Suresh Kalra Email and Phone Number

• Responsibilities included Support in Sales as Application Manager and Manage differnt Project. Currently managing sales of around $36 million, with consistent growth of 16% every year for last 4 years. Responsibilities include development of new product, process, quality, customer services, and interaction between customer.• Work with Tier-2 Supplier for exhaust components in Stamping, welded assembly, wire and tube bending and forged and machine parts for North America. • In… Show more • Responsibilities included Support in Sales as Application Manager and Manage differnt Project. Currently managing sales of around $36 million, with consistent growth of 16% every year for last 4 years. Responsibilities include development of new product, process, quality, customer services, and interaction between customer.• Work with Tier-2 Supplier for exhaust components in Stamping, welded assembly, wire and tube bending and forged and machine parts for North America. • In order to begin manufacturing of a new product, I personally review feasibility of the product with customer and then ensure our company can meet manufacturing goals in a timely fashion while meeting the quality needs of various customers.• Stabilized quality delivery performance and improved sales. • Increased revenue by 30% with minimum air shipment cost Show less

• Managed manufacturing facilities and established a reputable presence as well as expanded manufacturing bases and streamlined sourcing strategies for all customers. introduction of innovative products in Sintered Powder Metal stainless steel materials successfully. These products were previously untested and untried in the automotive exhaust industry• Direct all plant operations including engineering, production, resource allocation and maintenance.• Achieved key objectives… Show more • Managed manufacturing facilities and established a reputable presence as well as expanded manufacturing bases and streamlined sourcing strategies for all customers. introduction of innovative products in Sintered Powder Metal stainless steel materials successfully. These products were previously untested and untried in the automotive exhaust industry• Direct all plant operations including engineering, production, resource allocation and maintenance.• Achieved key objectives such as major cost reductions and enhanced production through puts while managing Sale of 65 million with 230 non-unionized employees. Show less

• Successfully managed plant operations with over 300 product for various automotive systems.• Managed entire staff of production and quality departments within a 270 employee personnel.• Managed projects which were extremely time sensitive and had tightly controlled budgets.• Established modern robotic welding cells as well as automating various machining equipment, presses and CNC centers and multi-spindle equipment Acme and Hydromate.• Worked with maintenance staff to develop… Show more • Successfully managed plant operations with over 300 product for various automotive systems.• Managed entire staff of production and quality departments within a 270 employee personnel.• Managed projects which were extremely time sensitive and had tightly controlled budgets.• Established modern robotic welding cells as well as automating various machining equipment, presses and CNC centers and multi-spindle equipment Acme and Hydromate.• Worked with maintenance staff to develop a proactive plant and equipment maintenance program to eliminate any downtime. • Duties involved hiring of new personnel for production as well as technical staff. Show less

• Responsible for production, production planning and direct and indirect employee relations• Responsible for all facility maintenance including preventative and equipment maintenance. • Worked with maintenance staff to develop a proactive plant and equipment maintenance program to eliminate any downtime. • Duties involved hiring of new personnel for production as well as technical staff. • Utilize data to upgrade or overhaul equipment. • Responsible for reliability to beat… Show more • Responsible for production, production planning and direct and indirect employee relations• Responsible for all facility maintenance including preventative and equipment maintenance. • Worked with maintenance staff to develop a proactive plant and equipment maintenance program to eliminate any downtime. • Duties involved hiring of new personnel for production as well as technical staff. • Utilize data to upgrade or overhaul equipment. • Responsible for reliability to beat company reliability standards Show less

• Key role with development of highly precision engine pistons and successful launch of pistons product from forging and casting with different aluminum and cast iron alloys.•Developed diameter profile and Multi spindle finish pin hole boring machining process for cast Iron Piston to optimize its output and quality. The productivity was enhanced to 200% average and tooling cost was down to 35%.

• Responsible for on-time production and deliveries of automotive pistons.• Conferred with Management, Engineering, and other departments regarding Manufacturing capabilities and production schedules to facilitate production processes.• Planned utilization of Facilities, Equipment, Materials, and Personnel • Contributed to profitability by effectively managing Value Engineering, Re-Engineering, Quality Circles, Mistake Proofing, and 5S initiatives. • Analyzed and Planned… Show more • Responsible for on-time production and deliveries of automotive pistons.• Conferred with Management, Engineering, and other departments regarding Manufacturing capabilities and production schedules to facilitate production processes.• Planned utilization of Facilities, Equipment, Materials, and Personnel • Contributed to profitability by effectively managing Value Engineering, Re-Engineering, Quality Circles, Mistake Proofing, and 5S initiatives. • Analyzed and Planned workforce utilization, Space requirements and Workflow Show less