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Naveen Arora

Plant Operations, SCM, Program Management, Engineering, Quality

Mohali, Punjab, 140301

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Accomplished and creative Executive Manager possessing multifaceted experience and proven ability to re-energize and restructure organizations, develop strategic initiatives and capture emerging business opportunities. Results-oriented, decisive leader adept at forging lucrative relationships with key partners, vendors and clients. Recognized for turning around struggling company operations to achieve sustained growth.

Skills

Plant Operations

Risk Analysis & Management

Budgeting & Cost Control

VDA 6.3 External auditor

Quality Assurance / Supplier Quality

New Product Development

Human Resources Development & Recruitment

Customer Relations / Key Account Management

Plant Maintenance & Utilities

Work History

2020-09 – Current

Associate Vice President – Operations

Hema Engineering Industries Limited, Nalagarh – Himachal Pradesh

• Currently working as AVP- Operations and handling complete plant with annual sales of approx. 200 Cr Single handedly.

• Responsible for complete plant Operations of Automotive Components manufacturing plant as a direct supplier for TVS Motors.

• Heading a team of Approx 550 people including white collar and Blue collar and all operations including Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Maintenance, Utility, HR and Stores.

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2019-11 – 2020-08

• Direct responsibility of plant P&L and business growth.

• Implemented productivity improvement methods and enhanced daily output from 600 sets to 1100 Sets through process improvement.

• Turned around plant profitability from -3.0% to 5.5% positive growth by controlling various costs like, RM Increases, Consumable costs. Manpower cost, Freight and Logistics Cost, overheads etc.

• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide clear sense of direction and focus.

• Recruit, hire and onboard new staff.

• Implemented Disciplinary actions and reduced manpower absenteeism from20% to 5~6%.

• Implemented various HRD initiatives for resources improvement and motivation including safety guidelines.

General Manager - Works

Avon Cycles Limited, Ludhiana- Punjab,

• Worked as Plant Head at Avon Cycles Limited.

• Responsible for complete plant Operations of Cycles Division and E-Bike / E- Autorickshaw division.

• Heading complete plant operations including Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Maintenance, Utility, HR and Stores.

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations.

• Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Participate in various activities related to safety, quality, productivity, innovation, information and data security, supply management, marketing, people management, HR and other delivery.

• Responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping.

• Allocate resources effectively.

• Prepare budgets using various forecasting models.

• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide clear sense of direction and focus.

• Build and maintain trusting relationship with employees.

• Communicate with employees about performance expectations.

• Recruit, hire and onboard new staff.

• Determine KPIs and measure them on regular basis.

• Ensure smooth daily operations.

• Adhere to company's rules and regulations.

• Stay up to date with latest production trends, best practices and technology.

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2006-08 - 2019-09 Deputy General Manager

Vibracoustic India Pvt Ltd, Mohali, Punjab

• Vibracoustic is 100% owned company of Freudenberg Group with headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany and 38 manufacturing locations globally.

• Handled regional role as Head of Supplier Development & Supplier Quality for VC India region (Mohali & Noida) since Sept-2016. Product Development & Program Management (2006 ~ 2010)

• Heading Project Management Team for all suppliers associated with Vibracoustic for General Motors (Global Projects), Ford, Maruti Suzuki, VW, Honda, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Daimler and Volvo projects.

• Technical discussions and DVP sign Off with customer teams.

• DVP&R, FMEA, Control Plan sign off with customers.

• APQP and PPAP cycle for all new developments from RFQ phase until industrialization.

• Handled all major global and domestic projects for GM, Ford, Daimler, VW, Honda, Suzuki, M&M, Tata Motors and others OEM's.

• P&L responsibility of all new projects.

Business Development & Sales (2010~2016)

• Product costing and sign off approvals for all new customers, followed by commercial negotiations with OE buyers.

• Owner of target business plan and RFQ hit rate.

• RM increases and AR settlements with customers.

• Customer schedule and delivery compliance adherence.

• Addition of new customer Key Accounts within India, and outside India mainly US, Europe and all Asia Pacific.

• Managing all sales and BD activities for all domestic, Japanese, Korean, and other international Key accounts.

• Key account management for all international key accounts including GM, Ford, Daimler, VW group, Toyota, Suzuki and Daihatsu etc.

• Frequent traveler to North America, Europe, All Asia Pacific, Turkey for new supplier developments and business discussions with OEM's. Having 10 Years Valid US Visa.

