Radhakrishnan R

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General Manager Mfg Strategy and Advanced Planning @ Ford Motor Company
Chennai, TN, IN
Radhakrishnan R's Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India
About Radhakrishnan R

As a experienced professional in manufacturing & business strategy at Ford, I lead setting of strategy for efficient Manufacturing Footprint location, least cost investment solution for new Products in to manufacturing, affordable make/buy strategy, Demand vs Capacity planning, Transition to Electric Vehicle and end to end project management for new product launches. I have experience in leading and collaboratively working with global teams to develop high-performance teams and set them up for success. I combine my experience of working in automotive plants, regional headquarters, handling joint ventures, handling strategic studies with external OEMS, working on wide variety of global programs and global vendors with deep knowledge in processes , lean tools to dig for the deeper issues behind what appears on the surface, and guide teams to uncover the opportunities that can make an impact. As a leader, my philosophy is based in teaching, empowering and guiding teams to make decisions that impact the customer. I provide the tools, structure, and support that encourage continuous improvement and collaboration among teams and break down the barriers to achieve benefit for enterprise.My strength is my ability to listen deeply & continuously learn to improve my technical and leadership skillsSPECIALTIES: Automotive Manufacturing - Stamping, Body, Assembly, New Model Launch| Manufacturing Strategy | Project Management | Manufacturing Engineering | Capability Studies | Process Improvements | Capacity PlanningAcknowledged for success in leading large team in factory, successful implementation of large engineering projects, managing factory area operations, working with multiple joint ventures, working on global projects, end to end new program development and project management for manufacturing.

Radhakrishnan R's Current Company Details
Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

