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Supplier Quality & Vendor Development
Chennai
Summary
Seeking challenging assignments in Supplier quality & development/ Program Management / Customer Service support with reputed organizations
A result oriented professional with over 16+ years of qualitative experience in Quality Assurance (Process ,Supplier Quality and Development, Supplier Performance rating, New Product development & Customer Service Support) PSW Approval, New Supplier Process Audit, Supplier Risk Level improvement & monitoring Monitoring results of Process, customer requirements & Supplier Quality Performance, Manufacturing Process Audit. Dock Audit. Possess knowledge of ISO/ IATF procedures, SPC techniques, PFMEA, MSA,APQP,PPAP.
Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager in Supplier Quality, Process Quality, New Product Quality and Customer Support
GESTAMP India Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
11.2012 - Current
- Identification of the Priority and Non-Priority commodities by scrutinizing the Supplier base on the Quality and Delivery front during the launch, Pre & Post Mass production Phase
- Conduct Supplier for Quality (SFQ) Audits for new supplier sites based on Quality, delivery, system, warranty performance to support sourcing of new commodities
- Design feasibility feedback based on the warranty & field issues for the new development (TGW/TGR)
- Conducting Feasibility discussion with suppliers based on the lesson learnt for the new parts development
- Derive CC (Critical Characteristic) & SC (Significant Characteristic) for new development parts from PFMEA & drive suppliers to achieve capability
- Review suppliers tooling concept & participate in tooling Buy off activities for stamping parts
- Approve welding fixture concepts in line with GD&T requirement
- Drive Flawless Launches through proper tracking of APQP process for sub-Tier suppliers
- Analyzes and evaluates the link among PFMEA, Control Plan and Process diagrams (Inspection Instructions Sheets)
- Drive deployment of quality performance requirements, initiatives and training to supply base (e.g
- APQP, G8D methodology) as required
- Engage and drive supplier cross-functional teams to support resolution of quality issues
- Uses Quality tools and processes to report the progress on supplier performance (8D process, Capacity Planning, PFMEA, SPC, Gauge R&R, MSA Study)
- Error proofing in dies & assembly to avoid scrap such as forming & piercing and welding operation miss
- Doing the Torque check & maintaining the parameters in nut welding
- Responsible for Corrective and Preventive actions on Audit findings
- Interaction with Customers on Quality Problems
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by developing targeted strategies to address client concerns effectively.
- Created and maintained a strong team culture that promoted high levels of collaboration, employee satisfaction, and overall performance.
Engineer – Incoming & Process Quality
Unipres India Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
07.2011 - 10.2012
- To Inspect Incoming material from Supplier as per Sampling Plan
- Responsible for the overall Supplier Process completion of the project
- Preparing Supplier Process Audit Plan
- Jointly working with Design Team, Supplier Sourcing Team for PFMEA, DFMEA and SFMEA for the for new project
- Conducting Audits with Special Process team to upgrade Supplier’s to UPS Standards
- Conducting Supplier Process Audit as per Audit Plan
- Handle Trouble shooting in Supplier End while Initial development
- Projects - Optimization of Supply chain management for Supplier Audits for Worldwide Suppliers
- PPAP approvals for Parts developed at Indian Supplier base and resolving issues with co-ordination of Global Sourcing
- Initiating CAPA and implementing at suppliers end and check effectiveness
- Core member for Quick Concern resolution team (QCRT) from SQA group
- Core member for improving Quality of Engines from SQA group in various Plant CFT’s
- Preparing Incoming Inspection of Control Plan
- To act Supplier QMS Audit as per Plan
- Handling Supplier Complaints and Verifying Corrective Actions
- Preparing Supplier PPM Trend
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
Engineer – Incoming & Process Quality
Sri Sivasakthi Auto Ancillaries Madras Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
02.2006 - 06.2011
- To Inspect Incoming material from Supplier as per Sampling Plan
- Responsible for the overall Supplier Process completion of the project
- Preparing Supplier Process Audit Plan
- Jointly working with Design Team, Supplier Sourcing Team for PFMEA, DFMEA and FMEA for the for new project
- Conducting Supplier Process Audit as per Audit Plan
- Handle Trouble shooting in Supplier End while Initial development
- Projects - Optimization of Supply chain management for Supplier Audits for Worldwide JD
- Suppliers
- PPAP approvals for Parts developed at Indian Supplier base and resolving issues with co-ordination of Global Sourcing
- Initiating CAPA and implementing at suppliers end and check effectiveness
- Core member for Quick Concern resolution team (QCRT) from SQA group
- Core member for improving Quality of Engines from SQA group in various Plant CFT’s
- Preparing Incoming Inspection of Control Plan
- To act Supplier QMS Audit as per Plan
- Handling Supplier Complaints and Verifying Corrective Actions
- Preparing Supplier PPM Trend
Education
Diploma -
Seethiamal Polytechnic College
India 06.2003 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Sethupathy Higher Secondary School
India 06.2002 - 04.2003
Skills
Enhanced performance metrics
Cost analysis expertise
Effective task delegation
Process development
Accomplishments
- Certified Internal Auditor for IATF 16949:2016 – Training completed from Omnex external agency.
- Certified Internal Auditor for VDA 6.3 – Training completed from TUV external agency.
- Global Supplier Sourcing Auditor for Gestamp Group Quality Team for India region.
- Process and Supplier Audits as per global standards, implementation of layered process audits.
- Lead Project for Supplier PPM Data analysis for 30+ Suppliers for Gestamp India Pvt Ltd. Deliverables to reduce PPM from 4000 level to 500 PPM level by analyzing supplier data for different commodities, parts and defect.
- Supplier Quality activities for Chennai Plant, Part Development, Part Outsourcing, Defects analysis, Supplier improvement plan, Supplier debits, manpower handling, Potential Supplier Audits, Supplier Quality Strategy planning for future business. (30 Major Supplier’s).
- CQI -11 -Special Process Training certified.(Ed coating and Plating).
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/27/85
- Marital Status: Married
Overseas Training
30 Day’s overseas training in Gestamp Automotive PVT LTD., at CHINA for Supplier Quality Portal and Audit Management tool Implementation.
Timeline
Deputy Manager in Supplier Quality, Process Quality, New Product Quality and Customer Support
GESTAMP India Pvt Ltd.
11.2012 - Current
Engineer – Incoming & Process Quality
Unipres India Pvt Ltd.
07.2011 - 10.2012
Engineer – Incoming & Process Quality
Sri Sivasakthi Auto Ancillaries Madras Pvt Ltd.
02.2006 - 06.2011
Diploma -
Seethiamal Polytechnic College
06.2003 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Sethupathy Higher Secondary School
06.2002 - 04.2003
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