Vasanthakumar KS

Experience

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  Sundram Fasteners Limited

  Jul 2011 - Feb 2022

  Responsible for sustaining TQM, TPM, and other Manufacturing practices across SFL plants - Framing Manufacturing systems and procedures as directed by Top Management - Strengthening of ERP Software (SAP Quality Module) in-line with management requirements - Played a key role in bringing rejection, traceability and process capability monitoring in SAP - Critical process optimization using Six-Sigma concepts - Well versed with MLR, DoE and ANOVA tools - Successfully established a pilot 'Manufacturing Execution System (MES)' at Forging process using 'Internet of Things (IoT)' with integrated surveillance. The solution includes one-stop digital monitoring platform for Production, JH, TPM 16 major losses, Tool life and Quality Assurance charts - People development as an Internal Trainer on Statistical concepts, TQM & Operational Excellence - Responsible to release monthly technical magazine on time - Responsible to conduct and lead monthly 'TQM Coordinators' meeting' Show less Responsible for Implementation, Monitoring, and Sustenance of TQM practices across plants under Fasteners Division - Mid and Long-Term Plan (MLTP), Presidents Policy, Department and Section Heads' Policies - Preparation of 'Description of TQM Practices' (DTQMP) - Corporate and Department Level - A member of the core team during Deming Diagnosis (2017) & Final Audit (2018) - Pivotal role in digitizing 'Knowledge and Document Management System' - Supplier, In-house and Customer Quality improvements through QMS (ISO/TS to IATF transition - Certified Internal Auditor) - Extending QC Story approach to Maintenance, HR, Purchase, Design and Finance departments Show less

  • Deputy Manager (Grade 2) Manufacturing Systems, Corporate

    Nov 2018 - Feb 2022

  • Deputy Manager (Grade 1), Total Quality Management - Fasteners Division

    Jul 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Assistant Manager (Grade 2), Total Quality Management - Chennai Plant

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Assistant Manager (Grade 1), Production Planning & Control

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Graduate Engineering Trainee (GET)

    Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
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  Coromandel International Limited

  Mar 2022 - Jun 2023

  Deputy Manager - TQM & Business Excellence

  Responsible to promote TQM Culture in Plant, which has ~260 permanent employees and ~270 contract workmen1. 5S Implementation using 6-Pillar Approach (ABK-AOTS Model) - To strategise 5S implementation through major activities like developing 5S organization structure, organising gemba walks, internal and external audits, planning senior leadership field visits, and contract-partners engagement. - To develop internal auditors and manage internal audits (Developed 14 internal auditors). - Introducing unique 5S engagement methods like RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) campaign and 'Weekly 5S Hour' etc.,2. TQM Implementation using Coromandel TQM Framework - Close coordination with process champions (Idea, Kaizen, OPL, SGA, and Six-Sigma) and execute tasks as per the TQM calender - Quantification of TQM achievements in terms of monetary and non-monetary benefits. Recorded highest ever unit TQM Savings (Rs.10+ Crores) for the year 2022-23. - Coordination of 5S Month and Quality Month events. - Responsible to create employee awareness on TQM principles, 7 QC tools, SGA, and Six-Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies through training. - Responsible to align activities in-line with TQM Manual, 5S Manual and Standardization Manual to ensure 100% adherence - To align with various TQM process review committees and ensure 'Rewards & Recognition (R&R)' reaching deserved employees as per R&R policy. Successfully coordinated eleven R&R events. - To support the team members to participate in external competitions and forums. - Monitoring the TQM performance using TQM Score Card. - Conducting TQM Steering Committee Meetings and assisting in strategic decisions. - To support the TQM Digital Data Center (DDC) activities. Show less

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  Apollo Tyres Ltd

  Jun 2023 - now

  Manager - TQM

  Responsible to promote TQM culture in Kerala Plants and to challenge Deming Award