Experience

Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd.

• China
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Manager - MPS & Digitalization

  • Dec 2019 - Present



Mercedes-Benz AG

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager - MPS International

  • Apr 2016 - Present



Daimler Truck Asia

• Japan
• Automotive
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Head of Production & Logistics, Buses

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Lead and Direct Production & Logistics functions to achieve business objectives for entire production value chain consisting of Weldshop, Paint shop, Assembly and Test & Finish of completely built Mercedez Benz & Bharat Benz Buses • Lead implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives, including strategic resource allocation; lean manufacturing principles; production systems and techniques for improved efficiencies and adherence to best practice • Production planning & decision… Show more • Lead and Direct Production & Logistics functions to achieve business objectives for entire production value chain consisting of Weldshop, Paint shop, Assembly and Test & Finish of completely built Mercedez Benz & Bharat Benz Buses • Lead implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives, including strategic resource allocation; lean manufacturing principles; production systems and techniques for improved efficiencies and adherence to best practice • Production planning & decision making concerning inventory requirements, staffing & work procedures • Set department goals, objectives in line with business plans and develop a roll-out-system • Macro & Micro KPI Definition roll out for Operational Control & Stability • Capacity forecasting, Performance Management, CAPEX & OPEX Budget planning considering future initiatives • Manages the operational finance & ensures deliverables are met within budget. • Material availability with systems drive thru Kanban deployment at Logistics & Production to optimize inventory

• Divisional Manager - TOS (Lean Manufacturing)

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2013

  • Lead Lean initiatives by conceptualizing & actualizing Single piece flow production, Logistics, Material presentation & handling, bringing in cultural change in the organization. • Leading “Manufacturing excellence” programs to maximize process efficiency & effectiveness. • Mentored Cost reduction projects using Value Engineering & Value Analysis methods. • Shop floor management, Standard Work and Kanban Implementation at all processes Experience in managing multi location… Show more • Lead Lean initiatives by conceptualizing & actualizing Single piece flow production, Logistics, Material presentation & handling, bringing in cultural change in the organization. • Leading “Manufacturing excellence” programs to maximize process efficiency & effectiveness. • Mentored Cost reduction projects using Value Engineering & Value Analysis methods. • Shop floor management, Standard Work and Kanban Implementation at all processes Experience in managing multi location Projects, Teams & Customers, handling International Project, streamlining Organization processes / procedures • Certified as “Lean Expert Trainer” (TOS Expert Trainer) from Daimler AG, Germany.



Alstom Grid

• Hosur Area, India

• Manufacturing Operations

  • Sep 2008 - Mar 2011

  Responsible to Lead Lean Manufacturing & manufacturing operations for maintaining cost effective, efficient and well-controlled operations of the plant for the business with a view to maximizing profitability and delivering superior quality. This role was also responsible to ensure compliance to process norms, regulations and excellent quality for all operational processes and suggests avenues for continuous improvement. Responsible to Lead Lean Manufacturing & manufacturing operations for maintaining cost effective, efficient and well-controlled operations of the plant for the business with a view to maximizing profitability and delivering superior quality. This role was also responsible to ensure compliance to process norms, regulations and excellent quality for all operational processes and suggests avenues for continuous improvement.



Praxair, Inc - a Linde Company

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager- Manufacturing

  • Oct 2007 - Sep 2008

  Expertised in Operations Excellence & Lean implementations. Was responsible was lean implementation at Strategic Business Units (SBU), bringing cultural change in the organization in terms of Lean Thinking Expertised in Operations Excellence & Lean implementations. Was responsible was lean implementation at Strategic Business Units (SBU), bringing cultural change in the organization in terms of Lean Thinking



ABB

• Switzerland
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Sep 2007

  Handled Projects for ABB Robotics Business in India encompassing Program Management, Site Management, Technical & Engineering services Experienced in managing Projects through the entire life cycle from Concept evolution to Project closeout & evolving processes for Life Cycle Management (LCM) of Projects in an Organization. Handled Projects for ABB Robotics Business in India encompassing Program Management, Site Management, Technical & Engineering services Experienced in managing Projects through the entire life cycle from Concept evolution to Project closeout & evolving processes for Life Cycle Management (LCM) of Projects in an Organization.



Toyota Kirloskar Motor

• India
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Group Leader - Production & Production Engineering

  • Oct 1997 - Feb 2006

  - Engineering activities for paintshop expansion, New model Introduction, Cost reduction, Value Engineering & Value Analysis - Project planning & execution for Volume expansion, New Model integration & process optimization - Creating the manufacturing concept, Standard work procedures for new models, Takt changes. - Core member in replicating TPS with concepts like Just In Time, First in First Out, Kanban System, Pokoyoke, Jidoka, Miyeruka, Waste Work Elimination, 5S, Standard… Show more - Engineering activities for paintshop expansion, New model Introduction, Cost reduction, Value Engineering & Value Analysis - Project planning & execution for Volume expansion, New Model integration & process optimization - Creating the manufacturing concept, Standard work procedures for new models, Takt changes. - Core member in replicating TPS with concepts like Just In Time, First in First Out, Kanban System, Pokoyoke, Jidoka, Miyeruka, Waste Work Elimination, 5S, Standard Operation Procedures, Total Productive Maintenance. - Implementation of Work measurements by Utilizing TPS tools like Yamazumi, Rules of Motion & Rules of Layout to optimize 4M (Man, Machine, Method &materials) to Improve Productivity. - Shift In charge spearheading a team of 110 members, Responsible for all production activities- Achieve daily SQDCM targets - Strategic planning for control In-house cost with respect cost per vehicle and develops ideas for control and reducing cost. - Integrate member’s morale by Counseling of team members to solve their grievances and to develop mutual trust to strengthen teamwork. Show less - Engineering activities for paintshop expansion, New model Introduction, Cost reduction, Value Engineering & Value Analysis - Project planning & execution for Volume expansion, New Model integration & process optimization - Creating the manufacturing concept, Standard work procedures for new models, Takt changes. - Core member in replicating TPS with concepts like Just In Time, First in First Out, Kanban System, Pokoyoke, Jidoka, Miyeruka, Waste Work Elimination, 5S, Standard… Show more - Engineering activities for paintshop expansion, New model Introduction, Cost reduction, Value Engineering & Value Analysis - Project planning & execution for Volume expansion, New Model integration & process optimization - Creating the manufacturing concept, Standard work procedures for new models, Takt changes. - Core member in replicating TPS with concepts like Just In Time, First in First Out, Kanban System, Pokoyoke, Jidoka, Miyeruka, Waste Work Elimination, 5S, Standard Operation Procedures, Total Productive Maintenance. - Implementation of Work measurements by Utilizing TPS tools like Yamazumi, Rules of Motion & Rules of Layout to optimize 4M (Man, Machine, Method &materials) to Improve Productivity. - Shift In charge spearheading a team of 110 members, Responsible for all production activities- Achieve daily SQDCM targets - Strategic planning for control In-house cost with respect cost per vehicle and develops ideas for control and reducing cost. - Integrate member’s morale by Counseling of team members to solve their grievances and to develop mutual trust to strengthen teamwork. Show less