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Hi, I’m
Sanjay Loganathan
Division Head - Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering & Maintenance (Senior Management) - Automobile Industry
Chennai
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Summary
- An innovative, passionate and strategic minded 'Engineering Executive' with 20+ years' experience in Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality function in Automotive & process industries.
- A game changer with positive attitude, technical skills and leadership capabilities. Known for people leadership, process excellence and breakthrough results, I add value by customer focused innovations, creative intellect, insight planning, decision making and quality culture by building High Performance Teams.
- Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 20 years of expertise in Maintenance, Projects, manufacturing & Quality for Automobile sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in Operations and Management.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Results-driven, Progressive & adaptable performer.
- Highly flexible, Responsive & accept Challenges.
- Self-starter & creative problem solver.
- Adept at multi-tasking & thriving in fast-paced environment.
- Innovative & constructive towards objective.
- Perseverant & Quick Learner.
- An multi-faceted professional, to be the best in professional and competitive environment that Values level-headed leadership.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
4
Certifications
5
Languages
Work History
ISUZU Motors India Pvt LtdSricity, Tada
Assistant General Manager
03.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Quality Control (Jun'21)
- Reporting to President (India) & GM (Japan); Reporters: 60 (Direct staff), Associates- 215
- Inline Quality Control System – Do not pass defect (Press, Body, Paint, General Assembly & power train) Process & product Quality confirmation.
- Isuzu Monozukiri – Concept behind Isuzu Manufacturing method (IMM) – implementation and validation.
- New Product development – Engineering changes of model and New Model inception, Launched series of new products – LCV, AUV, SUV Models
- New Part development – Localization of parts – Supplier process evaluation and part quality evaluation, Part validation test.
- Supplier Quality development – Periodical Process adherence audit, A-Sheet Audit (Initial Set-up), B-Sheet Audit (Periodical audit), C-Sheet Audit (Critical, Regulation & safety important parts audit), PCR Audit (Process change Request validation), PPAP.
- Involved in profitability projects – In house engine assembly facility, Parts Localization projects & AVTEC Tie-Up production.
- MR for ISO 9001 certification, target of No major NC.
- ISO9001 & IATF 16959 internal auditor skill development
- Periodical in-house process audit – IM System & Process Control plan
- Implementation of PFMEA, QC tools, Kaizen, PPRC, KDPR etc.
- Quality control KPI performance monitoring & improvement – DPU, FTQ, DPR.
- Field/Warranty issues analysis, maintain IPTV & Zero recall from customers.
- Global Quality activities – Coordination with IMCT, ISZJ & ITA (Thailand) – Vehicle & Engine development.
- Coordination with Sourcing, Supplier Quality engineering & Supplier chain management team for development.
- Defects Salvage control, Parts receiving inspection control, DPI reduction.
- ARAI – COP certification, Type Approval Certification, CAFÉ certification.
- Customer claim activities - Field Issue Analysis Domestic & Export.
- Quality Control Management – Daily, Change point management, Process stabilization and mass production support.
- Every time achieve SQCD at high priority – Before SOP and Mass production.
- Budget control – Mass Production requirement – Consumables & Sub material.
- Quality Training – Training of members to improve internal auditor skills.
ISUZU Motors India Pvt LtdSricity, Tada
Assistant General Manager
01.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Production Engineering
- Reporting to SVP (Japan) & GM (Japan); Reporters: 40 (Direct staff)
- Lead Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Teams – BODY, PAINT, TCF (Trim Chassis Final), In-house LOGISTICS, PRESS Shop, Power Train Assembly, Civil & Construction.
- New Product development – Engineering changes of model and New Model inception, Launched series of new products – LCV, AUV, SUV Models
- Involved in profitability projects – In house engine assembly facility, Parts Localization projects
- New Equipment Facilities Installation and Engineering modification at shop floor – improve efficiency, model felicitation, quality assurance etc.
- Expansion of Plant – Construction of new shop, Utility expansion
- Production Engineering Activities Management – Daily, Change point management, Process stabilization and mass production support.
- Monitoring energy, Cost management for standardization & reduction.
- Every time achieve SQCD at high priority – Before SOP and Mass production.
- Budget control – Investment and Capex.
- Co-ordination with Global Engineering team at Japan.
- Co-developed advanced development projects with marketing by customer engagement.
- Additive manufacturing implementation by latest technologies in advanced manufacturing with Japan, Thailand and global vendors.
- Skill enhancement for all Engineering members
- Mentoring other department for Co-ordination of project completion.
- Supplier development, quality & reliability assessment, audits, Cost Modelling Managed engineering budget, team recruitment, competency and performance management.
