Dheeraj R.

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Leadership Responsibility | Manufacturing | Operation | Program Strategy Management | Supply Chain Management | NPD & NPI | Change Management I Client Management | Automotive | Off Highway | Defense | MANIT | IIML @ Cummins Inc.
columbus, indiana, united states
Dheeraj R.'s Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India, India
About Dheeraj R.

Results-driven, high-integrity manufacturing professional with over two decades of experience in managing end-to-end plant operations, leading Greenfield and Brownfield projects, optimizing manpower productivity, reducing production costs, ensuring quality control standards, and maintaining P&L accountability. “Expertise in driving strategies to manage a diverse range of production & plant activities such as execution of strategic plans, process optimization and control, capacity utilization, cost management, audits & inspection, and quality assurance. Merit successfully propelling through start-up ventures, turnarounds, and high-growth cycles; consistently deliver mission-critical results.Out-of-the-box thinker worked with reputed brands like Tata Cummins Ltd., Automotive Axles Ltd., Vestas Wind Systems, Suzlon Energy, Asia motor Works Ltd. and so on has forged me with unique and demonstrated traits of Thought Leadership. A strategist & implementer with exposure in enhancing plant output, reducing excess costs, updating technology improvement steps, and leading the project teams from the early stages of manufacture till the final stages of delivery. Deft in driving the company to achieve profitability and business goals and objectives. Focused Leader, skilled in designing, planning, and implementing business strategies, plans & procedures, setting comprehensive goals for business profitability and success by implementing appropriate Lean Six Sigma manufacturing techniques. Proven leader with outstanding client relationship-building skills, strong communication skills, and exceptional emotional intelligence who excels in managing cross-cultural teams.

Dheeraj R.'s Current Company Details
Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc.

