Quality Manager

A Result Oriented Leader with 20 years of experience in Quality Management Systems entailing Supplier Quality, Process Enhancements in Manufacturing & Engineering, Procurement & Construction Contract (EPC) for onshore and offshore oil & gas projects.

Functioning as a Corporate Audit Manager; adept in developing framework for quality standards/ systems, providing support in development of corporate & project QMS, supplier quality related issues as well as implementation of: -
QMS in design and engineering offices / projects related to Oil & Gas
Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001).
Various Quality Tools, Skill Matrix Implementation, Objective Deployment Matrix and Measurement Systems in Engineering Deliverables.
Thorough understanding of engineering sequences and deliverables cycles starting from process deliverables (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams - P&ID, MSD, DPTD, Line lists) to engineering deliverables (Plot plans, GAís, Pipe Racks, Isometric generation cycle, Single line diagrams, Electrical Schematics, Material Requisitions & Instrument data sheets. etc.).
Well versed with EFQM, MBQNA business excellence models.
Aptitude in effectively planning and coordinating procurement support activities, monitoring vendor performances, coordinating inspection meetings; proven excellence in facilitating the HSE Management Functions entailing auditing, offering expertise on HSEQ Management, administration and consulting.
Holds the distinction of spearheading various continual improvement activities for the organization like Project Induction pack preparation, Root cause analysis training sessions to project task force team, metric to measure system, etc.
An effective communicator and proactive planner with excellent skills in strong analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities

1992 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Impact Polytechnic, Bangalore University

2002 &2007 IRCA Certified ISO 9000:2000 & ISO 9001: 2008
2007 IRCA Certified OHSAS 18001:2007 Lead Auditor courses
2002 IRCA Certified EMS 14001: 1997
Successfully attended basic training in First Aid, Fire Fighting, Health and Safety.
Completed CMQ/OE training to undergo certification exam in March 2013

Handling Corporate/Projects Auditing activities; attaining and maintaining ISO 9000:2000 approval of EPC Projects
Achieving quality certification as per ISO 9001 - 2008 standards; reviewing & managing supplier capability assessments
Creating audit programs to review various processes in a work environment to ensure standards are being followed; providing guidance through preparation of project QMS plans, ISO 9000 Trainings, Certification & Internal Audits.
Taking stringent quality measures and preparing necessary documents to ensure compliance with standards (Six Sigma/ DMAIC. Kaizen, 5S, RACI) & customer requirements and initiating requests for corrective and preventive action; maintaining records of all standards, audits, uncertainty calculations, control charts, guidelines, quality checklist, customer complaints & analysis.

Process Enhancements/ EHS Management
Planning, implementing & monitoring of technological changes to enhance operational efficiency.
Devising & implementing QMS, EMS & OHSAS management systems across offices & project sites.
Preparing the Project Quality Plan and for ensuring individual Quality Procedures in line with ISO 9001:2008, Contract requirements and the separate corporate quality system.