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General Manager Mfg Strategy and Advanced Planning
Chennai, TN, IN
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ford.com
Employees:
143803
Radhakrishnan R Work Experience Details
  • Ford Motor Company
    General Manager Mfg Strategy And Advanced Planning
    Ford Motor Company
    Chennai, Tn, In
  • Ford Motor Company
    General Manager Mfg Strategy & Advanced Planning
    Ford Motor Company Jul 2019 - Present
    International Market Group
    Provide Manufacturing strategy for New Product programs , Efficient flexible Footprint strategy for International market group powertrain programs - Engine , Transmissions, Battery Packs, E motors and permits. Lead contract manufacturing , Restructuring studies, new footprint location analysis across different countries
  • Ford Motor Company
    Manufacturing Program Manager
    Ford Motor Company Jan 2015 - Jul 2019
    Shanghai City, China
    Leading a team located across AP region to Handle all new model program cost studies for manufacturing for Asia Pacific covering multiple platforms and multiple plants across the region including JV coordination Meet all program deliverables and program targets.Led Localization studies of global vehicle lines in to China plantsWork with JV partners for Capacity planning, Program planning, program business cases to execute business plansLed study to introduce BEV to china plant
  • Ford Motor Company
    Gm-Blkg&Stmpg
    Ford Motor Company Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    Lead Blanking and Stamping divisions to meet production plan and operating cost targets. Led two program launches handling multiple tool and die suppliers. Led new blanking line and press line automation projects from RFQ stage to Job1. Led chennai stamping plant to be among top 3 stamping plants in Ford globally. Led CFT VRT teams, Personnel development committee as part of plant assignments.
  • Ford Motor Company
    Vehicle Program Manger
    Ford Motor Company Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
    Asia Pacific
    Setup Manufacturing Business office program team to handle All Asia Pacific Vehicle programs. Led new model program cost studies, foot print studies to meet product cycle plan.
  • Ford Motor Company
    Mfg Engineering Manager- Stamping
    Ford Motor Company Aug 2007 - Oct 2009
    Chennai Area, India
    Led Ford Figo launch for Stamping. Planned new press line expansion program , new tool and die for Figo from RFQ to supplier selection to installation and commissioning for Job1.
  • Ford Motor Company
    Deputy Manager -Me, Body Construction
    Ford Motor Company Apr 2004 - Jul 2007
    Chennai Area, India
    Led Planning and execution of New lines for Body closures , Framing, Metal finish, Dimension control for Ford Fusion, Ford Fiesta program launches.Led Supplier management, tracking of program milestones, equipment status, and successfully commissioned Body lines for Fiesta and Fusion programs ( Budget of $8 mills)Led tool tryouts and pre builds for Ford Fiesta and Fusion programs to identify tooling, design , process, cycle time, dimensional , craftsmanship issues to meet build and… Show more Led Planning and execution of New lines for Body closures , Framing, Metal finish, Dimension control for Ford Fusion, Ford Fiesta program launches.Led Supplier management, tracking of program milestones, equipment status, and successfully commissioned Body lines for Fiesta and Fusion programs ( Budget of $8 mills)Led tool tryouts and pre builds for Ford Fiesta and Fusion programs to identify tooling, design , process, cycle time, dimensional , craftsmanship issues to meet build and product acceptance criteriaLed successful production rampup to meet OK to Buy metrics for Job 1 sign off and acceptanceLed overall Plant On site modification program as part of additional job responsibility Show less
  • Ford Motor Company
    Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
    Ford Motor Company Sep 2002 - Mar 2004
    Australia
    Colocated with Design team in Australia to work on New model program providing manufacturing assessments to support design for assembly and manufacturingLead design of layouts and manufacturing strategy for new model, prepare budgetsPrepare New line RFQ's, work with purchasing to market test supplier and finalize supplier selectionWork with Line builders to complete line design, design reviews and sign offAdvanced Manufacturing Engineering for Body construction for Ford Fiesta… Show more Colocated with Design team in Australia to work on New model program providing manufacturing assessments to support design for assembly and manufacturingLead design of layouts and manufacturing strategy for new model, prepare budgetsPrepare New line RFQ's, work with purchasing to market test supplier and finalize supplier selectionWork with Line builders to complete line design, design reviews and sign offAdvanced Manufacturing Engineering for Body construction for Ford Fiesta program. Layout planning, feasibility analysis for proposals, budget preparation, RFQ preparations and supplier selection. Locator drawings design & APQP planning. Show less
  • Ford Motor Company
    Production Engineer - Stamping & Body
    Ford Motor Company Feb 1998 - Sep 2002
    Chennai Area, India
  • Carborundum Universal Limited
    Sales Engineer- Southern Reg
    Carborundum Universal Limited Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
    Chennai Area, India
    Led Sales & Service for refractories division for southern regionPlanned Customer Visits to cover southern region to track sales, attend customer complaints, secure payments, track receivables and monitor competition activityHandled customer RFQ, RFP's to understand technical requirement and prepare right product application and generate quotesTracked quote status, handled commercial negotiation with customer to convert quotes to purchase orders.Handled wide variety of customers… Show more Led Sales & Service for refractories division for southern regionPlanned Customer Visits to cover southern region to track sales, attend customer complaints, secure payments, track receivables and monitor competition activityHandled customer RFQ, RFP's to understand technical requirement and prepare right product application and generate quotesTracked quote status, handled commercial negotiation with customer to convert quotes to purchase orders.Handled wide variety of customers - Government, Private, small, medium and large industrial customersServiced refractory customers in Cement, Glass, Ceramic, refineries, fertilizer industries. Visited these customer industries and developed knowledge about their process to identify right product for the application Show less
  • Carborundum Universal Limited
    Production & Maintenance Engineer
    Carborundum Universal Limited Jun 1991 - Dec 1996
    Hosur, Ranipet, Chennai
    Started as Graduate Engineer Trainee from 1991 to 1992 working across various divisions to get training in production, maintenance and salesFrom 1992 Worked as Production engineer in Hosur, Ranipet, Chennai plants for refractories and abrasives division and handled production and maintenance as shift in chargeLed planning, work allocation, equipment uptime tracking and completion of customer orders to meet monthly production and dispatch targets. Major responsibilities include… Show more Started as Graduate Engineer Trainee from 1991 to 1992 working across various divisions to get training in production, maintenance and salesFrom 1992 Worked as Production engineer in Hosur, Ranipet, Chennai plants for refractories and abrasives division and handled production and maintenance as shift in chargeLed planning, work allocation, equipment uptime tracking and completion of customer orders to meet monthly production and dispatch targets. Major responsibilities include, manpower planning, raw material assessment, productivity improvement activities, implementing productivity norms, spares planning, equipment uptime tracking to meet production targetsImplemented Statistical process control, ISO 9000 work procedures to meet quality requirements Show less

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