Supplier Development & Supplier Quality (2016~2019)

• Responsible for Supplier Development and Supplier quality including Product Development for VC India Region, for both Mohali and Noida plants.

• Leading supplier teams and developing parts as per customer requirements starting from Pre-RFQ stage until PPAP approval and handover to manufacturing for regular production.

• Responsible for development of Sheet Metal and robotic welded sub assembles, Plastic, Aluminium die Cast, Casting, Forging and rubber

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components from local and international suppliers.

• Vendor system audits and process audits as per VDA standards, IATF standards and customer specific standards,

• Selection of new suppliers, finalization and cost negotiations for new developments.

• Supplier quality performance monitoring and reduction in supplier quality complaints by applying quality tools and process audits as per control plans and other technical specifications.

• Supplier quality issues and 8D closures with time bound improvement activities and cost recovery.

1997-06 - 2006-07 Deputy Manager - Design & Development Mark Auto Industries Ltd, Gurgaon, Haryana

Mark Auto Industries Limited is a Joint Venture with Maruti Udyog Limited &TS- 16949 certified company, manufacturing under chassis pressed sheet metal components like Fuel Tanks, Axle Housings, Engine mountings and Exhaust systems for Maruti Udyog Limited, Fiat, GMI, Delphi Automotives, JCB and also exports to Lombardini Spa, OMR Spa, Ruggerini Spa of Italy and some companies of U.K.

(Design & Development) - Sep - 2002 To July- 2006.

• Interaction with customer for specifications related to product.

• Project Leader of new development of sheet metal parts, weld assemblies & machined components, from RFQ stage to PPAP submission in line with APQP guideline.

• Vendor development for Tooling, welding Jigs & Fixtures and BOP.

• Raw material procurement of CR, HR, Aluminized sheets.

• New Product Costing.

• Coordination and controlling of product development cycle.

• Control of Bill of material, Item master, Product master etc.

• Active member of 5S, CFT and VAVE team.

Manufacturing (Press Shop & Weld Shop) - Sep - 1997 To Sep- 2002.

• Joined as Asstt Engineer Production

• Engineer in Manufacturing and Headed Press Shop (Presses up to 1600 T) and complete weld shop in MAIL.

ACHIEVEMENTS.

• Cost Saving of Rs 79 Lacs in the year 2004-05 by operation combination, deletion & Blank size reduction.

• Played key role during strike in company and independently managed plant operations to meet production targets.

• Independently developed sheet metal parts for Model-K (Swift) of M.U.L, Delphi and exhaust systems for Corsa (GMI), Palio (FIAT) and ITL.

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1996-02 - 1997-09 Production Supervisor

Lifelong Appliances Ltd. Gurgaon

• Lifelong Appliances Ltd is an ancillary unit of Bajaj Electricals Limited, manufacturing OTG ovens, Irons, juicer Mixer Grinders for Bajaj Electricals Limited,.

• Supervision of press shop comprising power presses up to 200 Ton capacity Shearing machines up to 4 mm thickness capacity.

1995-01 - 1996-01 Asstt. Engineer

Suraj Industries Limited, Kangra, HP

• This Company manufactures edible oils (Refined and Vanaspati oils) by the trade name of Angan and Apna.

Education

2013 – 2016

1992-01 - 1995-01

B.E – Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)

R.K.D.F University Bhopal (UGC & AICTE Approved)

3 yrs. Diploma: Mechanical Engg

Govt., Polytechnic - Amritsar, Punjab (P.S.B.T.E)

1991-04 - 1992-03 10th Standard

BBMB DAV Public School - Talwara Town Ship

Accomplishments

• Under gone six month hardcore training in SAP ERP (Ver. 4.7 R/3) in PP-Module and implemented the same in coordination with Hero soft.

• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) by Mr. Yamaguchi.

• Managerial Excellence by Mr. Muthu.

• Environmental Management Systems.

• Visited major automobile manufacturers in India like M.U.L, G.M., Fiat, and International Cars & Motors etc.

• Visited all the major tool rooms in India (Like Nagata, Godrej, Omax, Dytek & M.U.L.).

• One week course in MS - Project 2000 From NIIT Gurgaon.

• VDA 6.3 Certified External Auditor certification by TUV-SUD Germany.

• Business Development: - Spearheaded acquisition of major global businesses. Established and managed partner relationships on a daily basis. Developed new marketing strategy which increased sales revenue by 23%.

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