Thomas Kandathil, Quality Assurance Manager

Thomas Kandathil

Quality Assurance Manager

KCPC

Location
Kuwait
Education
Master's degree, Marketing of Services & Employee Relations
Experience
27 years, 4 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :27 years, 4 months

Quality Assurance Manager at KCPC
  • Kuwait
  • My current job since January 2007

Developed Quality Management System for ISO 9001 Certification (Procedures, Manual, KPIs, etc.)
Conduct Internal Audits
Conduct trainings
Liase with top management and conduct Management Review Meetings
Documented process flow for ERP

Operations Manager at Specialist Oilfield Services K.S.C
  • Kuwait
  • November 1996 to December 2006

Managed QA/QC department successfully to high quality standard
Developed and implemented the QMS in accordance to the requirements of ISO 9001, API & ASME
Developed and implemented effective QC methodology
Prepared and implemented procedures and work instructions WPS, PQR, Quality Plan, Procedures etc.
Conducted internal audits and Management Review Meetings
Obtained 5 API licenses, ASME ‘U’ stamp, National Board ‘R’ stamp, ISO 9001 certifications and Hydril ARF certifications for SOS.

Managed SOS’ operations during difficult time as Operations Manager
Developed various successful strategic planning to overcome the difficult situation
Performed business development activities, estimation, tendering, etc.
Managed HR functions in SOS
Conducted interviews and tests for recruitments
Negotiated with suppliers, sub-contractors and clients for various orders and projects to obtain best rates
Developed good strategic alliance with good suppliers
Prepared budgets, cost planning, and cash flow analysis for the company
Developed maintenance plan for the plant and equipment
Successfully managed several projects as Project Manager/Project Engineer
Conducted meetings
Conducted technical and operational meetings with suppliers, subcontractors, TPI and clients.
Prepared project plans and feasibility reports for the manufacturing facility

Education

Master's degree, Marketing of Services & Employee Relations
  • at University of Leicester
  • June 2011

Exams all passed Dissertation submitted Graduation will be in June 2011

Specialties & Skills

Word Of Mouth Marketing
Marketing Mix
Internal Audit
Team Management
Web Development
Windows applications

Languages

English
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