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SACHIN KUMAR

SACHIN KUMAR

Dharuhera

Summary

Project management professional and mechanical engineering graduate, with 15+ years of experience leading and delivering complex projects in automotive and manufacturing sectors. Project leader for new EV, SC & MC Models development, cost reduction, process efficiency, and quality strategy with domestic and geographically distributed stakeholders in different time zones. Diverse experience in project management, data analysis, manufacturing assembly, and problem-solving (RCA, 5Why, QC tools) Possess exceptional organizational skills and strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Effective and efficient time management and effort estimation skills for project planning and implementation. Dedicated team player and an empowered troubleshooter who has successfully delivered critical time-sensitive projects.

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Work History

Manager / BPL – New Model Cost Management (Domestic & Export Models)

Honda 2 Wheelers
- Current
  • Transition management from development to production of various new products for domestic and export clients (Japan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Mexico)
  • Understanding the scope and managing the new model cost structure at the work package level
  • Understanding the schedule requirements and delivering the project as per the set timelines by planning cost & maker layout concerning the purpose of the New Model launching plan
  • Managing change control by analyzing the change request from the project stakeholders during the project progress due to test results, design or process requirements, or mandatory regulations
  • Rigid cost planning confirmation with critical stakeholders including the Designer, Sales & Engineering, concerning set conditions of the model launching plan & set a unit model target cost
  • Cost management of brought-out parts (decided during make or buy analysis) as per prototype & cost drawings released by the designer
  • Presenting the new model cost deliverables to the critical stakeholders in the SED team (Sales, Engineering & Design) for an overall consensus to get the top management’s approval later
  • Confirmation of cost & maker layout of every stage of cost & development evolution events
  • (Planning stage, design fixing stage before Die go, after pilot lot vehicle assembly & before M/Production) Participation in negotiations with suppliers and buyers to meet target cost & level it with mass production cost
  • Close coordination with the design team & supplier to set the best target cost for the exclusive parts as per the procurement statement of work
  • Vehicle cost estimation at the timing of mass production concerning the OPA’s and EEF in the planning stage & monitor every cost event concerning changes in environmental factors & line with the budget
  • Managing project communications with the internal and external stakeholders following the principles of 4R
  • Managing conflicts among the project team and stakeholders as per the level of disputes impacting the baselines
  • Identifying the potential project risks and discussing them with the key stakeholder for early considerations and making contingency plans in the cost calculations.

Production Engineer

Renault Nissan Automotive
  • Validating Line balancing based on tact time, operator’s headcount, and new process addition
  • Validating work instruction sheet and modification concerning operation requirements & 4M change by coordinating Design & Development
  • Established systems for Quality Standards
  • Debottlenecking Process & Continuous Working towards Quality & Productivity Improvement through Kaizen Activities, Ergonomics, 5’s Implementation Training, Safety & Audits during the new project
  • Successfully established the ‘Built-in Quality Concept’ at each process by Key Point management
  • Implementing and maintaining POKA YOKE systems in the process
  • Problem-solving through cycles Like PDCA, 7 QC tools & 4M analysis
  • Applied QC Circle to improve the working condition through the active participation of team members
  • Have effectively implemented ECI Changes (Engineering Change Instruction) in line
  • Weekly presentations with a gap analysis against the targets, and identifying corrective and preventive actions
  • Ensure layout, process & facility set up for new in-house sub-assemblies and vehicle assembly processes by coordinating with Design, Development, and Process Engineering
  • Establishing material feeding system as per feeding frequency & material BOM applicability for a new project.

Assistant Manager Production

Minda Industries Ltd.
  • Handling assembly lines and maintaining uninterrupted production
  • Overseeing the production process, and drawing up a production schedule as per the business priority
  • Ensuring that the production is cost-effective
  • Monitoring and controlling 4M on the assembly lines
  • Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs as per the quality requirements
  • Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed
  • Manpower planning and performance review to identify efficiency and skill improvement training needs
  • Monitoring and controlling all relevant data of production
  • Collaborative working with production team members and cross-functional teams to deliver business value effectively.

Skills

  • Team player
  • Project Management
  • Problem-solving approach
  • Change Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cross-functional team management

Accomplishments

  • Completed assigned projects successfully (scooter & motorcycle new models) for various development flows as Buying Project Leader till the operational stage.
  • Cost reduction through various themes (RM localization, Process optimization, Benchmarking).
  • Design and execution of the developing expert’s program (multiskilling) for the production associates.
  • Improved unit BEST (Business Excellence through Simple Technique) rating level from 75% to 92% through various team participation drives.
  • Effective PFMEA study on various assembly lines in Minda to control customer complaints.
  • Cost saving through eliminating process waste in RCC & LCC during the internship in Hero Moto Corp.

Education Certificates

  • Post Graduate diploma in Project Management from Conestoga College, ON, Canada, 09/2022, 04/2023
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, M.D.U Rohtak, 08/2004, 07/2008

Projects

New Model Cost Software Development – Key member from the Cost team to: Share the Cost team’s specific requirements and expectations with the development team Verifying the deliverables during the testing phase and providing inputs for improvement. Collaborate with the Budget team to manage information and outflows for business use.

Certification

  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI 02/2023

Timeline

Manager / BPL – New Model Cost Management (Domestic & Export Models)

Honda 2 Wheelers
- Current

Production Engineer

Renault Nissan Automotive

Assistant Manager Production

Minda Industries Ltd.
SACHIN KUMAR