• Directed and optimized daily operations to exceed customer expectations, enhancing overall service delivery and satisfaction.• Increased production capacity and asset flexibility while reducing operational costs, achieving significant cost savings without compromising quality.• Oversaw all aspects of production output, product quality, and on-time shipping, ensuring adherence to high standards and compliance with customer specifications.• Effectively allocated resources and utilized assets to achieve optimal production results, enhancing operational efficiency.• Monitored production processes, implemented corrective actions, and streamlined operations to eliminate waste and reduce overtime.• Fostered a collaborative work environment by building trust within the team; recruited, managed, and developed plant staff to enhance productivity.• Led the implementation of ISO 9001:2015, developing and maintaining systems and processes that strengthened quality management.• Coordinated with external auditing agencies and customer auditors, successfully representing management during compliance and recertification audits.• Delivered QMS and core tool training to process owners, ensuring adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement.• Compiled and analyzed KPIs across various functions, conducting regular review meetings to drive performance and strategic alignment.• Addressed employee grievances and administered salary agreements, promoting a positive workplace culture.

• Developed and executed comprehensive internal QMS auditing plans to ensure compliance with industry standards and foster continuous improvement.• Established new vendor qualification processes to enhance supplier selection and ensure compliance with QMS standards.• Coordinated with external auditing agencies for IATF compliance, effectively representing management during audits and ensuring operational readiness.• Collaborated with suppliers on quality development initiatives, driving significant performance improvements across the supply chain.• Led an Industry 4.0 project, integrating advanced technologies into manufacturing processes, which enhanced efficiency and data visibility.• Served as the primary contact for SAP system enhancements, providing critical support and training to end-users for optimal system utilization.• Enhanced SAP functionality through collaboration with external agencies, facilitating real-time monitoring and reporting capabilities via MIS.• Authored and maintained APQP and PPAP documentation, ensuring thorough quality planning and compliance throughout production processes.• Organized and led Management Review Meetings (MRMs), promoting accountability and performance discussions across departments.• Innovated new processes for production and quality improvement, fostering a culture of continuous enhancement within the organization.

• Led product development and machining activities, ensuring efficient processes from conception to execution.• Spearheaded the selection and implementation of new machinery, fixtures, and tooling, facilitating seamless production transitions.• Conducted prove-outs for existing machines, promptly addressing any operational issues to maintain production continuity.• Designed and tested jigs and fixtures for manufacturing and assembly, optimizing workflows and reducing cycle times.• Directed process mapping initiatives to identify bottlenecks, implementing effective solutions that enhanced productivity for both new and existing products.• Executed vendor development initiatives for new product launches, ensuring alignment with quality and production standards.• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for machine shop and assembly processes, standardizing operations and enhancing training.• Introduced innovative tooling solutions through extensive trials, resulting in improved machining efficiency and product quality

• Operated CNC machines and assisted in production operations, gaining practical experience in machining processes and quality control practices.

• Assisted in the operation and monitoring of production machinery, contributing to the efficient production of automotive components.