AJAY KUMAR DUTT
General Manager at Liugong India- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
VALUE enablers Private Limited.Aug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Certified 5S Practitioner
VALUE enablers Private Limited.Jul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Kaizen Practitioner
VALUE enablers Private Limited.Jun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
ISO 9000/ISO 14001 Internal auditors
ISO 9000/ISO 14001
Experience
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Liugong India
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India
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Machinery Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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General Manager
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Dec 2022 - Present
People Leader, who has successfully led and motivated teams in cross cultural environment towards growth and success in the organization. ➤ KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Manufacturing Leadership: I lead comprehensive manufacturing operations for Wheeled Equipment & Excavators production. • Department Oversight: I oversee critical departments including Fabrication (Cutting/Machining/Welding), Paint Shop, Assembly (Flex Line & Excavator Line), Testing & PDI, Manufacturing Engineering (Fabrication & Assembly), Projects, and Maintenance. • End-to-End Coordination: I manage end-to-end manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless coordination across all stages. My role involves planning, coordinating, and controlling the entire manufacturing cycle. • New Product Integration: I spearhead planning efforts for the smooth integration of new products into existing manufacturing operations. • Operational Efficiency: I effectively managed relocation, VI shifting, and manpower reduction efforts, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. • Process Optimization: I played a key role in enhancing fabrication output by a notable 15%, highlighting my focus on process optimization and productivity improvement. • Technical Expertise: I successfully oversaw the in-house fabrication of intricate components like the 926 BOOM & Track Frame, showcasing my technical prowess and resource management skills. ➤Specialties: Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Manpower Management, Operational Excellence, Value Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Capacity Planning, Budgeting & Cost Optimization, and People Management Show less
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KOBELCO Construction Equipment India
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India
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Machinery Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head Of Department- PPC
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2022
Encompasses a rare blend of excellent analytical, research and development skills and management capabilities.➤ KEY HIGHLIGHTS• Leadership in Production Planning: Led the PPC Department as Head, overseeing PPC, Delivery Management, Logistics (Import & Export), and Warehouse functions for both Excavator & Crane units.• End-to-End Process Management: Orchestrated end-to-end planning, coordination, and control of PPC processes within KCEI, ensuring seamless integration across all operational facets.• Effective Production Planning: Developed comprehensive monthly and daily production plans, skilfully managing Inventory Management (IM) in collaboration with Stores, PPC, DMS, and Logistics teams.• SOP Implementation: Designed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the PPC department, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring adherence.• Optimized Transportation: Fostered constructive dialogues with Transporters & Custom House Agents (CHA), forging agreements to optimize transportation logistics.• International Logistics Management: Successfully coordinated Crane and Fabrication exports to Thailand and Indonesia, demonstrating expertise in international logistics management.• Supplier Capacity Evaluation: Evaluated Supplier Capacity to ensure readiness for 250+ units per month, highlighting capabilities, and providing recommendations to Vendor Development (VD).➤Specialties: Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Manpower Management, Operational Excellence, Value Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Capacity Planning, Budgeting & Cost Optimization, and People Management Show less
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HOD Manufacturing
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Sep 2010 - Aug 2020
Collated with cross functional teams &implemented operating frameworks for all processes.➤ KEY HIGHLIGHTS• Machine Startup Optimization: Achieved significant reductions in machine startup time, from 218 hours per machine to Japan Machine STD hour (128 hours per machine), further enhancing efficiency to 115 hours per machine.• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives encompassing Kaizens, Time Studies, and Line Balancing. Identifying and eliminating Non-Value Adding Activities (NVA's) resulted in remarkable productivity improvement, soaring from 40% to an exceptional 96% on actual working hours.• Quality Enhancement: Accomplished a substantial reduction in Defect Per Unit, reducing figures from 27 to 5. Maintained a strong focus on enhancing Straight Pass with a Do Right First-Time approach.• Lean Manufacturing Champion: Pioneered the implementation of Lean and Clean Manufacturing concepts, driving operational efficiency and minimizing waste.• Automation Advancements: Played a pivotal role in introducing Automation DC tools for critical torquing, ensuring rigorous process audits, and upholding product quality.• Resource Coordination: Efficiently coordinated resources to ensure the timely commencement of factory operations, aligning seamlessly with predetermined timelines and objectives.• HR & IR Policy Formulation: Formulated standing orders and various HR & IR policies, fostering a harmonious work environment conducive to growth and collaboration.➤Specialties: Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Manpower Management, Operational Excellence, Value Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Capacity Planning, Budgeting & Cost Optimization, and People Management Show less
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AGM MFG.
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2015
During This Green Field Set-up and as Manufacturing Head I was responsible for setting up the plant Manufacturing activities right from Employee Recruitment ( Blue Collar & White Collar), framing HR Policies. Arranging Technical & Non technical trainings and leading Assembly, Paint-shop, Line QA, Maintenance, M.Engg & Dispatch. Under My leadership Production Increased from Making Proto to 1.6 Units/ day to 5.5 Units/ day.
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Eicher Tractors
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India
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Farming
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400 - 500 Employee
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Manager Assembly
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
Heading the Entire Tractor Assembly line ( Transmission, Pre-Painting, Post Painting & PDI) Heading the Entire Tractor Assembly line ( Transmission, Pre-Painting, Post Painting & PDI)
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JCB
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United Kingdom
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager Assembly
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Jul 1996 - Jul 2008
Expertise in designing and implementing strategies to organize the team to ensure maximum output. ➤ KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Conveyorization and Efficiency: Led the transformation of the assembly line, which involved a comprehensive review of pneumatic tools, inspection instruments, on-standard tools, precise line balancing, and meticulous layout preparation to optimize efficiency. • Lean Manufacturing Excellence: Successfully implemented Lean Manufacturing Practices, introducing the innovative concept of MODEL CELL to drive operational efficiency. • Quality Enhancement: Achieved a notable reduction in HOT-test Defects Per Unit (DPU) from 30 to 20 through the implementation of the SIP (Structured Improvement Process) concept, ensuring consistent quality. • Productivity Improvement: Improved productivity for the new model P-92 by implementing a comprehensive Most Study. • Quality Assurance: Ensured the quality certification of all machines in the assembly line, guaranteeing strict adherence to the highest quality standards. • Optimized Assembly Line: Strategically reconfigured the backhoe assembly line, optimizing zone demarcation, introducing conveyorization to enhance assembly flow, and achieving an impressive 90% line balancing rate (up from 70%). Additionally, elevated assembly capacity from 40 machines per shift to 50 machines per shift. • Process Compliance: Elevated process compliance from 50% to an impressive 78%, ensuring operational consistency and adherence to established standards. • Cost Savings Initiative: Implemented cost-saving measures that reduced inventory costs by a substantial 35%, including the adoption of auto-scheduling and two-bin control mechanisms. ➤Specialties: Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Manpower Management, Operational Excellence, Value Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Capacity Planning, Budgeting & Cost Optimization, and People Management Show less
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Education
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2003 - 2004
YMCA Institute of Engg
B. TECH, Mechanical Engineering -
2006 - 2008
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
1992 - 1996
YMCA Institute of Engg
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
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