Prashant Jadhav

Proven track record of driving operational excellence through process improvement initiatives.
Proficiency in lean manufacturing, risk management, and cost optimization strategies.
Strong leadership capabilities developed through hiring, training, and mentoring diverse teams.
Strategic planning skills that align operational goals with organizational objectives.

Production& Planning
Key Result Areas:
* Led production management functions of Air Handling Units, Condensing Units & Package Units: planned & scheduled manpower &
materials requirements and workflow according to the work load, to meet delivery schedule & complete assigned jobs
* Took stringent quality measures including preparation / maintenance of necessary documents to ensure compliance with specified
standards & customer requirements; coordinated for various internal & external audits
* Interfaced with cross-functional departments for ascertaining procurement plans of raw materials; implemented key purchase
strategies and ensured that the plans are aligned with production requirements
* Prepared MIS reports to apprise management of the process operations; maintained production control records & provided
information to the sales representatives, customers & management with regard to delivery date, schedules & operating problems
* Motivated & guided the Production team to prioritize & reorganize jobs to meet deadline changes & updates; provided trainings to
workforce for enhancing their productivity through knowledge enhancement & skill building

Production & Planning
Key Result Areas:
* Analyzed the production &forecast plan received from the production planner and converted the same into a purchase plan for the
Purchase team; undertook material planning based on Lead Time, Material Type, MRP Type & Budget allocation
* Led Production Planning & Control activities entailing planning for resources &ensuring co-ordination between men & machine
* Coordinated with the Purchase team in designing the Material Master and MRP Generation; monitored raw material inventory and
interfaced with vendor to communicate quality and delivery issues
* Contributed in planning and scheduling production at source plant based on procurement lead time and ensured availability for
sales at the right time to maintain minimum inventory as well as avoiding stock outs
* Formulated inventory strategies for all products to minimize Expiry & Non Performing Inventory; prepared & forwarded MIS
Updates to Senior Management for tracking project progress and ensuring target achievement
* Initiated &implemented quality improvement program including spot-audit, root cause analysis & remedial actions; worked towards
productivity & quality improvement through Kaizen& 5S activities; ensured adherence to safety rules & safety audits
* Worked on SAP as an end-user and performed functions like:
o Creation& change of Production BOM(either new or copy from), routing creation & maintenance
o Production version creation & maintenance, creation & change of planned independent requirement, MRP - online
o Production order processing & confirmation, material reservation for production /planned order,
o Goods issue to production order, rework production order / scrap production order and TECO for production order

Factory
Key Result Areas:
* Formulated and implemented action plans effectively to maximize overall equipment efficiency of production machines; planned
day-to-day production activities to achieve maximum production as well as monitored hourly production
* Followed-up with the vendors for ensuring smooth flow of the SCM cycle &availability of the material to improve productivity;
facilitated inventory control activities to maintain the inventory turns at the optimum level
* Monitored dispatch planning, machines & logistics functions in co-ordination with Production & Logistics teams to achieve the OTD
& Sales Targets; analyzed daily tool consumption and prepared production & management information reports to track progress
* Identified training needs and provided on-the-job training to departmental personnel to enhance their skills

Production & Planning
Key Result Areas:
* Led product development functions for Airside products while ensuring reduction in manufacturing & assembly time along with
good quality & aesthetics of product; prepared production plan& schedule for the Production Dept. as per the customer’s
requirement
* Managed all activities of product development like making design plan, conceptualization of product, hand-sketching, design &
modeling of product; facilitated standardization of the products & techniques, which had been developed
* Undertook designing & modeling of Non Standard Horizontal / Vertical / Ceiling Suspended Air Handling Units (AHU), Ventilation /
Exhaust Units and Fan Coil Units as per the customer’s requirement.
* Evaluated the material requirement for each and every job and forwarded it to the Material Dept. for procurement; provided
support in vendor development & constant up-gradation of the processes at vendor’s end
* Confirmed client’s requirement for conceptual design & schematic drawings, planned the job in co-ordination with Materials &
Production Departments, facilitated preparation of Bill of Quantities and calculated cost according to the job requirement
* Liaised with tenants, vendors, co-workers and contractors for day- to-day activities and worked in close coordination with the:
o AC &Ducting Supervisor for resolving all technical problems in the facility
o Sales-Marketing team for ensuring better execution of the Job

Air Handling Unit
Worked as an In-charge & Section Engineer of Air Handling Units, designed the frames of different components in AHU like Fan/Motor,
Heat Wheel & Heat Exchanger and planned jobs for AHU section as per the monthly load, lead time & manpower availability in co-
ordination with the Planning Department; conducted checking & testing of completed units in section before handover to QA/QC dept

Air Handling Unit
Contributed in production & daily shop floor activities functions like planning & machine loading for individual department like Extrusion
Cutting Machine, Panel Foaming and Punching; ensured that the workforce to executes production as per ISO 9001-2000 system and
initiated corrective & preventive action for non-conforming products

Operations & Leadership Management:
• Applied lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and
improve productivity.
• Monitored and optimized production processes, ensuring quality standards and
operational excellence.
• Managed factory workflow, reducing process lags through employee training and
leadership.
• Developed and controlled budgets for labor, inventory, and overhead expenses.
• Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to enhance team
productivity.
• Collaborated with senior management and cross-functional teams for seamless
communication and strategic alignment.
• Produced detailed reports for leadership, offering insights on staffing, production
volume, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and risk management
protocols.
• Led market analysis and competitor reviews to drive business strategy and process
improvements.
• Spearheaded hiring, training, and development programs to build a high-performance
workforce.
• Implemented strategic plans to meet company objectives, drive operational
excellence, and optimize decision-making processes.
Operational Oversight:
• Led process improvement initiatives to maximize operational efficiency.
• Coordinated cross-functional projects to meet deadlines and achieve business
objectives.
• Identified opportunities for cost savings through operational optimization.
• Maintained accurate records of sales transactions, operational activities, and
performance metrics.
• Created and maintained detailed process documentation for production workflows and
new product implementation.
Customer & Vendor Management:
• Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints with a focus on service
excellence.
• Established processes for tracking customer satisfaction and continuously improving
service delivery.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely deliveries and quality
standards.
• Collaborated with marketing, procurement, and quality teams to drive cross-functional
efficiency.
Technical & Production Management:
• Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Implemented safety protocols and conducted training on equipment usage.
• Ensured product quality by monitoring compliance with quality control standards
throughout the production cycle.
• Streamlined documentation and reporting processes to enhance operational
transparency and decision-making.