Dhanagopal Devaraj Email & Phone Number

Coimbatore Area, India

Coimbatore

No of Reportees: 7 | (3 - Asst. Managers, 2 - Sr. Engineers, 1 - Engineer, 1 - Associate) Slelect Success StoriesCabin Tilting System Part development for Ashok Leyland within 2 months for 60 parts.Business started within 6 months after vehicle validation for a monthly Sales of INR 24Mn. Proto part development of GCL pumps: 3 oil pumps and 1 water pump within 12 days through Block machining, Machined shaft, Rubber mold, sintered component etc. (Total no of parts – 32).Forging and Casting category: Added 2 new suppliers, recording a cost reduction of 40% and Annual cost saving – 10 Mn by ZBC and Process optimization.Impact in Cost Saving across Forging: INR 480 to INR 270 Casting with machining from INR 520 to INR 400Developed a new fine blanking supplier for 8mm and 5mm thickness parts for CAM components with an annual cost saving of INR 4.4Mn.Scope Of WorkSpearhead new product development of exclusive parts from Prototyping stage to SOP.Source for new parts, suppliers or sub - contractors when the need arises.New Supplier (vendor) development, supplier audit, Source selection, share of business allocation.Monitoring target and actual stage from TO to Sop stage.On - time delivery with quality as per CSLA and achieving target cost given.

Coimbatore

Ensured organizational requirement for on time material availability as per daily production plan and were met in time in accordance to project specifications and controlled the entire RM inventory with LEAN practices inclusive of controlling RM cost by value engineering & cost savings. Led entire supplier quality team, and implemented SQA process across top 40 suppliers. Significant AchievementsEnhanced the entire supplier base and ensured KANBAN adherence by establishing stringent policies across supplier agreements, audit process and monthly failed supplier reviews to name a few. Reduced Stock Out by 60% in 2014 - 2015 aiding in increase of ALP ( Adherence to levelled daily production) from 70% to 90%. Implemented strategic measures to maximize pulling systems by minimizing forecast base procurement, aiding in an overall reduction of RM Inventory (DOS) - 13 to 11.5 within one year.Introduced supplier portal to ensure the effective daily communication for all transactions like schedule, supply, payments, ratings, CAPA for defects etc. Spearheaded the SQA team along with quality to reduce customer complaints, rejections, rework, by conducting supplier - meet and implementing quality manual, process improvements, inspection guide cards, supplier audit, monthly supplier reviews etc.Across MRP function:Held ownership towards monthly forecasting with minimal input from sales for stranger models. Limited FG and WIP inventory ensuring zero hinderance across the current sales outcome of 95%.Scope Of WorkSpearheaded the entire purchase and procurement of materials for parts across the range of: No of Parts – 2200, No of suppliers - 120Sheet metal Fabrication, Machining, Cast Iron, AluminuNo of Reportees: 13 | 3 - Deputy Managers, 4 – Sr. Engineers, 4 - Engineers, 2 - Associates)

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Significant ContributionsSpearheaded project management functions working in liaison with the Directors for 3 major sub - assemblies, across the gamut of feasibility study to regular production aiding in the increase of MoM sales from Zero to INR 100Mn within 2 years. Led strategic sourcing of :CNC machined components from Chennai, Pune and Ahmedabad to meet the required volume with delivery and quality consistently, aiding in the development of 120 critical components developed within 4 months to reach 6000 Nos. MoMCritical PDC dies, Plastic molds, machined parts, castings and its components from pioneer sources from local, Chennai & Bangalore and other cities. Key coordinator / In charge for BAAN ERP Implementation.Met cost and quality standards in accordance to the parent company in Italy.

Coimbatore Area, India

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations, A Grade

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, A Grade

Diploma In Mechanical Engineering