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Ravinder Kumar Hakla
Bawal
Summary
Forward-thinking Operations leader adept at managing talented human capital to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Manufacturing Operations Manager - Site Lead
FLSmidth Inc
04.2024 - Current
- Increased production capacity of Filter Presses by identifying bottlenecks in manufacturing process and implementing lean principles on 4M.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries of materials at competitive prices (Did consolidation of supplier base and prepared ST/LT purchase strategy).
- Spearheaded efforts toward achieving full regulatory compliance as Factory Manager by thoroughly familiarizing self with relevant industry standards and ensuring their consistent application across entire manufacturing process.
- Enhanced product quality through bringing in World Class Quality principles.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining manufacturing processes and implementing lean management techniques.
- Oversaw inventory control systems to optimize supply chain management (Overall 16% Inv value reduction) and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Led implementation of new technologies within manufacturing process, improving overall productivity levels while reducing waste generation rates.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Head of Operations
XCMG India
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Heading Manufacturing operations for XCMG India Excavator Division
- Heading new project management division with responsibility to manage commercial, delivery of new models for India market
- Responsible for liasioning between Head quarter divisions for new projects.
- Responsible for achieving project timelines and budget target with QCD targets. Leading all CAPEX and OPEX requirements.
- Site leader for inventory control, Achieved ITO of 6.2 in 2023 against ITO of 4 in 2022, Zero Variance in A& B class in Annual inventory
- FG reduction by 30 percent by improving Sales and operation planning
- Responsible for achieving market requirements in terms of Dispatch numbers and Model mix.
- Instrumental in Developing S&OP process for seamless material planning and manufacturing of machines achieving Inventory turnover ratios.
- Driving organization towards Leak free products and inculcating, culture of Zero Defect Manufacturing process.
- Lead time reduction from Order receipt to Market delivery for Excavators thus building confidence of Sales team in delivering Products on time.
- Ramp-Up of production volume from 3 machines per day to 7 machines per day in span of 3 months by implementing lean and WCQ principles.
- Digitalization leader for implementing XPMS digital roadmap.
- Productivity Improvement by 15% in H2 FY’23
- Creating safe and harmonious culture for workforce through active employee engagement and trainings. Developed Life Saving Rules for XCMG operations.
- Manufacturing cost reduction by 12% by spearheading projects on consumables cost, power savings, shift timing optimizations, Productivity enhancement
- Launch manager for higher tonnage of excavators with complete responsibility of NPI gate process.
DGM - Manufacturing Head
Hero E-Cycles
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for Complete manufacturing of Bicycles from Weld shop, paint shop and Assembly shop.
- Responsible for volume ramp up from 200 cycles per day to budgeted volume of 1900 cycles per day in record six months time.
- Responsible for E Bike for European Markets, flagged off 2000+ bikes in 3 months record time.
- Played Instrumental Role in improving Average GC from 1 % to 9 % in the month of March 2022.
- Leading Cost Reduction project for E cycles to generate BOM efficiency by 5 %.
- DuPont Certified Safety Champion.
- Implementing Automotive World Class Quality Principles in Cycle Business
- Lead Project Coordinator for bringing Synergies for migration of Hero Cycles premium brand Firefox to Hero E Cycles
- Played instrumental role in crashing project timelines for Firefox brand by 4 weeks by insourcing of key components.
Senior Manager
JCB India Ltd, Jaipur
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Leading Team of 5 Managers/Asst Managers, 3 Supervisors.
- Process owner for Telehandler assembly, Established processes for smooth production and dispatch of Telehandlers at Jaipur
- From 2017 to 2019 Responsible for transferring Backhoe Loaders from Ballabhgarh to Jaipur and was instrumental in increasing production from zero to 80 per shift in just one year.
- Responsible for Safety and IR for Telehandler shop with strong review and action mechanism on Near misses, Incidences, Safety observations, Initiatives and benchmarking.
- Spearheaded Zero Defect Line Initiative on Telehandler Line with 68% reduction of DPU from Parent line in UK.
- Program Manager for Telehandler migration from Ballabgarh and UK to make JCB India ready for Telehandler range of products.
- Responsible for timely Gate 5B approvals and closure of Red points before Mass production.
- Coordination between Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, HR, Service for smooth vehicle launch in market.
- Responsible for Service T0, T3, T12 performance of both BHL and Telehandlers in market.
- Responsible for Cost analysis and outsourcing strategy for Telehandler.
- Safety Kavach leader for Assembly Business Unit.
Manager - Tractor Assembly
Mahindra Swaraj, Chandigarh
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Tractor Assembly and Final Inspection Leading Team of 4 Shift Managers, , 4 Supervisors.
- Planning for Monthly volumes with stretched weekly delivery plans to cater to 100% schedule adherence model wise and volume wise.
- Safety Grid Owner for post paint assembly, responsible for conducting BBS and closure of all incidences.
- Review of Platform teams on New model preparation and assembly, addressal and closure of Things Gone Wrong before mass production.
- Responsible for faster productionization of new models.
- DWM leader for reduction in Manufacturing RPH, LPH, Line rejections, HUT reduction, Ageing monitoring, Splitting Analysis.
- Leading Plant CFT for improving sheet metal Fit and Finish of high HP tractors, CFT includes members from Quality, R&D.
- Responsible for final Inspection and Yard Operations, timely deliveries, clearance of Yard PDI, Reduction in Yard RPH.
- Resolution of all IR related issues of shop floor to maintain harmonious environment in shop.
- Responsible for Productivity Improvements by implementing MOST and Low cost Automation projects.
