NISHANTH K

company Overview:

Deming Grand Prize Company, manufacturer of Steering Suspension & linkage Product Chennai, Tamil Nadu

• Accomplished quality and supply chain leader with deep expertise in global supplier development, regulatory compliance, and new product introduction.
• Directed comprehensive supplier selection and approval processes, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and driving performance improvements through Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) and Tools for Suppliers (TFS).
• Elevated New Product Development (NPD) outcomes, increasing 'First Time Right' success rates from 70% to 92% through disciplined APQP execution and rigorous Gate Reviews.
• Led strategic initiatives, including annual target setting, Strategic Business Planning (SBP) participation, and the deployment of Total Quality Management (TQM) frameworks.
• Delivered zero Red ratings in Tier 2 MSiL audits and reduced supplier repeat issues by 50% through robust Quality Improvement Programs.
• Implemented transformative change management and online learning platforms, enhancing supplier collaboration, agility, and capability development.
• Drove operational excellence by championing Zero PPM initiatives, promoting cross-functional learning, and leading Poka Yoke, Kaizen, and benchmarking programs.
• Cultivated a high-performance, quality-driven culture by mentoring and coaching teams across global supply networks

• Conducted comprehensive Supplier Quality System audits to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Managed the approval process for new components at supplier premises, meticulously assessing quality and adherence to specifications.
• Monitored supplier quality performance, taking proactive actions to address concerns related to underperforming suppliers.
• Collaborated closely with low-performing suppliers to implement necessary corrective actions, leading to improved quality outcomes.
• Facilitated the closure of G8D (Eight Disciplines) reports by effectively engaging with suppliers to address and resolve quality issues.
• Initiate and oversee feasibility reviews in collaboration with suppliers, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and specifications.
• Document and maintain IATF (International Automotive Task Force) documentation to ensure compliance with relevant quality standards.

• Collaborated closely with quality control personnel to conduct thorough inspections, maintaining a seamless workflow.
• Played a pivotal role in root cause analysis, identifying underlying reasons for failures and errors to implement effective corrective measures.
• Executed meticulous quality inspections, compiling comprehensive reports that meticulously outlined issues related to non-conforming materials.
• Assumed the critical responsibility of calibrating instruments and gauges, ensuring precision and accuracy in measurement processes.
• Spearheaded the preparation of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documents, meticulously crafting submissions for customer approval.
• Functioned as the focal point for final inspections, meticulously overseeing the adherence to standards and procedures to ensure product excellence.
• Actively engaged in upholding quality assurance standards across the organization, contributing to the enhancement of product quality and operational efficiency.

• Conducted detailed first-off and line inspections to ensure full compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Maintained precise records within the quality system, ensuring full alignment with ISO requirements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop Control Plans and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), improving quality processes and procedures.
• Identified deviations and nonconformities with a keen eye for detail, implementing proactive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Actively contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, applying problem-solving expertise to drive product quality and operational efficiency.