KARTHIK KUMAR KALIAPPAN
QA/QC Manager
Sg Buloh
Summary
Project driven Lead Project Manager with exceptional construction project management skills specialized in Shell Petrol Station construction. Experienced Quality Management Practitioner with ISO 9001 Lead Auditor credentials thrill to spearheading complex construction projects to deliver project key milestones & deliverables in accordance to project goals and objectives by achieving top notch quality within stipulated timeline and budget.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead Project Manager
INFINITE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
02.2023 - Current
- Assisting Principal Submitting Person (PSP) in submissions and obtaining building and specialty permits from local authorities. (Kebenaran Merancang, Building Plan, Permit Korekan/ Permit Kerja Jalan, Borang G)
- Establishing strong working relationships through transparent communication practices and exceptional rapport-building skills with local authorities to expedite permit approvals and facilitate smoother project execution. (DBKL, PPj, TNB, AIR Selangor)
- Collaborating with architects, engineers, and designers to develop innovative solutions for construction challenges based on site constraints.
- Establishing detailed scopes-of-work to ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of their responsibilities for successful project completion.
- Managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring smooth coordination of resources and timely execution of tasks via strategic planning, forecasting, and analysis of project requirements.
- Successfully managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict adherence to timelines, safety requirements and quality benchmarks.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport through clear communication, consistent status updates, and proactive issue resolution.
- Facilitating the resolution of disputes among project stakeholders through expert negotiation skills and diplomacy.
- Enhancing team performance through effective leadership, training, and mentoring of Project, Safety and Quality personnel.
- Driving process improvements within the projects and leading Incident Investigation, Technical Issues resolution and reporting to stakeholders.
- Performing regular construction site observations to provide direction on the project deliverables for Project Managers, QA/QC Manager and Safety Manager.
- Leading weekly progress meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping site team to resolve critical issues.
- Reviewing and verifying project documentations prior submission to relevant stakeholders throughout project life cycle.
- Controlling construction costs by negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
QA/QC MANAGER
INFINITE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
6 2021 - 02.2023
- Led implementation of Quality Management System and Operational Excellence in organization
- Established awareness on Quality and embedding continuous improvement culture within organization and sub-contractors
- Administered development, revision and maintenance of Inspection Test Plans and Project Quality Plans
- Delegated implementation of statutory, regulatory and relevant interested parties' requirements within organization and projects
- Quality Focal Person for entire projects undertaken by organization.
- Streamlined documentation processes for better tracking of QA/QC activities, improving overall transparency.
- Actively participated in industry events and conferences, staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the QA/QC field (Ex: QLASSIC, CQMS)
- Fostered a culture of open communication among QA/QC team members, promoting knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across departments.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring consistent adherence to quality standards across the supply chain (materials & machinery).
- Achieved on-time delivery targets through efficient resource allocation and proactive issue management within the QA/QC department.
- Led efforts to standardize inspection processes across multiple projects, resulting in better consistency in the application of quality control measures companywide.
- Improved overall project efficiency by implementing stringent quality control measures and processes.
- Spearheaded quality assurance initiatives that led to improved client satisfaction rates and increased business opportunities (Ex: 6 MAJESTIC Projects awarded in year 2022 based on Quality Performance in past projects)
- Conducted regular audits of subcontractors' work, ensuring that performance met contractual requirements.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing site conditions, deviations from specifications, and corrective actions taken.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughout and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Championed best practices in quality management throughout the organization, leading by example in driving continuous improvement efforts.
QA/QC ENGINEER
INFINITE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
Sg Buloh
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Accelerated implementation of QMS throughout the organization and projects
- Outperformed in ensuring all projects delivered with remarkable compliance and conformance to quality requirements by client and stakeholders especially for Fuel System related works
- Delegated Hold Point Inspections and Pre-Handover Inspections on behalf of client
- Executed Site Walks and Handover Inspections with relevant interested parties (client, consultant and authority)
- Established utilization, calibration and maintenance of critical test equipment for relevant tasks
- Enhanced Quality related documentation and records management
- Scrutinized performance of sub-contractors and suppliers in ensuring delivery of quality services and products
- Coordinated with cross functional teams in ensuring successful deliverance of project in accordance to organization's QHSSE policies and procedures
- Administered on-site quality related briefings and trainings for front liners.
