Quality Control/Assurance Manager

In quest of senior level position in quality assurance/control/QMS in a manufacturing industry/fmcg industry

• A dynamic professional with over 28 years of experience in Quality Control & Assurance.
• Presently associated with Castrol India Limited (Part of BP Group), Chennai as Head - Quality Control.
• Experience in managing complete supply chain operations ensuring maximum growth and profitability within the defined guidelines.
• Proficient in lubricants manufacturing including greases and also with problem solving techniques.
• Abilities in development of sourcing strategies, vendor identification, development and analytical assessment, to strengthen supply chain effectiveness.
• Maintains excellent relations with the customer for providing timely support and response to customer complaints and technical service.

2005 : M.B.A. (Supply Chain) from IMT, Ghaziabad.
1986 : Post graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Annamalai University.
1981 : B.Sc. (Chemistry) from Madras University.

• Pursuing ASQ Quality Managers Excellence Program
• Certified QMS Lead Auditor from ICRA UK
• ASQ Member
• Certified Green Belt on Lean Manufacturing

Effective and Accountable in High-profile Managerial Roles: Overcome complex business challenges and make high-stakes decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethic and irreproachable integrity. Taken on many evaluations in the project & program management task. Respected as a proponent of empowerment and accountability.

Corporate Strategy & Development Specialist: Characterized as a visionary, strategist & mediator. Consistent record of delivering results in growth, revenue, operational performance, and profitability.

Consistently Deliver Mission-Critical Results: Driven by a visceral “hard-wired” need to strategize and to innovate. Gifted with the vision, determination, and skills needed for high-level revenue-building strategies and tactics.

Strong Orientations in Operations: Participating in high level operational initiatives, including process reengineering, turnaround management, and reorganization. As an innovative marketer using instincts, insight, judgment and timing to succeed on tough deal.

Respect & Leverage Human Capital: Motivating, mentoring and leading talented professionals. Living the culture and leading by example. Directing cross-functional teams as well as using interactive & motivational leadership.

Analytical Skills: Thorough Knowledge on Lubricant testing and knowledge/exposure to analytical equipments like FTIR, ICP&XRF used for metal analysis in lubricants