Janarthanan Elumalai
About Janarthanan Elumalai
Janarthanan Elumalai serves as the Deputy Manager of Quality Assurance at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2012. He has a strong background in quality management, having completed significant audits and implemented various quality improvement initiatives.
Work at Faurecia
Janarthanan Elumalai has been employed at Faurecia as Deputy Manager Quality Assurance since 2012. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and ensures compliance with industry standards. His responsibilities include conducting audits, implementing quality management systems, and coordinating with suppliers to maintain production readiness. He has played a key role in achieving the TS audit certification ISO TS 2008:16949, which reflects his commitment to quality management.
Previous Experience at Woory Automotives
Prior to his tenure at Faurecia, Janarthanan worked at Woory Automotives India Pvt. Ltd. from 2009 to 2012 as a Supplier Quality professional. During his three years in this position, he focused on supplier quality management in the Chennai area. His experience at Woory Automotives contributed to his understanding of quality assurance standards and supplier coordination.
Education and Expertise
Janarthanan Elumalai holds an Engineer’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which he completed from 1990 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from SRM University from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Sri Venkatachalapathy Polytechnic College between 2002 and 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in quality assurance and engineering principles.
Quality Assurance Initiatives
In his role, Janarthanan has successfully delivered the B15 program on schedule, ensuring that suppliers were prepared for production with the necessary tools. He has implemented a quality wall at supplier locations to monitor and track parts, aiming to reduce defects. He also conducts workshops and training for suppliers on essential quality systems, including the 7 quality basics and delivery basics.
Reporting and Supplier Engagement
Janarthanan reports monthly on supplier performance to both regional and global supplier quality heads, ensuring transparency and accountability in quality assurance processes. He regularly visits suppliers to verify their processes and provide guidance on improving quality and delivery. His proactive approach helps maintain high standards in supplier relationships.