RAJASHEKHAR RAMESH KATAGERI
Engine Assembly Line Production Incharge
Munavalli
Summary
In quest of challenging opportunities in Manufacturing Engineering work with an organization which focuses on the organizational as well as personal growth of the people working with it to achieve highest level in working field and help the organization to achieve maximum in this globalization
A competent professional with 15 years of experience in Automobile sector. Presently associated with Kia motors India private Limited. Deputy manager – Engine Assembly. Proven record of reliability & responsibility with ability to remain calm as well as professional during times of critical need; dexterous in supervising and providing support. Experienced Production Manager successful maintaining consistent on-time delivery for customers. Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive
Honda cars india Ltd
- Zone in charge for Engine Assembly and line development
- Leading the team of 160+ team members with daily supervision and training with skill building
- Active member of Future Expansion for 175K project for Line balancing and time study
- Taking care of development activities in line with manufacturing
- Production planning
- Preparing daily production report
- Responsible for maintaining & enhancing PQCDMS parameters
- MOST Cycle time study & Eliminated Net-B process Trained in Basic MOST
- Involved in Structured Problem Solving Approach for elimination of chronic defects
- Conducting time study for different processes to improve the process standardization in line with existing manpower
- Implementing standard documents, i.e. OPS, Change Point Management, VIR, Control Plan PFMEA, Kanban, SOP for QDCSM pillar management
- Implemented changes to improve productivity and profitability through Kaizen and Pokayoke
- Consumable material planning for production support & management
- TOOL & Jigs to improve productivity
- Worked closely with Part Quality Department on concern to develop Corrective and Preventive actions
- Implementing 5S culture
- Involved and Implementing ISO requirements of ISO 14001, 18001 standards through IMS procedure on Engine Assembly line
- Responsible for TPM activities in Engine Assembly line
- Taking care of Performance Appraisal of Team Members
- Process Quality & Offline repair
- Conducting daily process audit and taking permanent counter measures to close the observations
- Conducting daily line torque audit to maintain process quality
- Setting up process improvement targets and achieve the same within time and cost parameters
- Implementation of best practices and kaizen activities for improving the performance of machines and thus productivity
- Using PFMEA through characterization tool ensures the availability and up time of improvements throughout the production line
- Honda Cars India Ltd., HCIL is a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India. The company was established in 1995 with a commitment to provide Honda’s latest passenger car models and technologies, to the Indian customers. The company is a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Japan.
- Experience: 6 Years 4 months
Deputy manager
Kia motors india Pvt. Ltd
02.2021 - Current
- Leading the team of 200+ team members and 23 Engineer with daily supervision and training with skill building
- Line side all machines management spare parts management
- Responsible for total production of engine assembly line
- Meeting production targets as per plan & maintaining 100% efficiency
- New manpower recruit as per requirement
- Reviewing skill mapping & evaluation on monthly basis. (1 OP 3 station working policy maintaining)
- Educating employees about the organisation rules and regulations and make them follow it
- Motivating employees in achieving the production goals and targets
- New Model Projects in New Model with robust Quality Strategy, through daily PDCA & working towards enhancing operational effectiveness of Process / Assembly
- Making and finalizing budget required for various Jigs / Equipment / Trial Parts / Technical Support.
- PFMEA preparation for new models & control plan update.
- Line balancing, WSS & Process sheet updating in system.
- New model engine MES ID mapping.
- Individual project handling (Preparing RFQ to installation and commissioning)
- Layout preparation as per project and MOC for installation
- Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues. Monitors and communicates project status to project team.
- Assists with budget planning and tracking, research, and analytical support; provides input into the design and development of project plans and timelines.
- Assists with the work for specific projects to create and implement all aspects of a manufacturing processes to ensure safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business goals, and product specifications are met.
- Contributes by applying the knowledge or use of manufacturing principles and practices to improve manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Taking corrective action and preventive action against quality issues
- Communicating with employees to understand their problems and make them necessary changes
- For achieving production volume all supportive material arrangements
- Employee evaluation and appraisal
- Managing work flow
- Performance evaluation of employees
- OS&D top 3 concern counter measure report submission & maintaining cost scrap cost below INR / car 4.5
- Taking corrective action on top 5 in house assembly concern
- Taking corrective action against reported quality concern
- Key parameters data review weekly basis & major quality parameters data review daily basis
- 7QC tools used to for problem solving, data analysis & quality improvement
- Counceling with operators for unplan leave and other miss conduct process
- SAP and ERP updation on weekly basis
- Counsumble items consumption & inventory monitoring
- Sub material ordering & payment clerance
- Parts related quality concern information sharing with respective team and collecting corrective action for that
- Daily production report preparation
- Monthly good quality observation employees motivation with appreciation award
- ISO audit documentation and lead the audit
- Every month best cost reduction idea sharing to management
- Kia India Private Limited is a subsidiary of Kia for its operations in India. The company was founded on 19 May 2017 following an announcement of the construction of a new 536-acre manufacturing facility in Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh.
