1. A.DHANASEKAR
Phone: +91 9003014559 (M)
Email: rakes143_in@yahoo.co.in
Seeking Middle Level Managerial assignments in Supplier Quality/Quality Assurance,
Vendor Development with a growth oriented organisation.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
 A dynamic professional with 10 years of rich experience in Supplier quality, Vendor
Development, cost reduction project, In-process quality control, production planning and
cycle time reduction.
 Presently working with M/s.Ashok Leyland John Deere construction Equipment Pvt
Ltd , Chennai
 Managing the wide spectrum of tasks including Supplier quality, Vendor Development, Quality
control
 Expertise in managing entire breadth of new product development, PPAP approval and
continual improvement.
 Adept in managing cross functional activities encompassing in-process QA/ quality of the
bought-out items and proficiency in coordinating with the vendors, enhancing their process
operations; thereby achieving the required quality level in the supplies with cost control.
 Excellent interpersonal, analytical & negotiation skills with proven track record of achieving
numerous cost savings during the career span.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tenure Company Name Designation
Since’ Mar-2011-Till Date M/s Ashok Leyland John Deere, Deputy Manager-SQE
July’2008-Feb-2011 M/s Brakes India Ltd, Chennai, Engineer -SQA
July ’2005-June’2008 M/s IM Gears Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Engineer – Quality
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
 B.E (Mechanical Engineering) with1st
class (72%) – from M.Kumarasamy College of
Engineering, Karur, under Anna University.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Supplier Quality
 Developing the Electrical component (Wiring harness, Lamps, Relay, Horn, Wiper motor),
Forging & Machining parts.
 Supplier Selection & Evaluating the supplier process through system audit and ensuring
corrective action in place for Audit findings.
 Review the process and design at supplier end as team meet the our requirement
 Ensuring the process in place at supplier end to bring first time right components to the line.
 Conducting Process Capability Studies to identify variance from control limits.
 Deploying SPC tools to take appropriate actions to achieve and maintain a state of statistical
control and improve capability of processes.
 Contacting PPAP audit at supplier end and Signing off the PSW.
 Trouble shooting the electrical issue in vehicle assembly line and final product audit.
 Ensuring corrective action implemented for line and customer complaint
 Warranty analysis for field failure to improve the external customer satisfaction.
 Monitoring the Supplier PPM and review the quality performance

2. Vendor Development
 Developing long-term partnerships with local managing day-to-day supplier performance to
ensure meeting of quality, cost and delivery.
 Consistently evaluating vendor performance to ensure adherence to predefined specifications
and supply of quality material / execution of job works.
 Performing cost analysis and price settlement / negotiation with suppliers for cost effective
procurement.
 Developing alternate vendor source, appointing new vendors as part of substitution, cost
reduction efforts.
 Part of CFT for VAVE & cost reduction in commodity parts.
Quality Assurance
 Establishing quality standards, implementing quality control systems like PFMEA, from
incoming raw materials to enhance quality of products & reduce the rejection rate.
 Ensuring adherence to various Quality Standards and maintaining documents for the same.
 Implementing various techniques for enhancing the Process efficiency and rejection control.
NOTEWORTHY MILESTONES
Ashok Leyland John Deere
 Played a key role in localization of electronic supplier introduction, achieve cost saving target of
Rs1500 per vehicle.
 Significantly contributed in development of Electrical parts.
Brakes India Ltd,
 Played a key role in new part development in Caliper brakes
 Significantly contributed in ramping up of parts.
 Successfully developed alternate source for machined & Cold forging parts.
IM Gears Pvt Ltd,
 Rejection reduction in Worm shaft from 10% to 4% by change the induction hardening method
 Rework hours eliminated in thread rolling operation by introducing partition tray to avoid worm
damage.
 Surface finish & thread role life improved in thread rolling m/c by adding the oil filter and
cooling system.
 Size variation and rejections eliminated in knurling operation by adding cooling system in
hydraulic machine.
 Man Power & Cycle time reduction done by changing Induction hardening method from vertical
to horizontal..
 Inspection cycle time reduced by introducing the multi gauge method.
PERSONAL DETAILS
 Date of Birth : 02 August 1982
 Residential Address : Plot No : 82 Part, Velammal Residency Phase -1 &2
Andarkuppam Village, Panchetti post, Ponneri Talk,
Thiruvallur Distric-601204.
 Passport No : G8577693.