Jacob Verghese

Experience

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  Usha Martin Ltd.

  Sept 1989 - Aug 1990

  Management Trainee
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  Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited

  Sept 1990 - Apr 1996

  Asst Manager HR
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  Nagreeka Exports Limited

  May 1996 - Oct 2002

  Manager HR &IR
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  Tessitura Monti Spa

  Oct 2002 - Nov 2004

  Sr Manager HR
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  Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd

  Dec 2004 - Sept 2006

  Sr Manager HR

  Key responsibilities :* Improve the relationship between Management and Union* Spearheaded a turn around Wage Settlement without any unrest though there was a delay of 12 months* Developed the Model of BSc Graduates as Operators for Green Field Project at Ahmednagar* Designed the Training Module for the Trainee Operators which was approved by Ford Motors* Recruited 300 Science Graduates through Campus Interviews in 20 days for the Ahmednagar Project

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  ABB

  Sept 2006 - Dec 2009

  Head HR for Nashik Works

  * Responsible for HR and IR at the PPMV Nashik Location which has 6 BUs * Led the Negotiations for wage settlement * Drove the Hays Postion Profiling for the location and was trained in Hays Grading Methodology* Was a certified Facilitator for the ABB Leadership Challenge Program. Facilitated more 15 programs across India* Spearheaded the implementation of various processes like CMP, PMP, Succession Planning, High Impact employee development* Talent Acquisition for the location with 30% growth was a key responsibility* Matrix Reporting to Location Head and Country HR Head Show less

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  KEC International Ltd.

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2012

  Divisional Manager - HR

  *Drove the HR and IR function for the Supply Chain BU which consisted of three manufacturing units located at Nagpur, Jaipur and Jabalpur. *Responsible for HR Porcesses and Initiative which were Group Driven and also specific ones for the BU. Introduced BU specific process for R&R, training modules for Safe behaviour and supervisor development.*Led the KEC Culture Building effort by conducting more 30 Workshops at various locations on Core Values. *Ensuring the timely Negotiation of Wage Settlements for each factory was a KRA. Led the Wage Settlement for two factories. *Driving the CSR actititvies , especially the PPP ITI development project was a focus area. * Brought in a close synergy between the Three factories on HR, IR and Safety* Matrix Reporting to VP Manufacturing and Head HR Show less

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  SKF India Ltd

  Jun 2012 - now

  Vice President -Human Relations

  * Responsible for the ER and HR for Manufacturing in India ( 6 Factories)* Reporting to Director Manufacturing