AJIT S. GANJI

Spearheaded the complete project lifecycle for greenfield and brownfield manufacturing facilities in Pune, from concept to commissioning, ensuring seamless integration of procurement and project phases.

Managed CAPEX projects exceeding ₹10+ Cr, achieving over 95% schedule adherence and strict budget control through strategic vendor negotiations and efficient resource allocation.

Coordinated critical procurement and technical specifications for civil foundations, mechanical structures, and utilities, collaborating with OEMs, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment.

Ensured comprehensive statutory and regulatory compliance for project execution, successfully securing CTE, CTO, Factory Licenses, and BIS approvals, minimizing operational risks.

Contributed to strategic land evaluation and plant layout planning, optimizing procurement strategies for long-term operational efficiency and expansion needs.

Directed erection and commissioning activities for multiple projects, achieving operational readiness within planned timelines through effective material planning and contractor oversight.

Supported comprehensive procurement and material planning, meticulously tracking costs and supervising contractors to optimize project budgets and resource utilization.

Monitored project schedules and identified potential risks, implementing proactive measures to ensure on-time delivery across all assigned projects.

Successfully executed procurement for brownfield projects in Chakan, Palghar, and Indore, and greenfield projects in Vadodara and Nasik, adapting sourcing strategies to diverse regional requirements.

Coordinated manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to IATF 16949:2016 and VDA 6.2 quality standards, which involved sourcing compliant materials and services.

Facilitated inter-departmental liaison to streamline operations and project workflows, ensuring timely material and equipment availability for production.

Assisted in brownfield projects across two units, providing critical support for layout changes and plant setups, including the procurement of necessary infrastructure.

Ensured proper maintenance and utilization of facilities and equipment, contributing to operational continuity and extending asset lifecycles.

Directed overall production operations, consistently achieving monthly output targets through effective material management and machine-loading schedules.

Supported new layout changes and plant setup projects by coordinating procurement of necessary equipment and services, ensuring minimal disruption to production.

Resolved critical operational issues, including machinery breakdowns and production process bottlenecks, by promptly sourcing maintenance services and spare parts.

Applied knowledge of OSHAS-18001 and IATF-16949 to ensure supplier compliance and maintain high standards in the production environment.

Contributed to brownfield projects across multiple locations (Pune, Nasik, Hosur, Haridwar), assisting in the procurement and logistical planning for facility upgrades.

Managed daily production activities in the core shop, overseeing machinery operation and material flow to meet shift targets.

Implemented quality control measures to ensure manufactured components met specified technical standards.

Collaborated with senior engineers to troubleshoot production issues and optimize operational efficiency.

Participated in hands-on training across various manufacturing departments, learning production techniques and quality inspection protocols.

Assisted senior staff in data collection and analysis for process improvement initiatives.

Developed a foundational understanding of industrial operations and material handling.