Rahul Kanwal

• Factory stand up for 5B India of 1GW manufacturing capacity in Surat, Gujarat for Maverick (Modular product of Solar Panels)
• Monitoring and inspection the shed quality for the factory.
• Supporting and making the documents from scratch for running the factory like Inventory management, Control plan, HIRA, Safety Do's and Don't, factory layout, resource management.
• Given input for maturing the Maverick product in the R&D centre of excellence in Sydney, Australia.
• Support HSEQ manager to help for the safety documents making and training to other associates.
• Supporting the SCM team for smooth process setup at supplier end and help on supplier qualification and validation.

• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
• Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
• Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
• Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
• Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
• Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
• Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
• Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
• Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
• Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
• Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
• Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
• Preparation and updating of necessary documentation such as PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, OPL, Absenteeism record, OEE Calculation, Poke Yoke, Skill and PPE matrix, DPR, 5S and Kaizen.
• Key member of TPM pillar SHE and JH.

· Shift in charge of assembly line and weld shop.

· Leading Suspension assembly as a team leader with a team of 3 Asst. Engineers & Approx. 40 Operators.

· Independently handling day to day Production, process Quality, Customer & Warranty and Line issues.

· Coordination with different function section head for smooth functioning and planning.

· Monthly MIS presentation to top management.

· Daily Review of DPR, Quality gates, Customer complaints & warranty concern.

· ZERO DEFECT process by continuous improvements

· Monitoring & Controlling Variable Cost Component (rejection, indirect material, power etc.)

· Driving Safety initiatives from the front & focusing on safe work practices

· Facing compliance audits both Internal & External for IATF, OHSAS 14001 & TPM.

· Identifying TNI to develop team member & improving work efficiency and capability of team.

· Responsible for Solving problems in shortest & simplest way by 5 “Why” Method.

· Process assessment & control on the basis of PFC, Control Plan & PFMEA etc.

· Responsible for study drawings of new product (model) and doing layout inspection as per drawing.

· Inspecting bought out parts and PDI inspection as per Check Sheet.

· Work in a team with suppliers for the improvement and providing full proofing techniques (Poke - Yoke) in tooling for defect prevention.

· Monitoring daily rejections and rework quantity and analyse the problem and coordinating with CFT (Cross Functional Team) to implement the countermeasure and review its effectiveness on daily basis.

· Responsible for Incoming Quality checks and Layout inspection for all components as per annual plan.

· Red bin analysis on daily basis with production and quality teams.

· Compile Kaizens, Countermeasures and Rejection Analysis and presenting to Department head on monthly basis.