Kashinath S. Ghadashi
Pune
Summary
An astute leader with nearly 28 Years extensive experience in heading and managing Plant Operations, Quality Assurance, Product/Vendor Development, Supplier Up gradation & Quality Management Systems with reputed organizations in the Manufacturing, Automobile Industries. Currently associated with M/S Kalyani Techno forge Ltd.Pune, as Plant Head –Machining Division Extensive knowledge and experience in the set up and management of processes according to various quality management approaches like about QMS, ISO9001-2015, IATF-16949-2016,TQM ,TPM (i.e. Involved eight Pillars JH/KK/QM/PM), DoE, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, APQP, MSA, Internal Quality Auditing & various quality tools for problem solving, and Quality Circle concept. Good experience in Gauge & Fixture designing & Value engineering. Proactive attitude and expert with juggling with multiple priorities and goals. An effective communicator with exceptional presentation skills and abilities in managing workforces in achieving targets under pressure situations & deadlines. Proficiency with MS- Office, Windows 95/98/2000/2003 Qualified Internal Quality auditor for ISO/IATF 16949:2016 Certified lead auditor of VDA 6.3 Process Audit By TUV Pune
Experienced manufacturing leader equipped to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within plant setting. Proven ability to build cohesive teams and adapt to evolving production demands. Strong skills in process optimization, safety compliance, and resource management. Valued for strategic thinking, reliability, and unwavering focus on achieving tangible results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Head-Machining Division
M/S Kalyani Technoforge Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
- Involved manufacturing of Auto Engine & Transmission Components (2 cy,3cy & 4 cyl Engine).
- Key Customers: DOMESTIC-M/S.BAJAJ, FIAT, ASHOK LEYLAND, VOLVO EICHER, PIAGGIO, CUMMINS EXPORT-IGW, LINAMAR, DANA, NIDEC, BOSH, NEAPCO, VALEO, MAGNA
- Plant Manager Machining Division (From April.2022 to till Date)
- Responsible for
- Presently engaged in:
Asst. General Manager Quality Assurance
M/S Kalyani Techno forge Ltd.
11.2013 - 04.2022
- Heading Quality Assurance Dept. Responsible for:-
- Machine shop Quality Assurance.(All Quality Functions-Receipt Quality ,In process Quality, Customer Handling, Standard Room, Gauge Room,QMS)
- Guiding team in all aspects of Quality Management
- Implementation & Sustenance Quality Management system
- Managing team of 65(11 Staff & 54 Engineer) in all quality functions.
- In-House Rejection Analysis & Reduction Month over month
- Customer complaint Analysis & PPM Reduction.
- QM Pillar Activity.
- Reduction in Cost of Poor Quality.
- Development Right First Time.
- QA Manpower Development through Training for QM Pillar Activity.
- 4M Change
- Outstanding Accomplishments
- Received BAL TPM AWARD In 2013-2014
- Successfully Passed JIPM TPM Award stage 1 audit with Score 85% for QM Pillar
- Reduction of In-house Rejection from 2% to 1500ppm FY 2019-20
- Reduction in Manpower by 20% implementing Multigauging systems & In built Process Quality
- Achieved Zero PPM at customer end continues 12 Months
- Achieved less than 500PPM for 10 Parts out of 27 Components by implementing In built Process Quality
- Cost of Poor Quality reduced from 4.05% to 0.40% wrt to Sale
- Inspection output Increased to 556 from 275 by implementing TPM Methodology
- Achieved Position of Quality Head in 5 Years working period
- Awarded Best leader among 9 Plants of KTFL for the Year 2019-20
- Received Quality Gold consistent award from Bajaj for continuous two year for achieving zero defect at Bajaj
- Achieved JIPM TPM Award Category A in year 2019-20
Manager QA,MR
M/S.Netalkar Power Transmission Pvt.Ltd.
11.2012 - 10.2013
- Involved manufacturing of Crankshafts (2 cy,3cy & 4 cyl Engine).
- Key Customers: M/s Mahindra & Mahindra Auto Sector (Mumbai,Pune,Igatpuri ) Plant, M/s Mahindra & Mahindra Farm Equipment sector, TATA Motors, SAME DEUTZ FAHR(Tractor) Italy.
