1. SANDESH S. GAIKWAD
Mobile: 07046996502, 07046997502 E-Mail:sandeshg29@ymail.com
sandeshg290874@gmail.com
EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCTION MANAGER/ STORES &LOGISTICS / TECHNICAL SUPPORT /
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL PROFESSIONAL/ QULITY ASSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
& HR MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Catalyst in generating extraordinary performance in a challenging environment
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PROFILE
A competent and dynamic Competent professional offering a distinguished and insightful exposure of
over 21 + years with The Indian Army, Corps of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering, across diverse
technical workshop and Base workshop and establishments strong managerial contributions in the areas of
Workshop Technology Overhaul / facilities management, Production Management/ Quality Assurance/ Wksp
Maintance manager Logistics and Training & Development. Currently spearheading efforts as HMT (Sr
Supervisor). Possessing valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to implement best Engineering
practices & processes used, adept at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple
deliverables.
 Responsible for increasing productivity, quality performance and yield through the application of lean
manufacturing processes and continuous improvement. Also in charge of controlling the production
processes and leading a dedicated assembly production team.
 Supervise over 200 employees with full responsibility for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training of
personnel within 90% of capacity . Detail-oriented and highly articulate professional manager, directing
operations and activities within production area – Employs strong organizational skills, leadership and
thorough knowledge regarding many aspects of the production process to achieve organization goals:
cost-savings, product quality, labor efficiency, timely delivery and safety.
 Objective Statement – Managing and directing production processes while ensuring optimum utilization
of resources to increase cost savings, quality, yields, output and efficiency of production.
 Strong credentials in providing comprehensive administrative support under demanding work environments
to ensure hassle-free office operations. Proficient in streamlining procurement, logistics, stores and inventory
management to ensure availability of reasonable stock of various inputs to support all office activities.
 Coordinate with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure delivery of key materials.
 Received Proficiency Award for professional competence & contribution to the establishment’s efficiency by
Major General EME School, Vadodara (Indian Army)
 Earned credibility as a superior performer observing tenets of professional excellence, integrity, ethical
leadership, innovative thinking, and change management in every assignment. Strong credentials in leading
large workforce in excess of 200 people.
 Self-driven, disciplined and result oriented with fine tuned analytical and troubleshooting skills. A natural
motivator, having ability to integrate team energies to generate maximum operational efficiency. Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
 Perfect team manager having ability to lead cross-functional project teams and integrate their efforts to
maximize operational efficiency. Excellent communication and people management skills that have been
honed through managing multi skilled teams.

2.  Proficient in grievance handling, disciplinary action & maintenance of harmonious employee relation. Well
versed with all related Securities functions with handling Arms and Ammunitions/Fire Fighting and
Control/Labour Management.
Key strength areas
HR policies and procedures. Strategy, Vision & Mission
Planning
Recruitment Operations
Managing multiple projects at the
same time.
Performance Management
System
Training & Development
Adaptable to change in the
workplace.
Cross functional
coordination
Industrial Relations
Knowledge of production
documentation and administrative
paperwork.
Administration Management Resource Optimization
Managing production budgets. Liaising & Coordination
Implementing lean manufacturing
techniques and processes.
Personal
 Ethical, reliable, collaborative, innovative and determined.
 Able to work within multiple levels of management in a global company.
 Ability to build relationships with employees, suppliers and customers.
 Willing to take responsibility.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Production Coordination
Workflow Planning
Manufacturing Processes
Quality Control
Estimating Costs
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Indian Army, Corps of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering HMT (Sr. Supervisor)
Highlights of Major Job Responsibilities
 Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
 Overseeing the production process.
 Directly supervising hourly production.
 Ensuring the safest working environment possible for staff.
 Administrating production costs, billing reports and budgets.
 Managing and developing a production team.
 Agreeing weekly production plans and targets.
 Maintaining production equipment.
 Managing the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
 Managing production budgets and costings.

