B Sharath Kumar Shetty

Dynamic executive with extensive experience at Stanley Lifestyles Ltd., driving operational excellence and managing a turnover of INR 350 crore. With an overall experience of 33 years in both AUTO and NON-AUTO sectors, proven expertise in resource optimization and quality management, complemented by strong leadership skills. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation and enhancing operational excellence to achieve business objectives.

• Implemented a lot of low cost automation in the plant to improve productivity.
• Implemented lean manufacturing system to reduce non value added activity and improve the space utilization.
• New products and new customers were introduced to improve the top line with export business.
• Participated in Automechanika-Expo, Germany in 2014, 2016 and 2018 to improve the export business.
• Implemented JIT, KANBAN, and 2 BIN SYSTEM to improve delivery performance with customers.
• Implemented VA/VE and cost reduction projects.
• Initiated TQM and SMED in manufacturing.
• Maintained cordial relationship with union and successfully completed wage agreements.
• Initiated quality improvement project to reduce wastage both in-house and supplier end.
• Implemented SAP and ERP in the organizations.
• Implemented ISO TS 16949, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 in organizations.

• Trained in QC tools and techniques (QC Story methodology, 7 QC tools, FMEA and SPC).
• Attended extensive training programs on QS 9000 / TS 16949, SPC, PPAP.
• Coordinating Team Management and Maintaining Communication Skills, TQM & TPM.
• 2 months of training on piston lining production in PILOT engineering works, Chennai – 1991.
• 2 week machine training on Barwell Performer in BARWELL International, UK – 1999.
• 1 month training on SAP system implementation.
• 1 week machine training on braiding machine in ITALY-2007.
• 1 week machine training on injection molding machine in TAIWAN -2007.
• 1 month training on filter manufacturing technology in Mann + Hummel in Germany-2010.
• Attended several international Expo in both Auto and non-auto sector.

Awards received for performance in Quality, Delivery, & Value Engineering from customers like Bosch, Wabco, Brakes India, Comstar, and Delphi.

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