Shashikumar Udupa N S
Head HSEQ (AGM) at Qlar Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
Summary
A motivated and results-focused professional, seeking an opportunity to utilize experience, skills and education to contribute to employer objectives, profitability and success with a company offering potential for challenge and growth
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Head- HSE & Quality (AGM)
Qlar Technology India Pvt. Ltd (Formerly- Schenck Process India Pvt. Ltd.)
03.2024 - Current
- A seasoned professional with over 19+ years of extensive experience in Manufacturing and Quality, with deep expertise in Machine Build, Fabrication, Machining, Paint Shop, Castings/Forgings, IMS Processes and Supplier Development. Recognized as a skilled leader, facilitator and collaborator, I bring a proven ability to influence decisions and drive solutions across industries such as Weighing, Feeding, Conveying, and Pulverizing.
- I have consistently demonstrated the ability to enhance productivity and performance by developing and implementing effective Manufacturing Strategies and Quality Plans. My corporate and operational roles have included pioneering manufacturing processes across functions such as Receipt Inspection, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Shop Quality, Fabrication, Paint Shop, Castings/Forgings, Assembly & Testing, and Customer Complaint Management.
- Currently leading HSE and Quality (QA/QC) teams across Bangalore and Gurugram, I am responsible for developing and executing comprehensive HSEQ strategies aligned with organizational goals. I promote a strong culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and quality excellence, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations and standards. I also oversee ESG performance reporting and implement action plans in line with group-level directives, including conducting risk assessments and mitigation planning at both project and organizational levels.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining compliance with IMS certifications and ATEX standards across all three locations.
- Establishing and enforcing QA policies and procedures to uphold product and process quality.
- Implementation of group directives across three locations.
- Monitoring, analysing and reporting HSEQ and quality performance metrics.
- Evaluating customer complaints, non-conformances and driving process optimization.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams for vendor evaluation, Vendor audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting product localization by identifying strategic suppliers and suitable manufacturing processes in coordination with SCM and Engineering.
- Highly proficient in Supplier Development, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), External Supplier Management, Quality Inspections, Project Approvals and Team Management.
- I bring strong capabilities in problem-solving and continuous improvement through Process Audits, Gap Analysis, Internal Auditing, and the implementation of ISO 9001/14001/45001 (IMS) standards. My expertise in Quality Control tools ensures the timely delivery of high-quality products.
- With a balanced blend of technical acumen and people management skills, I excel at organizing, training, and leading goal-oriented teams to deliver exceptional results.
- Reporting to: COO.
Head- Sr. Manager (M1-C) QA-QC
L&T Construction Equipment Ltd (Hydraulics works)
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Determined to shape a role in the field of Quality Assurance and Quality control spearheading as Head-Quality of Hydraulics Cylinder plant, Motor plant, Customised Hydraulics, Railways & Defence projects (viz. EMP, Modular Bridge, P110 Light Tank HSU, Arudhra) at LTCEL.
- Works on conceptualizing and implementing strategic quality initiatives to support organization growth and performance. Builds and owns metrics to enhance product and process reliability, consistency of service experience for customers
- Deeply understands business goals and customer expectations to build audit mechanisms ensuring sustainable growth. Owns end-to-end delivery of quality measurement and resolution processes
- Continuously identifies and deploys process improvements across the organization for external and internal customers. Holds business and operations team accountable to high quality standards that meet organizational promises to customers and employees
- ACHIEVEMENTS:
- First-time right manufacturing of the Engineering Mine Plough (EMP) for the Indian Army (Defense) was achieved within 6 months for a total of 175 units. We obtained all necessary clearances from Defense agencies, from raw material procurement to final testing, and the units have been operational without any complaints for the past 2 years.
- New Product approval (Hatsumono) of Motor plant Hydraulic aggregates (Swing Machinery, Final Drive, Swivel Joint & Carrier Roller) for Komatsu – Excavators within 4 Months of joining.
- Reduction of customer response time from no target to 48 Hours and resolution lead time of customer complaints within 1 month against earlier target of 3 months.
- Reduction of warranty cost from 13.5 Lakhs per annum to 6 lakhs per annum through detailed analysis of the issues.
- Self-certification of 10 suppliers through establishing the supplier Evaluation process.
- Quality control activity is strengthened through establishing specific Quality plans (QAPs), CTQs & PDI.
- 100 % First time right Documentation Clearance from SQAE Bangalore for the Raw material of EMP & Modular Bridge project.
- Reporting to: JGM.
As Manager (M1-B)-QA&QC
L&T MHPS Turbine Generator
09.2012 - 07.2019
- A dynamic professional determined to carve a niche in the field of Quality Assurance and Quality control for Super Critical and Ultra super critical Steam Turbine & Generators; worked as Manager with L&T MHPS Turbine Generators Pvt. Ltd., Hazira, Surat.
