22000 v5.1 - Food Safety Systems Certification - Internal Auditor eLearning Course

      SGS
      May 2022
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    • Six Sigma Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2023
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