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Khushal Dhawas

Project Lead

Summary

Innovative and highly-oriented professional with over 15 years' experience in Consulting and Strategic projects at International and Domestic markets in Operations & Strategy.

Possesses project management, Managing Large Capex Projects. Achieving optimal results with competent planning, organization and innovative solutions to address business needs.

Stellar communication & presentation skills, recognized for positively influencing individuals & motivating global teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Project Lead- Parts Localization & Operations

Bajaj Auto
Pune
03.2016 - Current
  • Business Case development for new market development, Carrying out Business feasibility & viability.
  • Consulting Global teams in designing the localization policies & consent from government authorities. (+4 countries)
  • Understanding the Overseas government rules & regulations, Free Trade Agreements for parts localization in the identified countries & providing consultation for implementation.
  • Completed the Greenfield Project in International market for Set-up of Paint shop, Fabrication shop (Chassis & Body), Vehicle and Engine assembly lines.
  • Parts Localization in International Market & created entry barrier for the competitors. (Sales- Doubled at most of markets).
  • Project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Technical reviews with the overseas suppliers for local parts manufacturing capability.
  • Driving the TPM implementation across manufacturing plants in international markets. (+12 countries)
  • Leading Global Operations team at 15+ manufacturing locations. Developed and trained junior team members by leveraging industry experience to achieve optimal project strategy.
  • Managing risk, investigated solutions and established project recovery plans.
  • Drove team's execution of quality management throughout division, improving process effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, resource and process efficiency.
  • Saved $2Million by strategically bidding and negotiating projects.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.

Manager- New Part Development

Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
03.2011 - 02.2016
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Delivered the VW Engine Localization project & Supplier Process Development.
  • International experience of 90 days at Volkswagen- & Audi Germany for supplier parts development
  • Finalized the suppliers & capability for Engine parts localization via Carrying out the Quality Technical Reviews before nomination.
  • Developed Critical Engine Parts like Turbocharger, Clutch assy, Vacuum Pump, and Valve Springs.
  • Development of BIW, Chassis parts for New Projects of Volkswagen, Audi & Skoda
  • Carried out the Quality Program for the new parts development starting from nomination to SOP to achieve the Smooth SOP. In addition to this carrying out the PPAP run at the supplier.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Monitored the Suppliers for VW Audit, Reporting the management regarding Critical Suppliers & the Plan to improve the Suppliers towards committed TimeLine of Parts Development & Quality Issues.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Asst. Manager- Supplier Quality Assurance

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Nashik
08.2007 - 02.2011
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Worked in commodities like Sheet Metal –Press Shop & Fabrication, Machining (Casting & Forging) & Cables parts.
  • Improved Supplier quality performance (VQI), to improve supplier quality response time, Improve supplier process capabilities by improving PIPC.
  • Conducting supplier audits such as SCAP audit, Process audit, Product audit, System audit, Firewall audit and monitoring corrective action plan base on audit findings.
  • Trainings to supplier's on Quality tools & implementing ingenious ideas at supplier ends.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Education

MBA - Strategy And General Management

Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Indore
01.2021 - 01.2023

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Pune University
Pune
08.2003 - 07.2007

Skills

    Project leadership & Effective project management

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Accomplishments

    1. Streamlined operations to reduce costs by $2 Million

    2. Delivered one of the prestigious project at Bajaj Auto


Certification

Export Operations

Timeline

MBA - Strategy And General Management

Indian Institute of Management, Indore
01.2021 - 01.2023

Export Operations

08-2019

Project Lead- Parts Localization & Operations

Bajaj Auto
03.2016 - Current

Formal Q Audit

07-2014

New Product development at Germany

11-2013

Manager- New Part Development

Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2011 - 02.2016

Asst. Manager- Supplier Quality Assurance

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
08.2007 - 02.2011

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Pune University
08.2003 - 07.2007

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