K PRABAKARAN

QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL MANAGER

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Sixteen plus years' ability to ensure Quality Management, Material Management, and Production Planning & Control system enforces the required standards of safety, legality, quality & compliance. Demonstrated excellence in communication skills with various levels of management.

SKILL

EXPERIENCE

Khushvi Industries, Sep 2023 to Present

Establish and enforce quality control standards and procedures to ensure product quality meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Responsible for continuous improvements, testing, corrective & preventive action, root cause analysis, 5Why analysis.

KPI analysis for quality & manufacturing performance improvement

Lead critical Supplier quality issues for timely resolution and monitored the effectiveness of incoming quality control system by implementing receiving inspection.

Conduct supplier quality audit and approve significant supplier

Monitoring and analyzing quality performance.

Lead and manage a team of production supervisors, operators, and technicians.

Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Conduct regular performance evaluations and implement training and development plans as needed.

Coordinate with procurement and inventory management teams to ensure adequate supply of raw materials and components to support production requirements.

Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure optimal utilization.

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.

Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.

Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.

Rahul Ferromet Engg. (P) Ltd, Sep 2021 to Aug 2023.

Successful drafting and implementation of ASME BPE & QMS system for SS Tubes and Fittings Manufacturing to Hygiene application product.

Manage quality operations and internal controls including processes, Product, equipment, systems, data, policies and procedures.

Monitoring and review the manufacturing process that the product & process are prepared as per ASME BPE & other applicable standards.

Provided direction to all aspects of operation to consistently manufacture a highest quality product & process

Performing quality checks on suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards and specifications.

Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate their quality management systems and identify areas for improvement.

Advise on risk to the organization through analysis of quality information, trends, change in deposit and potential Operational change.

Ensure & provide corresponding corrective and preventive action by using 7QC tools, QRQC & 8D for Supplier Quality issue, in process and customer complaints.

Demonstrated proficiency in the PPAP, APQP, QAP, COQ, TQM.

Calibration management for all instruments & equipment based on ISO 17025 Standard. Ensure defective instrument & equipment with proper identification to prevent their usage.

Ensured that the Standard operating processes are properly interpreted, implemented in a timely fashion and the staff performs according to applicable Standards and customer requirements.

Responsible for continuous improvement, value mapping, testing and inspection.

Providing excellent customer service handling, concerns and quality action plan.

Prepared Products and Process Validation.

Conducting management reviews, internal audits, External audit and evaluation of service provider.

Training & development of all the employees are appropriately meet their job specification.

Precision Industries, Jul 2015 to Aug 2021

MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Drafted and implemented an action plan to assist company with achieving ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification.

Developed improved training methods to align with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards for quality, environment, occupational health & safety and procedures.

Monitoring QHSE system and complains with preset standard, and maintaining requisite documents to ensure complete in process capabilities.

Prepare and submit monthly /Quarterly /Yearly QHSE reports on all aspects to the operations.

Scheduled and conducted internal QHSE audits as lead Auditor.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Support Continuous Improvement by identifying and addressing opportunities to reduce cost, improve product/process and/or improve overall operations

Investigated customer complaints, conducted root cause analysis and developed corrective actions (CAPA).

Lead critical Supplier quality issues for timely resolution and monitored the effectiveness of incoming quality control system by implementing receiving inspection.

Created trend analysis reports of non-conformance from both internal and external sources. These reports were communicated to both internal management and external resource office (NCR)

Prevented recurring failures and reduced risks by performing root cause analysis to identify and address existing

Provide inputs on inspection methods & improvements related to job

Applying continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles to all areas of operation Material Management, Production, Quality and Safety (5S, Kaizen, TBWS).

Prepare PQR, WPS & WQT for ASME IX Certification and conduct 3rd party audit.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Created incident reports and performs inspections to ensure conformity in all areas of HSE.

Performing root cause analysis for incident/accident investigations.

Increased employees’ awareness of safety standards required

Producing risk assessments and conducting mock drill, HSE checking on monthly basis

MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Supported contract negotiation by analyzing material quality and its expenses.

