Prabi Purushothaman
General Manager at Hindalco Industries LTD
- Role
- Head Central Quality, Personal Mobility (Battery Enclosures & Cycle Components) at Hindalco Industries Limited
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Prabi Purushothaman
With over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, I am a Six Sigma Black Belt and an accomplished metallurgist specializing in building robust quality systems, developing innovative products, and driving digital transformation. My expertise lies in seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technologies with manufacturing processes to enhance operational efficiency and ensure customer satisfaction.Core Competencies- Quality Systems Development: Expertise in establishing and maintaining quality management systems that prioritize customer focus, process optimization, and continual improvement- Digital Transformation: Pioneered the digital evolution within the organization by leading IoT implementation projects and developing business solutions, including OPC models, software applications, and advanced analytics- New Product Development: Spearheaded the successful development of critical products such as AA2219 for Satellite Fuel Tank Applications (PSLV), High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP), Aluminum Composite Panels (ACP), and CLAD finstock through rigorous research, prototyping, and costing strategies- Regulatory Compliance and Certification: Successfully achieved certifications including IATF16949, ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, and ISO45001:2018 by implementing comprehensive systems and processes.Leadership Roles- Unit Head: Leading an energetic plant team of women who are manufacturing key components for electric vehicles (EV). This plant marks an exciting new business direction for the company as we transition away from our core operations- Digital Ambassador: Led organizational efforts in embracing digital transformation, resulting in significant improvements in process efficiency and innovation- Chairperson, POSH Committee Ensured a safe and respectful workplace by leading initiatives for the prevention of sexual harassment- Risk Champion: Oversaw risk management strategies to identify, review, and mitigate high-risk factors affecting the organization.Awards and Recognition- PRIDE Award: Honored for Delivering Excellence in 2008, 2016, and 2021- Young Achiever Nominee: Recognized in the Aditya Birla Group Awards for outstanding contributions.I am passionate about staying at the forefront of industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and am committed to fostering a culture of ownership and excellence within my team. Let\'s connect to explore opportunities for collaboration and growth in the manufacturing sector.
Experience
Head Central Quality, Personal Mobility (Battery Enclosures & Cycle Components)
Jul 2025 — Present · Pune, IN
Education
GES HAL High School, Nashik
Schooling and Jr College
1986 — 2000
Goverment College of Engg, Pune
Bachelors Degree, Metallurgy
2001 — 2005
Skills
- Metallurgy
- Process Engineering
- Kaizen
- Iso
- Rolling
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
- Six Sigma
- Quality Management
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