3.  Implementing best practice production and manufacturing methods.
 Ensuring the health and safety of all employees and visitors to the facility.
 Liaising with the key stakeholders to build trust and credibility.
 Managing large scale operational contracts.
 Liaising with marketing and sales staff.
 Identifying staff training needs.
 Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials.
 Determining quality control standards.
 Attending daily operations meetings.
 Making sure that staff comply with all workplace health and safety regulations.
 Introducing innovative manufacturing processes.
 Actively working to eliminate hazards that may cause injury.
 Making sure that paperwork is in place for audits.
Core Competencies
 Problem analysis and resolution
 Planning and organizing
 Communication skills
 Judgment and decision-making
 Teamwork
 Adaptability
 Conflict-management
 Stress tolerance
Human Resource Management
 Played significant role in formulating manpower plan and driving HR initiatives in terms of recruitment,
orientation, and induction to build a cohesive and committed unit of performers.
 Provided needed assistance in implementing performance management systems with adequate transparency
to open avenues for faster career growth for high fliers. Assisted in drawing succession plan to ensure
availability of competent manpower to take up positions of higher responsibilities.
 Ensured observance of army systems and procedures including employee welfare schemes to provide work
ambience of equity and equality of opportunities.
 Contributed motivational inputs to keep employees’ morale up and high in difficult and isolated work
environments.
Administration/ Facilities Management
 Provided comprehensive support in managing entire facilities/utilities/ Housekeeping/building maintenance
services to ensure continued availability thereof. Successfully managed large workshops to provided repairs
/servicing /maintenance support for various vehicles, machines and equipments.
 Arranged procurement of office equipments, furniture, furnishings and other utilities including annual
maintenance contract.
 Monitoring Canteen Management, including keeping an eye on foods supplied by caterers & accordingly
ensuring that all employees can get good food, garden & horticulture services.
 Organising liaisons, travel & hotel accommodation management; booking guest and employees
accommodations
 Efficiently handling matters pertaining to Comprehensive Security, Access Control, Anti -Sabotage Check,
Electronic Counter Measures. Executing stringent security measures for the safety of organisational assets.
 Undertaking the detailed analysis of security requirements and establishing Security Automation (Access
control, material management and video surveillance), work practices & imparting of follow up training.
 Implementing security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of
security; monitoring security services involving trade and information secrets.
Materials /Logistics

4.  Mapped operational needs of the units and driven procurement / logistics / initiatives to arrange inputs on
most reasonable terms. Streamlined entire stores operations to regulate inventory levels and inward/outward
movement of materials. Systematized entire material logistics to ensure timely availability of materials/
equipments/ vehicles/ consumables etc. across difficult terrains.
 Assisted in formulation of units' budget and mobilized financial resources to fund organizational needs under
well-placed monitoring system. Implemented cost rationalization measures to contain expenses within
budgetary limits.
Technical Support
 Handling Complaint Management involving addressing all escalations and resolving them within the specified
Turnaround Time (TAT)
 Rendering high-end technical support on systems, managing incidents and ensuring high end-user
satisfaction levels through solution of their problems
Production Planning & Control
 Planning & controlling the production operations as per the capacity available with accountability on ROI.
 Achieving cost savings across assignments & minimizing performance bottlenecks for achieving high
productivity with optimization of men, material & machine
EDUCATION
 Pursuing PGDBA + MBA in (IT) from U.T.S. Global Distance Education, U.G.C. Approved, Pune.
 2012: B.Com. (Business) from E.I.I.L.M. University, U.G.C. Approved, Sikkim .
 2008: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Govt. Approved) from EME School, A.I.C.T.E. Approved, Vadodara .
 2004: Diploma in Computer Hardware from Regional Centre, Hardware and & Networking Software Institute,
Jammu.
Trainings
 Pursuing NVQ Level 5 & 3 Industrial fire and Security Management Course and Health and Safety Course. Fire
and Safety forum ISO 9001-2008, Kerala
 Security & Fire-Fighting from Soldiers Industrial Security Institute in 2012
 Officer Training Course from Vedner, Dumala (Devlali Nasik Government Approval)
IT Skills
 Operating Skills: Microsoft Windows 07 and 08, Data management Server 2003 and 2008.
 Internet Application and Setting Up E-Mail Groups for Committees & Dream Viewer
 MS-Office – 2007 & 2010 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Photoshop CS – 5 and CorelDRAW)
 Basic Networking Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Date of Birth: 29thAugust, 1974
Address: B/ 103 Orchid Harmony Aprt., 1st Floor, Behind MS Hostel , Nr. Shivalik Farm, SamaSavli
Road, Vadodara– 390024, Gujarat
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Marathi
Passport K 7710652 dt issue 05/09/12