Experience

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  Forsee Power

  • Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Chief Executive Officer - India

    • Nov 2020 - Present
    • Pune, Maharashtra, India

    Forsee Power provides advanced lithium-ion battery systems forany mobility application. Whatever the charging infrastructureor hybrid mode, we have the right ENERGY and/or POWERsolution.Please visit: https://www.forseepower.com/

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  RS Consultancy

  • Pune, India

  • Director Of Business Operations

    • Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
    • Pune, India

    Currently associated with RS Consultancy (independent consultancy firm for a German and a US MNCs) from January 2020 as Director of Business Operations, establishing B2B sales and product services in APAC. Providing Sales, Marketing and Business development consulting to manufacturing and service organizations including “Route – to – market” (India), value propositions, Strategic customer segmentation, Operations Blueprint, Greenfield planning, Capital Budgeting, Land acquisition, Factory, and process Layout, man-power planning, hiring services and localization of direct material in India, China, Japan, Korea and Turkey.Creating Strategic partnerships in India for contributing towards organizational bottom-line and a competitive advantage. Developing Business Strategy using Business Intelligence and Analytics – Microsoft Power BI and Salesforce

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  AxleTech International

  • United States
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Director Of Business Operations

    • Jul 2015 - Dec 2019

    Director of Operations for a new plant in Pune. Lead person to conceive and build Greenfield facility in Pune. Key person to drive entire operations and management of the plant with full P&L responsibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish Key customer segments, Product Strategy, operational strategy, Capital Budget and road map for implementation. Liaison with Engineering, Procurement, Business Units, Platforms and other stakeholders to meet customer product quality and service expectations, as well as improve the delivery reliability continuously. Key role and accomplishments:1) Responsible for overall plant and building business operations of India business including growth, P&L management and profitability dealing with Top Defence – Heavy Commercial Vehicle OEMs in India. From RFQ to launch, full cycle sales.2) Established India business and Operation goals, objectives and created a CI culture to drive innovation in manufacturing capability to improve bottom line performance. SME for CI culture through KPIs3) Had led Strategy Development and deployment to instigate growth and profitability. Delivered double digit improvement in both top and bottom line during FY15-FY19 which aided in the acquisition process4) Challenged to build new market presence while re-engineering and expanding existing transportation and distribution across APAC5) Challenged to build new market presence while re-engineering and expanding existing transportation and distribution across APAC6) Establishing businesses and Export Sales to China, Brazil, US, France and South Africa

  • Senior Manager - Purchasing and Supplier Development - India

    • Nov 2012 - Jul 2015

    Joined to support the global operations of US and France facilities; looked after the procurement of machine parts from Indian suppliers. Established Global Strategic Sourcing Team in India for managing supply to Europe, US, Brazil and China. Successfully developed indigenous suppliers’ for sub-assemblies and components for three family of axles designed in France and the US. Implemented of ERP system, JDE 9.2 with India localized modules. Launched 3 families of drive axles and 3 families of brakes – Hydraulic Disc Brakes (HDB).

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  Lakeshore Electricals Pvt. Ltd.

  • Director Of Business Operations

    • Jul 2009 - Nov 2012

    I drove the entire Site Operations and was responsible for the full P&L of the company. Functions include Plant manufacturing, Sales, Engineering, Training and Development and People Management. Manufacturing site with US $ 8 Mil in Revenues.• Export sales to the US, Japan and Korea• Responsible for Operations of the plant and full P&L responsibility of the Pune plant• Responsible for Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Procurement and HR• Vision and mission implementation, increase share of business, profitable growth management, develop strategic plans, collaborate financial activities, implement quality policies and budget control

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  ArvinMeritor

  • Supplier Development Leader - North America

    • Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

    Though it was a very short stint at Arvin Merito, I ensured a successful track record here as well. Closely watched every process starting from RFQ to Purchase Order Issuance. My team of Supplier Quality Engineers were spread across US, Canada and Mexico. Supported Six Sigma projects and managed Supplier Development for 8 programs.

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  Valeo

  • Project Supplier Quality Engineer

    • Jun 2005 - Apr 2008

    During the span of 3 years, I looked after the performance of multiple suppliers, ensured quality standards are accomplished. Prepared and presented supplier-related improvements; investigated and analyzed any manufacturing issues in regards to supplied components. Acted as Supplier Quality Engineer for HVAC components on Daimler Chrysler, Freightliner, Ford & Mazda programs. Plastics commodity, rubber and TXV SQE dealing with various low-cost countries. Improvised the process, trained Six Sigma Green Belts and other change leaders, agents and executives.

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  I.E.T Inc.

  • Supplier Quality Engineer

    • Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

    SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER (PARKER HANNIFIN-RACOR DIV., Beufort- South Carolina)Supplier Quality Engineer for Fuel & Oil filtration components on Ford F-250 truck.Was responsible for all data and data analysis on production dies from Aluminum Die Casting supplier and detail parts for program launch of a new product.Tracked performance of nine other suppliers of various components based on monthly PPM (Parts Per Million) calculations.Reviewed & approved Supplier PPAPs and APQP documents (PFMEA & Control Plans) and evaluated Global 8D reports as per requirements by International Truck & Engine Corporation.Participated in customer (International Truck and Engine) meetings and gave presentations on weekly performance & corrective actions on plant issues.Provided technical assistance to production and engineering activities and performed new product follow up and quality planning information for the V-110/V-120 Fuel-Oil Filter Line.