QA EXECUTIVE
SIMPLY PACKAGING SDN BHD
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Oversaw the quality control leaders and operators in delivery of Quality Management System to the factory production processes
- Enforced overall products' quality improvement, data analysis, review and drive for corrective action plan
- Coordinated with Production and Engineering department in manufacturing troubleshooting
- Established Safe Operating Procedures for production processes and machineries
- Managed Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) activities such as monthly audits, monthly committee meetings, fire drills at both factory and hostel, fire protection system management, safety related trainings, DOSH audits, BOMBA audits, investigation of safety related incidents, HIRARC, CHRA and Pest Control
- Authorized to verify and approve Quality Reports
- Delegated CAR or NCR issuance and authorized to accept, hold or reject finished products.
QC EXECUTIVE
SCI CABINET INDUSTRY SDN BHD
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Guided the quality control executives & inspectors in delivery of Quality Management System to the factory production processes
- Contributed as Customer-focused team in ensuring final product delivered in accordance to customers' requirement and specification
- Interfaced with manufacturing engineering and customer representatives to diagnose the failure in manufacturing process and execution of corrective and preventive action
- Oversee the development of all products and authorize the release of final product.
LAB TECHNICIAN
PALM OLEO (KLANG) SDN BHD
08.2012 - 04.2015
- Ensured the quality of wide range of oleo-chemical products produced in various plants (Splitting Plant, Distillation Plant, Esterification Plant and Soap Plant)
- Excelled in data collection, preparation of reports and Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Spearheaded in handling of various customer complaints, competitor samples and research & development of new products and pilot plant projects
- Managed preparation and standardization of solutions, inventory of lab consumables and routine calibration of laboratory instruments.
Education
PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CIVIL & STRUCTURE) -
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS
07.2021 - 05.2022
DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY -
UNIVERSITI SELANGOR
01.2009 - 04.2012
Skills
Certified Quality Auditor for ISO Standards & Quality Management Systems
Continuous Improvement and Quality Training
Internal Auditing, Site Inspection, Quality Inspection Reports and Documentation Management
Project Management, Project Scheduling and Work Planning and Prioritization & Budget Management
Construction management & Site Management for Building, demolition, and renovation
Site Safety Management, Safety Compliance and OSHA Compliance
Permitting and Construction Permits Application & Codes Compliance
Stakeholder Management, Subcontractor Management, Supplier Relations
Construction Estimating & Material Procurement, Materials Procurement & Vendor and Contractor Negotiations
Project Documentation, Specifications Review, Interpreting Blueprints & As-built Blueprints
Certification
QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Projects
2023
- CADANGAN MEROBOH DAN MEMBINA SEMULA BANGUNAN PERNIAGAAN SEDIA ADA SERTA MEMBINA BARU RUANG PERNIAGAAN (RESTORAN PANDU LALU) DI ATAS LOT PT 1809, PRESINT 8, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN PUTRAJAYA UNTUK TETUAN SHELL MALAYSIA TRADING SDN BHD.
- CADANGAN TAMBAHAN BANGUNAN PERNIAGAAN (RESTORAN) BESERTA PANDU LALU PADA STESEN MINYAK SHELL SEDIA ADA DIATAS PT 6224, JALAN 3/109F, MUKIM KUALA LUMPUR, DAERAH KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR UNTUK TETUAN SHELL MALAYSIA TRADING SDN BHD.
2022
- PERMOHONAN PERMIT KERJA UBAH SUAI KECIL BAGI CADANGAN MENGGANTIKAN 2 UNIT 60,000 LITER TANGKI BAWAH TANAH SERTA MEMUTUSKAN SAMBUNGAN 4 UNIT 27,300 LITER TANGKI YANG SEDIAADA DI ATAS STESYEN MINYAK SHELL LUNAS, LOT 106,KG SUNGAI LIMAU, 09600 LUNAS, KEDAH DARUL AMAN.
- CADANGAN TAMABAHAN DAN PERUBAHAN 2 TINGKAT SURAU DAN TANDAS BESERTA 2 UNIT TANGKI MINYAK BAWAH TANAH DAN 3 UNIT PAM MINYAK DI ATAS LOT 44666, JALAN TAMAN BUKIT MALURI, MUKIM BATU, DAERAH KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR UNTUK TETUAN SHELL MALAYSIA TRADING SDN BHD.
- CADANGAN UNTUK MEMBINA SEBUAH STESEN MINYAK YANG MENGANDUNGI: 1) 1 UNIT KEDAI, 2) 1 UNIT PEJABAT/ BILIK PEKERJA, 3) 1 UNIT BILIK SWITCH , 4) 1 UNIT TANDAS, 5) 1 UNIT REFUSE CHAMBER, 6) 4 UNIT PAM MINYAK DI ATAS SEBAHAGIAN LOT 155, JALAN TERAP-SERDANG, SEKSYEN 15, MUKIM SERDANG, DAERAH BANDAR BAHARU, KEDAH DARUL AMAN.
