Maneesh Chawda

Experience

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  Universal Cables Ltd

  May 1993 - Apr 2006

  Implementation of lean manufacturing practices which enhanced efficiency. Spearheaded TPM & initiated actions to increase machine uptime & equipment reliability.Driven various cycle time and productivity improvement initiatives leading to enhanced productivity in Stranding machines, Armouring machines, Wire drawing machines. Successfully reduced set-up time of Extruders including XLPE CCV line sing SMED techniques resulting in size changes giving flexibility in production planning.Planning & executing preventive maintenance schedules for various equipment/ lines to increase machine uptime & equipment reliability.Supervising erection & commissioning of the machines & other projects.Spares management. Show less

  • Senior Engineer

    Jul 1994 - Apr 2006

  • Trainee Engineer

    May 1993 - Jun 1994
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  Exide Industries Limited

  May 2006 - now

  Fore fronting the entire function of maintenance of Plant machinery, Plant facilities as well as operations & maintenance of utilities – Compressors, Chillers, DG sets, DM plant, Acid Dilution Plant, ETP, pollution control equipment such as dust & fume extraction systems, scrubbers. Implementing TPM Practices, PM Pillar & JH pillar activities, 5S work practices & red tags removal including Kaizens & maintenance prevention activities to achieve Zero Break Down, Zero accident, zero defect.Analyzing Maintenance data and equipment performance history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics including: unplanned downtime, PM compliances, Mean-Time-Between-Failures, and maintenance related costs. Performing root cause analysis & implementation of SAP PM Module.Monitoring adherence to statutory compliance related to Safety, Health and Environment & Sustainability.Preparing CAPEX budgets, procuring & commissioning of various projects leading to capacity enhancement, process improvement & cost reduction. Preparing annual budgets (REVEXs) for maintenance of the plant in consultation with process Department Heads & ensure repairs & maintenance cost is in line with the budgeted cost. Show less

  • Senior Manager Engineering Services

    May 2020 - now

  • Maintenance Head Manager Engineering Services

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2020

  • Assistant Manager Engineering Services

    May 2006 - Mar 2013