- Total Experience: 14 Years and 9 months
JSM-1) Engine Assembly
TATA CUMMINS LIMITED
09.2010 - 10.2014
- Monitoring of Field complaints and resolution
- Provide support in analysis and resolution of complaints
- Ensure timely resolution of Customer Queries/Complaints
- Failed part inspection and analysis
- Inspection & Updating of Process, Process Document & Defect analysis of testing
- Analysis & Trouble shooting of engine testing performance issues
- Evaluation & Compile testing data of engine performance cycle failure trends
- Responsible for monthly MIS & BIS preparation and circulate the report
- Responsible for Product Audit & performance related problem
- Defect analysis and improvement in assembly or process by various QC tools
- Customer visits and Solving Quality Issues in Field JOEM Customer Support
- Initiate Step 3 and step 6 CAPA and share with customer for closer the BIS issues
- Tata Cummins Limited TCL is a 50-50 Joint Venture of Tata Motors & Cummins Inc. USA, the world’s largest independent diesel Engine Designer and Manufacturer Set up in 1962. Today, TCL is India’s leading manufacturer of diesel engines with a range from 80 HP to 235 HP and value packages serving the Power Generation, Industrial and Automotive Markets. TCL also caters to the growing market for gas and dual fuel engines.
- Experience: 4 Years 2 months
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engg
Gomatesh polytechnic
Karnataka01.2010
10th - undefined
Karnataka Education Board Bangalore
01.2006
Skills
Drive for results
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed mini light Six Sigma project.
- BQ Theme made on wrong cam shaft assy poka yoke.
- Assembly BIS PPM Reduction from 2200PPM to 400 PPM.
- Participated on NHC project (New Honda Circle).
- Con rod & MBC cap tray transfer movement eliminated.
- Poka-yoke made for RAF Sensor torque miss problem.
- Clutch case cover assembling ergonomic problem eliminated.
- Ergonomic problem eliminated for sub frame coupling.
- In sub frame sub assy wrong part fitment eliminated by modifying in lifting jig.
- Sub frame stay - B link rod cut issue elimination.
- 12 Lakhs rupees per/Annum cost savings by changing TC cover sealnt application process/mode of method.
- Twin spindle gun design for opening cam carrier bolt for reducing bottle neck station cycle time.
- Nexnor tool positioning system implemented.
- L-5977 pump capacity change from 20KG to 250 KG cost reductions improvement under progress 18 Lakhs savings/ annum.
- Sealing cap locLoctite application machine dispenser unit change from pneumatic to electric for cost saving 10 lakh/ annum.
- For flywheel picking manipulator installation to avoid operator ergonomic issue under implementation.
- Engine number punching portable machine under implementation.
Interests
Bike/cycle Riding
Playing Chess
Swimming
Team sports (ie Cricket, Volleyball)
Personal Information
Total Experience: 14 years 9 months
Professional Highlights
- Drive for results
- Strategic thinker
- Strong work ethic
- Customer focus
- Strong organizational skills
- Dynamic leader and Commanding mentor
- Analytical and Problem solving
- Energetic, Enthusiastic & People skills
- Learning attitude
- Strong & Closed loop communication
Educational Qualification
Karnataka Education Board Bangalore, 2006-05-01, 62.56%, Gomatesh Polytechnic (Karnataka), 2010-05-01, 59.56%
Current Organisation
Kia Motors India Pvt. Ltd, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, Deputy Manager, Engine Assembly, 2021-02-23, present
Previous Organisations
- Honda Cars India Ltd, Tapukara, Rajasthan, Executive, Engine Assembly, 2014-10-01, 2021-02-22
- Tata Cummins Limited, Phaltan, Maharashtra, JSM-1, Quality Supervision, 2010-09-01, 2014-10-01
Timeline
Deputy manager
Kia motors india Pvt. Ltd
02.2021 - Current
JSM-1) Engine Assembly
TATA CUMMINS LIMITED
09.2010 - 10.2014
Executive
Honda cars india Ltd
Diploma - Mechanical Engg
Gomatesh polytechnic
10th - undefined
Karnataka Education Board Bangalore