- KELULUSAN PELAN BANGUNAN BAGI CADANGAN TAMBAHAN DAN PINDAAN KE ATAS SEBUAH STESEN MIYAK SATU TINGKAT SEDIA ADA DI ATAS LOT 1401, GRN 48795, JALAN MAHARAJALELA, BANDAR TELUK INTAN, DAERAH HILIR PERAK, PERAK DARUL RIDZUAN UNTUK TETUAN SHELL MALAYSIA TRADING SDN BHD.
- CADANGAN MEMBINA SEBUAH STESEN MINYAK DAN KEDAI SERBANEKA 1 TINGKAT DI ATAS LOT PT 11426, MUKIM KRUBONG, DAERAH MELAKA TENGAH, BANDARAYA MELAKA UNTUK TETUAN PERTINI VISTA SDN BHD.
2021
- CADANGAN MENGGANTIKAN 2 UNIT 60,000 LITER DAN 1 UNIT 40,000 LITER TANGKI MINYAK BAWAH TANAH SERTA MEMUTUSKAN SAMBUNGAN 4 UNIT 27,300 DAN 1 UNIT 40,000KL TANGKI BAWAH TANAH YANG SEDIA ADA, DI ATAS LOT 774, MUKIM BUKIT PIATU, DAERAH MELAKA TENGAH, MELAKA (F ONE LYNAZFEA) UNTUK TETUAN SHELL MALAYSIA TRADING SDN BHD.
2020
- CADANGAN MEMBINA DAN MENYIAPKAN SEBUAH STESEN MINYAK SHELL BERSERTA KEDAI SERBANEKA DAN KEMUDAHAN LAIN DI ATAS LOT PT 20588 JALAN SUNGAI CHOH, MUKIM SERENDAH, DAERAH HULU SELANGOR, SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN.
- CADANGAN MEMBINA DAN MENYIAPKAN SEBUAH STESEN MINYAK SHELL BERSERTA KEDAI SERBANEKA DAN KEMUDAHAN LAIN DI ATAS LOT PT 11143, H.S.(M) 4489, BATU 27 1/2, JALANRAYA KUALA LUMPUR/IPOH, MUKIM ULU YAM, DAERAH HULU SELANGOR, SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN.
2019
- CADANGAN PEMBAIKAN STESEN MINYAK SEDIADA, DI ATAS PT 9352 (HSD 41832), JALAN GEMILANG 25/1, TAMAN SRI MUDA, SEKSYEN 25, 40400 SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN. [STESEN MINYAK TAMAN SRI MUDA.
MINOR WORKS:
LED Under Canopy Installation (LUCI), Canopy Rectification, Spandek Wall Replacement, Driveway Resurfacing, Water Tank Improvement, Canopy Structural Rectification, Dispenser Replacement, Canopy Ceiling Replacement, Collapsible LED, Flexible Hose Replacement, ICON Tank Sump Repair, Ground Settlement Rectification, Slope Stabilization, RBSAM, Tank Replacement + Repiping, VROOM + Repiping, Fuel Optimization, Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) Installation, Driveway Resurfacing, Canopy Rectification, LED Lighting Replacement, Toilet Refurbishment, Ground Settlement Rectification, VROOM, DAS Tank Addition + Repiping
Affiliations
Malaysian Engineering Inspector and Supervisor Association (MEInSA)
Trainings
- QLASSIC Assessor Level 1 & 2 (CIS 7:2014)
- Building Wiring Installation & Maintenance (Single & Three Phase)
- Construction Project Supervision and Quality Control
- Quality Management System in Construction
- Concrete Strength & Reinforcement
- Introduction to Piling Works for Building Construction
- Demolition Awareness in Malaysia
- Drone Technology in Engineering Application
- Site Supervision in Civil & Architecture
- QMS ISO 9001:2015 Seminar
- Kaizen Awareness & Implementation
- ISO 9001:2008 Awareness
- Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Risk Control (HIRARC)
- Working at Height
Timeline
Lead Project Manager
INFINITE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
02.2023 - Current
PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CIVIL & STRUCTURE) -
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS
07.2021 - 05.2022
QA/QC ENGINEER
INFINITE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
06.2019 - 05.2021
QA EXECUTIVE
SIMPLY PACKAGING SDN BHD
02.2017 - 02.2019
QC EXECUTIVE
SCI CABINET INDUSTRY SDN BHD
06.2015 - 12.2016
LAB TECHNICIAN
PALM OLEO (KLANG) SDN BHD
08.2012 - 04.2015
DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY -
UNIVERSITI SELANGOR
01.2009 - 04.2012
QA/QC MANAGER
INFINITE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
6 2021 - 02.2023