DHARAMPAL SINGH SALOOJA
Landline: ****-265-***-****/ Mobile: 098********/KSA Mobile: 009*********** ~ E-Mail: ********@*****.*** Seeking senior level assignments in Production Operations/ Quality Assurance with an organization of high repute preferably in Engineering & Steel sector
PROFILE SUMMARY
A competent professional with over 21 years of experience in: Quality Assurance Production Team Management Liaison & Coordination Process Improvement Internal Audit Testing & Inspection MIS Documentation
Skilled in managing inspection & testing activities involving resource planning, in-process inspection, team building and co-ordination with internal/ external departments
Proficient in ensuring accomplishment of pre-set production targets within stipulated time and cost parameters
Deft in implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of production, raw materials, manpower and machine utilization
Experience in designing / streamlining processes / procedures to facilitate robust Quality Management Systems
Possess in-depth knowledge of IS, EN, ASTM standards related to hot dip galvanizing & Electroplating, ISO 9001: 2008 standard for Quality Management System
Adept in conducting inspection, taking stringent quality measures and organizing quality awareness programs
An effective communicator with excellent problem solving and analytical skills CORE COMPETENCIES
Production Operations
Spearheading production related tasks including planning, control & troubleshooting for achieving the planned periodic schedules and process control
Developing new process concepts for production optimization, yield improvement and developing guidelines for the sequencing of manufacturing activities
Quality Assurance
Achieving quality certification as per ISO standards & appraising the status of various system implementations to senior management
Taking stringent quality measures including preparation of necessary documents to ensure compliance with above standards & customer’s requirements
Testing & Inspection
Carrying out inspection of various equipment and conducting internal audits periodically to assess the status of deployment of systems and take corrective measures for achieving organizational objectives
Anchoring on-site testing activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters by effective resource utilization to maximize the output
Consultation:
Consulting & advising for the new plant setup for Hot Dip Galvanizing & Electroplating, Electro Polishing, Electrophoretic lacquering, projects and lab setups ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since Mar’18 Al Ajab Galvanizing Company, Dammam, Saudi Arabia as Quality Assurance Manager - Hot Dip Galvanizing
Key Result Areas:
Accountable for standardization of galvanizing process.
Ascertained that the processes functioned as per ASTM and ISO Standards.
Review & Approve reports for thickness of Coating, Preece test, Knife tests per ASTM, ISO and Aramco Standards.
Issue Galvanizing Certificates of conformity of Quality.
Review & approve receiving, in process and final inspections for materials.
Imparted training to employees for ISO Orientation as per Standards.
Guide Management for improvement of plant, machinery, chemicals to achieve Quality production. March’16 To Feb ‘18 National Company For Galvanizing and Steel Poles Ltd. (GALVANCO), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Galvanizing Production Engineer - Manufacturing & Galvanizing Steel Poles
Key Result Areas:
Planning galvanizing plant production planning and handling other production related activities
Acquiring approvals for special purchases related to chemicals and other items for Hot Dip Galvanizing Plant.
Mentoring the galvanizing workforce for ensuring quality & quantity production and evaluating their safety requirements
Supporting and leading the Sales & Marketing Team for any technical queries related to Hot Dip Galvanizing Highlights:
Holds the merit of acquiring approvals from Saudi Aramco for Quality Manual
Effectively handled the set up new Galvanizing Plant in Dubai & Saudi Arabia
Adroitly involved in setting up Silver Plating baths at M/s ABB Limited Gujarat Oct’11 to Oct’ 15 Baamer Electric Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Galvanizing Plant Manager/ Quality Assurance Manager - Manufacturing Cable Tray Systems Key Result Areas:
Planning galvanizing plant production planning and handling other production related activities
Acquiring approvals for special purchases related to chemicals and other items for Hot Dip Galvanizing Plant.
