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EXPERTISE AND SERVICES
Mechanical Engineer, Quality And Manufacturing Management Executive, Manufacturing Process Engineering Consultant, Technical Ceramics Manufacturing Expert, Quality Assurance Specialist, Outsourcing and Offshore Manufacturing Consultant, Expert, Engineering Consulting ServicesExpertise in quality management, mechanical engineering, offshore manufacturing , quality audits, technical operations, technical training, project management, process involvement, manufacturing operations, process improvement, scrap reduction, multi-site operations, staffing, human resources, customer relations, supplier relations, turnaround management, reliability, QS 9000, QS9000 certification.
Additional extensive experience in the manufacturing of Technical Ceramics (Steatite and Cordierite ceramics), sanitary wares, electrical porcelain and stoneware pipes.
Vast expertise in quality control, implementation of ISO-9001 Quality Management System, SPC ,Kaizen events, 5S, Kanban Quality Audits, and other elements of the Toyota Production System.
Highly experienced in areas including process automation, management systems, logistics, multi-facility operations and staffing, assessing and planning outsourcing initiatives in the field of ceramics, plastics, metals (Aluminum and Stainless Steel scrap) and Natural Stones (Slate stone and Sand Stone).
Other areas of specialty include managing outsourcing relationships with European and American Industries, South East Asian market knowledge and business culture, technical writing, project planning, handling of technical teams, scheduling, cost reduction, manufacturing activities
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES SERVED
Manufacturing, Ceramics, Plastics, Metals, Natural Stones, Cement
EDUCATION
B.S. (Honors), Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology of Science, Pilani, India
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Providing expertise in mechanical engineering, quality and manufacturing management, manufacturing / process engineering consulting, technical ceramics manufacturing, quality assurance, outsourcing / offshore manufacturing consulting, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Technical Ceramics Manufacturer
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Led a team of around 450 employees including 15 Engineers and support personnel. Managed Quality and operations for the entire business unit (10 child companies). Coordinated Marketing, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Activities at plant level. Established and managed Planning and Scheduling of monthly production program to achieve Sales Targets. Held Meetings with Production, Marketing, Quality Control and Tool Room Division on Weekly / Monthly basis. Delegated and assigned duties and responsibilities of staff at every level. Designed and Implemented Q/A system at every level of manufacturing. Also designed and Implemented Inspection / Testing procedure for In-coming, In-process, out-going material to assure confirmation of Quality Requirements using statistical techniques, ensuring calibration of Testing and Measuring Devices. Was solely responsible for Design, Implementation and maintenance of ISO-9000 QMS system. Trained all managerial and supervisory staff in line with ISO-9000 requirements from start to completion resulting into 65% growth. Prepared and continually updated Quality Control Manuals. Set up Quality objectives of each department. Developed and Trained Vendors to ensure quality of In-coming Material. Analyzed Inspection data using statistical techniques for Quality improvement. Handled client’s complaints, analyzing and finding root cause. Suggested corrective/preventive remedial actions. Implemented Defect prevention and Scrap reduction program through corrective and preventive actions, encouraged Participation of people at all level with a single point program of "Scrap Reduction". Came up with Innovative Marketing Ideas and strategies. Brought continual improvement culture in the organization. Interacted with Major Clients to assess their needs and aspired to achieve total customer satisfaction.
Quality Control Engineer, Henlopen Manufacturing Co Inc., Melville, NY
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Setup Quality Assurance Standards for Manufacturing Activities of Plastic Containers for cosmetic industries. Produced Inspection Procedure for in-coming, in-process and out-going material. Provided training to Q/C inspectors. Introduced SPC (Statistical process control). Analyzed Returned Material from Clients.
Manufacturing / Process Engineer, (ACC) Associated Cement Companies Ltd, Mumbai, India
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Was responsible for manufacturing activities of Department. Performed Preventive Maintenance Program of Machineries. Delegated and Assigned appropriate duties to junior staff. Maintained Quality Assurance Records and presented Analytical report to the management. Held monthly production meetings regarding production and quality improvement.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Eight-week Training Program in Industrial Engineering at National Institute of Training Industrial Engineering (NITIE, Mumbai)
Two-week Training in SPC (statistical process control)
On the job Training on ISO-9001 2000 Quality Standards
Trained as a Internal Auditor of ISO 9001 Quality system
HONORS AND AWARDS
Awarded National Award for Quality and General performance in manufacturing industry by Honorable Prime Minister of India.
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