- Leading new product development initiatives with major areas of importance being quality, cost and delivery as per specified standards
- Liaised with Suppliers for monitoring their performance, core competency evaluation, rating them on pre-qualification standards, and also facilitating set up of vital processes & Tooling management at their end.
- Training on Topics like FMEA, MSA, ISO/TS-16949 awareness, SPC, PPAP, & TPM to staff member /Suppliers and helped them in subsequent implementation.
- Oversaw the effective implementation of and adherence to FMEA, APQP, PPAP & MSA standard for ISO/TS 16949 at in house & at supplier end with regard to materials supply.
- Worked closely with Product launch team to build Quality, Continuous Improvements.
- To comply, analyze & take proper counter measures for non-conformity due to Brought out Parts.
- Acted as Cross-functional Team Leader for Vendor Up gradation, Cost reduction in Material Handling, Direct –on –Line supplies from all the critical suppliers and like initiatives.
- To set quality parameters for In-coming, In-process, Final & Out going conformance
- To hold daily QA meetings with staff to review day to day quality status.
- To take follow-up & maintain the calibration activities of Monitoring & Measuring devices used for Production, various Inspection/Test & approval of the calibration results.
- Designing, Planning & Procurement of Special gauges/Instruments for various stages of Inspection as per requirements from related dept.
- Follow-up of Layout Inspection & Functional testing, Product & Process audit as per Plan..
- Controls of Rework & Rejection in various shops by ensuring the methods, Corrective actions taken are implemented properly.
- Managing Customer quality expectations by Proactively Establishing, Managing & Improving quality systems to ensure consistent product Quality.
- Managed warranty analysis & was instrumental in curtailing brought warranty PPM/ claim ratio down
- Support to In house TPM activities.
- Ensure Quality related metrics and targets are achieved Month on Month.
- Establishment, Effective implementation & Maintain of ISO/TS-16949-2002 Quality management Systems throughout the organization & Maintained documentation (relevant manuals) and ensured compliance with the same.
- To study & analyze the “Company Level Data (Performance Indicators) “for continual improvement of organization
- Organizing Management Review Meeting. In order to inform the top management about the continuous suitability & required improvements in QMS to meet the quality objectives & Company goals.
- Facilitated and coordinated Internal and External audits for QMS, EMS & OHSMS across divisions.
- Trained associated for facing Internal Audits & organized general awareness campaigns for QMS.
- Identified resources & obtained approval for the same for effective QMS implementation
- Outstanding Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained the zero supply rejection from our customer.
- 80% reduction in warranty claims/In house Rejection/Rework by implementing new concept.
- Reduced cost of poor quality.
- Implemented 50 Kaizens & Reduced human errors by 70% through the introduction of over 20 POKA-YOKES. In a year.
- Implemented necessary maintenance programmers, which resulted in OEE improvement in the machine shop from 72% to 85%.
- Acted as Functional Management Representative during the implementation of QMS Activities.
- Essayed a vital role in bringing down in-house rejection from 2.5% level to 0.5%Played a major role in the implementation of TPM at house.
Deputy Manager Quality Assurance
Bharat Forge Ltd
11.2006 - 11.2012
- World no 1 forging industry of “Kalyani Group” with sites worldwide. Manufacturing & supply of forged & machined crank shaft, FAB, Knuckles to domestic & international automobile & Engine manufacturing industries.
- Key Customers: M/s DC, DDC,MAN, Caterpillar, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eicher Motors, Ashok Leyland, Escort, New Holland, Force Motors, Tata Cummins, Cummins India Ltd,Iveco, Perkins, Ford and GM.
- Monitor & establish Corrective & Preventive Actions for Process Quality, Raw Material Quality & Finish Good Quality.
- Develop System driven Culture & conduct Internal Audits.
- Conduct line side review for product, process quality improvement.
- Drive Quality Improvement Projects e.g., 5S, PPM, 7 QC Tools etc.
- Conduct Periodic Reviews with Departmental Heads for Quality Feedback & Improvement.
- Co-ordinate & handle Quality related Issues & actions.
- Control Customer Issues - Improve customer line Issues.
- Daily review of internal Quality issues.
- Lead quality initiative like implementation of Poke Yoke, spc, QAM.
- Monitor trends pertaining to quality objectives & present in management review meeting.
- CFT member from QA for new product development initiatives.
