UDAY KUMAR DESHPANDE
Nanded,Maharashtra
Summary
Senior Operations Executive with 28+ years of leadership in PVC pipe manufacturing. Proven expert in transforming plant operations into profit centers through Process Automation, Energy Conservation, and High-Volume Extrusion. Transitioned from technical engineering (Kabra Extrusion) to executive leadership (GM Operations), now advising industry players on Profit Optimization and Strategic Growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Operations
Independent Consultant
07.2023 - Current
- Serving as a high-level advisor to manufacturing units, focusing on profit maximization and network expansion.
- Operational Audits: Conduct diagnostic audits of manufacturing plants to identify bottlenecks; successfully advised clients on process changes that reduced material wastage and improved margins.
- Strategic Networking: Leveraging 25+ years of industry relationships to connect manufacturers with optimal raw material suppliers and high-value buyers.
- Profit Optimization: Guiding leadership teams on "First Time Right" production protocols to minimize rejection rates and boost profitability.
- Conducted market analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Advised clients on growth strategies to enhance market positioning.
General Manager – Operations
MONARCH PIPES
03.2018 - 07.2023
- Steered operations for a 5-year tenure, ensuring stability and consistent output.
- Production Scaling: Aligned plant capabilities with aggressive sales targets, maintaining steady output even during peak demand cycles.
- Process Standardization: Institutionalized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for extrusion lines, significantly reducing unplanned downtime.
- Cost Containment: Implemented rigorous monitoring of utility consumption and raw material usage, keeping operational costs stable despite market volatility.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
General Manager – Operations
KISAN MOULDINGS LTD.
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Directed large-scale manufacturing for a premier piping solutions provider.
- High-Volume Management: Orchestrated daily activities for a high-capacity facility, ensuring on-time delivery for bulk market orders.
- Audit Compliance: Enforced strict adherence to BIS and ISO standards, achieving zero non-compliance reports during external quality audits.
- Safety Culture: Fostered a "Safety First" environment, reducing shop-floor incidents through regular training and protocol enforcement.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to streamline supply chain processes.
General Manager – Operations
SUPREME GOLD PIPE INDUSTRIES
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Energy Breakthrough: Revolutionized the cooling process by optimizing air consumption controls in mixer coolers. This initiative doubled mixer production capacity while simultaneously cutting electrical costs.
- Efficiency Drives: Sustained 90% OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) across PVC lines through preventive maintenance schedules.
- Quality Systems: Overhauled Quality Assurance (QA) standards, directly reducing customer rejection rates.
General Manager
NANDI GROUP OF COMPANIES
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Innovation (Auto-Socketing): Conceptualized and developed an in-house Auto-Socketing Machine, reducing manual labor dependency and boosting throughput by 20%.
- Industry 4.0 Implementation: Pioneered a Centralized Data Logging System to track line speed, pipe count, and tonnage in real-time, bringing unprecedented transparency to operations.
- Global Procurement: Led negotiations for critical machinery and spares from international vendors, securing high-quality assets at competitive rates.
- Formulation Strategy: Managed complex CPVC formulations, balancing material strength with cost-efficiency using "One Pack" and Ca-Zn stabilizers.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity across multiple business units.
Manager – Trials & Testing
KABRA EXTRUSION TECHNIK
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Foundational tenure at India's leading extrusion machinery manufacturer.
- Greenfield Projects: Executed installation and commissioning of PVC pipe machinery across India and international sites.
- Technical Validation: Conducted rigorous power measurement and efficiency testing, ensuring machines met strict performance benchmarks before delivery.
- R&D Collaboration: Supervised trial extrusions for new polymer formulations, analyzing material behavior to optimize machine settings.
- Site visits at various locations in Africa.
Education
Electrical Engineering
Institute of Engineers (India)
India01.1987
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Aurangabad01.1983
Skills
- Plant Operations: P&L Management, Cost Reduction, Safety (EHS)
- Technical: PVC/CPVC Formulations, High-Speed Extrusion, Maintenance
- Strategy: Supply Chain, Vendor Negotiation, BIS/ISO Compliance
- New product development and enhancements
- Decision-making and Strategic thinking
- Client relationship management
- Operations management and Technical support
- Problem-solving, Quality assurance and Consulting
- Teamwork, collaboration and coordination with external departments
LANGUAGES
English (Professional)
Hindi (Native)
Marathi (Native)
Telugu (Professional Working)
Timeline
Strategic Operations
Independent Consultant
07.2023 - Current
General Manager – Operations
MONARCH PIPES
03.2018 - 07.2023
General Manager – Operations
KISAN MOULDINGS LTD.
12.2015 - 03.2018
General Manager – Operations
SUPREME GOLD PIPE INDUSTRIES
03.2013 - 10.2015
General Manager
NANDI GROUP OF COMPANIES
01.2006 - 01.2013
Manager – Trials & Testing
KABRA EXTRUSION TECHNIK
01.1997 - 01.2006
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Electrical Engineering
Institute of Engineers (India)