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Dinika Singh
Materials Specialist And Supplier Quality Improvement Leader
Umhlanga Rocks
Summary
Energetic, charismatic, proactive and a resourceful leader in the manufacturing industry. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Materials and NSER (New Supplier Evaluation & Registration) Leader
Toyota SA Motors
- Manage Toyota’s material introduction projects through supply-chain planning and cross-functional activities between several departments within Toyota South Africa, Toyota Japan, and Toyota Thailand
- Management of 6 engineers and supply chain specialist by identifying localisation opportunities
- Conduct financial and capability analysis on potential local suppliers
- Create and manage development plans for suppliers
- Conduct supplier quality analysis (analysis of supplier feedback, material notifications, yield calculations), supplier logistics management, supplier technical support, supplier cost management (cost of ownership), and sustainability activities with suppliers
- Analyse quotations, prepare estimated pricings and negotiate further with suppliers locally and internationally, prepare should-be costings, supplier contracts with legal, and identify complexity reduction projects among suppliers
- Significant Projects: Toyota Hilux Localisation Project, Localisation Parts Supermarket through Toyota’s Digital Platform, Resin and Steel Localisation Projects
Engineering Manager
Toyota SA Motors
- Management of Paint Plant's engineering team including production processes, cross-functional projects, quality, and environmental management systems
- Planning and coordination of international assignments
- Prepare and manage department CAPEX, OPEX, budget, forecast and impact to P&L
- Significant Projects: Project Lead in Paint Plant's introduction of Toyota’s Limited-Edition Hilux, International Assignments, Project Lead in Paint Plant on Toyota’s Corolla Cross introduction
Quality Manager
Toyota SA Motors
- Quality Management System (QMS) Manager in Toyota’s Paint Plant and all continuous improvement projects
- Identification of improvement projects using of critical thinking and problem-solving tools from Toyota Production System (TPS) thinking way
- Lead all internal and external ISO 9001 audits
- Training of quality control inspectors and engineers on Toyota standards
- Significant Projects: Implementation of Paint Plant's Quality Management System, Hilux Plant Project Leader – focus on operational systems and built-in quality, Continuous improvement projects – Paint Plant Defect Reduction Projects, Paint Plant facility improvement projects to meet automotive clean room standards.
Education
MBA - Manufacturing Focused
Gordon Institute of Business Science
Pretoria, South Africa 03.2020 - 08.2022
Post Graduate Diploma in General Management (NQF 8) -
Gordon Institute of Business Science
Durban, South Africa 03.2020 - 12.2020
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (NQF 8) -
Management College of South Africa
Durban, South Africa 01.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.2010 - 12.2011
Skills
Lean Management
Quality Assurance Controls
Continuous Improvements
Process Improvement
Inventory Control
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Training and Mentoring
Accomplishments
- 2023: Senior Management Development Programme (University of Stellenbosch)
- 2022: MBA
- 2022: Toyota’s Digital Parts Localisation Supermarket Planning and Introduction
- 2020 – 2021: A member of the Toyota South Africa Inaugural Millennium Advisory Executive Committee
- 2018: Management Development Programme (University of Stellenbosch)
- 2018: Toyota Management Development Course
- 2010: Toyota Graduate Programme
Ee Status
Female, Indian
Short Courses
- ISO 9001:2008 Systems Implementation and Auditing - South African Bureau of Standards
- ISO 14001:2004 Systems Implementation and Auditing - South African Bureau of Standards
- Toyota Business Practices: A3, 5C, 5S, Hoshin Kanri, Problem Solving
- Toyota Ji Kotei Kanketsu (JKK) workflow design and optimization
- SAP – General User
Interests
Reading
Travelling
Timeline
MBA - Manufacturing Focused
Gordon Institute of Business Science
03.2020 - 08.2022
Post Graduate Diploma in General Management (NQF 8) -
Gordon Institute of Business Science
03.2020 - 12.2020
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (NQF 8) -
Management College of South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Durban University of Technology
01.2010 - 12.2011
Materials and NSER (New Supplier Evaluation & Registration) Leader
Toyota SA Motors
Engineering Manager
Toyota SA Motors
Quality Manager
Toyota SA Motors