Amit Panchal

Head Operations at Hitech Group

Amit Panchal has extensive work experience in various operational and business excellence roles. Amit is currently the Head of Operations at Hitech Group, where they collaborate with the top management team to design and execute operation excellence practices. Amit'sresponsibilities include improving quality, reducing costs, advancing technology, engaging employees, implementing lean manufacturing practices, and enhancing operation excellence KPIs. Amit also focuses on nurturing a customer-centric culture by analyzing customer feedback, driving customer engagement initiatives, and promoting a zero-defect mindset.

Prior to their current role, Amit served as the Head of Business Excellence at Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd for 15 years and as the Head of TQM & TPM at Balasore Alloys Limited for 4 years. Amit gained extensive experience in assembly, testing, and inspection of various industrial machinery, including cranes, in their role as the Engineer - Head of Production at Mukand Ltd. There, they successfully implemented TPM practices and achieved recognition for their efforts in achieving zero accidents, zero breakdowns, and zero customer complaints.

Amit Panchal attended Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vividhlaxi Vidhyalaya (SVPVV) from 1980 to 1990, although the degree and field of study are unknown. In terms of additional certifications, Amit has obtained multiple certifications including being an Assessor for CII Healthcare Excellence Award Assessment, Certified Assessor for CII-EXIM Bank Award for Business Excellence, Certified Facilitator for CII-EXIM Business Excellence Model, Certified Facilitator for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Certified Facilitator for Total Quality Management: TQM Mission to Japan, Certified ISO 9001:2008 LEAD Auditor, Certified Integrated Management Internal Auditor (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007), Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (CSAP), Certified TATA Business Excellence Assessor (TBEM) from Tata Quality Management Services based on Malcom Baldrige Framework, Certified in TRADE Benchmarking, Senior Assessor for CII Customer Obsession Award Assessment, and Senior Assessor for CII HR Excellence Award Assessment. The obtained months and years for these certifications are not specified.

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Pune, India

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Hitech Group

The Hitech Group founded by Mr. Ashwin Suryakant Dani, Ex. Non-Executive Chairman, Asian Paints Ltd. is a diversified Indian conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai. With over 1000 employees, Hitech’s businesses include Hitech Corporation Ltd., Hitech Specialities Solutions Ltd., and Hitech Insurance Broking Services Ltd. In each of our businesses, we are committed to innovation-led exponential growth having serviced over 2000 customers across 12 countries. We have operations across 15 locations in India including 13 key manufacturing facilities, a DSIR-approved in-house Design & Development Centre, and an R&D laboratory. Hitech Corporation: Hitech Corporation Ltd, Hitech Group’s largest business, a listed company, is a leading rigid plastic packaging manufacturer that aims to deliver the highest quality in innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. The company successfully services over 1200 customers through 12 manufacturing facilities and a DSIR-approved Design and Development Centre across the Paint and coating, FMCG, Food, Agrochemicals, Lubricants, Personal Care, and the Healthcare industry. Hitech Specialities: Hitech Specialities Solutions Ltd. Hitech Group’s trading business is one of the largest distributors of specialty chemicals in India, with exclusive distribution rights for a number of leading global manufacturers. The company services over 1000 customers across the Paint and coating, Printing Ink, Construction, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Lubricants, Personal Care, and other allied industries. It has further diversified its offering by marketing paint accessories.


Headquarters

Mumbai, India

Employees

1,001-5,000

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