YATHEESH K R
Bangalore
Summary
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and delivering tasks on or ahead of schedule
- Proven track record of establishing processes, SOPs, streamlining workflow & creating teamwork environment
- Require minimal/no supervision and take complete ownership of assigned work
- Extensive ability to work within a team utilizing 'take-charge' attitude, with well-presented and confident outlook.
- Confident, articulate, and professional communication abilities along with team building
- Self-driven team player with a clear focus on team performance to promote overall success of the project
- Facilitated in knowledge sharing sessions and training of freshmen leading to the overall team growth
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistance Manager - Paint Shop
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Private Limited
NARASAPURA
03.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India is India's second largest manufacturer of two wheelers, a 100% subsidiary of Honda Motor Company Ltd., Japan. Since its establishment in 1999 at Manesar, District Gurgaon. Honda has lived up to its reputation of offering the highest quality products at the most reasonable price. Its facility in Narsapura is the largest amongst its four locations and has a capacity of 9,250 vehicles per day.
- Involved in liaising with internal teams to provide oversight, interacting with vendors on strategic and operational aspects of developing new shades, root cause analysis of issues and opportunities affecting our product launch and quality metric based on Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS).
- Interface internally with leaders of Vehicle Quality, Purchase and Production teams for real time monitoring of KPI's and process improvement.
- Responsible for conducting audits at vendor end and suggesting improvements in terms of cost, quality, and timely delivery.
- Recruiting and managing new paint suppliers on multiple initiatives including qualifying, negotiating, onboarding and training them to get well versed with organizations way of operations and provide business support and inputs to improve quality, replenishment and technical support.
- Co-ordinate with multiple stakeholders for improving process gaps, such as, setting up paint viscosity matrix, raw material testing and standardizing shade variation to avoid batch rejection during mass production and increase line efficiency by 10%.
- Cost finalization of new shade development and sharing the costing data with senior leadership for budget allocation for the financial year.
- Conducting various tests on new shades finalized, like weather, corrosion, impact and chemical resistance before mass production to avoid market compliant as per the HES (Honda Engineering standards).
- Involved in creating trackers and SOP for lab tests and reporting mechanism which in-turn increased team's bandwidth by 30%.
- SME for root-cause analysis of market complaints using 7QC tools and documenting the cause of error (COE) for preventing re-occurrence.
- Conduct bi-quarterly training for line associates and supervisors to increase awareness of technology up-gradation and solve for line inefficiencies by setting trackers which reduced instances of error by 10% which in turn increased productivity.
- SPOC from paint department for organizing and coordinating ISO 9001(Quality Management System) and ISO 14001(Environmental management system) audit and achieved zero non compliances for 5 consecutive years.
- Involved in continuous monitoring and highlighting the stock requirement to the procurement team based on production requirements.
- Vast experience in robotic painting of both sheet metal and plastics. Reduced paint consumption by freeing robot parameters by 7%.
- Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India is India's second largest manufacturer of two wheelers, a 100% subsidiary of Honda Motor Company Ltd., Japan. Since its establishment in 1999 at Manesar, District Gurgaon. Honda has lived up to its reputation of offering the highest quality products at the most reasonable price. Its facility in Narsapura is the largest amongst its four locations and has a capacity of 9,250 vehicles per day.
- Key Projects Undertaken - was a core team member in developing and implementing new technologies like Mono-coat Technology - Monocot Painting is a procedure in which a single coat combining both basecoat and clear coat properties is applied to a primer that has undergone just a few minutes of drying. Innovative paint shop process implemented in 2015, Honda Bangalore plant, has delivered significant improvements in efficiency, savings in materials and reduction of emission of carbon dioxide to atmosphere. Implementation of this technology led to 24% reduction in energy consumption, cost saving of 123 lakhs / annum with Zero investment.
- Introduction of Pigmented Plastic (Colored Plastic) - In the latest BS VI models, we have migrated from usage of ABS plastics to PP / PC plastics which eliminated painting of plastic components.
- Primer less Technology - This reduced primer consumption to minimal, leading to cost reduction of 3% / per vehicle.
- High transfer efficiency Robot Bell - This technology was implemented for improving aesthetics and transfer efficiency by 5%.
- Common Paint System - Commonization of paint line for baking metal and plastic parts which reduced fuel consumption by 40%.
