VIKAS SOLANKI

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Quality Manager

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE

Over 12 years of working experience as a Quality Manager, Division Leader and Continuous Improvement coordinator position with strong interpersonal skills

Working experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction and Oil & Gas industries as a manager level

Outstanding working knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, and BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Integrated Internal Auditor

Working knowledge of QS 9000,TS-16949 procedures, APQP, SPC, PPAP, and Process flow

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, Project Leadership & Project Management Certificate

Excellent communication skills both written & verbal and active listening skills

Responsible, problem solving & decision making skills and dedicated professional

Hands-on experience of Microsoft Project 2007, MS Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Express and ERP such as SAP R/3.1H, ABAP-4, JDE

SKILLS SUMMARY

Quality Control & Assurance

Lead/ coordinated ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 internal and external audits

Created and maintained Quality Manual in compliance with ISO standards

Created Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s), Standard Work Instructions (SWI’s) for Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental department

Trained ISO audit teams and created formal training documentation for internal & external audits

Management/ Operations

Achieved 50% improvement on customer delivery time by proper planning and scheduling honing, nickel plating, chrome plating, grinding, polishing and machining

Turned around negative growth to positive by tightly monitoring and improving every stage of operations with employee involvement in 6 months

Developed and carried out industrial health, safety and fire prevention plans and programs to conduct safety training program for 25 to 40 employees

Continuous Improvement

Used different tools such as 5WHY’s, root cause analysis etc. to brain storm and resolved NCR’s

Reduced down time 60% with the help of process mapping, value stream mapping and team coordination between different departments and division

Improved employee involvement 20% by changing continuous improvement program

WORK EXPERIENCE

Quality Control 2015 to date

Canadian Gun Drilling Company Inc., Brampton

Developed and coordinated all inspection activities in detailed Quality plans and ITP’s

Boosted delivery and scheduling efficiency by moving to computer database system

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Made sure that manufactured parts are correct to the specifications and drawings i.e. First off, in process and Last off

Developed, Maintained, and trained all employees on Quality Standards, Health & Safety and environmental aspects as per company policy

PTI Noble Structures Inc., Edmonton 2012 - 2014

Quality Manager 2013 - 2014

Created and kept record of Non-conformance reports, was point of contact between internal and external customer for quality concerns and issues

Was responsible for corrective and preventive action data control and effectiveness

Ensured compliance with company procedures, blue prints, industry standards, building codes, regulations and acted as a main point of contact for all permits

Created and facilitated ISO awareness and education seminars for workers and all employees

Reduced paper waste 30% by going paperless for NCR’s and centralize data access to avoid duplication of all documents

Continuous Improvement Coordinator 2012 - 2013

Created positive and competitive environment by involving workers in 5S and Kaizen events

Improved employee awareness by providing 5S and lean concept training in small groups

Created flow chart for the every step of processes involved throughout entire division to simplify new employee training program

Division Leader - Plating Division 2011 - 2012

MCCOY Coating and Hydraulics Inotec, Edmonton

Oversaw 15-20 employees to meet customer requirements

Discussed P&L statements in monthly meeting with controller, sales and General Manager

Hired new employees and arranged their training and performance review at regular intervals as a tool for promotions and wages

Scheduled preventive maintenance to avoid unexpected break down of equipment with maintenance department

Quality Analyst 2009 - 2011

Worldcolor/Quad Graphics, Edmonton

Checked and sorted flyers, magazines to send best customer copies from the printing line

Created samples of different problem and reoccurring issues to help train new employees and better understanding every aspect of quality check

Created new numbering system for all unorganized documents for departments in reference to ISO

Used and calibrated Densitometer, single range DS meter, Thickness gauge, rub tester

Production Supervisor 2008 - 2009

Partition Systems Ltd, Edmonton

Supervised 15 to 20 people for two drywall laminating lines, cutting machine, mini stamp press and drill machine as per requirement

Planned, scheduled and prioritized different work orders as per customer requirement

Created new marking and counting method to easily segregate different loads of drywalls

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Team Leader 2005 - 2008

Magna - Presstran Industries, St. Thomas

Learned and implemented new Lean manufacturing techniques and 5S in a KANBAN based production environment

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of TS-16949 and ISO requirements in all duties

Supervised manpower from 10 to 20 people in absence of other team leader on different assembly lines and maintained production targets by proper allocation

Designed daily tool box meeting in a way that empowers all crew members to address key issues

Assisted production supervisor for conducting daily safety inspections, identified and corrected hazard, ensured every employee have proper PPE and used proper safety equipment

Quality Assurance Technician 2003 - 2005

Magna - Downsview Stamping, Toronto

Acquired training of QS 9000 procedures, APQP, SPC, PPAP, Control plans and Process flow

Co-ordinated and monitored the movement of parts, supplies and materials within an establishment and ensured that supplies, materials and products are shipped and received on schedule

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

Certified ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, and BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Integrated Internal Auditor 2013

British Standards Institution, Edmonton

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate 2013

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton

Principle of Health & Safety Management, Alberta OHS Legislation Awareness, Basic 2013

Institutional Techniques, Leadership for Safety Excellence and Auditor Training Program

Alberta Construction Safety Association, Edmonton

Part 10 Relocatable Industrial Accommodation ABC 2006 competence 2013

Safety Codes Council, Edmonton

Project Leadership Certificate & Project Management Certificate 2011 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton

Planning and controlling projects using Primavera Project Planner for the Enterprise 2008

Versions 5.0 & 6.0, SAR Associates, Toronto

Post Graduate Diploma in computer application 1996 Future Technologies Education Centre, India

Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry, Physics, Math 1993

M.S. University of Baroda, India

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