Shafiq Sayyad
Plant Manager @ Schaeffler
About
Passionate, Strategic, Agile, Innovative, Balanced. A seasoned Operations professional with 22 years of Technical and Management experience in the Manufacturing Industry. Expertise in leading P&L and Cost control, Handling large manufacturing setups, Operations Excellence, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Strategy. Experience of working with green field projects setting up everything from scratch ( Under construction plant, new machines, new workforce, new suppliers, new customers etc. ) and implanting lean manufacturing for electronics components manufacturing. A keen planner, strategist & implementer with established capabilities in setting up as well as ensuring smooth functioning of overall plant operations and enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about improving processes and people. successful in building and executing on strategy, developing and sustaining high performance teams, and leading organizational change. Strong demonstrated expertise in Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Process and Product Quality improvements, Lean/6 Sigma & Operations excellence. Proven track record of achieving performance goals. A transformational leader with extensive exposure in spearheading cross-functional teams, coached and developed people to outperform, robust talent & diversity management. Core Competencies: Building high performance team, Emotional intelligence, Lean & Six Sigma, Continuous improvements, Quality Management, TPM, New Product Development, supply chain management, Project management, Driving cross-functional & cross-cultural teams and Strategy development & execution.
India
Pune District
Automotive
SPC, Clutter Control, FMEA, Kaizen, Automotive, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, APQP, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Management, Production Planning, Engineering, Product Development, CAD
Experience

Plant Manager
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Responsible for the achievement of plant goals in terms of quality, cost, assets and delivery based on approved budget, through the coordination of plant activities and optimization of plant efficency in accordance with company guidelines. Responsible for "legal-administrative" management of employees in the plant as well as upholding the principles of safety, security, environmental protection and corporate social responsibility. #Strategy Development, Implementation and Change Management: ▪ To drive the plant strategy from higher level strategic targets, in order to ensure the expectations of the customer and the profit of the company. • Ensures plant target achievement with full responsibility in regards to operational performance, quality, cost and safety. • Culture Development (e.g. towards lean and synergy of collaboration between departments) #Entrepreneurial Responsibility, Controlling Planning, optimization and permanent controlling of all plant factors in steering of all activities in order to: • fulfill the market/customer requirements, • improve plant cost structure (fix and variable), • ensure the compliance with legal guidelines (e. g. labor time, environment protection). #Organization – Procedures - Process management - Standard's implementation ▪ Based on Production System principles Management Principles, alignment of the plant and customer interfaces, development and implementation of efficient organization structures, procedures and processes. • Responsible for plant risk management and escalation management #"Product Lifecycle Management & Process Technology Management ▪ Ensures the manufacturability of products within the PLC defined responsibility, ▪ Drive the implementation of the Technology Roadmap in order to improve the plant capacity #Quality Management - Build Quality first culture in the whole plant organization #Flexible production / Supply chain management #Human Resource Management #Local representation and social responsibility

Plant Manager
Pune, Maharashtra, India
#Strategy Development, Implementation and Change Management: ▪ To drive the plant strategy from higher level strategic targets, in order to ensure the expectations of the customer and the profit of the company. • Ensures plant target achievement with full responsibility in regards to operational performance, quality, cost and safety. • Culture Development (e.g. towards lean and synergy of collaboration between departments) #Entrepreneurial Responsibility, Controlling Planning, optimization and permanent controlling of all plant factors in steering of all activities in order to: • fulfill the market/customer requirements, • improve plant cost structure (fix and variable), • ensure the compliance with legal guidelines (e. g. labor time, environment protection). #Organization – Procedures - Process management - Standard's implementation ▪ Based on Production System principles Management Principles, alignment of the plant and customer interfaces, development and implementation of efficient organization structures, procedures and processes. • Responsible for plant risk management and escalation management #"Product Lifecycle Management & Process Technology Management ▪ Ensures the manufacturability of products within the PLC defined responsibility, ▪ Drive the implementation of the Technology Roadmap in order to improve the plant capacity #Quality Management - Build Quality first culture in the whole plant organization #Flexible production / Supply chain management #Human Resource Management #Local representation and social responsibility

General Manager – Operation Head
Pune Area, India
#Operation management • Ensures the production and testing of customer specific products on time with the right quality & cost. • Planning and controlling of costs vs budget. • Planning and controlling of resources (equipment, people, material); reduce production expenses by optimizing material management method and machine maintenance level. • Leading change management (organization, processes). • Responsible for productivity/process efficiency and continuous improvement within FF. • Drive ESH activity in workplace following the regulation and safety standard to maintain a safety environment and reduce sick leave rate. • Monitor of Line Information Boards (LIB) and deviation management. • Leading corrective actions to systemic issues. #Standard/ Procedures application >Supports and coach the implementation of the company and the plant standards (e.g. ESD guideline, technical cleanliness, 5S, JIDOKA,) #Quality & Non-Conformance Management # Leading & Steering People • Coordinates human resources of the areas in charge. • Monthly and annual headcount forecast. • Leading the area and enhance its development, as well as to ensure results (efficiency, quality); applying human relations processes that drive people performance and planning. # Safety & ergonomics management # Interface Management • Ensures efficient communication with related stakeholders • To ensure communication flow with related functions in the plant. • To enable and be promoter of the quality culture # New Product Launch Management/ Serial launch Management • Supervise, support and control in case of new product launches (launch of new manufacturing lines, Process capabilities, PPAPs, capacity planning) to ensure a safe launch and ramp up (Pre-series/Trial runs/C-Samples). • Ensure Change Management system. # Maintenance Management • Ensures capable processes and equipment (e.g. Cpk, FPY, OEE). • Equipment Maintenance: trouble shooting, short-term inspections of equipment; preventive maintenance.

