o Purchase Program Management./ Product Development o Direct Material Vehicle Cost & Program Investment Management. o Competitive Bench-marking for Product and Technical Specifications.o Localization of the FIAT Car Parts as per Committed Program timelines.o New Projects – Business Case Preparations & Getting it approved. o Training and Development of Engineers in Sourcing Team

Supplier Quality Engineering - ( Chemical & Electrical Commodities )o Successful Launch of Grande Punto / 90 HP Punto & Linea T Jet Cars. ( 2009 – 2011 )o Headed Supplier Quality Function for Chemical & Electrical Commodities.o Plastic Part Quality appearances, fit & finish improvements.o Increased Localization % of parts from 70 to 95 - (Includes Parts like Intricate functional Assemblies Like Magna Make - Door Latches / Chrome QTR Glasses / Chrome Weather Strips & Reservoir tanks with Local Indian Sources)o Developed special purpose Soft Coatings for interior Application - 3 Coat Soft paints suitable for interior parts with Higher Grain Depth. - Improvement in Appearance & tactile feel. Mono Layer paint for Radiator Grills Painting in place of conventional 3 Coat Exterior paint. o Resolution of various Customer / Quality Concerns / JD power issues related to Grande Punto and Linea for overall performance improvement in Year 2010.o Resolution of Various issues resulting in Low FTR for the FIAT Vehicle assembly.

Key Responsibilities o Strategic Sourcing and Planning for the Cabin Project.o Cost management & Control for the Cabin Parts – (Local and Import).o Supplier Base Rationalization and Costing Norms Finalization for Cabin Project.o Cost Reduction Planning for Improving Profitability of the VehiclesAchievementso Completed Business Case & Make / Buy Planning for the Cabin Project.’o Visited various China Sources (Spread Across Changchun – Wenzhou) leveraged buying opportunities with component manufacturers to improve cabin part contributions.o Started Localization program with Detailed Plan to Achieve Rs. 40000 Savings / Cabino Realized Saving @ Rs. 15000 / Vehicle in Year 2008-09 through localization of Cabin parts.

1. Execution of New Projects.2. Coordination of New product development including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, prototype development and testing activities. 3. Initiated VA/VE activities for implementing cost reductions in the Part Designs and the Manufacturing processes. 4. Engaged in design to cost and Quality initiatives for ( nano ), Vendor development, 5. Tooling Development - Long term source planning, selections, Tool Costing, Tool price Negotiations and Overall Development Program Management.

1) Co-coordinating New product development including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, prototype development and testing activities.2) Overseeing operations for improvement in existing products based on market trends & requirements.3) Initiating VA/ VE activities for bringing in cost reductions in the process.4) Working on Part designing, vendor development.5) Providing sound technical inputs & engineering support to the team from conception to completion stage of the product.

1) Monitoring implementation & documentation of quality systems.2) TCF Line Problem Solving Identifying assignable and chronic causes by the use of latest analysis techniques.3) Reviewing the operational practices, identifying the areas of obstruction/ quality failures and advising on system and process changes for qualitative improvement. 4) Conducting Vehicle, Supplier Quality & Systems Audits. 5) Preparing SOPs, manuals & work instructions for production operations for the unit and maintaining MIS/ reports for facilitating decision making by the management.6) Imparting continuous on job training to the workforce for enhancing their productivity & operational efficiencies

• Key Responsibilities. o Overall Business Planning & Budgeting o New Molded Parts & Tooling Development. o Managing Operations Including Manufacturing, Quality, Tool Maintenance & Manpower. o Operation Cost Management & Budget Control o Leading Molding & Tool Room Management team for achieving business objectives. o New Business Acquisition & Customer Relationship management. • Achievements o Planning & Completion of the Washing Machine Project. o Installation of Injection molding machines / ancillary machines o Developed New Customer for injection molding part business - Eg. Kalyani Sharp – ( TV Cabinets ) / TATA Auto Plastics – Automotive Parts / Neel-Kamal – Molded Furniture etc. o Managing production & sub-assemblies for washing machine / refrigerator and Air conditioner products. o Commissioned @ 100 New Molds for washing machines / TV / Refrigerator / Furniture etc. o Developed Auto Washing Machine Gear Assembly parts, PCB & Other Small Parts for 100 % Localization project. o Established Productivity Norms for the Mold shop with unionized Labor.

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