Appasaheb Shinde

Background

About Appasaheb Shinde

I am a Quality Head with 7+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Production Planning, driving compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards. My expertise spans supplier quality management, audits, new product development, and defect reduction, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Currently leading the Quality Department at Vishwadeep Enterprises, I manage supplier audits, implement quality procedures, resolve customer complaints, and lead root-cause analysis using 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA. My role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards, reduce rework/rejections, and enhance production efficiency. I have successfully contributed to multiple Lean Manufacturing projects, achieving measurable improvements, including a 50% reduction in inspection workload and improved process reliability. My technical skills include 7 QC Tools, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, MINITAB, SAP-MM, AutoCAD, CATIA, and CREO along with strong knowledge of Core Quality Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA and SPC). Recognized with a Best Performance Award (2022–23), I am passionate about building robust quality systems, mentoring teams, and driving operational excellence in line with global quality standards.