NARENDRA CHANDRASEKHAR
Concord
Summary
Forward-thinking Operations Specialist with over 22 years of expertise in sealing products manufacturing and assembly for Automotive parts manufacturing for OEM's. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proven ability to streamline operations and foster team collaboration with focus on results-driven performance to achieve organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting changing demands while maintaining high standards, and fostering productive work environment, with a flexible approach to evolving business needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor (Extrusion and Service Department)
Magna Exteriors
04.2002 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents with problem-solving skills to maintain over-all efficiency.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization's core values, leading by example
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
- Optimized scheduling to ensure full coverage during peak hours without over staffing, balancing customer service with cost efficiency.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to more organized and efficient stock handling system.
- Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous resolution of inquiries and complaints.
- Increased customer retention rates by implementing customer feedback into actionable improvements.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Project Engineer (Works Engineer)
Gulf Electro-Mechanical Engineering Works
08.1997 - 10.2000
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Optimized resource allocation by thorough planning and analysis, maximizing project profitability.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Mangalore, Karnataka State, India06-1996
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT)
Tumkur, Karnataka State, India04-1989
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Results Driven
- Goal oriented
- Complex Problem-solving
- Operations management
- Process monitoring and optimizing
- Priority management
- Continuous Improvement and Waste reduction
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Staff management
Languages
Timeline
Supervisor (Extrusion and Service Department)
Magna Exteriors
04.2002 - Current
Project Engineer (Works Engineer)
Gulf Electro-Mechanical Engineering Works
08.1997 - 10.2000
Master of Science - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT)
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