Daljeet Singh Kataria

* Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing strategy aligned with business objectives for a competitive edge.
*Oversee processes, capacity planning, and resource allocation for maximum efficiency and cost reduction.
*Establish and maintain strict quality control measures, meeting industry and customer standards.
*Collaborate with supply chain teams for a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.
*Foster a culture of improvement by implementing lean principles for streamlined processes.
*Manage manufacturing budgets to achieve financial targets.
*Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to regulations and standards.
*Attract, retain, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team.
*Implement new technologies for enhanced capabilities.
*Provide data-driven reports to guide decision-making.
Collaborate with other departments for seamless coordination.

• Increased productivity, optimizing labor allocation, and scheduling across multiple shifts.
• Reduced downtime by establishing a preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
• Managed staff training programs to ensure employees were skilled in the latest industry practices and safety requirements.
• Enhanced safety standards with thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary protocols.
• Improved plant efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste, enhance workflow, and improve quality control.
• Streamlined inventory management systems to optimize material availability while minimizing carrying costs.
• Developed a strong team culture through effective communication and regular performance feedback.

• Heading complete plant operation with annual turnover of 400 Crore along with 1500 workforce which includes 220 Staff & 1280 operators & 16 departments
• Some of key responsibilities at Hero Ecotech are Developing short term & long term strategy to meet sales demand to have constant business growth while keeping control over bottom line
• Steer various departments and functions to work as one unit aiming for safe, efficient, continuously improving and sustainable operations of the plant
• Direct and coordinate daily operations of the manufacturing plant including technical and support functions
• Oversee all levels of staff activity and performance
• Develop processes to increase productivity and enhance performance
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times and 100% compliance with facility ISO standard & HSE guidelines
• Provide training and educational materials to staff as necessary
• Monitor equipment and ensure that they are in good working order
• Repair or replace plant equipment as needed
• Enure safety & efficiency of the plant.

• Responsible for all faces of Vehicle, Engine Assembly & Fabrication shop operations, including strategic planning, vehicle model introduction, capital project planning, and day-to-day operations
• Leading the production & lean transformation of manufacturing operation at Harley-Davidson India Plant
• India Plant produces the company's Street, Softails & Sportster motorcycles
• Some of key achievements at Harley Davidson are Leading $ 50M expansion project of H-D Thailand plant along with successfully establishing Fabrication shop at H-D Bawal plant for Street motorcycle
• Successfully established new Fabrication shop operation project of $10M at Bawal for Street model & lead that operation
• Defined and implemented various measures for team engagement and achieved highest engagement score reward across H-D Manufacturing facility
• Achieved operational excellence through world class processes and use of latest trends and technologies
• Smooth launch of all motorcycles/families in last 9 years at H-D Bawal Plant operation
• Established Continuous Improvement system at H-D India plant & leading with highest score across (Last 2 years in a row) across all Harley Davidson Manufacturing Facilities.

• Fully responsible for New Frame/chassis shop setup starting from process, Equipment, capacity planing & new line setup of new models that included handover of line/shop to manufacturing through IPPAP/sign off after successful run off.

• It was a Green field project
• While working with in team of 4 members, my responsibility was to set up a new plant that included complete layout & process planning especially for the Chassis shop
• Tendering & inviting quotes based RFQ's being prepared along with design consultant to execute Civil /Electrical /Plumbing work for whole plant
• Additionally I was responsible to establish the complete weld shop that includes Welding/Bending/Cutting equipment's to meet Titanium Grade 5 welding requirements
• Welding process qualification, Welder qualification was part of key job responsibilities.

• It was my first green filed project
• I was responsible for complete set up of new weld shop for Chassis/Assy's for the combines
• I was responsible for the complete process & equipment planning
• From writing the RFQ's /Ordering /Installation & commissioning /handover to production for the equipment's like welding /bending /cutting /Gas manifold /Fume extractions system etc, was part of key responsibilities
• Complete infrastructure readiness, inclusive of EOT / Utilities planning was part of job responsibility.

• Worked as shift incharge in Weld shop production (Frame /Fenders /Body Cover)
• I was fully responsible to maintain/deliver all key metrics under PQCSD on day to day basis
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly MIS was part of responsibility.