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Leadership Responsibility | Manufacturing | Operation | Program Strategy Management | Supply Chain Management | NPD & NPI | Change Management I Client Management | Automotive | Off Highway | Defense | MANIT | IIML
columbus, indiana, united states
Website:
cummins.com
Employees:
33030
Dheeraj R. Work Experience Details
  • Cummins Inc.
    Senior General Manager
    Cummins Inc. Nov 2016 - Present
    Pune Area, India
    ▪ Strategic Leadership: Serve as the Program Head/ Leader in Engine business unit Pune, overseeing a team of 25+ professionals. ▪ End-to-end New Product Introduction: Manage the full cycle of power train (End to End)▪ Global Collaboration: Collaborate to drive performance and quality technology innovations for on highway, Off highway & Industrial applications. ▪ Financial Management: Govern multi-million-dollar annual budget for Engine business unit Vertical in India. Ensure… Show more ▪ Strategic Leadership: Serve as the Program Head/ Leader in Engine business unit Pune, overseeing a team of 25+ professionals. ▪ End-to-end New Product Introduction: Manage the full cycle of power train (End to End)▪ Global Collaboration: Collaborate to drive performance and quality technology innovations for on highway, Off highway & Industrial applications. ▪ Financial Management: Govern multi-million-dollar annual budget for Engine business unit Vertical in India. Ensure effective allocation and utilization of resources to meet organizational business objectives. (CAPEX & Supplier Tooling) ▪ Proficient in engaging with customers (Original Equipment Manufacturers - OEMs), Engineering, Procurement, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Marketing, After-sales service, and quality assurance to meticulously craft product specifications meeting customer needs within set timelines, resource constraints, and cost parameters. ▪ Spearhead program execution from inception to fruition, meticulously managing quality, schedule adherence, and budgetary requirements to deliver exceptional results. ▪ Optimize resource allocation, including personnel, finances, and time, to drive the successful delivery of programs, fostering efficiency and effectiveness.▪ Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), swiftly adapting strategies as necessary to optimize of plant Operation. ▪ Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance program processes and drive operational excellence. ▪ Ensure strict adherence to pertinent regulations, industry standards, and internal governance policies, upholding legal and ethical compliance.▪ Engage with domestic and international customers to deeply understand their needs and provide tailored solutions through collaborative cross-functional team efforts.▪ Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges associated with programs, devising robust strategies to minimize adverse impacts. Show less
  • Meritor
    Plant Head Operation (Specialty Axles Plant)
    Meritor Oct 2013 - Sep 2016
    Mysore, Karnataka, India
    ▪ Success fully Headed New Specialty axle Plant (Green Field Project $ 5 Mil USD) (Hub reduction Axles for Off highway & Defense application)▪ Leading & motivating workforce of size 220 for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness / efficiency▪ Measuring, Controlling & Monitoring PQCDSME metrics (Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale, Environment).▪ Instrumented projects in lean manufacturing operations and developed expertise in KAIZEN, QMS/BIQ/Zero COC and… Show more ▪ Success fully Headed New Specialty axle Plant (Green Field Project $ 5 Mil USD) (Hub reduction Axles for Off highway & Defense application)▪ Leading & motivating workforce of size 220 for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness / efficiency▪ Measuring, Controlling & Monitoring PQCDSME metrics (Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale, Environment).▪ Instrumented projects in lean manufacturing operations and developed expertise in KAIZEN, QMS/BIQ/Zero COC and Zero BAD.▪ Lead plant of Annual $ 90 mil revenue generation capacity. (End to End)▪ Implemented OSHASH & TS 16949 in new set up.▪ Supply Chain Management and Purchasing Responsibility for $ 65 Mil Annually.▪ Lead Material Flow Management (In bound & Out Bound) (Based on Lean Principals)▪ Demonstrated strategic ability, business acumen and change leadership capability.▪ Experience in Machining and Assembly process for, Engine, Axles, Brakes, and Drive Train Components. ▪ Deployed special purpose machines converting semi-autonomous system to an auto run unit thereby increasing quality standards by 200%▪ Reviewed existing processes and initiated measures for enhancing production capacity and productivity by 25 -30%▪ Providing continuous engineering support on existing products to maintain and improve margins, performance and quality. Show less
  • Meritor
    Head :- Program Manager ( Commercial, Specialty ,Defense & Off Highway Axles)
    Meritor Mar 2011 - Sep 2013
    Mysuru Area, India
    Project / Program Management• Led green field project of industrialization and production of specialty axle plant; Capacity enhancement from 25 sets to 500 sets per month.• E Bidding for Defense Programs.• Headed programs of defense & off highway segment which is yielding $ 50 mil dollar as Revenue with potential to go up to $ 150 mil in 2018. • Successes fully lead Defense Program for Axles (4x4, 6x6, 8x8 and 10 x 10 Platform) of future business opportunity of $ 100 Mil… Show more Project / Program Management• Led green field project of industrialization and production of specialty axle plant; Capacity enhancement from 25 sets to 500 sets per month.• E Bidding for Defense Programs.• Headed programs of defense & off highway segment which is yielding $ 50 mil dollar as Revenue with potential to go up to $ 150 mil in 2018. • Successes fully lead Defense Program for Axles (4x4, 6x6, 8x8 and 10 x 10 Platform) of future business opportunity of $ 100 Mil Annually.• Developed project guidelines and managed end to end responsibility of costs, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality as per the norms & standards• Instigated expertise in Global Project Planning Process for various projects from concept to meeting customer expectations.New Product Development / New Product Introduction• Coordinating with customers / marketing for understanding techno commercial requirements and facilitating the internal departments for New Product development, preparation of technical brief, finalizing specifications.• Design & Developed under Carriage for self-propelled Howitzer of 155 mm Caliber Defense Business. • Design calculations & Design Verification including CAD /CAE tools, DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA, MIG, RCA, 8D etc.• Value Engineering & Direct Material Optimization. (DMO)• Preparation of complete Validation Plan including component/ sub assembly level Rig & Endurance testing and complete Vehicle Performance evaluation & durability tests.• DVPR & DVP plan for Vehicle, Axles & Brakes. Show less
