Manoj Sirdeshpande
About Manoj Sirdeshpande
Manoj Sirdeshpande is a Senior Manager of Tools & Equipment at Faurecia, with over a decade of experience in procurement and resource management. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Production and Material Management and is currently pursuing an MBA in Operations Management.
Current Role at Faurecia
Manoj Sirdeshpande serves as a Senior Manager in Tools & Equipment at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he manages both domestic and offshore programs while supporting global negotiations related to tooling and equipment. He leads a team of 25 employees, which includes engineering and purchasing teams, focusing on supplier panel execution and development. His responsibilities encompass resource management, profit and loss oversight, and budgeting within his department.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Manoj Sirdeshpande has held multiple positions at Faurecia from 2008 to 2016. He began as a Buyer from 2008 to 2011, followed by a role as Purchasing Leader from 2011 to 2013. He then served as a Purchasing Manager from 2013 to 2015, and later as a Tools and Equipment Coordinator (TEC) from 2015 to 2016 in Meru, France. His diverse roles contributed to his extensive knowledge in procurement and supply chain management.
Educational Background
Manoj Sirdeshpande has a solid educational foundation in engineering and management. He studied at Balaji Institute of Modern Management - BIMM in Pune, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Production and Material Management from 2008 to 2010. He also completed a Diploma in Tool & Die Making at NTTF in Dharwad from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he studied Mechanical Engineering at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, achieving his degree from 2011 to 2014. Currently, he is pursuing an MBA in Operations Management at Amity University since 2020.
Expertise in Tooling and Equipment
Manoj Sirdeshpande possesses a strong background in injection molding, which is a key area of expertise in his current role. His experience includes a tenure as a Tooling Engineer at Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt. Ltd. from 2005 to 2006. He has a proven track record in cost reduction, quality improvement, and value stream mapping activities, which are essential skills in managing tooling and equipment effectively.