- Fast learner with high energy and drives to exceed expectations coupled with good comprehension Quality Assurance for Machining and Fabrication components for Super critical and Ultra super critical Steam Turbine and Generator.
- Being Core team member and Internal auditor, ensuring the implementation and periodical monitoring for compliance and effectiveness of the Integrated Management system (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2018). Plan and organise Internal Audits and Management Reviews. Root cause analysis for the system Non-conformities for corrective actions and review of effectiveness. Establishing companywide procedures, Training of people on IMS awareness & Coordinating for Documentation control.
- Liaison with external bodies / Customer on matters relating to the Quality System for Organizational Approval.
- Proven expertise in managing Project Quality assurance activity, Quality control activity of fabrication and machining. Pre bid/Post bid Contract specification review and closure of technical queries with the customer for QA/QC requirements. Establishing ITP based on customer contractual requirements and other control points.
- Proficiency in issuing of QAP, Check sheets, CTQs with past learnings and best practices before start of production as compliance with contract. (Such as 3H methodology & FAI)
- Agility in handling NCRs, and its closure with Grasp of facts and Root cause analysis (5 Why analysis). Continuously improve upon the system through implementation of corrective actions, PDCA methodology. To eliminate the root causes of the repeated NCRs through Fault tree Analysis (FTA), Learning from failures (LFF – Horizontal deployment) and to prevent the non-conformities use of Japanese one of the best practices: 3H methodology, through cross functional teams.
- Adept in reworks control analysis, periodic audit, spot-checks, surveillance audits and identifying the areas of improvement.
- Monitoring of Cost of Poor Quality and demonstrating the corrective actions to ensure the reduction in the losses due to poor Quality for enhancing the profitability.
- Handling of Customer complaints: Age wise analysis of Customer complaint resolution, Root cause analysis of all customer complaints to ensure the elimination of the root cause within the stipulated time.
- Enhancing Internal Customer ship through understanding their needs and expectations, acting on eliminating the root causes of internal and external customer complaints.
- Monitoring the performance of metrology lab & measurement and Enhancing the capability of in-house calibration of measuring instruments.
- Self-certification of the inhouse production operators by creating the sense of ownership on the product they are producing.
- Equipped with analytical skills and ability to handle new assignments and meet deadlines. Systematic and organized with exceptional interpersonal and comprehensive problem detection and solving abilities.
- Results-oriented and bears positive attitude, able to balance multiple responsibilities with strong time management skills, delivering results on time. Preparing and Presenting the monthly Quality performance MIS to Top management.
- Train & develop junior colleagues on the domain knowledge.
- Reporting to: DGM.
Sr. Engineer -CS&QA
TRIVENI TURBINE LTD
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Control of approved suppliers and process to ensure on-going conformity to requirements and promote continuous improvement.
- Manage and review supplier quality especially on supplier performance review, supplier quality initiatives, working with supplier/vendor issue affecting product and process quality (including in-house production).
- Quality program to continually improve the quality level of products and services to achieve total customer satisfaction
- Audit, review and follow-up with potential new supplier/vendor qualification program. Evaluate them through periodic assessment audits for effectiveness of the process control and quality system.
- Actively support and participate in component supply chain teams in establishing strategy for product management.
- Interface with QA personnel and share relevant quality feedback / issues and jointly evolve action plans.
- Identifying areas of improvement in production and quality aspects
- Develop and prepare technical proposals for modifications and upgrades of Control Systems.
- Initiating corrective and preventive action plans for all non-conformances.
- Attending customer complaints and sorting the Issue, and taking corrective actions through
- 8D, Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) and implementing POKA YOKE (In each component process use appropriate mistake proofing methodologies).
- Maintain trend charts for rejections (in-process, in-coming, final,) customer complaints and take appropriate action to reduce rejection rate and customer complaints.
- Prepare control plan, process flowcharts for easy understanding of the process to all levels of people.
- Preparing KAIZEN - idea sheet to solve problems.
- A control of all measuring and test equipment’s and prepares records.
- Scheduling/Monitoring internal audits of the plant as per planned intervals.
- Maintaining and managing all records, documents of MR functions.
- Presenting MRM minutes and effectively closing of all pending requirements of MRM.
- Knowledge of CMM for Critical Component Inspection.
- Reporting to: DGM.
QC Engineer
BIESSE MANUFACTURING
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Handling process Quality issues in assembly, Analysis of Rework and Rejection at assembly process.
- Initiating and implementation of corrective and preventive actions, Handling the Final Product Quality
- 1) Pre-dispatch / DOC audit of Product. 2) Final Approval of the Machine
- Analysis of FTQ (First Time Quality) of the Product. Implementing new system procedures in the Assembly for continuous improvement. Improvement plan for KPI’s.
