K. RAJESH
MANUFACTURING / PRODUCTION PROFESSIONAL
Visakhapatnam
Summary
Over 25 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, Project Management & execution, Systems Implementation and Quality Control / Assurance. Proven skills in enhancing production process operations, optimizing resource & capacity utilization and augmenting productivity & operational efficiencies while curtailing costs & expenses Comprehensive experience in devising significant solutions; managing day-to-day production & manufacturing operations and projects for making effective utilization of man, machine, method & material Gained cross-functional experience while managing operations related to Production, Design & Development, Quality, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Plant HR, Finance, Purchasing and Distribution Familiar with the concept of Six Sigma & other TPM tools Hands-on experience in managing customer-centric operations and ensuring customer satisfaction by achieving delivery timelines and service quality norms An effective leader with skills in coordinating with & motivating teams for successful process operations and implementing standards for operational excellence
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
MANUFACTURING HEAD - OPERATIONS (DGM)
HBL Power Systems Ltd.
Visakhapatnam, ANDHRA PRADESH
07.2021 - Current
- Implementing TQM & TPM techniques for cycle time reduction; executing Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing projects to reduce inventories, system driven operations and customer complaints
- Identifying scope for: Planning, implementing & monitoring technological changes to enhance operational efficiency
- Managing modifications in equipment, process flow, working practices, consumables & others for controlling & reducing conversion cost per unit produced
- Reviewing production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows & other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing
- Adhering to quality systems; maintaining requisite documents to ensure complete in-process quality & improvement in process capabilities
- Managing installation & commissioning of additional capacity
- Applying & implementing the ‘5S’ in engineering store in a factory and ensuring timely delivery of the project
- Ensuring both local & export customer demands are met in terms of quality & delivery
- Directing, leading & motivating workforce and imparting continuous on job training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/ efficiency
- Coordinating projects for the set-up standards for strategic utilization & deployment of available resources to achieve organizational objectives
- Implemented & executed the entire commissioning and validation project of plate-making machinery
- Restored the second-hand machine and reduced the capital investment in grid casting
- Cost optimization in all process by improving the process efficiency, optimal manpower & natural resources and semi automations.
- Handling of entire maintenance activities like mechanical and electrical.
- Visited Nepal and established the HBL Production Process
- Played a key role in turning down the power consumption by increasing the productivity in all sections and converting fixed power consumptions to variable
- Reformed visual controls and SOP for all activities, which helped towards adopting a systematic approach and standard work culture in all processes
- Reduced manpower cost from 4.7% to 2.0% on sale value
- Successfully introduced the following inventions: Conveyors and elevators to move cells from one place to another, thereby reducing cell rejections at formation and assembly areas
- New inspection mechanisms for assurance of the process, like burst strength of the heat-sealing strength and capacity verification at the formation section
- Single workstation concept at battery assembly to track all the activity-wise operator lists and sequential operations
- Saturation process at washing area to maintain the starved electrolyte and uniform acid levels in all cells
- I am the winner of EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FY 17-18 at the NGN plant, where this event was recently started
- I was also rewarded with 50K as a cash award
Shift Supervisor (CNC Line)
Icomm Tele Ltd.
01.2004 - 12.2005
Senior Engineer – Production
HBL Power Systems Ltd.
12.1999 - 01.2004
Shift Supervisor- Production
Rasmi Die Castings Ltd.
04.1996 - 12.1999
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
C.R. Poly.
Skills
Operational Management of Plants
Training
- ISO 9001: 2000 Lead Auditor
- Occupational Health & Safety Management System Awareness
- Enhancing Productivity & Quality through 3M and 5S (CII)
Personal Information
- Current CTC: 30L
- Expected Salary: 38L
- Date of Birth: 07/01/75
Timeline
MANUFACTURING HEAD - OPERATIONS (DGM)
HBL Power Systems Ltd.
07.2021 - Current
Shift Supervisor (CNC Line)
Icomm Tele Ltd.
01.2004 - 12.2005
Senior Engineer – Production
HBL Power Systems Ltd.
12.1999 - 01.2004
Shift Supervisor- Production
Rasmi Die Castings Ltd.
04.1996 - 12.1999
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
C.R. Poly.