Sr. Manager – Customer Quality/PQC Leader.
CUMMINS TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
• Assure continuous improvement towards defect free processes that satisfy customer needs & for the coordination and success of the Product Quality Committee (PQC) Process. • Leads the development & Establishments of quality strategic direction in support of long range customer and product line plans and goals. • Lead & Coordinate quality assessments & audits focused on processes critical to customer & product line success. • Monitor & reports the accomplishments of improvements groups who are leading and/or coordinating the improvement of the quality levels and/or defects level of the processes affecting both internal & external customer. • Monitor the accomplishments of VPI activities (i.e. Ensure the process for infant care is followed, coordinating the transition from new to current product etc.) • Lead post mortem exercises following major products events to identify strength & opportunities for improvements that feed the goal tree based on priority. • Responsible for identification and achievement of customer targets for product quality. • Responsible for accessing product quality activities for establishing improvements priorities relative to product quality processes, tools and individual skills and capabilities. • Responsible for warranty hopper, selection of belts and chartering of six sigma projects for product quality improvements and communicate project status with key stakeholders.

Deputy Manager – Manufacturing Engineering & Operation
Pune
• Working as Focus Factory Manager for BU-Engine system in Pune, Responsible for entire Operation Function • Training in Changchun (China), Pisa (Italy) & Newport News ( USA ) for Understanding all technical specification of SPM used in FRA assembly line, understanding the Fuel Injector design & manufacturing processes, Understanding best operation practices & Procedures. • Completed a Greenfield Project of Ford Fuel rail assembly introduction in India. • Instrumental Role in FORD Q1 certification of Pune Plant. • Trained in Germany (Bebra) for FUEL PUMP Manufacturing Processes & Related Practices. • Finalizing the Equipment specification for the assembly lines. • Selection of supplier for the Design, development and manufacturing of the assembly Lines/SPM’s. • Pass off of all assembly equipments as per the acceptance criteria. • Facility planning and Plant readiness for assembly line and Quality Lab. • Training of all Technicians and associate for working on assembly lines. • PPAP submission and approval By Customer. • Start of regular supply of FRA & fuel pump to the customer. • Production planning and control. • Ensure Equipments, Tooling & Facility are available & capable for Production on Time.( for existing as well as future projects). • Ensure 100% Delivery to all customers with 0 quality defect product. • Successful APQP for all Projects and passing audit by customer. Adherence to TS16949 & ISO14001. • Continuous Improvement in Processes & Cost saving in Opex & Capex. • Maintenance of all the machine, equipments and Plant.

Senior Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering.
LOMBARDINI INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
• Plant layout proposals & finalization, Selection of suppliers for Machines, equipments & tooling for assembly, Calling quotations from the suppliers, Technical discussion with suppliers on requirements of machines, equipments & tooling. • Well versed with AutoCAD, Design of Fixtures & tooling for engine Assembly & Machine Shop. • Selection of suppliers for Engine Testing facilities, Test Benches (Dynameters), equipments for Engine Testing, Calling quotations from the suppliers, Technical discussion with suppliers on requirements of Facilities, Test Benches & equipments. • Carry out PFMEA. • Plan for MSA, Gauge approval & SPC in Engine assembly & Machine Shop. • Identify the critical characteristics, significant characteristics operations & design & implement system for controlling such characteristics. • Design the system for inter operation component handling & implementation. • Productivity improvements, cost reduction & corrective actions on customer complaints through implementation of Pokayoke & kaizens.

Manufacturing Engineer
Cummins Turbo Technologies Ltd
Plant NPI Engineer:- Lead plant NPI activities. Support in building prototype samples. Leading in Production of PPAP turbocharger in MRFSCAL and LDFSCAL. Maintain VPI databases for Plant NPI Manufacturing Engineering. Inhouse new component machining development. Implement Change management action in manufacturing. Manufacturing feasibility for all new product introductions. Manufacturing Engineering:- New Development/ Continual Improvement of existing Tools/Fixtures/Gauges. New Vendor Development for Manufacturing of Tools/Fixtures/Gauges. CAR/PAR closing for TS16949 Audit related issues. Define Process Flow of Assembly Cell’s Operation. Manufacturing Change Request (MCR) Preparation, Implementation & Updating. Line-Balancing Activities. Improvements projects & Kaizens. Regular Updating of mechanical Spares of Tools/Fixtures/Gauges. Mechanical Consumables & Drawings Availability. Standardization of all part Drawings. Introducing new turbo models in assembly line and develop new tools/gauges /fixture as per required.

Manufacturing Engineer
Cummins Turbo Technologies Ltd
Plant NPI Engineer:- Lead plant NPI activities. Support in building prototype samples. Leading in Production of PPAP turbocharger in MRFSCAL and LDFSCAL. Maintain VPI databases for Plant NPI Manufacturing Engineering. Inhouse new component machining development. Implement Change management action in manufacturing. Manufacturing feasibility for all new product introductions. Manufacturing Engineering:- New Development/ Continual Improvement of existing Tools/Fixtures/Gauges. New Vendor Development for Manufacturing of Tools/Fixtures/Gauges. CAR/PAR closing for TS16949 Audit related issues. Define Process Flow of Assembly Cell’s Operation. Manufacturing Change Request (MCR) Preparation, Implementation & Updating. Line-Balancing Activities. Improvements projects & Kaizens. Regular Updating of mechanical Spares of Tools/Fixtures/Gauges. Mechanical Consumables & Drawings Availability. Standardization of all part Drawings. Introducing new turbo models in assembly line and develop new tools/gauges /fixture as per required.
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