Rajesh Kumar Srivastava

MBA with 27+ years of progressive experience in Production, Operations, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and New Product Development in Sheet Metal & Tubular component Expertise in bicycles, automobiles, home décor, handicrafts, hardware, Architecture, Furniture's, Curtain & Door hardware's, metal ware products. CFT, implementing lean manufacturing, TPM and driving operational excellence across multiple manufacturing. Specializing in special process like Surface Treatment (Electroplating, zinc plating, Hard chrome, Anodizing, Galvanizing, Phosphating, Powder Coating, Paint shop).

Sheet metal and tubular components for the Auto tier 1 for customer Heromotocorp, BAL Royal Enfield, Uno Minda, Piaggio, Tata Motors, Products, manufacturing of mufflers, engine guards, carriers, fuel tanks, main stands, side stands, wheel rim of 2 wheelers, handle bar, Bicycle rims of sheet metals and Al profiles.

General Manager - Yoshika Engineering Pvt Ltd

(2025-02 - 2026-01)

• Managing complete plant operations including manufacturing, quality, P&L, and customer coordination
• Tri Nickel and Hard chrome, zinc plating for Royal Enfield, Uno Minda & IJL
• Leading new product development initiatives and order fulfillment
• Overseeing production planning, inventory management, and dispatch operations
• Looking costing, consumables, electricity, manpower, machine optimization & OEE
• CAPEX planning & ensure execution. Installation with roi in time period
• Looking after manufacturing of Wheel Rims & wheel assembly & handle bars

Sr. Manager Surface treatment - Laxmi Metals Works Pvt Ltd

(2023-10 - 2025-02)

• Managed paint shop, galvanizing, powder coating, electroplating, ETP & ZLD plant operations
• Anodizing, polishing, surface treatment of Al & MS components
• Manufacturing of Auto components like Silencer, silencer covers, brake pedal, PGC
• Implemented 7QC tools for quality improvement
• Led IATF certification implementation and TPM initiatives
• Oversaw operations, manufacturing, surface treatment, stores, dispatch, and PPC
• Coordinated with multiple customer accounts for quality and delivery requirements

Head of Manufacturing & Surface treatment - Hero Group - Vadodara & Ludhiana

(2018-10 - 2023-10)

• Lead production of automotive components including covers, mufflers, engine guards, carriers, fuel tanks, main stands, side stands
• Hard chrome plating for cycle components, suspension rods
• Managed manufacturing of bicycle components (CKD & SKD) including rims, cranks, handles, and 30,000 alloy rims monthly
• Anodizing of wheel rim for spur and child components of bicycle and two wheelers
• Zinc plating of spokes, nut bolt and child parts of cycles & two wheelers
• Coordinated paint shop, electroplating operations, and surface treatment processes
• Responsible for P&L of Rim plant with brazing and spot-welding operations
• Led CFT meetings for new product development and quality troubleshooting
• Saved ₹2 Crores annually through nickel automation and waste control
• Successfully installed plating plant, ZLD, and ETP plant
• Implemented lean manufacturing, Just-in-Time, TPM, and Poka-Yoke systems
• Managed 5 Ni-Cr plants, 1 powder coating plant, and 2 phosphating plants (7 tanks each)
• Reduced rejection PPM through systematic implementation of quality control tools
• Optimized nickel and power consumption per dm² through daily monitoring

General Manager - Agrawal Metals (Unit of Apex Aluminums)

(2013-07 - 2018-04)

• Managed 2 Nickel-Chrome plants, 1 zinc plating plant, phosphating, powder coating, and anodizing facilities
• Hard chrome plating over dies, rods, hydraulics rams, rotogravure cylinder
• Led manufacturing of aluminum doors, windows, and customized builder hardware

Factory Manager - MA Design India Pvt Ltd (Brand: MICHAEL ARAM)

(2011-09 - 2013-06)

• Managed complete P&L and PPC operations
• Led CFT meetings with design team and customers for design improvements
• Anodized home décor products with colored cosmetics products
• Managed manufacturing of stainless-steel products: hotel ware, barware, tabletops, chafing dishes, cutlery, tables
• Oversaw PPC, procurement, manufacturing, polishing, packing, and merchandising
• Managed 200 in-house polishers for mirror and satin finishes plus vendor polishing operations
• Conducted time-cycle studies for new products ensuring on-time delivery
• Sourced raw materials from Delhi, Moradabad, Aligarh, Saharanpur, Jaipur
• Established zero-series production for new products with successful CFT meetings
• Developed process setup and production parameters with time studies
• Created costing sheets and BOM generation for new products
• Implemented CAPA for customer complaints

Production Manager - Designwise India Pvt Ltd (Brands: Mukul Goyal & Tattava)

(2009-02 - 2011-08)

• Managed production, quality assurance, planning, product development, and vendor management
• Coordinated with buying agencies (Li-Fung, Eastern Breeze) for inspections and approvals
• Implemented buffing processes for brass, aluminum, and stainless-steel components
• Managed electroplating (nickel, chrome, silver, zinc), powder coating, electrophoretic lacquer, spray lacquer
• Conducted vendor assessment and evaluation
• Analyzed non-conformances and implemented corrective/preventive actions
• Maintained quality standards with strict adherence to norms and practices

Assistant Manager - Jindal Stainless Ltd (Artidnox Division) - Bahadurgarh

(2006-02 - 2009-02)

• Liaised with external certification bodies: DNV, BSI, IKEA, Whirlpool
• Worked with buying agencies: IKEA, Whirlpool, Li-Fung, Linear Ideas, @Home
• Coordinated product development, purchase, packing, and stores for timely shipments
• Led NPD for stainless steel, copper, and brass components
• Monitored daily dispatch records and maintained inventory
• Conducted online and final inspections per customer standards
• Ensured social, ethical, and environmental compliance
• Maintained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 documentation and compliance

Q/C Officer & Plating In-Charge - Golden Peacock Overseas Ltd - Noida

(2002-02 - 2006-01)

• Performed incoming material quality checks
• Conducted online inspection of table lamps and lamp holders
• Managed final inspection of lamps, lamp holders, and finishes
• Performed vendor inspections at Moradabad and Firozabad
• Resolved tarnishing problem in lamp holders by implementing water-based lacquer

Technical Officer - Artek Surfin Chemicals

(1998-07 - 2002-01)

• Managed quality for automobile, handicraft, telephone, and sanitary industries
• Installed electroplating and DI water treatment plants
• Installed anodizing plants and troubleshot shade and color issues
• Coordinated with dealers, retailers, and industrial customers
• Provided technical services to electroplating and phosphating industries
• Set up electrophoretic lacquer plants at Moradabad, Jaipur, and Jodhpur