Navneet P.
Senior Plant Operations Manager
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Navneet P. is an operations and plant management professional with over 12 years of experience in manufacturing, machinery, and service industries. As Site Head at GEAR INDIA’s MINOVA RUNAYA unit, he oversees all aspects of plant production, maintenance, manpower management, resource allocation, and CSR initiatives, reporting directly to the Vice President and Executive Chairman. Navneet has previously managed production and maintenance at SB Pump Industries and Aquatech Pumping Solutions, specializing in lean manufacturing, ERP-driven resource optimization, and vendor management. He has executed major industrial projects such as the Prayagraj Kumbh Fair (NMCG India), the Atal Tunnel Project (Strabag Afcon JV), and dewatering operations for BUIDCO Bihar and Jindal Saw Limited. Navneet is a certified internal auditor and holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, with proven expertise in plant maintenance and the operation of centrifugal pumps and related systems.
Experience
Factory Manager
SB Pump Industries · 2024 — 2025Managed all plant production activities and established detailed schedules using lean manufacturing systems. Applied standard procedures to optimize equipment, improve product quality, and support KPIs. Developed accountability strategies for maintenance material costs and oversaw cost-effective operations through ERP systems. Led quality assurance efforts, including inspection and third-party testing, while supervising corrective actions and process improvements.Manager Operations- North
Aquatech Pumping Solutions · 2017 — 2024Directed market expansion projects for senior leadership, supporting multi-national coordination processes. Developed and implemented policies for service consistency across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with organizational standards for sales and service in the Grindex-Xylem Pumps segment.Production Manager
Shree Bhagwati Machines · 2016 — 2017Organized production processes by defining procedures, assigning tasks, and implementing quality assurance measures. Oversaw work distribution to align with production targets, initiated improvements in production methods and equipment, and maintained safety standards to reduce accidents.Untitled role
Gurunanak Engineering Company · 2013 — 2016Engaged with workshop operations, focusing on conventional machinery use, process workflow, and job modification. Applied expertise in engineering alloys, planned and executed maintenance jobs, and managed inventory of spare parts. Organized annual turnaround activities, prepared job packages, planned manpower, and led all maintenance and repair processes, with knowledge in API multistage Centrifugal Pump systems. Utilized hands-on experience for machinery upkeep, system repairs, installations, and start-ups, and was involved in preparing maintenance documentation and basic 2D/3D AutoCAD drawings.Site Head
GEAR INDIA at MINOVA RUNAYA, Bhilwara UnitOversees all aspects of plant production and plant maintenance, including 5’s, manpower coordination, resource management, and CSR activities. Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures, organizing safety training for staff. Coordinates procurement and inventory management by working with suppliers and vendors, conducts vendor assessments, and manages preventive maintenance for plant machinery using methods such as vibration analysis. Implements production schedules based on lean manufacturing systems, monitors workflows, optimizes resource utilization via Business central/ERP, and enforces quality control measures through inspection and testing. Leads teams, identifies training requirements, and supports continuous improvement initiatives linked to plant reliability, equipment optimization, and cost management.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- B. tech Mechanical EngineeringRajasthan Technical University · 2008 — 2012
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