R. KANNAN

• Ensuring profitability & Growth of Parts and Accessories business (Profit centre operation)
• Spearheaded the development of strategic initiatives to achieve Business plan, optimize parts distribution, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple regions.
• Enhancing inventory management systems, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced lead times for parts supply.
• Drive product enhancement initiatives, significantly increasing customer satisfaction through improved accessory offerings.
• Collaborated with marketing teams to launch targeted campaigns, increasing brand visibility and driving accessory sales growth.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources.

Accomplishments :

• Accessory Revenue / Car increased by 20 % YOY
• Met Yearly Target of Revenue and Profitability.

• Led the development and implementation of quality assurance strategies, resulting in enhanced product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Drive for achieving Product launch deliverables at gateway milestones as per Global Launch process.
• Spearheaded cross-functional teams to identify Quality improvement opportunities, driving Quality mindset across multiple departments.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to integrate quality control measures in new product development, enabling products for local conditions.
• Implement Quality Management systems (IATF 16949) and adherence
• Establish and maintain compliance with industry standards, ensuring organizational adherence to regulatory requirements and quality benchmarks.
• Co ordinate with Homeroom partners for Critical field and plant issues for resolution.

Accomplishments :

• Lead role in launch of MG Product lines including Electric cars.
• Standardised and deployed the quality assessment process & Audits from ground up
• Built self sufficient team for handling connected car technology in co ordination with Partners.
• Resolution of field issues by reducing field failure rate by 60 % since launch by driving CFT culture.
• Enhanced data-driven decision-making by implementing analytics and reporting tools reducing TAT for resolution by 15 %

• Lead quality end to end across Vehicle, powertrain and Field quality.
• Compliance to quality systems - TS 16949 and world class quality system requirements.
• Implement TQM practices in shopfloor.
• Flawless execution of Production start of new launches.
• Ensure production vehicle compliance to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Initiate product / process improvements to improve cost of quality and warranty.

Accomplishments :

• Execution of trouble free Launches of Tiago, Tigor ICE, EV & Nano GenX AMT
• Systematic resolution of top issues of Warranty through cross functional management resulting in Warranty cost reduction of 10 %. YOY for last 3 years
• Contributed to reducing Cost of quality to the tune of 3 crores, through process improvement teams.

• Lead Product and Process quality adherence across Manufacturing shops
• Incoming parts quality and Supplier quality improvement through cross functional approach
• Achieve internal Quality metrics for Product and Process.

• Led the paint shop operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and improving overall production efficiency.
• Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow, reducing paint application time and enhancing finish quality.
• Developed training programs for staff and technicians enhancing skill sets and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Implemented Cost reduction measures to reduce Direct material and Utility costs.
• Lead Shifting of Paintshops from Bengal to Ahmedabad and commissioning.

• Growth Path : Engineer (Aug '99) –> Asst. Mgr (Apr '03) –> Dy, Mgr (Apr '07) in Paint shop

• Role: Manufacturing Marine freight containers & Maintenance of Auto Shotblasting and Painting eqpts