Ganesh R Kumar

Experience

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  Ford Motor Company

  Sept 2003 - Jan 2006

  Quality Operations Trainee

  - Responsible for incoming quality of parts supplied by suppliers/vendors.- Resolve supplier Quality concerns & ensure corrective and preventive actions through 8D process- Responsible to prevent line stoppages related to supplier quality issues- Responsible in driving improvements across the floors for enhanced process control, Visual factory & documentation ease

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  Nokia India Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2006 - Oct 2012

  - Responsible in supporting customers around the world in handling customer & non-customer claims.- Turning customer pain into solution with edge for innovation- Certified internal auditor for Integrated Management System (QMS, EMS & OHSAS)- Addressing gaps in & around the process for improvement with the internal/external stakeholders - Responsible for the outgoing product's quality and service- Workforce management & Quality management- Responsible for process control & continual improvements- Internal auditor for QMS & Operational Assessments across the factory

  • Customer Quality Specialist

    Jan 2010 - Oct 2012

  • Quality Operations Team Leader

    Jan 2006 - Dec 2009
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  Sanmina-SCI

  Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

  Senior Quality Engineer

  To Improve quality in product/service as part of client requirementsLine audits/Operator assessment/Gap analysis/Customer feedback assessment & actionSupport the team with flexibility & accessibility to improve the product quality/serviceTo reduce the repair/rework based on history for excellenceLiaise with various clients to render the support as per requirements

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  Omnex Inc

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2018

  Senior Consultant Lean Six Sigma

  Working as a Lean Six Sigma Consultant & to act as Mentor, consultant & Quality Strategist. Coach & Mentor professionals across the sectors around the globe.• Customer Focus: Help clients meet the customer requirements reducing the Variations & waste in processes through Daily Review mechanism, on time Defect analysis, Field Quality data analysis, Zero PPM initiatives• Six Sigma: Deployment of DMAIC approach through practical workshop, hand holding & mentoring for on time completion of projects to meet the strategic imperatives in GB/BB projects, also resulting in Mn $ cost savings.• Lean Management : Deployment of Lean concepts through practical workshop training sessions, implementing projects on eliminating waste & reducing lead times through VSM/SMED/5S/Kanban/Pull etc• Top Management Involvement: Work with Top management of clients for their KPI setting/review mechanism to meet the Big strategic imperative - support & guide top management in identifying the right areas for timely improvementTraining & Development: Train & mentor participants to serve management in meeting customer requirements in various areas including Problem solving (G8D/EPS/A3/7QC)& Core tools (APQP/PPAP/FMEA/MSA/SPC) implementation.• Successfully completed 100+ Lean Six sigma Projects across the industriesClients: Kuwait Oil Company, Daimler, Bonfiglioli, L&T, EPIC GAS, SKODA, Netafim, JSW, Magna Cosma, NBC, MATE, Comstar, TAFE, Sundaram Clayton, Hinduja Foundries, Anand Group, Mando etc Show less

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  Northern Trust Corporation

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2024

  Process Excellence | Business Excellence | Culture Building | ideation| Program Management | Strategic Planning | Cross Functional Collaboration | Learning & Development | Technology integration | Cost Management | Quality Management | Change Agent | Data & Digital Projects | Digitization | Automation Supporting Business Excellence initiatives across Organisation with Lean Six Sigma & Automation. Supporting Ideation, Culture Build, Partner engagement, Training and Development.

  • Vice President

    Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Second Vice President

    Jan 2019 - Nov 2023