NIKHIL Krishna Shetty

Job Profile – Major Responsibilities

Production:

Handled line balancing and manpower management for truck and bus chassis assembly.

Monitored and managed the production line to ensure smooth operations.

Maintained quality and productivity standards as per SCANIA SPS.

Actively participated in quality review meetings as Senior Production Associate.

Conducted safety awareness sessions and trained employees on ergonomics.

Implemented Poka-Yoke (error-proofing) and Kaizen (continuous improvement) initiatives on the shop floor.

Quality:

Identified and resolved deviations (C, M, S & L categories).

Applied 4M and Why-Why analysis for major defects.

Conducted Real-Time Meetings (RTM) twice per shift.

Raised RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and prepared CAPA reports for deviations.

Developed Problem Solving Reports (PSR) for critical defects.

Implemented quality improvement measures to resolve customer issues.

Prepared and signed checklists to ensure quality at each stage.

Applied Kaizen methods to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, production, and environment.

Delivery:

Ensured on-time delivery of chassis without delays.

Monitored team compliance with quality checklists.

Maintained takt time adherence to avoid downtime.

Reduced rework and process delays through systematic improvements.

Cost:

Minimized process rejections.

Implemented improvements without additional tool investments.

Safety:

Added safety key points in Work Instruction Sheets (WIS) to raise operator awareness.

Ensured daily PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) compliance.

Conducted near-miss and accident investigations.

Improved ergonomic practices on the production line.

Implemented safety measures to reduce risks in heavy equipment areas.

Key Achievements

Supported NTG (BS4 & BS6) production in Netherlands (2 months).

Contributed to bus chassis production line in Poland (1 month).

Designed and implemented Propeller Shaft Mounting Trolleys, improving shop floor efficiency.

Developed and implemented Silencer Mounting Tools (Truck/Bus & Ethanol Bus Chassis).

Received recognition and certification from SAAB Group (Sweden).

Awarded Best Safety Near-Incident Award for Cab Lifting Tool.

Completed Technical Training at BMS College, Bangalore.

Achieved World Class Quality (WCQ) – Level IV in the plant.

Improved productivity by:

Creating Position Standards and Element Sheets.

Developing station-wise checklists.

Preparing Product Quality Standards (PQS).

Trained associates on quality and productivity improvements.