Rakesh Kumar Singh

• A result-driven executive leader with a proven track record of optimising operational efficiency, driving strategic growth, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at translating vision into action, aligning diverse teams, and delivering impactful solutions that enhance organizational performance. Strong operational expertise, combined with exceptional leadership and communication skills. Committed to cultivating a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork to support the company's mission and success.

Profile Summary

• Design and restructure the plant to meet production and quality goals.
• Capacity enhancement from 3K to 25K per month.
• Turnover increased from 40 Cr to 115 Cr, with a 35-40% contribution from my side through OEM and export orders.
• Reduce the attrition rate by training and deploying professionals and contractors.
• COO with a proven track record of leading the development and executing operational strategies that align with business objectives, and driving growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• The process leader drives process improvements to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and maximize resource utilization across departments.
• Expertise in successfully navigating organizational transformations by developing change management strategies that foster employee engagement, and support transition.
• Excel in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience in managing budgets, allocating resources, and making data-driven decisions to optimize financial performance and support growth initiatives.
• Experience-backed skills in leading cross-functional sales teams to exceed targets, and drive revenue growth.

• Collaborated with teams to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency.
• Assisted in developing and implementing standard operating procedures for daily tasks.
• Supported senior management in analyzing market trends and competitive landscape.

• Planned, initiated, and executed activities right from conceptualization to final execution, using Lean manufacturing tools i.e. 5`S, TPM, TQM, MUDA, 7 QC tools and Six Sigma process optimization.
• Excellence in yield improvements, wastage reduction, machine cycle time improvements, reduction of rejections PPM, and raw material and consumable consumption optimization.
• Played a pivotal role in the execution of activities/projects with raw material and consumable planning to meet the dispatch plan for domestic, as well as export, customers.
• Battery Manufacturing Machines Setup.

- Zibo Machines (pressure die casting)

- ICW machine, IR testing, battery charging circuits.

- Automated Plate Pasting Machines, Plates, Tube Filling Machines.

- Screen Printing Machines

- Automatic Packaging Machines

- Chemical Lab and Quality Control Equipment.

• Heading: Two plants, Plot No. 4 and 7.
• Restructure the plant setup for tubular batteries in Plot No. 4, Baddi, H.P.
• Capacity enhancement from 100,000 to 150,000 batteries per month in Plot No. 7 for automotive, flat plate, and tubular batteries.
• Both plant setup with zero discharge, as per environmental norms.
• Installation and setup of the ball mill and Barton mill in the plant.
• Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and team collaboration.
• Developed strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency and meet business goals.
• Managed budget allocations and financial forecasting for departmental projects.

• Led staff training programs to improve skills and enhance team performance.
• Coordinated cross-departmental communication to align objectives and resources.
• Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and reduce waste.
• Design batteries for state transport, Gov. of U.P. and Maharashtra.
• Design automotive batteries for motorcycles, cars, buses, and trucks.

• Lead the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions of the plant.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Quality Management System.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Quality Management System.
• Establish and maintain incoming, in-process, and final product inspection standards.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards in battery manufacturing.
• Implement Lean, 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate defects and reduce variation.
• Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for recurring issues.
• Oversee testing laboratories (electrical & chemical testing) for raw material, plates, paste, electrolyte, and finished batteries.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for all quality-related activities.
• Coordinate with R&D, Production, and Maintenance teams to ensure product quality from design to commercialization.
• Lead supplier quality management, vendor audits, and approval of critical raw materials (lead, separators, chemicals).
• Prepare and analyze quality KPIs (defect PPM, rejection rates, warranty returns), and report to senior management.
• Conduct internal audits, training sessions, and quality awareness programs for plant employees.
• Handle customer complaints and warranty claims, ensuring quick resolution and preventive measures.

Environment measuring equipment like : HVS. Stack Monitoring equipment, WM & making EIA report

Contributions;

• Responsible for charge to check calibration of the above equipments & control the SOx, NOx & SPM parameters
• Prepare the wind rose & complete EIA reports.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.