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Ravinder Kumar Hakla

Chennai

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
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Head Operations & Projects

XCMG India
Cheyyar, TamilNadu
08.2022 - Current
  • 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 the organization towards Leak free products and inculcating a culture of Zero Defect Manufacturing process.
  • Leadtime 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 a 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 a 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
Ludhiana, Punjab
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
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
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
Lucknow
03.2011 - 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.

Manager, Chassis Assembly – Shift Manager

Tata Motors Limited
Lucknow
03.2007 - 02.2011
  • Schedule adherence keeping track of STU requirements.
  • Ensuring 100% adherence to Quality standards through Product Quality Rating reviews, Internal process audits, Root Cause Analysis of defects, Capability studies for Torques at critical points, External Warranty defects monitoring, review and closure.
  • Conducting Layered Audit with team members on SQDCME parameters with review and closure of actionable points.
  • Responsible for preparation and productionization of New Model, Line balancing for new models and Line of Balancing efficiency improvement through sigma Cycle Time reduction by conducting Low Cost Automation projects and outsourcing proposals.
  • Coordination with support function (Materials, Vendor Improvement Group thus ensuring target completion with 95 % Direct Run Rate.

Senior Engineer - Body Assembly

Yamaha Motor India
Greater Noida
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
Greater Noida
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
Lucknow
09.2012 - 10 2013

Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engg

Punjab Engineering College (P.E.C)
Chandigarh
07.2000 - 5 2004

Intermediate -

D.A.V College
Chandigarh, CH
06.1998 - 1 2000

10th -

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Chandimandir
06.1997 - 4 1998

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Expert

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Affiliations

Life Member - Society of Automotive Engineers

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

Head Operations & Projects

XCMG India
08.2022 - Current

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 - 10 2013

Dupont Safety Expert

06-2011

Senior Manager - Chassis Assembly

Tata Motors Limited
03.2011 - 01.2014

Manager, Chassis Assembly – Shift Manager

Tata Motors Limited
03.2007 - 02.2011

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 - 5 2004

Intermediate -

D.A.V College
06.1998 - 1 2000

10th -

Kendriya Vidyalaya
06.1997 - 4 1998

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