Pankaj Agawane
About Pankaj Agawane
Pankaj Agawane is a Program Manufacturing Leader at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2015, managing capital expenditures and optimizing asset utilization. He has extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, having previously held positions at Wheels India Limited and Lear Corporation.
Work at Faurecia
Pankaj Agawane has been employed at Faurecia since 2015, serving as Program Manufacturing Leader for nine years in Pune, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he manages program-related capital expenditures and optimizes the utilization of existing assets. He coordinates delivery activities and oversees delivery teams to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries. Additionally, since 2021, he has held the position of Deputy Manager - Manufacturing (Operation) at the Faurecia R&D Center, where he continues to contribute to the company's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Prior to his tenure at Faurecia, Pankaj Agawane worked at Wheels India Limited, a TVS Group Company, from 2006 to 2012 as a Manufacturing Engineer. He spent six years in this role, where he developed and implemented action plans to meet customer expectations regarding deliveries and product quality. Following this, he joined Lear Corporation as Manager of Manufacturing Engineering from 2012 to 2015, where he tracked and improved monthly efficiency and utilization for offshore support manufacturing engineering activities.
Education and Expertise
Pankaj Agawane earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Automobile from Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, SAKHARALE, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in manufacturing engineering and program management, enabling him to effectively support digital transformation initiatives and process improvements in his current roles.
Digital Transformation Initiatives
In his current and previous roles, Pankaj Agawane has played a key role in supporting and integrating digital transformation initiatives. He identifies opportunities for improvement and rolls out solutions that enhance operational efficiency. His focus on resource planning, efficiency tracking, and skill enhancement has contributed to the successful forecasting of offshore team activities based on business needs.
Process Improvements and Cost-Effectiveness
Pankaj Agawane has developed process improvements aimed at achieving cost-effectiveness and time savings in manufacturing operations. His initiatives have focused on optimizing existing resources and enhancing overall productivity, which aligns with his responsibilities in managing capital expenditures and delivery activities.