  • Vestas
    Project Manager
    Vestas Jan 2010 - Mar 2011
    Chennai Area, India
    • Nacelle & Hub Integration module responsibility for 8 MW Platform.• Project management, planning and progress review as per gate review process.• Global resources effective utilization to meet technology R&D deadlines. (Europe / USA / Asia Pacific).• Project risk assessment and coordination with interfaces/stakeholders & program management team.• Managing thermal cooling & conditioning system design and verification of high end new 6MW & 3MW product.• Coordination with… Show more • Nacelle & Hub Integration module responsibility for 8 MW Platform.• Project management, planning and progress review as per gate review process.• Global resources effective utilization to meet technology R&D deadlines. (Europe / USA / Asia Pacific).• Project risk assessment and coordination with interfaces/stakeholders & program management team.• Managing thermal cooling & conditioning system design and verification of high end new 6MW & 3MW product.• Coordination with vendors and test labs development. • Capturing Requirements Specifications from all stakeholders & finalizing the module/ System specification.• Responsible for DFMEA, DVPL, DVPRE & Project management in terms of cost, quality & time. Show less
  • Suzlon Group
    Project Manager
    Suzlon Group 2009 - 2010
    Vadodara, India
    • Project Management• Business Development• Project planning & Execution for Fatigue & Static wind turbine blade testing.• RFQ, Customer technical inputs study, Test Plan preparation, Resource planning, Costing, Negotiation Etc.• Interaction with Indian & overseas customer for blade testing & GL certification as per IEC 61400 Standard.• FEA validation of customer inputs for blade testing (Both Static & Fatigue).• NDT project execution & knowledge transfer with European… Show more • Project Management• Business Development• Project planning & Execution for Fatigue & Static wind turbine blade testing.• RFQ, Customer technical inputs study, Test Plan preparation, Resource planning, Costing, Negotiation Etc.• Interaction with Indian & overseas customer for blade testing & GL certification as per IEC 61400 Standard.• FEA validation of customer inputs for blade testing (Both Static & Fatigue).• NDT project execution & knowledge transfer with European partners. Show less
  • Asia Motorworks Ltd
    Manager Vehicle Integration
    Asia Motorworks Ltd Jul 2004 - Jan 2009
    Bhuj Area, India
    * Benchmarking & QFD of LCV, high-end City Bus, Coach Bus, and HCV products suitable for Indian and overseas Markets.* Performance analysis, drive train component selection, structural components, brake system, vehicle integration & and packaging for LCV & HCV.* Led a team of over 25 people to develop new products for LCV & HCV from concept stage to introduction in the market.* Calculating and analyzing of various vehicle-level performance predictions.* Heavy and light… Show more * Benchmarking & QFD of LCV, high-end City Bus, Coach Bus, and HCV products suitable for Indian and overseas Markets.* Performance analysis, drive train component selection, structural components, brake system, vehicle integration & and packaging for LCV & HCV.* Led a team of over 25 people to develop new products for LCV & HCV from concept stage to introduction in the market.* Calculating and analyzing of various vehicle-level performance predictions.* Heavy and light Commercial Vehicle parts including Frames, Brake System, Fuel tank, Seats, Chassis Integration, etc. ( 25T to 49T)* Establish vehicle and system technical performance requirements with engineering teams* Ensure validation tests and test reports are completed in accordance with program timelines* Coordinate and manage all virtual system information into a central master model.* Interact, integrate and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, supply chain, executive leadership and with suppliers.* Support product and process cost reduction activity or improvement initiatives throughout product lifecycle.* Gear Box ratio Selection / Axle ratio selection. * Led team for Analyzing failures w.r.t. Endurance trails, RCA, and further improvement plans implementations.* Independent led the team for the design and development of components (Rear View mirror, Headlamp, Seat Belt, Seats, Wheel Rim, Wind shield glasses, etc.) and its successful certification as per AIS/ARAI/ECE standards.* Prototype manufacturing and CMVR Certification at Vehicle level for certification, validation & Homologation* Part of various teams involved in new product development to understand the TS 16949 / ISO 9001 and guide them to apply the process (APQP, QFD, DFMEA, DVPL, DVPR Etc.) Show less

Frequently Asked Questions about Dheeraj R.

What company does Dheeraj R. work for?

Dheeraj R. works for Cummins Inc.

What is Dheeraj R.'s role at the current company?

Dheeraj R.'s current role is Leadership Responsibility | Manufacturing | Operation | Program Strategy Management | Supply Chain Management | NPD & NPI | Change Management I Client Management | Automotive | Off Highway | Defense | MANIT | IIML.

What schools did Dheeraj R. attend?

Dheeraj R. attended Indian Institute Of Management, Lucknow, Maulana Azad National Institute Of Technology, Jabalpur Engineering College, Symbiosis Institute Of Business Management, Pune, Kendriya Vidyalaya.

Who are Dheeraj R.'s colleagues?

Dheeraj R.'s colleagues are Maggie Mcglynn, Cheryl Wetzel, Ayami Griffiths, Pete Peterson, Krzysztof Szantula, Samyak Rodge, Jon Pearce.

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