Pothapragada Seethapathy

Experience

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  Lucas TVS

  Jun 1999 - Jun 2002

  Engineer Maintenance

  • Geared the activities for implementing ISO 14000 standards as core team member.• Initiated multi-machine concept to minimize manpower cost.• Responsible for planning, monitoring & executing projects for installation & commissioning of plant equipment & machinery viz., LMC turning centers with Fanuc 000T, Pin Forming machine, Diamond Turning machine, Field coil Varnishing and armature varnishing machines.• Drove the initiative to change the slide way of diamond turning machines from standard guide to LM guide that resulted into improving the finish of the products.• Introduced hydraulic movement for pneumatic movement there by gaining grater control and quality of the product• Initiated the turnaround efforts in introducing of reaction type strain gauge for torque testing of starters in place of conventional pr gauge module for improved quality. • Leading innovation by running test trials for new/enhanced products.• Developed Vendors and negotiated with them to supply the best qualitative products on most competitive prices. Show less

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  Rane Break Linings Ltd

  Jun 2002 - Aug 2005

  Asst Manager

  • Shouldered the responsibility of planning, monitoring & executing projects for installation & commissioning of plant equipment & machinery viz. 200Ton Book press,300ton Press, 600ton press, grinding and chamfering machines • Played a key role in implementation of TQM and achieving Deming Certification . • Drove the efforts for implementation of measures to streamline maintenance operations and achieve savings worth 10lakh/anum through optimizing resource utilization, budget control and by introducing long life spares thereby in turn reducing repeated down time cost and replacement cost.• Proactively contributed in achieving savings worth INR 34 lakhs through converting 200ton press from 3 daylight press to 4 daylight press• Reduced waste generation 31%, saving INR 28 Lacs in material usage by optimizing manufacturing process as well as instituting controls and accountability.• Established plan for ensuring compliance to all HSE activities and practices. • Propagated Quality Circle movement and developed quality culture in the work force to achieve quality leadership in the industry.• Ensured timely calibration of all instruments, gauge’s, fixture, weighing m/c for complete reliability & functional correctness. Show less

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  Wipro Hydraulics

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2012

  • Contributed significantly in line formation in the Factory for easy flow of work in the unit.• Played a vital role in planning, executing and installing new Truck Hydraulics plant including the Government approvals.• Instrumental in canalizing efforts for the improvements in testing and productivity.• Demonstrated excellence in facilitating in line formation in the Factory for smooth functioning of work in the unit.• A keen communicator with honed interpersonal, problem solving and analytical abilities.• Improved the operating system of Skiving and roller burnishing machine to CNC operated system eliminating rejections and improving yields by 2%.• Drawn up plans for improvements in Testing and Productivity.• Closely monitored installation of ETP plant and Cranes.• Entrusted with the onus of monitoring Legal requirements of APPCB, Inspector of factories, Electrical inspectorate & weights and measures • Judiciously conducted various internal audits as “MR” for ISO14001 EMS System.• Coordinated significantly in EHS activities in the factory.• Played pivotal role in conducting Design for manufacturing and Assembly for new Model Products and organizing for new tooling and gauging requirements. • Organised various training sessions for the team to enhance their performance.• Structuring annual operational budget and implementing control measures to contain expenses within defined limits. • Reviewing existing systems & procedures and designed internal controls/quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction. • Accomplished responsibility for structuring production & resources planning for smooth execution of production at the shop floor within scheduled time & budget. Show less

  • Head Projects

    Sept 2005 - Aug 2012

  • Location MR ISO14001

    Sept 2005 - Jul 2012
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  TVS - SUNDARAM BRAKE LININGS

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2013

  Unit Head

  • Operations Head contributing in improving Quality, Maintenance, Engineering • Working on reducing Power and fuel cost by introducing energy conservation measures• Coordinating significantly in EHS activities in the factory.• Cost Optimization and improving Profitability

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  Freelance Consulting

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2018

  Principal Consultant

  Self Employed as Freelance Consultant since Jun 2013 to Present• Supporting In WCM & Projects Implementation in Grindwell Norton Ltd • Maintenance management Working on Preventive , Predictive, Time based, Condition based maintenance practices. • Focused on Standardization, 5S, People involvement, Value Stream Mapping to reduce losses. • Consulted for more than 15 Industries of MSME sector and Vendors of Whirlpool• Implementation of Lean Principals Reduction of Wastes • Improvement in Profitability by more than 15%• Capacity Study and Improvement suggestions • Layout of plant with lean principals • Assistance for ISO 14001• Assistance for OSHAS 18001 Show less

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  DST-CHEMICALS Group

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2021

  Technical Head - India

  Implementation and Certification of ISO 9001 Standard.· Implementation and Certification of ISO 14001 Standard.· Service Activity with good coordination between all three Operational Zones of South, West and North.· Handling of Covid Situation and Supporting Customers in time of need.· Customer support for their Metal Washing and Oxidation Related problems· Training and supporting the Team to support Customers

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  Self Employed

  Oct 2021 - now

  Freelance Consultant