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UJWALKUMAR DIRBUDE

UJWALKUMAR DIRBUDE

SENIOR MANAGER
Navi Mumbai

Summary

Seeking a challenging career transition to leverage expertise gained over 14 years in CSP MILL Maintenance, with a strong background in handling customer complaints and marketing specific to the steel industry, aiming to contribute significantly to the success of a new organization.

A result-oriented professional with 14 years of experience in Mechanical Maintenance Quality Control, Installation, Testing & Commissioning, Maintenance & Project Management. Skilled in Surface Inspection System, Root Cause Analysis, ISO & IATF Standards, Kaizen, PFMEA, and Total Quality Management (TQM). Acting as a Manager, showcasing proficiency in managing customer relationships & material planning. My experience extends from managing and sustaining quality outflow and ensuring top vendor ratings from automotive giants like TATA, POSCO and Mahindra to effectively manage large customer accounts as a CAM. Currently working as, Sr. Technical support for hot rolling & single point contact for all type of customer complaints, preparing PFEMA & compliant analysis. A Core member & certified internal auditor of IATF 16946:2016. , ISO13976:2016. Worked as a shift in charge for JSW Hot rolling mill, also have sound knowledge of cold rolling, slitter & CTL (cut to length) operations. Expertise in Defect identification, analysis & decision making based on Surface quality and Chemical & Mechanical properties. Expertise in Defect identification, analysis & decision making based on Surface quality and Chemical & Mechanical properties. Delivered quality controls and enhancement to proactively address problems and improved product quality, manufacturing flow, customer satisfaction, and bottom-line results. Excellence in TQM implementation and excellence in the use of tools in data analysis. Proficient in using Minitab for analyzing the failure and process performance study. Recognized for achievements in Total Quality Management, winning the 1st prize in 5S at an International Quality Circle forum. Proficient in technical report preparation, inspection & repair, and technical RCA preparation. Knowledgeable in hydraulic maintenance, lubrication, and material planning. Recent achievements include representing JSW Steel in international competitions and leading improvement projects. In Total Quality Management initiatives, in ICQC (International quality control circle) won the 1st prize in at an International Quality Circle forum.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Manager

JSW Steel
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed special headers (bottom laminar) for strip cooling for auto grade customers to minimize the edge waviness issue grades TR38, TR46
  • Developed real time monitoring system for run out table to check early failure of rot rolls so that end coil defects can be rectified before its actual occurrence & got the patent for that
  • Developed modified high pressure water headers to reduce rolled in scale in grade ST42, ST44 with the help of OEM Letcher Germany
  • Presented 6 sigma project for rolled in scale & successfully eliminated the defects
  • Got gold award for the same
  • Departmental in charge for Business excellence & Total quality management
  • Recently CAPA prepared for Heena Steel Lip against customer complaint 00016873 & solution developed (Roll profile change), now customer is satisfied with new orders
  • Resolved problems of edge bur during rolling in down coiler for grade ST57C and end customer got the required 11 to 13 % of elongation
  • Provide quick resolution directly to customer queries related to supply and quality
  • Engaging with major customers like POSCO (Maharashtra) for supply and TDC related improvements
  • Handling major customers in Rerolling and Auto segment
  • Active participation with customers for grade approval process from initial interaction to field trials
  • Driving CAPA implementation and layout audits across the plant ensuring sustainability of action plans/ initiatives
  • Key member for Deming award diagnosis for the department
  • Worked as Shift In-charge for Hot rolling mill, Rolling Line, which enhanced my ability to make spontaneous decisions and handle manpower with production requirements
  • In addition to material clearance in the production line, I possess a sound knowledge of defects encountered by Steel and Galvanized products and their acceptance criteria
  • Conversant with QC Tools, DWM, QAP preparation, Safety Standards, and ISO TS 16949
  • Managing team of 26 members & impart training to trainees
  • Root Cause analysis of various major defects which affected the yield adversely
  • Manages and maintains the Company’s Standard quality inspection procedure and strengthens the zero defects outflow control system
  • Preparation of all Quality related reports like MIS, Quality rate, etc
  • Also prepared Monthly KPI report and took corrective action for all deviations
  • Responsible for Training and skill development of Team members, also conduct KAPPA study of all quality inspectors and maintain MSA document
  • Identify the root cause of defects and find areas of improvement in the process being audited
  • Provides ideas for process improvements to enhance process efficiency, quality, and customer experience
  • Collaborate with leadership to drive improvement ideas
  • Monitor and report Quality metrics, deep dive and identify trends/root causes
  • Provide the operation a holistic view of customer performance and identify the levers which will drive improvements
  • Identify and champion process improvement ideas and enhancements to improve the productivity or quality of our process
  • Achieved 1st prize in 5S in International Quality Circle Forum at an International Convention in Hyderabad
  • Three times received gold awards in NCQC
  • Troubleshoot issues as a departmental expert in Quality Control Circle activities
  • Won GOLD price in JH (Japanese Methodology) activity for roll grinding machines

Education

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
GPA: 1st class with distinction

MBA - sales & marketing

DY Patil university, Navi Mumbai

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Certification

IATF Internal Auditor

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 11/17/85

Timeline

Senior Manager - JSW Steel
01.2024 - Current
Government College of Engineering - B.E., Mechanical Engineering
DY Patil university - MBA, sales & marketing
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