Amogh P.

Operations Associate

Maharashtra, India18 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

15+ years in strategic sourcing for automotive sector
Expert in supplier quality and procurement processes
Certified VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 auditor

Stackforce AI infers this person is an Automotive Procurement and Quality Expert with extensive experience in supplier management and operational excellence.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supplier QualityProcurementManufacturingOperations Management

Other Skills

New Vendor DevelopmentVDA 6.3 auditsIATF 16949 auditsAPQPPPAPSupplier performance managementComplaint ManagementLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementProduction ramp upQuality StandardsChange managementDocumentationSustainabilityLogistics

About

Strategic Sourcing and Quality Expert dedicated to the European Automotive sector for 15+ years, primarily at Mercedes-Benz. I currently contribute to the Mercedes-Benz Cars Procurement and Supplier Quality department via the 'Remote Office-India,' successfully handling complex sourcing mandates for new models, facelifts, and resourcing across diverse regions and production sites. Leveraging my prior role as a Production Manager, I bring critical operational insights from successfully handling numerous product launches, production ramp-ups, and field complaint resolution. My credentials include certifications as a VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 Auditor and a Mercedes-Benz Certified Mechatronics Technician. I leverage a comprehensive understanding of the Automotive Value Chain, from Production and Quality to Vendor Support and Vehicle Troubleshooting. I am German Speaker

Experience

18 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

6 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

16 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Mercedes-benz india pvt. ltd.

Manager - Mercedes-Benz Cars Procurement and Supplier Quality (Emerging Market Office India)

Sep 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Potential analysis for new suppliers
Global responsibility of APQP/PPAP related activites of Module groups like Fastners , Fuel, Brake and Thermal systems
Supporting Central Project Organisation through increased maturity level of the Suppliers Parts and Processes as per VDA RGA standards in various milestones starting form Protos till the start of Series production
Supporting Localisation and Global sourcing activities like screening , awarding and handholding of the Suppliers with lead buyers and developers
Auditing and Monitoring Indian global suppliers on behalf of HQs
Supplier and Internal audits as per VDA6.3 (process audit)and IATF16949 (system audit) standards , Suplier performance and Complaint Management.

Supplier QualityNew Vendor DevelopmentVDA 6.3 auditsIATF 16949 auditsAPQPPPAP+3

Mercedes - benz india

Manager - Operations

Apr 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 1 mo · Pune Area, India

Handled Assembly line and Body in White line :
Performed tasks of Team Manager (was responsible for Delivery, Quality, Cost ,Safety ,Mora
l )
Ensured smooth line operations through basic supervisory activities like Variability reduction ,Waste elimination,Line balancing ,Team flexibility ,Discipline maintenance
Ensured high quality Standards through training of work force, First time right approch, Poka yoke, Kaizens , Ishikawa
Cordinated with other CKD and German Counter parts
Supported start ups of new CKD plants (Brasil)
Took care of Change management and Documentation
Participated in Special projects like New product - variant start up , New plant -New line set up, Implementation of Mercedes-Benz Production System first time in CKD Network , Represented Assembly Lines for the Productionisation of India specific car which is exclusively produced in India

Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementProduction ramp upQuality StandardsChange managementManufacturing+1

Gestamp autotmotive india

Team leader (Production)

May 2009 – Apr 2010 · 11 mos

Prior to start up supported project team for plant Commissioning and Installation activities in plant.
Participated in SOP activities like handover of machines and Toolings
Conducted Production tryouts