Sameer Gaikwad Email & Phone Number

Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India

India

Leading a team in the area of cutting edge digital technologies focusing on Digital Transformations ( IIoT, advance analytics , Industry 4.0 solutions), MES Solutions at Shop floor . Transform business into data driven organizations. aligning technology with business objectives to achieve results with key focus on returns on investments. Responsible for driving industry 4.0 digitalization projects from concepts ,budgets to delivery stage .Evaluate vendor products and offerings which unlocks value to the business , help senior leadership in defining Digital Roadmap .I Work with plant heads to identify Digitalization opportunities .Leading digitalization projects in the field of :Product track and trace based of QR codes and cloud based solution Asset health monitoring using IIOT sensors , ML bases algorithms running in cloudVideo Analytics MES Manufacturing Execution system for OEE and OPE monitoring Enabling plant equipment for I4.0 platforms like PTC Things Wrox, Kepware , Copa Data Creating Production and equipment data pipelines Data analytics for Chemical plants IT OT interface and network security

Pune, Maharashtra, India

I was rated as High Potential High Performance candidate in executive development center . I was selected to Head the Technical Services Function for the Region India , ( Engine Manufacturing Division) of Volkswagen Skoda .Responsible for managing All Technical Services required for green field engine shop ( Robot based assembly lines , Machine Shop , Engine Testing ) . The functions under me are Process Engineering , Maintenance , Spares , Tool Management , Fluids , Indirect Materials , Tightening tools Services , Contracts , budgeting , hiring of team for the new engine shop .My efforts ensured very successful SOP of new engine shop.Successfully created the architecture and structure of Technical Services department . Evaluated and amended few designs of new Engine Shop.New Maintenance Organization designed and got approved from Management . Selected and hired entire maintenance team. Designed Maintenance processes and procedures. Designed maintenance strategy .Guided and directed built up of inventory of spares . Identified and implemented contracts for services and materials required for production and maintenance. Developed eco system for supporting vendors .I was architect of Digital Maintenance Management Software , implemented through Siemens . MES system approval and practical implementation. Machines were interfaced and data pipe lines created for both the projects .New Tools Engineering Organization designed and developed . Selected and hired entire Tool and Coolant engineering team . Designed processes and procedures. Designed Tool Management Contract . Evaluated complex price proposals .Engaged with supplier for complex price negotiations and terms. . Clinched a deal which is economically suitable for company . Planned for training and skill development of new team of engineers , with in India as well as in Europe.Designed and deployed stores of Production Indirect Materials , Cutting Tools , and Maintenance spare parts .

Chakan,Pune

Volkswagen India : Started as AGM Production in Jan 2015 . The main role was to head the Maintenance function of TCF shop as well as new Engine assembly shop . 1.Maintenance Transformation - Highly successful in transforming Maintenance function to achieve world class equipment availability : 99+ % in VW Pune India . I worked in close collaboration of international team of maintenance experts in VW World globally . 2.Utilized skill of people managing in developing trained , skilled, agile and technically competent workforce .3. Unprecedented success in equipment reliability and plant availability achieved by daily steering maintenance strategies like hot stand by , planned maintenance and condition monitoring 4. Optimized spares inventory and rationalized maintenance contracts to reduce maintenance cost . Developed cost-management and monitoring techniques .5. Delivered complex Capex projects like replacement of Assembly Lines in record time by meticulous planning and mission critical coordination. Overhauled , replaced and retrofitted of many production machinery in planned way.6. Took ownership of key critical quality problems and permanently resolved those. Developed mechanism to ensure 100% OK quality delivered by equipment . Implemented tens of poka-yokes. 7. I selected and hired expert team for new engine shop . Imparted training and guidance . This team excelled on every KRA.8. Lead Innovation . Steller achievements in terms of reduction in quality and uptime issues achieved. Products for monitoring overhead busbar health , battery tool torque ,ball screws conditions and equipment start up condition developed .9.Lead and directed the Energy Management and New Safety management initiatives. Zero reportable safety HSE incidences for many years in row.10. Played a effective role in making the shop floor best in class by driving 5S and TPM practices innovation.11. Balanced and harmonious relations with Union established.

Engine Plant - Pcbu- Pune

Highlights:As Divisional Manager - MaintenanceAdministering the overall maintenance and manufacturing operations in entire engine shop30 % reduction in Downtime in Fy 13_14 with major reduction in Maintenance cost ( FCC)Worked closely with production and improved OEE of new and old cylinder block LineReduced rejection on many machines e.g Gun drill break ,Makino Tool break ,Crank roundnessDeployed/implemented and systemized British Safety Council Guidelines – Highest score in IndiaOverseeing the activities related to erection and commissioning of New Engine PlantInstitutionalized system of Maintenance Issue Recurrence Prevention.Root cause analysis - Eliminated 40 issues each in fy11 /12/13Saved few millions by devising solution to revive a cell of old Heller Machines , Many millions saving in 09-10Transformed maintenance department as regards 5S, efficiency and effectiveness.Utilities Management -Central Coolant system , ASUs ,UPS systems 1800 KVA ,LT distribution

Tata Motors Car Plant

As Senior Manager / ManagerOverall maintenance responsibility of Engine Assembly Testing and Cylinder block LinesPivotal role in starting and ramp up of New Crail engine assembly lineBreakdown Recurrence prevention and reliability improvement programs are appreciated at plant level.Product Quality - More than 40 POKAYOKE introduced , 5 CFTs / yearSafety - Machine improvement for Safety of humans –25 Kaizens every year .490 accident free days.Kaizen (Machines/process improvement or change ) - total 350 in last 3 yearsEmployee Engagement (Gallup Champion) - mentoring 5 senior level managers. Top 25% score.Energy conservation – 2 years national level award –

Chinchwad ,Pune

Machine Tool Building -CNC and PLC wiring , programing , commissioning and servicing of various machines used in Automobile Industry . Machining Centers , SPM, Gear Hobbing and Gear Shaping Machines .Expert in Mechanical Machine setting , calibration and assembly

B.E

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Chartered Energy Manager