R D RAM
Plant Head - General Manager
Nashik
Summary
Experience: 33 years in PU Foaming and automotive seating systems. specializing in mould development Automotive seating foams and work in various profile as sheet metal, plastics, injection moulding, press shop, weld shop, paint shop, powder coating. and seat assembly operations. Proven expertise in end-to-end manufacturing and development of mould and sheet metal parts for automotive seats. Successfully led multi-plant operations across Greater Noida, Nashik, Pune, Bazpur, and Bawal. Driving efficiency, quality. and productivity through strategic planning and cross-functional leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
HEAD - Plant Operations
Vishwas Auto Engineers Pvt. Ltd
Nashik
09.2025 - Current
- PU Foam For MSKH
HEAD - Plant Operations
SPACK AUTOMOTIVES Pvt. Ltd.
Nashik, Pune, Bazpur, Bawal
01.2014 - 01.2025
- Oversaw quality operations at SPACK Automotives Pvt. Ltd. from 1996 to 2020.
- Quality Sr. Engineer- from 1994-1996 –Premium moulding Pressing pvt.ltd – Gurgaon ( HR)- Plastic Parts-for Maruti
- Quality Engineer – from 1992-1994 –Hema Engineering Gurgaon ( HR)- Sheet metal, tubular frame for Honda
- Ensured customer satisfaction by optimizing manpower efficiency and energy use while implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- Led shop floor operations including press shop, weld shop, paint shop, powder coating, PU shop, and Sea Assembly lines.
- Handled PU machine settings to maintain required foam hardness and weight; completed PPAP for 1 active parts.
- Addressed customer and warranty complaints through effective countermeasures and led final inspections and audits to ensure quality standards.
- Managed 'SO/TS 16949:2002 documentation; served as Certified Internal Auditor and prepared data for weekly MRM meetings.
- Conducted process, layout, product, and incoming inspections of car seats, laminated sheets, sheet metal, tubular and wire frame components
- Led prototype and mould development for foam and seat parts, including wooden pattern making.
- Implemented continuous improvement projects to enhance plant safety and supported plantation drives for carbon neutrality.
Education
B.SC - PCM
Banaras Hindu University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
IERT, Allahabad
AllahabadB.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
Accomplishments
- Reduced in-house PPM from 3500 to 2000, significantly improving quality and reducing rework.
- Increased manpower efficiency from 2300 to 3200 parts per person per month per 8
- Hour shift.
- Eliminated polythene usage at Bazpur plant, promoting eco
- Friendly practices.
- Reduced PU machine usage from 2 to 1 through optimized shift panning.
- Saved₹60,000/month by vacating foam storage warehouse space through layout and process optimization.
Timeline
HEAD - Plant Operations
Vishwas Auto Engineers Pvt. Ltd
09.2025 - Current
HEAD - Plant Operations
SPACK AUTOMOTIVES Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2025
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
B.SC - PCM
Banaras Hindu University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
IERT, Allahabad