Experience

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  Mahindra and mahindra limited [automotive and farm equipment business]

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2013

  Assistant manager

  I designed and implemented training modules as part of the Mahindra Advanced Production System and led fixture modifications to enhance productivity and safety. My role involved managing departmental targets and implementing Total Productive Management (TPM) to ensure equipment uptime.I successfully improved productivity and quality metrics, contributing to significant enhancements in departmental targets for delivery reliability and defects per unit.As a Trainee Engineer in Mahindra Igatpuri plant in 2009 to 2010, , I supported the assembly of new engines and managed area layout planning and tooling design. I facilitated the handover of line setups to the production team, ensuring seamless transitions from development to production. Show less

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  Mercedes-benz india pvt. ltd.

  Jul 2013 - now

  In my current role, I lead supplier development and industrialization efforts for car thermal systems, ensuring compliance with global standards and successful integration into production lines. • I manage the entire supplier development process, from initial screening and evaluation to audits and mass production approval. • My responsibilities also include conducting supplier risk evaluations and implementing measures in accordance with APQP and VDA RGA German standards. • I enhance supply chain visibility to Tier-N suppliers and manage execution of process audits to validate supplier performance. • I develop strong supplier relationships across Europe, ensuring adherence to performance expectations and quality standardsAchievements: • I have successfully managed timely supplier releases for 14 new vehicle launches, conducted over 18 audits at more than 20 supplier locations, and collaborated with R&D and Project Management to integrate 5 new suppliers across Europe and PAN India, with 400+ hours of auditing into our manufacturing ecosystem. • My efforts have led to significant process improvements, including a 22% defect reduction and a 12% efficiency improvement. • I have also managed 9 supply chain disruptions during the pandemic, ensuring continuity and driving resilient supply chain improvements. Show less As the Manager of Quality Management, I was responsible for conducting product and process audits across car manufacturing operations. I implemented process capability assessments and validated the torquing process for multiple car models. My role involved leading quality management initiatives, managing rejection control, and conducting root cause analysis for production and field complaints. I also ensured business continuity during COVID-19 restrictions through effective contingency planning.Achievements: • Successfully led Mercedes-Benz India's first-ever export project from quality management for American market.• Achievements: Achieved significant process improvements by extensively exercising techniques like Lean Six sigma at Gemba with 22% defect reduction and 12 % efficiency improvement.• Implemented Process Capability and validated the torquing process for 9 car models with 5000+ torque connections. Show less In this role, I led the workforce in the Body Shop, overseeing staffing, planning, and training. I managed departmental targets for delivery reliability and defect rates, contributing to significant process improvements. My responsibilities included coordinating with overseas counterparts for technical queries and managing startup activities for new vehicle launches.Achievements: • I was awarded for my contributions to process improvements and played a key role in ensuring high maturity levels for product startups through successful global product handovers.• Contributed to the successful completion of global product handovers from R&D Germany, ensuring high maturity levels for product startups.• Played a key role in 8 pre-launch audits and product quality release audits, ensuring unconditional series production in India Show less

  • Manager ( Mercedes Benz Cars Procurement & Supplier Quality)

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Manager ( Quality Management)

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Production Operations Manager

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2017