Makarand Pinjarkar

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India31 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in implementing TPM for operational excellence.
  • Led production for global automotive brands.
  • Mentored over 2500 dealers in TPM methodology.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a senior leader in the automotive industry with expertise in operations and manufacturing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operations ManagementManagementTpm MethodologyManufacturingEngineeringTeam Management

Other Skills

Supply Chain ManagementSalesServiceSparesProduction managementLogisticsQuality controlTPM implementationVendor managementCross-departmental collaborationQuality assuranceKPI improvementTechnical decision-makingCorporate communicationsAssembly management

About

Experienced General Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, and Management. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

31 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
31 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
31 yrs 11 mos
Current Experience

Bajaj auto ltd

7 roles

General Manager

Promoted

Oct 2025Present · 6 mos

  • Head of TPM (GM) for all business & management functions worldwide.
  • Functions including but not limited to
  • Manufacturing, After Sales, Spares & Sales.
Operations ManagementEngineeringSupply Chain ManagementManufacturingManagement

Head of TPM

Promoted

Mar 2016Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

  • For the First time ever Devised, Ideated and Executed TPM methodology for Front-end operations like Sales, Service and Spares.
  • 2500+ Dealers benefitted from TPM methodology.
  • 30+ International Distributors Across Globe Implemented TPM Methodology under my Mentorship.
TPM methodologySalesServiceSparesOperations Management

Head of Production

Promoted

Mar 2012Mar 2016 · 4 yrs

  • Managed and Lead End to End Production duties for Chakan Plant, catering products to 70+ Countries.
  • Brands like Pulsar, Avenger, KTM, Kawasaki.
  • A key member of the team which successfully seeded the KTM brand into the EMEA Market.
Production managementLogisticsQuality controlManufacturingOperations Management

Senior Manager (Corporate TPM)

Promoted

Oct 2004Mar 2012 · 7 yrs 5 mos

  • Effective Implementation of TPM at More than 4 Manufacturing plants, Across more than 100 Vendor partners.
  • Ideated and Implemented TPM Ideology for R&D, HRD, Finance, Sales and Marketing Departments.
TPM implementationVendor managementCross-departmental collaborationOperations ManagementManufacturing

Senior Production Manager

Apr 2003Oct 2004 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Heading Production of Engine/Vehicle Assembly.
  • Domestic and International Logistics
  • Successfully achieved Timely Production Targets with World Class Quality in Competitive costs.
  • Successfully Planned and Achieved targets for Pulsar, Avenger brands.
Production managementLogisticsQuality assuranceManufacturingOperations Management

Technical Advisor to Vice President Operations

Promoted

Mar 1996Mar 2002 · 6 yrs · Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Plant KPI improvement.
  • Assisting in important Technical Decisions
  • Lead of Corporate Communications
KPI improvementTechnical decision-makingCorporate communicationsOperations ManagementEngineering

Assistant Operations Manager

Apr 1992Mar 1995 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • In-charge of 3 Wheeler vehicle Assembly.
  • Elaborated Leadership skills
  • Mentor to more than 300 Technicians For Production and Quality Check (QC)
Assembly managementLeadershipMentoringOperations ManagementTeam Management

Education

Vivekanand Vidyalay

Bachelor's degree — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 1983Jan 1987

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati

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