ISUZU Motors India Pvt LtdSricity, Tada
Senior Manager
03.2015 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Manufacturing
- Including role of Maintenance Head
- Reporting to VP (India) & GM (Japan); Reporters: 450 (Staff-57, Associate-390, CL – 113)
- Maintenance – BODY, PAINT, TCF, PRESS & UTILITY (Elect / Mech / Civil)
- Major Equipment – Paint, Weld and Picking robots, Conveyors – Overhead & Floor, Lifters – Elevators, Drop lifter & Hoist Lifters, Motors, pumps, Transformers, chillers, Boiler & accessories, Propane yard, press machine, PLC, Weld equipment, tools & tackles, Jigs & Fixtures etc.
- Plant facility, Process improvement & Projects Execution
- Ensure SAFETY, QUALITY, DELIVERY & COST towards continuous improvement
- Regular Management on 4M – Man, Machine, Method & Material.
- Green Field Project Co-ordination & Execution (Shop floor & utility)
- Utility maintenance – Power, Water, Gas & Steam.
- Power: Sub-Station: 33 KV HT Incomer Category (CMD: 10000KVA reduced 3500KVA)
- No of transformer: 11 (2000Kva
- 9, 1000kva
- 2), DG Sets
- ETP Plant & DI Water - 320KLD, Air compressor & dryer (Oil – 160 KW, Oil free – 100 KW), Boiler – 63.2 Ton, HSD Yard – 20 KL, Propane Gas Yard – 40 Ton.
- Government department relations & Statutory Approvals for facility and plant
- BOILER, ELECTRICITY (CEIG), PROPANE GAS, LOCAL AUTORITIES, FACTORY INSPECTOR, BUILDING, SAFETY STATUTORIES and POLLUTION BOARDS etc.
- External Affairs - SOP approvals from all the above facilities & factory certificate
- Necessary study reports OSEP, HARA & Building Stability certificates
- Prime Member for project Hand-over after Commissioning Inspection & Closure
- Civil & Construction – New Building & facilities construction, Motor pool, Framed Structures, Green area development
- New model development coordination with other divisions and Global Plants.
- Arrangement of Domestic & Overseas training Programs for members.
- Monitoring of Daily, Holiday & Shutdown work maintenance activities
- Spares Management – Inventory and cost reduction activities.
- TPM, Jishu Hosen to Production members, Ensure daily operations.
- Maintenance KPI activities – Efficiency, Downtime, MTTR, MTBF, Inventory, Cost & Energy saving activities.
- New members training, bottom-up development of members, Multi-skill activities.
- Key member in Top management for business development and Future growth plans
Hyundai Motor India LimitedIrungattukottai, Chennai
Deputy Manager
03.2008 - 02.2015
Job overview
- P/Car Maintenance Department
- Maintaining Zero Down Time of Equipment - Progressed towards achieving minimized break down of Equipment.
- Carrying out PMI, PDM & RCM on shop Equipment.
- Planning, Execution & Monitoring of Daily, Holiday & Shutdown work Activities
- ISO Documentation: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
- Budget Control – Inventory reduction & Effective Supplementary Budget Utilization
- Counter measures & Improvements to increase Efficiency & Planning Campaigns.
- Contract Work Plan & Execution (Job Contract, AMC ’s, Regular Contract works)
- Controlled Spares Management of line Equipment – Localization, Standardization, Source change, Design concepts etc.
- Training to newly joined employees over Equipment and On Job Training.
- Worked for Plant machinery renovation and up gradation projects.
- Safety System – Check and Monitoring (To achieve Zero Accident)
- Awarded with Best safety awards, Best Kaizen and cost saving activities
- Nominated as Competent authority to Inspector of Factories.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Provided strategic allocation of resources to various departments and managers in alignment with needs.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Maximized resource utilization during new projects to uphold strict budget targets.
- Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders.
Spray Engineering Devices LimitedNoida
Design Engineer
10.2006 - 03.2008
Job overview
- R&D / Maintenance
- Responsible for designing entire system and equipment along with scientist.
- Making Design calculation, Identifying and problem solving.
- Making Design Drawings using AutoCAD and Solid works.
- Maintenance of all lab equipment, fabrication &Tool room Machining equipment
- Maintenance of new developed product – Gasifier, Melter & turbines.
- Structural registration based on requirement, design process, design data & design parameters respectively in applicable documents.
- Transaction of technical concepts into official design ready for production.
- Project Engineering Department
- Designing of new projects and equipment.
- Regular visits to sites for Problem solving in sugar plants.
- Providing suggestions on equipment performance to clients.
- Induction Program on manufacturing processes, shop floor techniques & Problem solving of various products.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Worked with fabricators to test prototypes and develop production processes.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
M/s Ravi IndustriesLudhiana
Junior Engineer
06.2004 - 10.2006
Job overview
- Manufactures & Exporters of Bicycles, Bicycles Parts, Alloy steel wires and Nails.
