Lalina Priyadarshini

Manufacturing Line Manager – Body Build Process and Operational Excellence

An experienced leader in managing car body build processes with a focus on operational efficiency, quality control, and team development. Key responsibilities include:

• Production Management : Overseeing the entire car body build process, including pre-fitting, welding, fitting, and customer hold point clearance to meet monthly production schedules.
• Time vs. Method Analysis : Analyzing spent time vs. method time for each car and implementing actions to optimize performance and maintain efficiency within target KPIs.
• Quality Defect Reduction : Reducing defects in both incoming materials and in-process quality, collaborating with the quality team to resolve concerns and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Training & Development : Providing induction training for new hires and leading continuous improvement initiatives, including operator improvement activities and Kaizen implementation.
• Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) : Driving QRQC to address and resolve production or customer concerns promptly, ensuring smooth operations.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership : Leading daily cross-functional team meetings to track progress, address concerns, and maintain alignment with production goals.
• Process Documentation & Audits : Preparing and maintaining up-to-date process documentation and conducting regular process audits to ensure compliance with Standard Instructions (SI), Work Instructions (WI), and tool verification.
• CONQ Analysis & Reporting : Preparing Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ) analysis presentations to track and reduce quality-related costs.
• Safety & Incident Prevention : Maintaining a safe working environment by addressing unsafe conditions and ensuring zero safety incidents.
• Efficiency & 5S Maintenance : Ensuring line efficiency through effective time management and maintaining 5S principles to sustain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.

Experienced in overseeing critical manufacturing processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading teams in the production of high-precision engine components. Key responsibilities and achievements include:-

• Process Optimization : Managed process planning, line balancing, and engineering drawing reviews for 5C engine components (crankcase, cylinder head, crankshaft, cylinder block, connecting rod), ensuring efficient and quality production.
• Multimodal Production : Increased production flexibility by successfully integrating new models into the manufacturing line, reducing downtime and improving throughput.
• Machine Operations & TPM : Expert in Fanuc CNC, Fanuc Robots, and Special Purpose Machines (SPM), leading Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives under the JH pillar to enhance machine reliability and reduce breakdowns.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration : Coordinated machine shop activities and collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards of productivity and quality.
• Compliance & IMS : Ensured alignment with safety, quality, and environmental protocols by representing the department in Integrated Management System (IMS) audits and certifications.

Skilled in managing production processes and leading quality improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include:

• TPM Training & Implementation : Led Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) awareness programs for associate engineers, focusing on the 8 Pillars of TPM to enhance operational efficiency.
• Quality Control : Utilized 7 QC tools to identify production issues, ensuring conformance to specifications and reducing non-conformance rates.
• Performance Monitoring : Conducted hourly reviews of target vs. actual production, promptly addressing abnormalities to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Defect Reduction : Developed and implemented Poka Yoke systems to minimize rework and rejection rates, enhancing product quality.
• Safety Leadership : Facilitated daily meetings to promote safety awareness and address incidents, ensuring a safe and clean work environment.
• Continuous Improvement : Championed continuous improvement efforts, effectively communicating results and objectives in team meetings.
• QRQC Meetings : Participated in daily Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) meetings to address issues collaboratively with autonomous teams.

Led new product development initiatives, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership : Spearheaded new product development and change management projects, conducting risk assessments and managing APQP stages to meet Critical To Quality (CTQ) targets.
• Cross-Functional Liaison : Acted as the key point of contact for customers, internal teams, and suppliers, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Audit Management : Coordinated internal, customer, and supplier audits, ensuring compliance with APQP and IS/TS standards and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Value Optimization : Implemented Value Analysis (VA) and Value Engineering (VE) initiatives to enhance product quality while reducing costs and resource use.
• Customer Complaint Resolution : Leveraged problem-solving skills to address and resolve customer complaints, enhancing overall satisfaction.
• Validation Oversight : Managed salt spray validation and plant trial runs for new and second-source projects, ensuring product reliability.
• Design Review : Conducted design reviews, providing critical feedback on product specifications regarding fitment, performance, and aesthetics.

Ensured product quality through rigorous inspection and monitoring processes. Key responsibilities include:

• Incoming Inspection : Conducted thorough inspections of all raw materials according to established standards, ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
• SAP Management : Managed SAP clearance shift-wise, creating F2 notifications for lot rejections and addressing quality issues promptly.
• Supplier Communication : Collaborated with suppliers and buyers to communicate issues in lots or production lines, maintaining a comprehensive supplier defect summary sheet.
• Quality Assurance : Ensured the quality of both incoming products and in-house manufactured parts through meticulous layout inspections of OE components.
• CTQ Monitoring : Identified and monitored Critical To Quality (CTQ) parameters for strut and strut assembly components, updating documentation in accordance with TS 16949:2009 standards.

Managed production processes to achieve operational efficiency and quality standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Machining Oversight : Initiated machining processes and verified the dimensions of finished parts to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Production Planning : Developed daily production plans to maximize output and meet shift targets effectively.
• Housekeeping & Coordination : Maintained a clean and organized work environment while coordinating with team members to optimize workflow.
• Productivity & Quality Improvement : Actively pursued initiatives to enhance productivity and improve product quality.
• Technical Problem Solving : Troubleshot and resolved technical issues to minimize production downtime.
• Incoming Parts Inspection : Inspected incoming parts against drawings and raw material specifications to ensure quality compliance.
• Safety Compliance : Promoted a safe working environment on the shop floor, adhering to health and safety regulations.