Ashok Kumar Vishwakarma
Bangalore
Summary
Results oriented Aviation Management Professional with 16+ years experience and a proven ability to streamline workflow, implement tactical solutions, and increase efficiency through aggressive initiatives. Hands-on management experience in all facets of the business. Responsible for Cost, Schedule, Quality, Training, Process Development and Improvement, Lean Manufacturing Initiatives. Team builder who is able to develop synergy throughout the organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Manager
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Bangalore
07.2022 - Current
- Managing the production of MRB and TRB of Aloutte Helicopters under ToT of Airbus Helicopters
- Development and scrutiny of Vendors for assemblies and their validation by bridging gaps between different functions
- Managed and implemented marketing activities through research and strategic planning,
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Working level knowledge of Rotor Balancing procedures using Helitunes International software, Chemical processes and Bondings/Prepegs.
- Managing 3 Supervisors and 35 Employees
- Responsible for processing schedules, production orders, inventory accuracy and requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
Production Manager
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Bangalore
07.2017 - 06.2022
- Accountable for leading and managing the production of Main rotor Spars and Tail rotor blades assemblies
- Develop, evaluate and qualify new tools,work Instructions, procedures, equipment and methods for process optimisation and mitigate issues through Lean techniques.
- Responsible in managing and maintenance of Quality management systems in line with AS 9100 and ISO 14001:2015.
- Reduction in backlogs of MRO activities of Blade manufacturing by 80% in just 7 months by utilising lean and CPM to improve process and WIP flow.
- Vendor development to facilitate the outsourced parts with Nil defects and zero rejections by process control, employee awareness programs and team building.
Deputy Production Manager
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Bangalore
07.2012 - 06.2017
- Active interface with senior management for production order expediting, capacity planning, forecasting, technical capability building for assembly of Transmission systems of ALH Dhruv helicopters.
- Managed continuous improvement and created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Critical equipment utilisation monitoring, preparation of machine specifications, machine acceptance and commissioning of special purpose machines.
- Application of Lean concepts to reduce manufacturing costs, organising Kaizen events and value stream mapping resulting in reduced turnaround time of production assemblies.
- Deployment of TWI and Skill level matrix to harness the best potential and enable a multi skilled cross function team by finding out the skill gaps.
- Member of Indigenisation group for aircraft fasteners, inserts and C-class for aircraft systems by finalising quality acceptance procedures, creating huge cost savings to the company
Assembly Engineer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Bangalore
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Manufacturing, Assembly, and Installation Supervisor
- Integration and functional testing of Helicopter power plant modules i.e. Main gear box, Tail gear box, Torque plates, Active vibration control system, Engine drive shafts and Tail rotor blades
- Production planning of Transmission assembly includes facility planning, standardisation of assembly procedures and vetting production drawings as part of concurrent engineering.
- Liaison with Quality control, process engineering and R&D departments for optimising the final product.
- Continuous improvement plans for execution of innovative techniques for assembly to avoid any future snags during customer acceptance flights.
- Performing inspection of assembly work and review of all production processes as per the SOP of Military and MOE/POE of Civil aircrafts.
Management Trainee
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Bangalore
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activities.
- Got inducted in the organisation and got full time training on the principles of management, Organisational behaviour, Aircraft materials, Aerodynamics and On-job exposure for 1 year.
Education
Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh06.2006
Higher Secondary School - Science Education
DAV Centenary Public School
Amlohri, Madhya Pradesh06.2002
Certification
• Certificate of training in Aerodynamics and aircraft materials from Park Engineering College, Coimbatore
• Certificate in AutoCAD from Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance (CRISP), Bhopal
• Quality Management System as per AS 9100 at HAL management Academy, Bangalore
• EMS (14001:2015) and audits at Helicopter division, HAL Bangalore
• TWI (Training within industry) for trainers at Helicopter division, HAL Bangalore
• Certificate of Manufacturing processes from Advanced Training Institute, Chennai
• Advanced cutting tools for aircraft materials at Helicopter division, HAL Bangalore.
Industry 4.0 Training and certificate by HAL Management academy
- Data Science-Inference and modelling by HarwardX through eDx online platform
- Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence by HAL Management academy
Work Availability
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Mechanical specifications
- Assembly and production
- Manufacturing management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Senior Production Manager
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
07.2022 - Current
Production Manager
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
07.2017 - 06.2022
Deputy Production Manager
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
07.2012 - 06.2017
Assembly Engineer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
07.2008 - 06.2012
Management Trainee
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
06.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Higher Secondary School - Science Education
DAV Centenary Public School
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