Makarand M. Korde

• Team Supervision and Catalog Management

- Leading the global Technical Publication team that manages the complete lifecycle of Product Literature, Change Management Communication, Learning and Development, eLearning, and Service Literature.

- Responsible for producing complete, clear, and accurate parts catalog content that meets company standards for publication. Assisted in creating user-friendly artwork for parts catalogs and independently processed information from various departments, including Engineering and Manufacturing.

• Data Management and Coordination

- Independently created and maintained Product Literature libraries using MBSE approach throughout the product lifecycle.

- Coordinated with parts vendors to gather all necessary technical data for catalog publication and managed phased-in and phased-out items in the parts catalog.

• Technical Support and Project Assistance

- Addressed technical queries from end consumers, and internal functions, ensuring compliance with standardized processes.

- Provided assistance to establish the literature team and supported multiple NPD projects, key initiatives such as cost saving and avoidance through literature, tool migration from Adobe InDesign to Arbortext Editor, while resolving day-to-day service issues with quick solutions.

• Operational Excellence and Team Development

- Improved team performance through comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative environment.

- Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.

- Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising quality.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Strategic Planning

- Engaged in cross-functional collaborations to enhance the Learning Management System (LMS) and support organizational growth.

- Led strategic planning sessions to align departmental goals with the overall company vision, promoting cohesive growth strategies.

• Change Management and Continuous Learning

- Spearheaded change management efforts for the seamless adoption of new systems and processes.

- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops and training sessions, enhancing team productivity and individual skill development.

• Negotiation and Relationship Building

- Negotiated high-value contracts with suppliers, securing better pricing and terms to improve profit margins.

- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.

• Strategic Development
• Team Growth and Resource Management
• Leadership and Employee Engagement
• Training and Performance Monitoring
• Process Improvement and Customer Satisfaction
• Conflict Resolution and Hiring
• Cost Control and Continuous Improvement
• Innovation and Idea Submission

• Technical Documentation and Specifications
• Parts Catalog Management
• Inventory Optimization
• Data Quality and Team Development
• Process Improvement
• Documentation Efficiency

• Conducting technical training on a brief introduction to Technical Publishing/Documentation to co-workers and providing basic knowledge to understand engineering products, subsystems/components, and their purpose/functions

• Preparing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for disassembly and reassembly of various components of an automobile
• Also, conducting tear-down activity for different benchmark vehicles

• Manufacturing of Holding fixture for K/KV Connecting Rod to mill a knicking slot on cap and rod on MCV-400 machine
• Implemented Poka-Yoke technique to locate and hold connecting rods for accurate knicking operation
• Reduced cycle time for knicking operation by 60% from 21 minutes to 12 minutes