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Akhil Reghunath
Deputy Manager- Vehicle Testing & Homologation
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong background in management and operations. Known for optimizing team performance and driving projects to successful completion. Committed to collaboration and adapting to dynamic business needs. Proficient in strategic planning and effective communication.
Experienced with team leadership, operational management, and strategic planning. Utilizes organizational skills to enhance workflow and efficiency. Track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving business objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
DEPUTY MANAGER
UD TRUCKS INDIA PRIVATE LTD
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored and verified the actual state of fleet vehicles against defined specifications (PROTOM vs. Actual) to identify discrepancies, which directly informs quality report preparation.
- Led the engineering management of site facilities, tools, and infrastructure, ensuring all support equipment maintained safe equipment use, and scheduled regular maintenance crucial for reliable field-testing support.
- Directed teams in Risk Assessment (RA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex maintenance and fleet issues, providing direct input for product investigation summaries.
- Coordinated logistics for field support activities, including the inward/outward vehicle documentation, and Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) checks for fleet movements.
- Maintained a fleet of benchmark support vehicles, ensuring their condition and component integrity provided reliable comparison data for internal product quality evaluations.
- Campaign and Recall Coordination (Parts and Service Updates)
- Managed the process of updating the fleet vehicles with the latest parts, based on inter-block communications, which mirrors tracking parts deployment in campaigns.
- Identified parts required for annual servicing, and scheduled service actions to be performed on fleet vehicles, a core part of planning and executing service campaigns.
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives in facility management, optimizing resource utilization and cost control for maintenance activities, and supporting the efficient allocation of resources for quality campaigns.
- Stewarded contractor performance and coordinated project issue identification and resolution processes related to maintenance, ensuring timely execution of service updates.
- Customer and Importer Interface (Documentation and Compliance)
- Monitored and maintained records of all legal documents of fleet vehicles (FC, insurance, etc.), demonstrating expertise in maintaining critical compliance documentation for assets.
- Prepared and recommended facilities and maintenance procedures to meet project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring adherence to defined performance metrics.
- Evaluated compliance with legal and environmental standards, and ensured adherence to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and protocols.
- Coordinated and sought approval for sensitive vehicle status changes, such as defacing/scrapping of vehicles, aligning internal stakeholders, and managing documentation.
- Reporting, Documentation, and Procurement
- Managed the investment management process for various suppliers, covering defining the scope, budgeting, acquisition, and Goods Receipt Note (GRN) of assets, which provides experience in managing the complete lifecycle of parts and assets.
- Raised Purchase Requisition (PR) and Goods Receipt Note (GRN) requests, efficiently managing the procurement of necessary parts and services required for maintenance and quality upgrades.
- Executed timely follow-up of invoicing and payment from third-party suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely transaction documentation that feeds into budget and reporting files.
- Mentored teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and implementing VPS activities (5S, HIRA, EMS, ERT), which underpins process adherence and accurate documentation standards for quality reporting.
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by developing targeted strategies to address client concerns effectively.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices for project management and team collaboration skills, fostering a supportive work environment.
Lead Engineer Workshop
UD TRUCKS INDIA PRIVATE LTD
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Support Workshop manager with actual cost (hours, rigs and bought services etc)
- Responsible for VPS tools to be adhered like, 5S, HIRA, EMS, ERT, safety aspects in facility.
- Owns the facility and plan day today needs at site.
- Coordinates project issues identification and resolution process.
- Engineering Management of Site Facility, Tools and Infrastructure.
- Identify and secure the training needs for the non-tech Staff.
- Support recruitment of new contract employee and prepare training.
- Project screening, economic analysis and concept selection.
- Preparing risk assessment, RCA and method statements and ensuring implementation of resulting actions are one area of responsibility.
- Support, guide, and motivate team members towards culture, way of working and support in continuous improvement and VPS activities.
- Stewarding contractor’s performance, align key stakeholders, engage internal discipline experts.
- Facilitating a seamless Supplier- Buyer relationship within organization.
- Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance, Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
- Ensure the respective areas are compliant with the standards to the environmental health and safety requirements specified.
- Responsible for secrecy at site and control.
- Help to evaluate the status of compliance with respect to the legal directory and trends regarding environmental care and safety.
- Initiate and run new infra and upgradation of infra (related to safety and security).
- Prepare and recommend facility to meet project KPI.
- Raise PR request and GRN request.
- Infocore
- Mentored junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and overall team productivity.
- Oversaw the successful completion of multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing product lineups.
- Achieved cost savings by streamlining workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and reducing material waste across various projects.
QUALITY AUDITOR
DUNZO INDIA PVT LTD
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Identify training module improvements and ensure changes are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
- Identify changes in process workflows/SOPs and ensure process is up to date.
- Document feedback sessions with operators based on audit and keep stakeholders in loop. Admin to be present for 1:1 session.
- Do impact assessment and suggest action plans to improve CSAT by X+5 %.
- Educated and oriented employees to improve compliance with quality control protocols.
- Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel.
- Trained new Quality Auditors on best practices, increasing their proficiency in performing audits effectively.
- Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
QUALITY ENGINEER (OOB)
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC- MPTA
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Ensuring that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
- Developing and implementing quality standards.
- Provide an efficient interface with production engineering department to evaluate all upcoming capital projects and analyze and obtain required feedback for all equipment's and layouts.
- Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements through Lean Tools.
- Responsible for assuring that the manufacturing process output quality level continues to have a year over year, positive impact on FPY & Audit metrics.
- Developing WI, check sheets, corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
- Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
- Collaborating with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements.
- Address field complaints working with the Platform Engineering.
- Investigating and troubleshooting product or production issues.
- Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements through.
- Provide technical leadership to coordinate advanced quality processes including statistical based variation reduction, PCPX, APQP.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
TECHSTORE SOLUTION PVT LTD
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Conceptualizing visuals based on requirements.
- Creating images and layouts by hand or using design software.
- Testing graphics across various media.
- Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
CUSAT
04.2001 -
AISSCE - Senior Secondary Education
CBSE
01.2012
Skills
Leadership
undefinedCertification
Google Project Management Certification, Google Inc, 2022-02-01, Understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed in an entry-level project management role.
Activities
- Hub Student Representative Chairman, IEEE Kerala Section, 2015-2016
- Chairman, IEEE Student Branch TKM Institute of Technology, 2015-2016
- Treasurer, IEEE Student Branch TKM Institute of Technology, 2014-2015
Accomplishments
Completed Google Project Management Course.
**Currently pursuing PMP Certification.**
Software
Power BI
Power Automate
MS Planner
Interests
Project Management
Social Media Content Creation
I am Polyglot
Beyond my professional qualifications, I am a passionate polyglot with a deep appreciation for global communication and diverse cultures. My ability to converse fluently in Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Tulu, coupled with my proficiency in German, allows me to navigate and connect across a wide spectrum of communities.
This linguistic versatility isn't just a hobby; it's a testament to my dedication, adaptability, and an innate curiosity that drives me to understand different perspectives. I believe this skill set significantly enhances cross-cultural collaboration and fosters stronger relationships, whether with international clients, diverse teams, or global partners.
Timeline
DEPUTY MANAGER
UD TRUCKS INDIA PRIVATE LTD
10.2023 - Current
Lead Engineer Workshop
UD TRUCKS INDIA PRIVATE LTD
04.2022 - 10.2023
Google Project Management Certification, Google Inc, 2022-02-01, Understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed in an entry-level project management role.
03-2022
QUALITY AUDITOR
DUNZO INDIA PVT LTD
02.2022 - 03.2022
QUALITY ENGINEER (OOB)
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC- MPTA
09.2018 - 11.2020
PD Diploma Certificate in Industrial Automation & Control Engineering, Technologics, 2016-05-01
08-2018
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
TECHSTORE SOLUTION PVT LTD
08.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
CUSAT
04.2001 -
AISSCE - Senior Secondary Education
CBSE