Balaji Nayaka D
About Balaji Nayaka D
Balaji Nayaka D is an Assistant Manager at Kennametal, specializing in Quality Assurance, Packaging, Logistics, and Purchasing. He has extensive experience in various roles within the company and holds multiple diplomas and degrees in engineering and business management.
Work at Kennametal
Balaji Nayaka D has held multiple positions at Kennametal, starting as a Graduate Engineering Trainee in Jig Boring and Tool Room from 2006 to 2007. He then served as an Associate in Outsourcing from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as Executive in CNC Jig Boring, Tool Room, and Application from 2009 to 2011. After a six-year tenure as Regional Assistant Manager in Customer Service and Sales for the West Zone from 2011 to 2017, he currently works as Assistant Manager in Quality Assurance, Packaging & Logistics, Purchasing, and Plant EHS since 2017. His experience encompasses various aspects of quality management and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Balaji Nayaka D has a diverse educational background. He achieved a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Karnataka State Open University from 2011 to 2014. He also completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Jayachamarajendra Government Polytechnic, Bangalore, from 2002 to 2005, and a Technical course in Turner from the Government Industrial Training Institute, Kanakapura, from 1999 to 2001. In 2022, he earned a Diploma in Warehouse Management from Alison and a Post Graduate Program in Business Administration and Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, from 2021 to 2022.
Background
Before joining Kennametal, Balaji Nayaka D worked at Bosch India as an SAP Implementation Specialist for five months in 2006. His early education includes completing high school at GOVT High School - C M Vadi. His career has been characterized by a focus on quality assurance, logistics, and purchasing, with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and management.
Achievements in Quality Assurance
Balaji Nayaka D has significant experience in quality assurance, including conducting various types of audits such as internal, external, supplier, and surveillance audits. He has expertise in implementing quality management systems, including ISO, ITAF16949, and Six Sigma methodologies. His involvement in developing and executing Green-Co packaging solutions for domestic and export shipments highlights his commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
Skills in Data Analytics and Process Improvement
Balaji Nayaka D utilizes advanced data analytics and visualization tools, including Tableau and Minitab 19, to enhance quality assurance and process improvement initiatives. His skills extend to negotiation, costing, and supplier selection processes, which are essential for optimizing purchasing and logistics operations. He also has hands-on experience with fast curing painting techniques, contributing to quality assurance processes.