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Key projects / Transformational-initiatives successfully accomplished under my leadership

Centre of excellences (CX) i.e. profit centres within factory, managing its Total Cost ( Variable & Fixed) and journey towards world class build quality.

Multiple Initiatives for continuous improvement of : Productivity & through-put time ( Men, Machine, Method, Material) System flexibility to optimally meet varied demand & product-mix requirements.

Engagement Platforms with : Vendors for co-creation, process optimization, and value engineering. Team-members for ‘Innovative themes’ to continuously improve upon: safety, asset health & utilization,

quality, inventory levels and one piece flow. Cross-functional peers to successfully transition new products and technologies to manufacturing.

Green field assignments: Planning to ope-rationalization Technology up-gradation through the introduction of PLCs / CNCs / FMCs for the first time Commissioning of new cylinder block machining line Commissioning of new gear-box machining line Commissioning of new engine assembly line using 40 AGVs Commissioning of electronic engine test beds. ISO9001 implementation for the first time

Innovative solutions : Gravity conveyors in Crankshaft line, Overhead engine conveyor in engine-dispatch area, Mobile bend testing fixture, Multiple Poka-yoke, Electronic timers, Engine master program, SMED reducing set-up times drastically