- Engaged in all department activities of Manufacturing and Product quality.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets, reduced by 10%
- Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications.
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Maintained positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management.
- Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations - 0 accidents
- Performed data analysis of information provided by customers to obtain metrics - 0 export failures.
- Assisted with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
- Generated cost estimates for inclusion in proposed capital and expense budgets.
- Conducted root-cause analysis of component failure.
KKR TransportNamakkal
Trainee
01.2004 - 06.2004
Job overview
- Regular maintenance, Service & repair activities of Vehicles (LCV & Heavy vehicles) and spare parts management.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Operated by 10 buses and 12 trucks for regular maintenance and repairs
- Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
Balaji AutomobilesErode
Trainee
07.2003 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Regular maintenance, Service & repair activities of Vehicles (LCV & Heavy vehicles) and spare parts management.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Managed to attend all IC engines vehicles repair activity - 5 vehicle / day
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks
Malayappa Engineering WorksNamakkal
Own - Machine Shop
Job overview
- Machining jobs for Visaka industries, Swastik industries, TNPL Paper & Sugar Industry and Local jaggery crusher unit refurbishment jobs.
- Major Products: Sugarcane crushers for jaggery units & spare parts.
- Set up and broke down production equipment based on job specifications.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Maintained and organized material and product inventory.
Education
St. Joseph's College of EngineeringChennai
Bachelors in Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
08.1999 - 04.2003
University Overview
- Elected Captain of House team
- Member of ISME Students chapter
- Paper presentations in Emerging technologies, JIT Importance
Alagappa UniversityTamil Nadu
Master in Business Administration from Personnel Management
01.2006 - 09.2008
Perks Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolCoimbatore
Higher Secondary from Science
06.1997 - 04.1998
Perks Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolCoimbatore
SSLC from Science
06.1995 - 04.1996
Skills
Quality Control - Process, parts, Vehicle, Customer Claims
Area Of Expertise
- Maintenance: Reduced Downtime, Yearly plan - PM & PDM, ISO, SAP, Technology Upgradation, Vendor development, Skill development, Energy & Cost reduction activities, Continuous Improvement, Spares management, Government regulations & Approvals.
- Manufacturing: Operation & target achievement, IMM Philosophy (Standardization Visualization, Basic Operation & 5S), Quality & Cost Improvement, Cross Functional collaboration, facility enhancements, Skill development.
- Engineering: Planning & Execution, Product development, Process Stabilization, Product Specification, Design Support & Implementation.
- Quality Control: Inline Quality Control System, Parts Quality - New part development, New vendor development evaluation, Supplier Quality, Vehicle Quality, Engine Quality, Quality Management System, ISO, Global customer Audit, Vehicle Evaluation, Process audit and Evaluation
Personal Information
- Relocation: Yes, No issues
- Father's Name: K. Loganathan
- Date of Birth: 06/23/1980
- Marital Status: Married
Sports Enthusiast
Represented District, Zonal, and Interschool, intercollegiate meets in Swimming, Basketball, Volley ball, Kabaddi and Cultural.
References
Available on Request
Accomplishments
- Successful start of production from green field within stipulated time.
- 0 accident trend in maintenance since SOP.
- Hiring and training of members of each section for the desired proficiency
- Achieving the Standard Man-hours for each cycle time operations.
- Achieving the Quality metrics, PPM within 2 years of response.
Certification
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor - TUV SUD
Software
Industry Customization: ERP/SAP, DEMIS, AS400, MES
CAD/CAM PACKAGES: AUTOCAD, Pro E & WILDFIRE 2, SOLIDWORKS, CATIA V5, ANSYS 10
Timeline
Sustainable management - IIMB
03-2023
Assistant General Manager
ISUZU Motors India Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 06.2021
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor - TUV SUD
07-2018
Assistant General Manager
ISUZU Motors India Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - Current
Senior Manager
ISUZU Motors India Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 01.2019
ISO 14001 Internal Auditor - TUV SUD
07-2012
Deputy Manager
Hyundai Motor India Limited
03.2008 - 02.2015
CATIA and ANSYS - CIPET, Guindy, Tamil nadu
12-2006
Design Engineer
Spray Engineering Devices Limited
10.2006 - 03.2008
Alagappa University
Master in Business Administration from Personnel Management
01.2006 - 09.2008
Junior Engineer
M/s Ravi Industries
06.2004 - 10.2006
Trainee
KKR Transport
01.2004 - 06.2004
Trainee
Balaji Automobiles
07.2003 - 12.2003
St. Joseph's College of Engineering
Bachelors in Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
08.1999 - 04.2003
Perks Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Higher Secondary from Science
06.1997 - 04.1998
Perks Matriculation Higher Secondary School
SSLC from Science
06.1995 - 04.1996
Own - Machine Shop
Malayappa Engineering Works
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