Mentoring the galvanizing workforce for ensuring quality & quantity production and evaluating their safety requirements
Accountable for ISO manual documentation, recommendation and approvals
Carrying out Internal Audit of all the departments such as Stores/ Purchase/ Production/ HR/ Sales/ Quality and highlighting the major issues for implementing corrective and preventive actions to ensure the Quality Management system requirements are met for the company
Supporting and leading the Sales & Marketing Team for any technical queries related to Hot Dip Galvanizing
Leading a team of QC Inspectors for Hot Dip Galvanizing, Fabrication and Powder Coating Departments. Highlights:
Holds the merit of acquiring approvals from Saudi Aramco for Quality Manual
Effectively handled the set up new Galvanizing Plant in Dubai & Saudi Arabia
Adroitly involved in setting up Silver Plating baths at M/s ABB Limited Gujarat Mar’08 to Oct’11 Marami Metal Plating, Dubai, UAE as Plant Manager - Service/ Electroplating and Hot Dip Galvanizing
Key Result Areas:
Handled the sales & marketing functions for electroplating jobs in UAE market
Carried out analytical works for electroplating chemicals
Conducted plant commissioning activities for new Hot Dip Galvanizing Plant
Collaborated with suppliers for best quotes for the galvanizing plant machinery and equipment
Interfaced with the consultants and maintained coordination with government bodies for approvals of project (Civil Defense, Municipal, Environment & Departments)
Handled the new setup of hot dip & electro-galvanizing and managerial operations of the same Aug’07 to Feb’08 Micro Electroplaters, Gujarat as Plant Supervisor - Service Electroplating, Electro Polishing and Electroless Plating
Key Result Areas:
Administered the plating baths and evaluated the solutions for same
Assessed and recommended guidelines for effluent treatment of plating
Ascertained that the work is performed as per laid parameters Mar’05 to May’07 Arabian Galvanizing Company, Dammam, Saudi Arabia as Quality Control Supervisor - Service Hot Dip Galvanizing
Key Result Areas:
Accountable for standardization of galvanizing process
Ascertained that the processes functioned as per ASTM and ISO Standards
Carried out checks for thickness of Coating, Preece, Knife and Hammer as per ASTM, ISO and Aramco Standards
Responsible for test and inspection of raw material
Imparted training to employees for ISO Orientation as per Standards
Monitored the after production & finishing activities & forwarded the reports to manager PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Oct’02 to Mar’05 GTZ Industries Pvt. Ltd., Calcutta as Sales - Executive (Gujarat Region) - Manufacturing, Sales and Service of Electroplating & Metal Finishing Chemicals Oct’99 to Sep’02 Ronuk Industries Ltd., Mumbai as Technical Officer (Gujarat) - Manufacturing, Sales and Service of Electroplating & Metal Finishing Chemicals Oct’97 to Sep’99 Grauer & Weil (I) Ltd., Mumbai as Field Chemist (Gujarat) - Manufacturing, Sales and service of Electroplating & Metal Finishing Chemicals Key Result Areas:
Offered Marketing, Sales and technical service for Electroplating, metal finishing chemicals
Imparted training of new recruits for electroplating sales and technical services.
Executed gamut of operations pertaining:
o Electroplating lab setup for customers
o Electroplating chemical and waste water effluent analysis Highlight:
Accredited for setting-up labs for testing of chemicals in electroplating EDUCATION
2013 MBA (Operations & Management) from ICFAI University, Hyderabad 1997 B.Sc. (Chemistry) from PT Science College, Gujarat, South Gujarat University Other Courses:
1999 Certificate Course in MS Office from Vadodara, Gujarat, India 1999 Certificate Course in FoxPro Programming from Vadodara, Gujarat, India PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 12th October, 1974
Address: 12-A, Sahibkripa Society, Opp. Jeevan Chetna School, New Sama Road, Vadodara – 330008, Gujarat Languages Known: English, Hindi, Gujarati and Arabic LinkedIN ID: ********@*****.***
Driving License: Possess valid driving license for UAE and Saudi Arabia