With 28 years of experience as a Manufacturing Business Leader and Seasoned Ceramic Technologist, I have consistently driven operational excellence, process optimization, and quality management within the ceramic manufacturing industry. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my ability to lead quality management initiatives, optimize production processes, and introduce innovative ceramic products. Quality Management Specialist: I have implemented and standardized production process parameters using methodologies such as SPC, Lean, and Kaizen to achieve top-tier product quality across large-scale ceramic plants. Additionally, my expertise extends to international consultancy and collaboration, where I have delivered expert services to prestigious firms like BCG and GLG, contributing to significant process improvement and cost reduction.Technical Development & Strategic Acquisitions: Oversaw factory operations, spearheaded technical development, and implemented statistical process control, enhancing manufacturing precision. Led strategic machinery acquisitions and conducted meticulous due diligence for groundbreaking collaborations, contributing to a successful track record.Product Innovation and Market Competitiveness: Instrumental in pioneering innovative ceramic products and achieving significant market competitiveness as well as implementing and standardizing production process parameters to ensure top-tier product quality across large-scale ceramic plants.Supply Chain Management: Dedication to streamlining operations extends to the management of sales operations, and oversight of quality testing, compliance, and modernization efforts. Strong relationships with key suppliers and distributors have been successfully cultivated, ensuring a continuous and reliable supply chain.My major accomplishment includes optimizing resource utilization in Greenfield projects, implementing cost control measures, and pioneering ceramic extrusion. Also, I contributed to the introduction of India's first 3D architectural vitrified ceramic products and development of country's first abrasion-resistant anti-skid satin matte finish tiles.CERTIFICATIONS: PMP, IDipNEBOSH, Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt & Black Belt, General Management Programme, Kaizen Leader.Please feel free to connect with me.
Listed skills include Leadership, Six Sigma, Quality Management, Team Building, and 48 others.