Darshan Patel

Experience

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  Maxxis Rubber India Private Limited

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Having the responsibility of the planning, scheduling, and execution of shift operations; establishing priorities, revising schedules, and resolving problems reporting for the same to sectional and department managers• Supervision of production employees, achievement of production objectives, verification, and implementation of new manufacturing processes• Responsible to perform first and last inspection of newly assembled machine to verify its functionality as per the process requirements • Monitored equipment performance and evaluated processes history and failure trends to identify the improvement opportunities for waste elimination using lean methodologies • Reviewed manufacturing methods for compliance with quality and safety standards to sustain continuous improvements of processes (CIP)• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects at the same time with high level of autonomy and accountability for results• Applied engineering principles and analytical techniques in risk reviews, operational procedure reviews and bottleneck identification to maintain the quality standard of the product• Successful lead quality circle which aimed to reduce the cycle time of tire curing process, implementation of findings resulted in 20% reduction of total cycle time; involved in industrywide quality and process improvements projects• Certified trainer within the industry, providing training to new employees and knowledge up-gradation of existing employees for Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), Operation Standards (OS), 5S, and safety practices on workplace. • Developed knowledge of international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, IATF 16949; demonstrated practice and documentation of these standards Show less

  • Production Supervisor

    Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Graduate Engineering Trainee

    Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
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  FGF Brands

  Jan 2022 - now

  Creating feasible production plan within the detailed production planning period by day/shift considering the labor, capacity and availability of materialsSequencing the production to optimize the output and reduced cost respecting production parametersReview detailed production schedule daily & weekly basis to ensure it meets business needs and customer requirementsCommunicate and maintain relations with all other departments to make sure all are aligned with key stakeholder requirements Purchasing the major ingredients used in production while monitoring the daily consumption and respecting the lead time given by the suppliers; fostering the great relationships with suppliers and other raw materials planners to make sure material demands are fulfilled for daily productionOversee investigations and resolutions with regards to raw material and finished good inventory discrepanciesProficient use of Outlook, Microsoft office, Operations Management System (OMS), SAP for daily tasks Show less Leading and supervising the team to optimize safety, product quality, and productivity in fast-paced operations Ensure work is being performed safely and in accordance with OHS standards; that team members are protected from any hazards and such hazards are identified and controlled Maintain and enforce quality standards including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Coach and manage team members with an emphasis on frequent communication, feedback, and promoting a high level of teamwork and engagementFacilitate crew meetings to ensure current safety, quality, and production-related issues are considered and resolved Ensure all the equipment and material meet quality standards before performing actual operations Conduct hourly inspections to ensure the product is aligned with quality standards by means of physical dimensions, tracking information, and other control measures Foster strong relationships and communication with internal and external departments Show less

  • Production Scheduler

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Production Team Lead

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023