- Core member of Fire and Safety audit team have been conducting multiple audits across national and international Honda factories to maintain accident free environment.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
- Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.
- Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Enhanced product quality by instituting rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in fewer customer complaints.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
- Streamlined project delivery processes, significantly reducing time to market for new product launches.
- Increased market share with strategic business development efforts, expanding into untapped markets.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and adjusted product offerings accordingly, increasing customer satisfaction.
- Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies that effectively communicated brand values, increasing brand recognition.
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, cutting operational costs while maintaining quality of service.
- Spearheaded transition to remote work during global health crisis, ensuring business continuity and employee safety.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Team Member Leader - Paint Shop
TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR PVT. LTD.
Bangalore
08.2010 - 03.2017
- Monitoring the Batch Approval process & solving problem related to the paint.
- Ensuring the Quality parameters after paint application to the body.
- Maintains the record on daily production basis & its quality problems in body line and report.
- Daily paint stock monitoring follow up for the backup batches.
- Day to Day problem solving & Root cause Analysis for each paint quality related problem.
- Ensuring Machine safety & personal Safety in everyday work and following them.
- Handling the body manual spray & supporting to robot team like cartridge filling and its cleaning activity.
- Handled the 2 tone (dual color) projects.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
UVCE
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Mysore Education Society (MEI) Evening Polytechnic (Govt.)
Toyota Technical Training - Automobile Paint
Institute Toyota Kirloskar Motors
Skills
- Quality Control Tools
- Innovative in thought and solutions
- Risk taking ability
- Strong business acumen
Performance management
Time management
Team leadership
Operations management
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Key Technical And Management Skills
- Quality Control Tools
- Innovative in thought and solutions
- Risk taking ability with strong business acumen
- Manpower Management
- Painting Robot Teaching
- Project Management
- QCC&PDCA
Accomplishments
- Best Performer Award, 2018-19, Was recognized for onboarding and training new paint supplier for implementing 1K Conductive primer. This on boarded supplier has now been scaled up for maintaining SOB of 40%.
- Best Performer Award, 2020-2021, Implementation of Mono-coat technology - Recognized as Innovative project by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Reduced cost per vehicle by 5% by increasing the pigmentation in paint material.
Career Statement
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and delivering tasks on or ahead of schedule
- Proven track record of establishing processes, SOPs, streamlining workflow & creating teamwork environment
- Require minimal/no supervision and take complete ownership of assigned work
- Extensive ability to work within a team utilizing 'take-charge' attitude, with well-presented and confident outlook.
- Confident, articulate, and professional communication abilities along with team building
- Self-driven team player with a clear focus on team performance to promote overall success of the project
- Facilitated in knowledge sharing sessions and training of freshmen leading to the overall team growth
Additional Information
Professional Summary
- Ensured compliance with international quality standards (ISO, IEC) for Li-ion cell manufacturing, contributing to zero-defect product delivery.
- Led sustainability projects that reduced energy consumption by 12% and minimized environmental impact through waste management strategies.
- Utilized statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and training manuals.
- Conducted training sessions for production staff, ensuring consistent implementation of process improvements and safety protocols.
- Implemented real-time monitoring systems that reduced unplanned downtime by 25% and improved response time to process deviations.
- Led cross-functional Kaizen events, resulting in a 30% improvement in throughput and enhanced team collaboration.
- Developed a predictive maintenance model using historical process data, which reduced equipment failure rates by 18%.
- Optimized electrolyte filling and formation processes, improving cell consistency and reducing cycle time by 20%.
- Introduced automated quality control checkpoints, increasing first-pass yield by 15% and reducing manual inspection efforts.
- Collaborated with R&D teams to scale up new cell chemistries from pilot to mass production, ensuring process stability and repeatability.
- Reduced solvent usage by 22% through process redesign, contributing to both cost savings and environmental compliance.
- Trained over 50 production staff on new process protocols and safety standards, improving operational discipline and reducing incidents.
- Contributed to the successful ISO 14001 certification by aligning process documentation and sustainability practices with environmental standards.
- Designed and implemented a digital dashboard for real-time KPI tracking, enabling data-driven decision-making across production shifts. Role Objectives
Results-driven and detail-oriented Production Process Engineer with over 5 years of experience in optimizing manufacturing processes within high-tech environments. Proven expertise in enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring quality compliance, and driving sustainability initiatives. Adept at leveraging data analytics for continuous improvement and cost-effective production. Committed to supporting the development of cutting-edge Li-ion cell technology through innovative process engineering.
