Kishor Gorade

• Responsible for overall manufacturing and business operations across India operations, including export coordination, with focus on operational performance, business growth, cost optimization, and strategic execution. • Leading cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, SCM, Engineering, Quality, Projects, and Customer Support to improve operational efficiency, strengthen supply chain performance, enhance productivity, and support sustainable business growth. • Driving process standardization, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement while ensuring strong focus on quality, safety, compliance, and operational discipline. • Working closely with leadership teams and global stakeholders to align operational strategies with long-term business objectives and build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

● Seasoned Operations and Manufacturing Leader with comprehensive experience in managing plant operations, strategic planning, and driving organizational excellence. ● Accountable for end-to-end plant performance, P&L ownership, budgeting, and resource planning for a 200+ member workforce. ● Coordinated closely with associates from Turkey, Italy, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Russia for technical alignment, equipment procurement, and new process setup. ● Led the successful setup of a machining plant for the Completions division, including Capex planning, layout design, machine commissioning, and lean manufacturing implementation. ● Responsible for various departments such as Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain Management, Quality, and Change Management. ● Proficient in New Product Development involving machining cost estimation, CNC process planning, tool and fixture design, and gauge manufacturing. ● Strong track record in implementing Industry 4.0 standards and continuous improvement methodologies like 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing. ● Skilled in labor relations, performance evaluation, shop floor cost control, and team development through cross-functional training initiatives. ● Skilled in resolving customer complaints through direct coordination and on-site support.

● Successfully developed complete manufacturing setups for rupture disks and vents, covering process selection, machine selection, and material processing as per international standards. ● Traveled across India to coordinate with customers and develop products that meet their specific technical standards and requirements. ● Proficient in a wide range of manufacturing processes including laser cutting, bulging, welding, shot blasting, powder coating, CNC/VMC, conventional machining, and laser ablation. ● Led and mentored engineering teams to implement robust machining processes that meet safety, quality, and delivery benchmarks. ● Managed plant layout planning, material handling, tool procurement, multi-manning, and time study functions to maximize efficiency. ● Spearheaded capacity expansion and new product development projects by aligning resources with operational and customer demands. ● Expert in production planning, downtime analysis, rejection control, and customer complaint handling with on-site visits. ● Controlled shop floor consumable costs, improved productivity through lean practices, and developed skill matrices and training programs. ● Established cross-functional skill matrix, identified training needs, and arranged required training with relevant departments. ● Controlled shop floor consumables and contracting costs. ● Expertly handled customer complaints, including physical visits to customer assembly departments. ● Developed and managed departmental goals to support unit and divisional objectives.

● Worked as Production In-charge for Fike’s first-ever Rupture Discs manufacturing plant in India and successfully led the Greenfield project setup in coordination with the USA team. ● Experienced in production scheduling, raw material planning, machine shop operations, and ensuring timely flow of materials from suppliers to customers. ● Skilled in coordinating with internal departments and monitoring subcontracting activities for semi-finished and finished goods. ● Proficient in managing warehouse space, driving safety and quality initiatives, and collaborating with the IMPEX team for clearance and movement of imported materials. ● Focused on implementing lean techniques to reduce cycle time, cut production costs, and improve operational efficiency. ● Adept at designing systems for purchasing, inventory control, and just-in-time delivery while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

● Successfully developed knee and hip replacement products, contributing to precision engineering and high-quality standards in the medical device manufacturing sector. ● Operated and programmed VMC machines like Haas VF-1, SMM, and BFW Agni using PowerMill (Delcam) software. ● Skilled in programming and setting CNC Lathe machines (Mazak). ● Hands-on experience operating CNC EDM Wire Cut machine (Ultima OF) with programming. ● Proficient in working with conventional machines such as M1TR, BFW, and tool room lathe.

Post graduate with an MBA in operations management is primarily concerned with planning, organizing, and supervising in the context of production, manufacturing, or providing services. It is a delivery focussed discipline that requires analytical as well as organizational skills.