T. ANANDHARAJ
Chennai
Summary
Experienced professional with 7 years of expertise in driving and implementing TQM, Lean and Six Sigma, TPM, Business Excellence, and continuous improvement activities. Played a vital role in preparing the plant for successful TQM Diagnosis and the challenging Deming Grand Prize as part of the Deming Prize and Deming Grand Prize Journey.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Manager - TQM (Business Excellence)
Apollo Tyres Ltd
12.2023 - Current
- Driving TQM culture penetration with the goal of achieving the prestigious Deming Grand Prize Award
- Formulate TQM implementation strategies under the guidance of TQM Sensei's
- Preparation of plant policy objectives and ensure policy deployment through MPCPs, and conduct policy deployment reflection across the plant by using the Four Student Model.
- Implement and standardize Daily Work Management (DWM) practices as the 'S-D-C-A' way of working to deliver desired outcomes on PQCDSM.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the DWM process through a DWM maturity assessment, and improve the DWM maturity score of the plant.
- Collaborate with TQM consultants to ensure readiness for the Deming Grand Prize Award, prepare the DTQMP, and Sch A and Sch B presentations for internal and external diagnosis (JUSE).
- Establish a problem-solving capability framework, and penetrate problem-solving through QC story and SQC approach across the plant.
- Develop statistical experts (Sig sigma Black belt) to solve business problems.
- Implement Unique engagement initiatives for making TQM culture as a way of life.
- Training and coaching the team on TQM implementation and development of Systems.
- Lead the digitization of Business Excellence process, collaborating with web developers to create online portals for QC Story, QCC, TQM promotion initiatives.
Senior Engineer – TQM
Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Create and execute a Total Quality Management (TQM) roadmap, guiding the organization towards systematic improvements
- Conduct Annual Policy Affinity Workshops to identify and prioritize critical organizational issues, facilitate policy setting, goal identification, project selection, and monitor progress.
- Assist teams in identifying Daily Management KPIs, developing standard documents for each KPI, and setting up online systems for KPI stability and abnormality reporting.
- Enhance Total Employee Involvement (TEI) across all areas by their participation in enhanced continual improvement (eCIMP) elements like Suggestion, QC Circle, QIP, Six Sigma Projects, Quiz.
- Implementation of “Self-Directed Work Team” (SDWT) Concept Across the plant.
- Training to TQM Coordinators and Operative Engineers in the concepts of TQM Awareness, TPM, DWM and Problem-Solving Tools.
- Driving Lean Six Sigma BB, GB & YB projects through DMAIC approach across plant.
- Implement lean tools such as JIT, SMED, and VSM to enhance productivity and reduce waste across processes, contributing to cost-saving initiatives
- Lead and contribute to maturing awareness and performance towards world class Quality, Safety and Environment, QSE.
Assistant Officer – TQM
JK Tyre and Industries Ltd
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Formulating Strategic plans to enhance the TQM system operations and meet Organizational Objectives
- Conceptualize a road map for TQM implementation, monitor its progress and provide facilitation under guidance with Corporate TQM Cell.
- Ensure structured Policy Management by collaborating with Plant Head, MPCP alignment towards corporate objectives and guide them to achieve their MPCP target.
- Conduct periodic DWM audit across all the area to explore gaps / improvements, ensure the sustenance of standardised TQM practices and its effectiveness.
- Driving Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt projects through DMAIC approach across plant.
- Lead Plant Coordinator for TQM Deming Diagnosis conducted by JUSE
- Facilitation and Implementation on Lean Six Sigma Projects (+20 Project)
- Best Kaizen Award Received from CII
- QC Team Won Gold Award & Par Excellence Award in QCFI Competition
- Plant Team Won JKO Udaan Competition
- Prepared Plant DTQMP and Schedule B Presentation for Pre TQM-Diagnosis
Business Excellence Facilitator
Seven Steps Business Transformation System
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Very good knowledge with hands-on experience in TQM, Business Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean tools & TPM Implementation.
- Responsible for TPM, TQM, Lean tools, 5S, Inventory Management, Cost Reduction, Quality, Productivity & Efficiency improvement.
- Coordinating and leading various lean Workshops with all level of people in the plant.
- (TQM, TPM, 5S, Problem Solving, Kaizen Event, QC Story, Kanban, Pull System etc….)
- Providing consultation and training at the Client end on 5S, TPM, TQM and Lean Tools handholding them in the process of Improvement Tools.
Education
B.E - Mechanical
Sethu Institute of Technology
01.2018
HSC - undefined
Government higher secondary school
01.2014
SSLC - undefined
KVS higher secondary school
01.2012
Skills
- TQM
- Six Sigma
- Business Excellence
- Operation Excellence
- Lean Management
- Problem Solving
- Policy Management
- Daily Work Management
- Higher Statistical Tools
- QC Story / QCC
- Quality Management System
- TPM
- TEI / Kaizen / 5S
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt Training
- Advance TQM Training by Dr Noriaki Kano
- Certified TPM Instructor Course from Learn fast organization
- Certified IMS Internal Auditor Training Course from TUV India
- Certified Lean Professional Level 1 and 2 (Lean Vidhyarthi & Lean Shiksha ) from Seven Steps Academy
- Certified 5S Auditor from Seven Steps Academy
- Inventory Management (Kanban) Course from Seven Step Academy
- Balanced Scorecard & Hoshin Kanri Training from Seven Steps Academy
Languages
English
Tamil
Telugu
Kannada
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above furnished information is true to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: N.R. Thathappan
- Date of Birth: 03/31/97
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Associate Manager - TQM (Business Excellence)
Apollo Tyres Ltd
12.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer – TQM
Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd
12.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Officer – TQM
JK Tyre and Industries Ltd
11.2020 - 12.2022
Business Excellence Facilitator
Seven Steps Business Transformation System
05.2018 - 11.2020
HSC - undefined
Government higher secondary school
SSLC - undefined
KVS higher secondary school
B.E - Mechanical
Sethu Institute of Technology
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