SANTHOSH KUMAR
RANIPET
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India, excelling in project management and cross-functional leadership. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering vendor relationships, resulting in improved customer satisfaction. Adept at coaching teams and implementing strategic plans to drive innovation and achieve business objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Technical (Seating Systems)
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
Chennai
07.2015 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes.
- Enforced standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Managed project timelines and resource allocation for various initiatives.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinated training sessions to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with stakeholders on product design and innovation strategies.
- Facilitated regular meetings to align team objectives with corporate goals.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and planning efforts.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conducted regular meetings with Team to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Established processes to ensure an efficient workflow.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.
Deputy Manager for Product Development – Seating Systems
Dymos Lear Automotive India Private Limited
CHENNAI
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance business growth opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business objectives and strategies.
- Identified new market segments to expand product offerings and services.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in business development processes.
- Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
- Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
- Participated in weekly meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals.
- Handling new projects & development (NPD) Co-ordinating project Development Activities.(Design Review Stage to Mass Production Stage)
- Project Manager for Hyundai i20 Elite LHD – Seat Development.
- Project Manager for Ashok Leyland Nissan Partner LHD – Seat Development.
- Coordinator for VAVE activity.
- Part delivery as per the projected time plan.
- Monitoring Seat Testing activities until ISIR approval.
- Customer Coordination for any development issues.
- Coordination with customer for new product development activities & regular interaction to deliver project on time.
- Product drawings and EO change follow up.
- Co-ordination with customer for product package and customer specific requirement.
- Handled Vendor development through onsite evaluation and strategic sourcing.
- Handling projects from RFQ phase till SOP.
- Raw material planning for mould trial run for new product development.
- Identify quality problems and analyze root causes cause & implementing permanent action plans for New parts.
- part price negotiation with supplier.
- Product price negotiation with customer.
- Annual cost reduction target submit to customer.
- Localization of import parts.
- Alternate sourcing – Merit based.
- Having good process exposure on Press components, Wire bending, Pipe bending, Foam, Plastics.
- Developed vendor relationships to ensure reliable supply chain management.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Led negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align vendor selection processes.
- Implemented vendor performance assessment systems for continuous improvement.
- Negotiated pricing agreements with suppliers based on volume discounts or other incentives.
Manager – NPD
ASHOK LEYLAND
CHENNAI
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Handling new parts, development & Co-ordinating project Development Activities.
- (Design Review Stage to Mass Production Stage)
- Working as per Gen - mod Ashok Leyland APQP system.
- Preparing Design Spec for creating SOR , co-ordinating with Design team.
- CFT member in supplier selection team.
- APQP review with supplier on part development.
- Part delivery as per the projected time plan.
- Design review with supplier on stage wise development, responsible for part quality.
- Effective involvements in CTL (Component testing lab) activity on ensure the part quality.
- DVP review and sign off with supplier as per automotive standards.
- Proto & pilot build support during the stages of development.
- Ensuring the Supplier Product Quality by Conducting Supplier Audit, Monitor Supplier Inspection Process.
- Work SOP’s and their Product Quality Improvements, Lead & Conduct Supplier Evaluations and Audits of both Current and New Suppliers.
- Support Procurement (SCM) group in developing Root Cause Solutions to Supplier Quality Problems.
- R&D Design Drawings & Product Review & Approval.
- Knowledge in QMS, Risk/ Gap Analysis in Project Assurance Plan.
- New Products Development Management, Corrective Measurable Action Implementation & ECN Coordination.
- Support Technology Groups in focus on New & Existing Part Developments & improvements.
- Supplier APQP /PPAP Documents reviewer and PSW Sign off Coordination with Supplier.
- Drive Continuous Improvement in Supplier Quality with Suppliers Developments.
- Ensuring the Supplier Product Quality by Conducting Supplier Audit, Monitor Supplier Inspection Process.
- Proto development & fitment verification.
- Responsible for All EN (engineering changes) respected to seats, steering columns, Extruded rubber parts.
- Evaluation of New Supplier and rating the same, plant audit for supplier location change.
- Certify the supplier for new vendor registration along with SSU (Strategic sourcing Unit).
- Synthesis preparation for selecting Vendors in terms of Quality, business capability, Cost, past experience, process capability, and warranty claims.
- Functioning with pricing cell for cost finalization products.
- Finalizing FTG (facilities tools and gauges), timeline for the project (product) along with Development engineering at the vendor END.
- Capacity planning at the Supplier end for the new projects.
- Providing assistance to internal Dept like CQ (central Quality) PD (Product Development), Service Team in terms of quality Issues.
- Successful completion of Ashok Leyland Captain Truck part development activities.
- One of the Member in the platform.
- Part owner for seating system, HVAC, Tilt able Steering column, wiper system, Windshield, Extruded Rubber parts, weather strips, Adaptors, Heater Hoses.
- Managed supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources.
Senior Engineer
Hanil Lear India Private Limited
CHENNAI
12.2006 - 06.2012
- Preparing Revalidation reports and submission to customer as per plan.
- Supplier PPAP documents and part approval.
- Checking incoming parts as per Quality procedure.
- Identify the Defects during Process and Rectify the Defects as Permanent solutions.
- Corrective and preventive action as per Customer Complaints.
- Ensuring the processes are conducted in accordance with guidelines & regulations.
- Carrying out various tests & inspection for various processes and checking the quality standards.
- Inspecting & maintaining quality standards for incoming raw materials, equipment and ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards, norms & practices.
- Conducting Process & Control Plan Audits at Supplier end.
- Conduct trial run production at vendor end and in-house.
- Evaluation of sub-parts and products.
- Conduct SPC study for new product development.
- Conduct testing for sub parts and product as per JIS,MS and ES standards.
- Verify the supplier process by doing process audit through process check sheet, PFD, PFMEA, CP.
- Identify Quality problems and analyze root cause by using 7QC tools.
- Initiate corrective actions for Quality problems in the development stage.
- Control and improve the supplier process by implement Poke-Yoke,SPC,Gauges and Checkers.
- AOI and ISAR preparation and follow up customer approval.
- Sub part price negotiation with supplier.
- Product price negotiation with customer.
- Annual cost reduction target submit to customer.
- Localization of import parts.
Education
MBA -
University Of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu12.2007
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Arunai Engineering College
Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu05.2004
Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Tirupattur05-2000
Skills
- Project management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Vendor negotiation
- Quality assurance
- Operational efficiency
- Market analysis
- Strategic planning
- Customer relationship management
- Employee training
- Team building
- Time management
- Process improvement
- Risk assessment
- Work prioritization
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Vendor management
- Innovation management
Accomplishments
· Received Vice President Award for Lodgy Slide & Tumble seat Development
· Received Vice President Award for Duster Phase 3 Seat Development.
· Received GM Award for Duster Phase 3
· Received GM Award for Process establishment during Captur kick off.
· Received GM Award for Brazil Kwid (Rear 3 PT Seat Development).
· Received GM Award for achieving Department Cost Reduction Target.
· Received Best employee of the month award.
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Manager – Technical (Seating Systems)
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
07.2015 - Current
Deputy Manager for Product Development – Seating Systems
Dymos Lear Automotive India Private Limited
10.2014 - 06.2015
Manager – NPD
ASHOK LEYLAND
06.2012 - 10.2014
Senior Engineer
Hanil Lear India Private Limited
12.2006 - 06.2012
MBA -
University Of Madras
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Arunai Engineering College
Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School
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