- To comply, analyze & take proper counter measures for non-conformity.
- To hold daily QA meetings with Line CFT to review day to day quality issues.
- Maintain quality discipline on shop floor by exercising controls.
- Monitoring critical product & process parameters through layer audit pertaining to customer complaints & scrap.
- Guide subordinate about root cause analysis, process monitoring, ensure product quality at each.
- Implemented five Poka yoke within three months to eliminate recurrence of customer complaint & scrap.
- Responsible for sub- contractor product quality & new product development at supplier end.
- KRA – Reduction in scrap, customer PPM, complaint, return, improvement in FTQ.
Quality Assurance Engineer
New Haven Steel Ball Corp. Pvt.Ltd
02.2000 - 11.2006
- The ISO / TS – 16949 certified Company of New Haven Group, Pioneers & leaders in Steel Ball Industries in India, supplying to Automobile, Auto-OE and Bearing industries.
- Key Customers: M/s SKF, Hero Honda, Delphi, GKN, Brakes India Ltd.
- Set the targets for product quality.
- Implementing vital Quality management systems across various processes to curb rejection achieve cost savings and enhance product quality.
- Take care of, calibration, MSA of instruments, gauges & maintain records as per QMS requirement.
- To take appropriate actions to improve the process capability.
- Controls of Rework & Rejection in various shops by ensuring the methods, Corrective actions taken are implemented properly.
- Attending customer complaints, reporting of non-conformities & plan Corrective/Preventive actions.
- Effective implementation & Maintain of Quality management systems throughout the organization.
- Conducting Internal Quality System audits.
- Experience of receiving inspection of raw material, Too lings & consumables.
- Conduct product, process audit.
- Experience of layout inspection, dock audit at dispatch stage.
CAD Operator
Intera Technology Ltd.
02.1999 - 02.2000
- Intera technology Ltd. Providing service of CAD drawings to foreign country.
Trainee Engineer
Bhor industries limited
06.1998 - 02.1999
- Bhor Industries (BHORIND) manufactures PVC supported cloth, synthetic leather and PVC films and sheets.
Education
Bachelor - Technology
BITS integrated Program for Kalyani Group
Diploma - Total Quality Management
NCQM, Vikhroli
Mumbai01-2006
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
KJSP Polytechnic Vidyavihar
Mumbai01-1998
SSC - undefined
JMV high school Kokare Tal.Chiplun
Dist.Ratnagiri Kolhapur Board01-1995
MBA - Operations Management
MIT
Pune ,India 04.2001 -
Skills
-Manufacturing Operations
-Vendor Development
-Quality Assurance
-TPS,TQM
Waste minimization
Operations management
Cost reduction
Six sigma methodologies
Energy efficiency
Environmental regulations
Safety management
Team building and development
Cost controls
Project management
Performance improvements
Energy management
Cost control
Lean manufacturing principles
Waste reduction
Cost reduction strategies
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Relationship building
Analytical thinking
Strategic planning
Team development
Team building
Certification
Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification course completed in 2012.
Personal Minutiae
- Date of Birth : 12.06.1979
- Contact Details : S.No.105,Flat no.1008,St.Kanwar GK Palacio Phase 2 Chikali Gaon,Pune,411062 (M) 09881220491, 07499173196
- References : To be furnished upon request
Timeline
Plant Head-Machining Division
M/S Kalyani Technoforge Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
Asst. General Manager Quality Assurance
M/S Kalyani Techno forge Ltd.
11.2013 - 04.2022
Manager QA,MR
M/S.Netalkar Power Transmission Pvt.Ltd.
11.2012 - 10.2013
Deputy Manager Quality Assurance
Bharat Forge Ltd
11.2006 - 11.2012
MBA - Operations Management
MIT
04.2001 -
Quality Assurance Engineer
New Haven Steel Ball Corp. Pvt.Ltd
02.2000 - 11.2006
CAD Operator
Intera Technology Ltd.
02.1999 - 02.2000
Trainee Engineer
Bhor industries limited
06.1998 - 02.1999
Diploma - Total Quality Management
NCQM, Vikhroli
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
KJSP Polytechnic Vidyavihar
SSC - undefined
JMV high school Kokare Tal.Chiplun
Bachelor - Technology
BITS integrated Program for Kalyani Group