Key Skills- Process Optimization & Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
- Sustainability & Environmental Impact Reduction
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, Six Sigma)
- Technical Documentation & SOP Development
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Training & Knowledge Transfer
- Ensured compliance with international quality standards (ISO, IEC) for Li-ion cell manufacturing, contributing to zero-defect product delivery.
- Led sustainability projects that reduced energy consumption by 12% and minimized environmental impact through waste management strategies.
- Utilized statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and training manuals.
- Conducted training sessions for production staff, ensuring consistent implementation of process improvements and safety protocols.
- Implemented real-time monitoring systems that reduced unplanned downtime by 25% and improved response time to process deviations.
- Led cross-functional Kaizen events, resulting in a 30% improvement in throughput and enhanced team collaboration.
- Developed a predictive maintenance model using historical process data, which reduced equipment failure rates by 18%.
- Optimized electrolyte filling and formation processes, improving cell consistency and reducing cycle time by 20%.
- Introduced automated quality control checkpoints, increasing first-pass yield by 15% and reducing manual inspection efforts.
- Collaborated with R&D teams to scale up new cell chemistries from pilot to mass production, ensuring process stability and repeatability.
- Reduced solvent usage by 22% through process redesign, contributing to both cost savings and environmental compliance.
- Trained over 50 production staff on new process protocols and safety standards, improving operational discipline and reducing incidents.
- Contributed to the successful ISO 14001 certification by aligning process documentation and sustainability practices with environmental standards.
- Designed and implemented a digital dashboard for real-time KPI tracking, enabling data-driven decision-making across production shifts. Role Objectives
Hiring a Production Process Engineer for our Li-ion Cell Gigafactory is a strategic decision essential for several compelling reasons:
Process Optimization: The role of a Production Process Engineer is critical in optimizing our manufacturing processes. Their expertise will be instrumental in enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and quality, ensuring that we produce high-performance Li-ion cells.
Quality Assurance: A dedicated Process Engineer ensures that our manufacturing processes meet or exceed quality standards and regulatory requirements. This is imperative in delivering safe and reliable Li-ion cells to our customers.
Sustainability: With a focus on sustainability initiatives, the Process Engineer will help us reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact, aligning with our commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Continuous Improvement: By leading ongoing process enhancements, the Process Engineer will drive operational excellence, ensuring that our manufacturing processes remain at the cutting edge of technology.
Data-Driven Decision Making: The Process Engineer will use data analysis to optimize processes and minimize production disruptions, contributing to overall cost-effectiveness.
Documentation and Training: Their role in maintaining comprehensive documentation and providing training ensures that process improvements are effectively implemented and sustained.
Experience: With a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, the Process Engineer will bring a wealth of knowledge and best practices to our Gigafactory, accelerating our progress.
In summary, hiring a Production Process Engineer is essential to the success of our Li-ion Cell Gigafactory. Their expertise will help us achieve optimal manufacturing performance, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement, contributing significantly to our mission of revolutionizing energy solutions.
Analyse and evaluate advanced manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to drive ongoing process enhancements, promoting operational excellence.
Collect and analyse production data, using data-driven insights to optimize processes and ensure seamless production.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to maintain high standards of product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Work closely with the Maintenance team to develop and execute preventive maintenance plans, minimizing equipment downtime.
Champion initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact within the manufacturing process.
Maintain comprehensive records of process changes, standard operating procedures, and best practices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Provide training and support to Operations teams, ensuring the effective implementation and sustainability of new processes.
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of proven experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data for process improvements. Familiarity with process simulation and modelling software is advantageous.
Knowledge of quality management systems and best practices.
Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Experience within Li-ion battery or related industries, such as automated rubber, paper, capacitors, or semiconductors should be a preference.
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles is a plus.
Timeline
Assistance Manager - Paint Shop
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Private Limited
03.2017 - Current
Team Member Leader - Paint Shop
TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR PVT. LTD.
08.2010 - 03.2017
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Mysore Education Society (MEI) Evening Polytechnic (Govt.)
Toyota Technical Training - Automobile Paint
Institute Toyota Kirloskar Motors
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
UVCE
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