Prepare and file detailed records on procurement activity, quality, quantity, and vendors.

Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements.

Built lasting rapport with clients and vendors to foster satisfaction and loyalty.

Conduct supplier quality audit.

Cummins India Ltd, Feb 2008 to Jul 2015

A.Manufacturer department as a Junior Manager in VPI project (June 2014 to July 2015)

Responsible for CGTI (Cummins Generator Technologies) Product change management control process for VPI Fortuna project.

Co-ordination with Global and Domestic Engineering PLM team for the implementation of manufacturing changes.

Support new product development activities and ensuring the manufacturing BOM accuracy (Verification of E-BOM, compare the same with M-BOM as required).

Ensuring and prepare the availability of SOP for VPC/VPI Process.

Enhance quality visible for impact on DFMA.

Supporting the PQC Initiatives for the product improvement.

Raised PR for new product operation and testing equipment.

Prepared plant Layout for new arrangement of production line.

Prepare gap analysis for existing and new product.

Preparation of HSE to avoid last moment surprise of the work.

B.Operation of (Production & Testing) June 2010 - May 2014

Improving the testing methods for good and efficient outcome (70 to 90) % by (Reduced reworks, Individual performance, Skill matrix)

Recognized for highly Global & Domestic customer satisfaction by giving perfect solution and taking necessary Corrective/Preventive measures against various defects.

Planning, assigning, and directing the testing output & production work

Managing and improving production processes to enhance product quality and maximize efficiency.

Identifying problems and bottlenecks in the production processes

Increased the RFT and reduced the rejection by working as per process.

Implementation and maintaining of SQDCM deliverable for assigned TBWS team.

C.Production Department (Trainee) Feb 2008 - May 2010

Assemble the generator installations with the help of Standard Operating procedures.

Manufacturing proto fitment with respect to Engineering drawing, and ensuring that new process is adhered to product quality.

PROJECTS HANDLED

Worked in VPI project at manufacturing function till Alpha phase

Implementation of manufacturing tools for Testing output as per Customer requirement

Testing Productivity improvement 5 to 8 unit per day per shift per Test bed

Diesel consumption in testing by reduced testing cycle time Cost reduction

CBCP II implementation done in testing procedure as per Global Quality standard.

Experience in Automatic controller & Indicator assembly.

Installation and serving as per Company AMC.

Aruneshwar Automation (P) Ltd, May 2007 to Jan 2008

Experience in Automatic controller & Indicator assembly.

Installation and serving as per Company AMC.

EDUCATION

2009 – 2011 MBA in Production in Madurai Kamaraj University at Madurai.

2005 – 2007 MSc in Electronics & Instrumentation in Sastra University at Kumbakonam

2002 – 2005 BSc in Instrumentation in Addaikalamatha collage at Thanjavur

PERSONAL DETAILS: -

Nationality : Indian

Gender & Marital Status : Male & Married

Date of Birth : 15-06-1984

Alternative Mobile No. : +918*********

Language : English, Hindi & Tamil

Passport No. & Expiry Date : M9546052 & 15-05-2025

Permanent Address: 95/742, GHB Sarvoday Nagar, Amraiwadi (PO), Ahmedabad - 380026

MYSELF: - The above-mentioned information is correct up to my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above-mentioned particulars.

Place: Yours Sincerely,

K Prabakaran

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

ad4k2n@r.postjobfree.com

+918*********

Internal/ External Audit findings and its rectification

QMS (9001:2015) Lead Auditor with IRCA certified

Drafting & Implementation of International Standards QMS, EMS, OHSAS & ASME BPE

Preparing & Implementation of QAP, WI, SOP, Check List, PQR, WPS & WQT for ASME IX

Planning & Organize of Operational Functions (Production, Quality, Safety & Material Management)

Operational Performance Evaluation

Operational Budget Forecasting

Training & Coaching

Safety Audit & Rectification

Hazard Analysis

OSHA Compliance

Risk Assessment

Continuous Improvement

Implementation of 5S, Kaizen & TBWS

Cause & Effective Analysis

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