Head Of Manufacturing

• May 2022 - Present

Key DeliverablesManufacturing: Oversee and manage the entire manufacturing process for drone production, including production planning, scheduling, and operations Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and increase quality of drone components and systems Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify and resolve issues, using statistical process control techniques, Oversee the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organization, manage contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners and other stakeholders Manage and mentor manufacturing team members, including supervisors and managers, with a focus on training and development in manufacturing technologies Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors of specialized drone components and systems to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment Participate in budgeting and forecasting to ensure that the manufacturing department meets its financial goals and stays competitive in the drone industrySupply Chain Management: Develop and implement strategies to optimize the supply chain for drone manufacturing, including sourcing, procurement, logistics, and inventory management Ensure that materials and components for drone manufacturing are delivered on time and at the lowest cost, by implementing Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory system and utilizing e-procurement platforms Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals Finalizing and approving the suitable Vendors. Collaborate with suppliers and vendors of specialized drone components and systems to improve delivery times, reduce costs, and increase quality Monitor and analyze supply chain metrics to identify and resolve issues, using supply chain management tools such as ERPNext, Clickup Oversee expenses and budgeting to help the organization optimize costs and benefits, Knowledge of data analytics and reporting Show less

Senior Operations Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

Quality Lead

• Feb 2016 - Oct 2021

Key deliverables;Review of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) & First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) documentation.Review of APQP documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, Quality Plan, Risk Management, Trials, and Validations) and ensure to meet customer expectations.Preparation of capital Budgetary for Quality Department and In charge to report, manage and close all the Non-conformances through applicable systems like Q Pulse and SAPEnsure continued accreditation of the Company by Certification Bodies that have been applied to facilitate first, second- & third-party audits.Leading all Quality checks Including FAI’s and Delta FAI’s for deliveriesImplementation and maintenance of AS 9100 management system across all relevant processes. Create an annual audit plan and ensure its compliance and Internal auditing QMS against AS 9100 requirements.Supported SQA team on Product & Surveillance Audit and Capacity, Supplier Delegation Review of the supplier, and Assess subcontractors & vendors for QMS compliance as and when required.Lead for Preparation of internal & external audits. (Audits such as AS9100, NARs, SABRe, NADCAP, and other new customers)Performing Root cause analysis for the Non-conformances produced and action plan to avoid recurrence and ensure sustenance to avoid potential to escape or cause a high-risk situation to the Company.Verification of contract review at RFQ & purchase order (PO) stage. Approval authority for product feasibility & risk analysis (PFRA) study. Responsible for mitigations of emerged risks.Review of manufacturing control plans (MOS) for Quality related processes viz. RM inspection, Dimensional inspection, NDT, and visual inspection.Ensure the resources needed for the department are available. Competency mapping of all subordinates through periodic training, evaluation, on-job training & qualification of personnel. Setting up of KRAs for all subordinates & their periodic review. Show less

Project Lead (Assembly Business Unit) KPO

• Aug 2014 - May 2016

Key Deliverables: Responsible for supporting the program head in developing project charter and lead the team from project initiation to closure, including monitoring and reporting project results Responsible for developimg the detail project plan during the planning phase including co ordination with the stake holders to develope the detailed resource loaded schedule Lead the team on a day to day basis in monitoring project execution across all project dimensions and identifying deviation to the plan as per working arrangements with PM Responsible for updating the PM in regular and timely bidirectional communication between the IPT and all company’s functions in relation to the project matters The major project have handled are A380 Flaptrack Fairing Assembly and Alieron A330 Involved in Achieving Lean management through Implementing Kaizen and cost reduction Show less

Project Officer - KPO

• Sep 2012 - Jul 2014

Key Deliverables: -Responsible for supporting the program head in developing project charter and lead the team from project initiation to closure, including monitoring and reporting project results -Responsible for developing the detail project plan during the planning phase including co ordination with the stake holders to develop the detailed resource loaded schedule -Lead the team on a day to day basis in monitoring project execution across all project dimensions and identifying deviation to the plan as per working arrangements with PM -Responsible for updating the PM in regular and timely bidirectional communication between the IPT and all company’s functions in relation to the project matters -The major project have handled are A380 Flap track Fairing Assembly and Aileron A330 -Involved in Achieving Lean management through Implementing Kaizen and cost reduction -Reviewing the program budget, conducts reconciliation analysis to assess the delta with the budgets for reports developed by the PMO and report the Assessment to the PM Show less

Production Lead in Sikorsky S92

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

. Full responsibility for the Assembly of S-92 Side panel production line.Daily management of 30+ Associates. Prioritizing workloads and balancing weekly production status Accountable for Production activities of S-92 cabin before it deliver to the customer Quality control. .Key Deliverable s: -Involved in developing the production plan -Sikorsky S 92 Structure Assembly, Repairs Troubleshooting major issues. -Managed Area's of Cabin Integration, sub-assembly, Major Assembly, Defects rectification -Executing the plans to develop the project progress -Being Kaizen Officer implemented idea's to eliminate waste -Resolving the issues and achieving the target on time -Elucidating the daily progress to superiors -Worked with Material Review Board department Key Achievements: -One of the key members in starting and establishing the project of S92 Installs in India -Being the part of the first S92 cabin and installs manufacturing in INDIA -Successfully Trained Associates to establish the improvement and got rewarded -Got Certification for soldering from Sikorsky, USA -Successfully produced 12 cabins of S-92 and 15 cabins of S-92 avionics Installation -Awarded from the company for the best performance Show less

Aircraft Maintenance Enigneer (Trainee)

• Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

-Concerned with daily maintenance of aircraft -Associated with Troubleshooting and hourly maintenance -Dispatching the flight on schedule -Involved in Structure and composite repairs -Hourly, weekly and A checks done on ATR 72-800 and A320 family -Concerned with daily maintenance of aircraft -Associated with Troubleshooting and hourly maintenance -Dispatching the flight on schedule -Involved in Structure and composite repairs -Hourly, weekly and A checks done on ATR 72-800 and A320 family