- Responsible for controlling Manufacturing variable costs.
- Engineering Change coordinator for complete Tractor Assembly.
Senior Manager - Chassis Assembly
Tata Motors Limited
03.2007 - 01.2014
- Chassis Assembly and Testing Leading Team of 2 Shift Managers, 1 FPIG Manager,1 Manufacturing Quality Manager, 6 Supervisors (Line Production and Plan& Improvement group).
- Planning for Monthly volumes with focus on improving SQDCME targets cascaded through Balanced Score Card.
- Manpower planning with productivity services department keeping in mind stretched productivity targets.
- Responsible for implementing findings of Tata Productivity Excellence system on Ergonomics studies and MOST studies to bring down NVA time.
- Factory champion for implementation of core requirements of World Class Quality pillars like People Involvement, Built in Quality, Short Lead Time, Continuous Improvement, and Standardization.
- DuPont trained Safety Bay Owner (Zero Accident Plan) responsible for ensuring safe working conditions for workforce through conducting safety observations, Implementation of safety standards, Training, Audits.
- Responsible for updation and revision of HIRA in case of any new installations.
- Responsible for meeting Service Level Agreement at Quality Buy Off gates.
- IR related issues addressal and closure.
- Ensuring Vehicle float to minimum levels by coordinating with dispatch department and ensuring Same day clearance of vehicles.
- Testing of vehicles for performance at Brake Dynamometer, Smoke tester, Headlight beam alignment as per test standards of Tata Production System.
Senior Engineer - Body Assembly
Yamaha Motor India
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Working to achieve targets set as per PQCDSM requirement to achieve the company goals.
- Work allocation / Manpower planning as per PPC plan.
- Efficient usage of available manpower.
- ( Everything complying to skill matrix made as per evaluation).
- Preparation and implementation of One Cycle Operations from process standards.
- Implementation of Zero Defect Process to ensure 100% ASPR.
- Established GYQR on the Gladiator Model Line
- Increased Sub assembly output by changing the layout and using single piece flow concept.
Engineer
LG Electronics India
07.2004 - 09.2006
- Planning strategies in terms of line capacity, and manpower requirement.
- Selection of right machinery & Jigs on the basis of product’s application and requirement to enhance production.
- Witness Line issues (Quality & Productivity) and carryout trouble shooting activities.
- Line balancing studies for optimization, Increased Microwave line output by 36 percent.
- Machine up gradation to reduce Tact Time
- Managing database for line (Product wise) S.T, Tact time, labour cost, and all related production indices.
- New Model development (Pilot Team).
- Conduct feasibility studies for new model through design reviews DRR gates.
- PFMEA for new parts & sub assemblies,.
- Conduct PP Evaluation and implement all control point online
Education
General Management program for Executives - General Management
IIM Lucknow
09.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engg
Punjab Engineering College (P.E.C)
07.2000 - 05.2004
Intermediate -
D.A.V College
06.1998 - 04.2000
10th -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
06.1997 - 05.1998
Skills
Lean Manufacturing Expert
Six Sigma
Green Field Assembly Setup
Safety Champion
Inventory Management
Digitization
Volume Rampup
Project management
Budget controls
NPIP
Affiliations
Life Member - Society of Automotive Engineers
Languages
Hindi
Punjabi
Certification
Tata Business Excellence Model
Accomplishments
Major projects Undertaken.
- Did a Line Balancing of Microwave Oven MG767 so that the same can be made on AC line (Combo line Concept). LGEIL
- Implementation of Freezol 32 in Heat Exchanger coils (Field Failure action ) in consultation with IIT Pubai Corrosion Deptt. -LGEIL.
- Team leader of CFT for JnNURM model stabilisation through line kaizens with target production of 15 vehicle per shift from 3 vehicle per shift Tata Motors Ltd.
- Automation in compliance plate printing through integration of punching software with IPMS (was a serious customer complaint, Dexterity School conceptualization and inclusion into operator induction programme -Tata Motors Ltd.
- Online Defect Capturing system Beta level testing and implementation at Chassis Line for Direct Run Loss Calculations Tata Motors Ltd.
- Did a Project on resolving 4th Low gear noise in 855XM model by doing DOE and thus improving geometric accuracies of Machined components. Mahindra Swaraj
- Fastest Ramp-up of Backhoe Loaders at JCB Jaipur in year 2018-19, Acknowledged by Group CEO for this fastest ramp-up. JCB
- Led project Parivartan – implementing digitization on BHL line to make it SMART assembly line. JCB
Timeline
Manufacturing Operations Manager - Site Lead
FLSmidth Inc
04.2024 - Current
Head of Operations
XCMG India
08.2022 - 04.2024
DGM - Manufacturing Head
Hero E-Cycles
08.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Manager
JCB India Ltd, Jaipur
07.2017 - 01.2021
Manager - Tractor Assembly
Mahindra Swaraj, Chandigarh
01.2014 - 07.2017
Tata Business Excellence Model
10-2012
General Management program for Executives - General Management
IIM Lucknow
09.2012 - 05.2013
Dupont Safety Expert
06-2011
Senior Manager - Chassis Assembly
Tata Motors Limited
03.2007 - 01.2014
Senior Engineer - Body Assembly
Yamaha Motor India
09.2006 - 03.2007
Manufacturing Six Sigma Green Belt - LG Korea
07-2005
Engineer
LG Electronics India
07.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engg
Punjab Engineering College (P.E.C)
07.2000 - 05.2004
Intermediate -
D.A.V College
06.1998 - 04.2000
10th -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
06.1997 - 05.1998
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