- Handling Customer Complaints. Initiating & implementing corrective action & preventive action report and following up with concerned departments for closing the Customer complaints with in the lead time.
- Consolidation of Monthly Data of supplies from suppliers for MRM’s. Presentation of Consolidated All Assembly data in MRM’s.
- Coordinating with Industrial Engineering dept. for Implementation of gauges and fixtures to reduce Assembly lead-time. Analysis of drawings in order to find critical dimensions, unification and in line with applicable norms.
- Responsibility includes for first article inspection for approval of new products (Fabrication and machined parts with special treatments like Powder coating, Painting, Blackening, Metal coating).
- Knowledge of CMM for critical parts inspection. Responsible for calibration of all instruments for assembly and related calibration plan and recording.
- Reporting to: Quality Manager.
QC Engineer
VITA TECHNOLOGY
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Ensuring the raw material Quality as per the technical specification requirements.
- Controlling the inhouse machining Quality.
- Handling the Machine Shop Quality Issues., Analysis of Problems, Preparing daily Inspection activities.
- Handling the Assembly Quality issues, Process / Product audit, Liaison with customers for any type of Quality related matters.
- Testing of Hydraulic cylinders and Valves for functional and Hydro test after assembly.
- Customer complaint handling., Corrective implementation & Planning Preventive actions at all stages of manufacturing activities.
- Preparing monthly detail analysis of consolidated report. Initiate and implement corrective and disposition action for chronic and respective Non conformances.
- Preparing calibration calendars and history cards for the instruments.
- Reporting to: Quality Manager.
Trainee Engineer
NAGEL SPECIAL MACHINES
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Inspection of components at incoming stage from vendors with controlled drawings.
- Preparing calibration calendars and history cards for the instruments.
- Maintaining the inspection reports according to the Quality plans with the machine numbers provided by the company standards.
- Initiate and implement corrective and disposition action for chronic and respective Non-conformances.
- Customer complaints analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- Reporting to: Quality Manager.
Education
Post Graduate certificate program - Management Education
IIMA-L&T
01.2019
B.E. - Mechanical
Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering
Shimoga, Karnataka01.2006
P.U.C. - undefined
AVS
Bhadravati, Karnataka01.2002
S.S.L.C. - undefined
Paper Town High School
Bhadravati, Karnataka01.2000
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Subramanya Udupa
- Religion: Hindu
- Date of Birth: 3/7/1984
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Trainings Attended
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- Certified Quality Specialist
- Problem solving and decision making 7QC Tools
- Success at workplace through Emotional intelligence
- 42 Modules of Management studies at IIM-A
- Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018 by DNV
Accomplishments
- Implemented a Green Channel Supplier Certification System to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Implemented comprehensive Manufacturing Quality Plans for all projects at supplier facilities.
- Development of a new vendor network in and around Bangalore to enhance quality and control standards.
- Established robust safety measures to ensure a secure workplace environment.
- Achieved successful certification and implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (Integrated Management System), including compliance with ATEX standards for explosion-proof equipment.
- Supporting Group in audit process of ESG and collectively achieved Ecovadis Bronze medal for ESG.
- Completed critical projects for Steel, Cement & Energy including JSW, AMNS, Birla, UTCL, EIL, TPL, NTPC and other key customers, ensuring high standards and customer satisfaction.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead Time Reduction Kaizen for Weigh Feeder Assembly through reducing the manufacturing lead time from 32 weeks to 25 weeks by identifying areas for improvement in both upstream and downstream activities.
Disclaimer
I am confident with Mechanical Engineering subjects and to work in a team. I hereby declare that above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Timeline
Head- HSE & Quality (AGM)
Qlar Technology India Pvt. Ltd (Formerly- Schenck Process India Pvt. Ltd.)
03.2024 - Current
Head- Sr. Manager (M1-C) QA-QC
L&T Construction Equipment Ltd (Hydraulics works)
07.2019 - 03.2024
As Manager (M1-B)-QA&QC
L&T MHPS Turbine Generator
09.2012 - 07.2019
Sr. Engineer -CS&QA
TRIVENI TURBINE LTD
09.2010 - 09.2012
QC Engineer
BIESSE MANUFACTURING
06.2008 - 09.2010
QC Engineer
VITA TECHNOLOGY
02.2007 - 06.2008
Trainee Engineer
NAGEL SPECIAL MACHINES
08.2006 - 01.2007
B.E. - Mechanical
Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering
P.U.C. - undefined
AVS
S.S.L.C. - undefined
Paper Town High School
Post Graduate certificate program - Management Education
IIMA-L&T