Debjit Chatterjee

• Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
• Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
• Enhanced overall supply chain efficiency by streamlining procurement processes.
• Provided timely feedback to suppliers on their performance, fostering an environment of transparency and collaboration.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments for potential new suppliers, mitigating potential issues before onboarding.
• Established clear expectations for suppliers through detailed specifications and requirements documentation.
• Fostered long-term partnerships with high-performing suppliers, contributing to overall business growth strategies.
• Actively instrumental in meeting the cost saving targets by aiding in supplier and part resourcing & development
• Identified opportunities for continuous improvement within the supply base, driving overall operational excellence.
• Championed a culture of quality within the organization by promoting best practices in supplier management techniques.
• Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
• Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
• Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.

Achievements:

• Received appreciation from Hyva’s CEO and VP SCM on designing and developing in-detail robust process/policy/procedure related to Supplier Production Part Approval Process
• Received Expectation Exceeded Accolade Awards in delivering a Significant Performance Improvement of EMEA’s Supplier Base
• Supported in reducing globally cost of poor quality which gets generated because of failure of newly developed part/product, by introduction and execution of HSPPAP Process
• Globally support the organization to have first time right capable business partners for future Hyva’s business by introducing SMSA Tool
• Received accolade award from Global VP SCM and Global Quality Director related to great work speed & preciseness, level of autonomy, and agile & adaptability attitude
• Received appreciation and acknowledgement from all Global Executive Management (CEO, VP’s, Directors) of implementing supplier performance management strategy which resulted to a significant success across the globe.

Projects Managed:

• SC260- SOP, Sep’22
• MX510- SOP, Jan’23
• HFC208- SOP, Feb’23
• Quality System Implementation – Traveled Brazil, to implement and execute Hyva’s Global QMS at Usimeca (Company acquired by Hyva recently) -Aug’2022
• Overall Quality Improvement – Visited Hyva Mechanics in China, to audit, defined gap and way forward improvement Action Plan
• Rainbow – (Jun’23 – Dec’23) – Design, Develop, and successfully Launched the required priority business processes related to Hyva’s
• Rainbow – (Jun’23 – Dec’23) – Establish, Define, Develop, and Execute Strategies related to global supplier base improvement &

• Establishing, Controlling, and Managing the Overall Quality Management Systems & Process for New Facilities
• Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
• Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
• Increased customer satisfaction with timely project deliveries and seamless communication.
• Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
• Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
• Improved team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, reducing project completion times and enhancing collaboration.
• Optimized supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products and reducing inventory holding costs.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development

Achievements:

• Received Customer Centricity Prestigious Accolades Award from Pune SQ Head for timely execution of BS6 project
• Achieved Driving Execution Prestigious Accolades Award from end customer for quality on time execution of Y1 LHD vehicles
• Awarded with Leading Change Prestigious Accolades from end customer for on time BS6 vehicles roll-out
• Received Bronze Award for displaying Leadership Behavior “Driving Execution” with an Extra step for customer satisfaction
• Got VCT Certificate from TML-CVBU President on cost-saving of 1.5 Cr done against target of 0.75 Cr.

Projects Managed:

• Ultra T16- SOP, Mar’21
• Ultra 1516- SOP Mar’21
• BS6-LCV- SOP Apr’20
• Ultra-Y1 LHD – SOP Feb’19
• 709 LHD – SOP Feb’19
• Ultra STA 1418 -53 W – SOP Jul’19

• Steered the successful roll-out of projects with defining scope, setting timelines, analyzing requirements, prioritizing tasks and identified dependencies as per preset budgets
• Generated VAVE/cost saving ideas and implemented the same; tracked/monitored/reviewed the VAVE projects
• Ensured efficiently and effectively the developments of both supplier and part
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Ensured highest standards of service were delivered to customers in order to maximize satisfaction
• Performed analysis and closer of high severity, repetitive, and high-cost impact problems through Six Sigma Methodology
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development

Achievements:

• Appreciation received from DAC HOD for On-Time development of Cabin cooling system for U321 Project
• Being a fresher to Cabin cooling and engine cooling system, however, quickly understood and correctly developed the cabin and engine cooling system parts for all pipeline projects
• Projects Managed:
• U321(MPV) Project – SOP, Jul’18
• T103 Project (E-Verito) – SOP, Nov’17
• V201 Project (XUV) – SOP, Jul’18
• W208 Project (XUV) – SOP, Feb’18
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development

• Managed all supplier issues individually, NPD & Customer and 3rd Party Audit for the Pune unit
• Improved high PPM suppliers to target 600 PPM
• Monitored Monthly Supplier Performance and conducted Annual VDA 6.3 Audit
• Developing Quality Control documents
• Projects Managed:
• Tata Hexa
• Worst Supplier M/S Mutual, Sanjay Techno Plast -Supply Quality Improvement

• Managed sheet metal, cables, plastic molding, and plating suppliers with respect to - Supplier and Part Onboarding/ Introduction & Development & Improvement
• Led cross-functional teams providing quality guidance and support in the determination of appropriate non-conformance root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective actions
• Actively handling regular supplier performance management through monitoring, measurement, analysis, evaluation and continual improvement
• Project Managed: Ford Dragon & Panther, FCA U301

• Managed sheet metal, machining, fasteners, spring, plating & powder coating suppliers
• Improved High PPM Suppliers to target PPM

• Maximized team productivity through continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices in QA methodologies.
• Contributed to the continuous improvement of QA processes through regular reviews, evaluations, and updates as needed.
• Played key role in achieving significant improvements in product quality, leading to substantial decrease in customer-reported issues.
• Perform numerous types of supplier audits
• Actively support organization by on-time and first time right part / products developments
• Handle supplier related Engineering change management process

Project Managed: GMI New Upcoming Vehicle Chevrolet Sail Hatch (S – II) BIW Parts

Achievements:

• Appreciation award received from Plant Head and Quality Head on developing the Supplier Quality Function from scratch
• Outstanding Performance award received from General Motors SQ Head on successfully auditing and developing poor performing critical process suppliers