Experience

HERO ECOTECH LTD

• India
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Deputy Manager

  • May 2021 - Present

  • Design, develop and commission new assembly line from pilot, start-up launch to production.• Develop operating instructions, process documentation, Control Plan (R2R – Ready to Ride), training documents to improve manufacturing processes.• Design & develop layout for equipment, materials and workspaces to ensure maximum efficiency.• Time study & Line Balancing for proper work distribution & removing non-value-added content.• Lead continuous improvement events resulting in associate skill and knowledge development and KPI performance improvements.• Drive lean training and implement a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA; value stream mapping; quick changeovers; Kaizen, problem solving, 5S, etc.• Plan and implement Poka-yoke and kaizen for defect free production• Oversee the production of cycles, ensure optimum quality and achieve production targets• Overall worker Efficiency (OWE) Calculation and analysis to identify improvement opportunities• Plan and implement cost reduction proposals associated to work area• Capacity calculation & enhancement as per the requirement.PROJECTS HANDLED • Increased production efficiency by 11% through process improvement, layout change & waste elimination.• Planning, Designing and Commissioning of a new cycle assembly line for customer (Decathlon Project)• Implementation of packaging material for final packing to reduce the cost from dealer complaint regarding parts damage during transportation.• Introduced shut off pneumatic tools (Atlas Copco) instead of impact tools to reduce customer complaints of parts damage due to high torque.



Harley-Davidson Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2020

  • 9.4 years of experience in Vehicle & Powertrain Assembly as a Team Leader.•Prepare and review Production Plan schedule in line with sales requirement for the month and re-schedule the plan as and when if required, to meet out the sales target of the month.•Creating PFD, PFMEA & CONTROL PLAN for the assembly process in every model before product launch (SOFTAIL, SPORTSTER, STREET)•Creating VSM (VALUE STREAM MAPPING) for Vehicle Assembly, Powertrain & implementing KAIZEN burst throughout the line to eliminate NVA (NON-VALUE ADDED).•In hand knowledge of both Vehicle and Powertrain assembly.•Knowledge about final product testing process of both engine & Motorcycle (Cold Test & Roll Test)•Meeting daily Production & Quality targets as per SQDCPS (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Sustainability).•Working on Cross functional team (Supplier Quality, Powertrain, Materials etc.) for solving defects with appropriate countermeasures for the defects occurred online.•Conducting DV (Design Validation) and PV (Process Validation) build for Launch of new model and model year. (STREET, DYNA, SPORTSTER & SOFTAIL MODELS)•Conducting daily audits like (Workstation audits, Quality audits, Process audits and monthly audits)•Analysis of daily parts rejection to minimize cost & improve quality.•Time study & Line balancing (Work distribution at each station as per Takt Time).•Updating and preparing Reports (Daily, Weekly & Monthly) regarding – (COST, SAFETY, QUALITY, SUSTAINIBILTY, PEOPLE, DELIEVERY) & presenting to the leadership team.•Implementation of PCN (Process Change Notice), PDN (Product Deviation Notice) & ECN (Engineering Change Notice) for any change in process of assembly.•Preparing training modules and Conducting trainings for teams to support skill development. •Installation and programming of DC tools.•Development of new tools & fixtures to ease the assembling of bikes using software like AutoCAD & Solid works.•SAP module end user