CHINNASAMI BALAKRISHNAN
Summary
Results-driven Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager with 15 years of experience in the transformer industry. Adept at overseeing quality and technical operations, supplier evaluations, and product/process optimization. Skilled in ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and achieving industry benchmark failure rates.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
TANELEC LIMITED
03.2013 - Current
- Promoted safety awareness amongst staff by conducting regular safety meetings, reducing workplace incidents.
- Championed process improvements that led to increased efficiency while maintaining strict quality control measures.
- Reduced waste and rework costs by identifying and addressing recurring issues in the production process.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis on defects, leading to significant improvements in product reliability.
- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to established quality specifications.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at expanding knowledge in best practices for Quality Assurance and Quality Control within the company.
- Maintained detailed records of all QA/QC activities, facilitating smooth audits and compliance checks.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through rigorous inspection protocols that ensured high-quality end products.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively, resulting in improved product consistency across multiple suppliers.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying informed of industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Streamlined processes to reduce production errors and improve efficiency in the manufacturing environment.
- Successfully led efforts for ISO certification, demonstrating commitment to quality management systems within the organization.
- Improved product quality by implementing robust testing procedures and strict quality control standards.
- Evaluated equipment calibration needs regularly ensuring accurate measurements during inspections.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
- Conducted supplier evaluations and benchmarking based on quality standards.
Quality Control Engineer
P S ELECTRICALS (P) LTD
07.2010 - 11.2022
- Reduced product defect rates through meticulous analysis of production data, identifying trends, and implementing targeted improvements.
- Conducted regular vendor evaluations to maintain supplier performance standards and drive ongoing improvements in component quality.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Ensured consistent product performance by routinely calibrating equipment, monitoring test results, and adjusting processes accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Dhanlakshmi Srinivasan College of Eng & Technology
Mamalapuram, Chennai05-2010
Diploma - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Dhanlakshmi Srinivasan Polytechnic College
Peramblur04-2007
Skills
- Customer satisfaction
- Supplier Audit & Selection
- ISO standards
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Vendor Management
- Failure Analysis & Risk Mitigation
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)-iceqbs
- ISO 9001:2015 , ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018,Management system Implementer
- ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 Management System- Internal Auditor
- OSHA Certified- SHERP 2020/21/0514
Achievements
- Successfully set and achieved the International Industry Average - Failures Benchmark in the current company.
- Developed and implemented supplier evaluation systems to enhance material quality.
- Led quality initiatives that resulted in improved product reliability and minimized defects.
Hobbies
Traveling
Passionate about numismatics
Cooking
Fitness Activities- Walking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Limited Working
Malayalam
Elementary
Additional Information
Permanent Address:
142 A, Middle Street, Ma.podaiyur Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, India. Pin-606108
Address for Communication:
Tanelec Ltd Themi industrial area P.O.Box.7156 Arusha, Tanzania
Interests
QA/QC
Supplier Audit
Operation
Timeline
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
TANELEC LIMITED
03.2013 - Current
Quality Control Engineer
P S ELECTRICALS (P) LTD
07.2010 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Dhanlakshmi Srinivasan College of Eng & Technology
Diploma - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Dhanlakshmi Srinivasan Polytechnic College
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