John Vasanth
About John Vasanth
John Vasanth is a Manager of Plant Quality at Allison Transmission in Chennai, India, with over a decade of experience in quality management and operational excellence. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has conducted workshops on data analysis techniques for quality improvement.
Work at Allison Transmission
John Vasanth has been serving as the Manager of Plant Quality at Allison Transmission since 2021 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. In this role, he focuses on ensuring quality standards within the manufacturing processes. Prior to this position, he held several roles at Allison Transmission, including Manager of Operational Excellence from 2019 to 2021 and Senior Engineer in Operational Excellence & OEM Product Assurance from 2014 to 2019. He began his career at Allison Transmission as a Quality Engineer for the 1K 2K Automatic Transmission Assembly line from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
John Vasanth completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at St. Joseph's College of Engineering from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management and Public Relations from the EMDI Institute of Media and Communication in 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in quality management and operational excellence within the manufacturing sector.
Background
Before joining Allison Transmission, John Vasanth worked at Volkswagen India as a Sales Consultant in Corporate Sales from 2010 to 2012. He also gained operational experience as an Officer in Operations at DP World from 2007 to 2008. His diverse background in sales and operations has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of quality management in manufacturing.
Achievements
John Vasanth has conducted workshops on data analysis techniques aimed at quality improvement, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within his teams. He played a significant role in achieving ISO certification for the plant, ensuring compliance with international quality standards. Additionally, he developed a comprehensive training program for plant quality teams, enhancing their skill sets and operational knowledge. His implementation of quality management systems has led to improved production efficiency at Allison Transmission.