Vijay Thaker

Experience

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  UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd.

  Jul 1999 - Sept 2019

  I held the primary responsibility for educating, directing, assessing and improving Toyota’s Safety, Health & Environment management systems.Key Contributions: • I reduced 60% of company production accidents through development and execution of safety and health initiatives.• I achieved record of zero fatal accidents by originating and implementing construction safety management procedures and protocols for company personnel.• I ensured 100% safe usage of machinery by initiating machine safety network assurance procedures.• I reduced 25% external water dependence and 8% electricity expenditures through renewable water & energy conservation programs.• I achieved 100% compliance & conformance in ISO 14001 audit results for seven consecutive years through implementation of Toyota’s Global Environment Management System.• I established corporate-wide housekeeping protocols by implementing 5-Fix housekeeping standards. Show less I assisted in overseeing paint department including supervision of advancements in operational processes and efficiencies, and activities related to technical support. Key Contributions:• I reduced defects by 80% through implementation of quality improvement projects.• I oversaw the development and execution of an innovative system to identify and remove inefficiencies in plant operations.• I lead the initiative to design, install, and commission a new De-ionized water treatment plant. Show less I assisted with the coordination and presentation of the new products line. Key Contributions:• I designed fabrication of machinery and assembly plant equipment in coordination with engineering departments. • I led a team of engineers and technicians to plan, design, and execute projects to improve safety, quality and productivity within operations. • I streamlined engineering drafting designs through CAD programming. • I developed and trained engineers and technicians on internal SOP’s. Show less

  • Manager, Environment, Safety & Health

    Mar 2011 - Sept 2019

  • Assistant Manager of Technical Support / Paint Shop

    Jul 2009 - Feb 2011

  • Assistant Manager, Production Engineering Department

    Jul 1999 - Jun 2009
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  Toyota Motor Corporation

  Jun 2006 - May 2007

  Assistant Manager, Project Management Office

  I directed project management functions for Asia Pacific plant operations and facilities. Key Contributions:• I was credited for introducing original products through solid coordination within Asia Pacific countries while maintaining budget and time constraints.• I established compliance standards for Toyota’s machine assembly and production systems for low-to-medium scale operations in Asia Pacific plants.• I provided support in resolving issues regarding project affairs with Asia Pacific operations and parent companies.• I designed and installed system for tightening assurance and eliminating errors for low-to-medium scale operations in Asia Pacific plants. Show less

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  Scania South East Asia

  Sept 2019 - May 2022

  Health And Safety Manager

  I lead the Health, Safety & Environment management initiatives in South East Asia region of the business as part of the company's initiative to be a leader in sustainable transport solution.

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  Grab

  May 2022 - now

  Head, Corporate Occupational Health & Safety

  I’ve joined Grab as a Head, Corporate Occupational Health & Safety! As Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, we’re on a mission to #DrivingSEAForward by creating economic empowerment for everyone. I’m excited for my journey at Grab! #LifeAtGrab