Dynamic QA Manager with proven track record at TATA Steel Downstream Products Ltd., proficient in driving process improvements and elevating customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager in QA & PC Department
TATA Steel Downstream Products Ltd.
Jamshedpur
03.2024 - Current
Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Conducted performance reviews for team members.
Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Led a team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
Streamlined communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Assistant Manager in QA Department
Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd.
Jamshedpur
03.2016 - 03.2024
Managing entire QA Operations of various Steel Coil Products, Forged and Fully Machined automotive components
Driving the TQM (Total Quality Management) process of the unit.
Inspecting the final output, comparing it to the requirements, and approving or rejecting the final products; preparing accurate documentation, and performing statistical analysis.
Employing high level of technical expertise to develop new processes and creatively solving identified problems
Effectively executing inspection protocols, SOPs, Forms, and study reports
Providing appropriate technical support to manufacturing and investigations staff within areas of specialty
Researching and implementing new methods and technologies to enhance operations, while suggesting improvements into existing methods and procedures, and improving operational effectiveness by practicing 5S
Approving or rejecting raw materials with respect to quality standards and record quality performance
Managing manufacturing quality: process audit, product audit, developing and updating inspection working instructions and control plans, quality awareness training, process non-conformity goods disposal, and so on
Communicating with clients & merchants to improve and develop business relationships, in addition to maintaining constant follow-up on their feedback
Managing SIPOC, High Level Process Map, Process Sigma Calculator, Pareto, Correlation matrix, Hypothesis Testing, Cause & Effect Diagram, X BAR/R Control Charts, and Standard Graphs
Designing, developing and maintaining various documentations and system monitoring of IATF 16949:2016 & ISO 45001:2018
Identifying resource requirements and assigning responsibilities to the sales team while ensuring effective coordination amongst all
Formulating the corporate strategy and providing business consultancy for organization's sales management operations leading to an increase in cost savings & client satisfaction
Customer complaint handling to insure effective resolution of non-conformities to enhance customer delight.
Performed as Quality Management System In-charge and managed the documentation processes, regular system audits for IATF 16949:2016, IRIS22163:2023 & ISO 45001:2018
Led the inspection raw material, manufacturing process & pre-dispatch of hot & cold rolled/galvanized flat products for Automobile (including High-end/Skin Panel), General Engineering & Roofing Application for various auto customers such as Toyota, Nissan, Ford, MSIL, Mahindra, Hyundai, Bajaj, TVS, Honda through Steel Major such as Tata Steel Ltd. & JCAPCPL (a 50:50 JV of Tata Steel and Nippon Sumitomo Metal Inc.)
Led the Quality Assurance team for various Forged and Machined Components of Customer Such as TATA motors, Volvo, Scania, MAN, Daimler, Ford, DANA, Railway (ICF, MCF, RCF) etc.
Resolved customer complaint through web portal CCMS (voc.tspdl.com) and developed various corrective measures in accordance to IATF 16949:2016 along with 8D Format.
Involved in developing new components from initial stage to stage of production and also Involved in monthly plant review meeting and departmental meeting. Doing Supplier process audit related to semi-finish machining components. Inspection of final fixture inspection including all incoming parts related to fixture.
Maximized output of TSPDL - CR plant from monthly avg. of ~18 KT to ~20KT through Operations Exploitation
Managed project to eliminate Rank A or safety related defects in product & process applications.
Handled the Layout Modification & Infrastructure design, Implementation of fixtures as per user requirement and Line study & time study.
Coordinated for Implementation and Maintenance of QS (Quality System) within departments. Handling the internal Customers as well as project related Suppliers
Identified the scope of improvement by maintaining the quality and yield of product consistently and maintaining safety in the process and equipment as well as with operating personnel.
Ability to conceptualize the processing for the product development with careful & sophisticated quality control measures in compliance to specified standards while performing root-cause analysis to prevent any re-occurrences & defective issues.
Working exposure on GD&T, 7QC tools, Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC Methodology).
Education
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Punjab Techinal University
Punjab
01.2015
Intermediate -
BSEB PATNA
Patna
01.2011
Skills
SAP R/3 Module
Oracle based EPA-IS
Advance Excel
APQP
PPAP
PFMEA
Control Plan
MSA
SPC
Quality system
Manufacturing Process Audits
Problem Solving
CARs
Six Sigma
Lean Tools
5S
IATF16949:2016
ISO 45001:2018
TPM
TQM Implementation
Process improvement
Statistical analysis
Customer satisfaction
Team leadership
Technical support
Problem solving
Time management
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, 2021, 40 hours of online training with basic stats
ISO/TS 22163:2017 (IRIS), Internal Auditor, 2020, 3 days of online training with audit assignments and audit findings
Microsoft Excel Workshop, 2022, 3 hours' online workshop attended from IRA EDU-TECH, a MSME recognized organization
Training on Automation (PLC, SCADA), 2014, From IITP Delhi (July'14 to Oct-14)
Accomplishments
Won 3rd prize in quiz competition during quality month celebration in Nov'18.
Got rewarded for Best Kaizen (Jan'2018 & June'18) & Awarded by RKFL for safety slogan & essay writing in March-2018.
Got rewarded for best employee of the year from QA machining section in Dec-2022 & Nov-2017.
Successfully developed multiple vendors for machined components supply used in BC lever and Boss assembly from 2018-24.