• Gender: Male
• Age: 45
• Designation: Manager
• Highest Education Level: Post Graduate Diploma
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 22.6 Year(s)

Education

P.G.Diploma in Plastics Processing Technology From C.I.P.E.T, Mysore in 2001 With First Class

B.Sc. (Chemistry) From Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli, Tamil Nadu, in 2000 With First Class.

Skill Sets

Snapshot:
A technology driven professional with 10 years of experience in the areas of Plastic Process & Manufacturing Engineering 
Sound understanding on Plastic Process Engineering, Production Operations, Project Management and New Product Development
Presently associated with Flamagas India Pvt Ltd as Deputy Manager – Moulding, Moulds & Vendor development
Skilled in supervising process improvement projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality compliance; evaluating project progress & taking adequate corrective actions. 
Proficient in managing various production operations as per the set parameters & standards as well as experience of developing procedures for operational excellence. 
Acquired exposure in handling various types of Molding machines 
Plastics material handled PET, PVC, Nylon, PP, ABS, PMMA, PC, Delrin, HDPE, PC+ABS.
Proficient Knowledge in various Plastic conversion techniques like Injection moulding, Blow Moulding, Extrusion Bl

Work Experience

Deputy Manager – Moulding, Moulds & vendor development. 
Since Feb 2010
Company Profile: One of the largest cigarette & kitchen lighter manufacturers
Job Profile:
Working as Head of Moulding & Moulds to provide necessary support to the management to bring New technology and Techniques to the factory in order to improve the plant performance to the Global Level .
Responsibility of Yield, Efficiency and OEE
Providing required support to the organisation as leader like intercommunication to the Mould maker, Equipment providers, Contractors, Suppliers and Customers to bring resources in time .
Carrying out production scheduling as projected by marketing department resulting smooth production.
Identifying the problematic areas in mould, machine and component and taking suitable remedies for the problems using problem solving techniques.
Submitting reports to top management as a MIS coordinator on plant OEE,KPI data , Yield and efficiency trend , rejection analysis through 80/20 principles, machine performance, raw material reconciliation & continuous improvement projects.
Accomplishments
Adeptly carried out various machine capability, process capabilities, and mould & material trials.
Instrumental in implementing a methodical approach to reduce cycle time of the product with the help of Process Optimization techniques.
Liaison with the machine supplier , Mould maker and other Equipment suppliers to bring integration between the same
Deftly conducted the mould / material tryouts and material reconciliation.
Pivotal in the carrying out the installations and improving the clean room shop floor.
Successfully Implemented Close loop Scrap recovery system.
Successfully reduced Product Change over Time up t o 15 minutes by improved technology and methods .
Played a Key role in New product development activities.
Sufficient knowledge of 8D, control plan, Process FMEA.
Sufficient knowledge of PPAP, TPM & lean manufacturing.
Credit of improved the Yield from 92 % to 99 % in short while.

Executive - Production
Feb 2007 To Jan 2010
Company Profile: One of the leading cistern manufacturers supplying for Parryware
Job Profile:
In charge of Process Engineering team with the responsibility of Yield, Efficiency and OEE
Providing required  support  to the organisation as Cross Functional Team member .
Carrying out production scheduling as projected by marketing department resulting smooth production. 
Identifying the problematic areas in mould, machine and component and taking suitable remedies for the problems using problem solving techniques.
Submitting reports to top management as a MIS coordinator on plant OEE,KPI data , Yield and efficiency trend , rejection analysis through 80/20 principles, machine performance, raw material reconciliation & continuous improvement projects.
Accomplishments:  
Adeptly carried out various machine capability, process capabilities, and mould & material trials. 
Instrumental in implementing a methodical approach to reduce cycle time of the product with the help of Process Optimization techniques. 
Deftly conducted the mould / material tryouts and using Poka Yoke on require functional areas.
Pivotal in the carrying out the installations and improving the clean room shop floor.
Worked towards increasing the yield and efficiency by analysing effect with dust particles in the clean room.
Instrumental in improving the business performance with simple, practical tools and techniques of lean manufacturing, to enhance quality, cost, delivery and people contribution.
Adeptly augmented the productivity by implementing the lean manufacturing techniques 
Substantially minimised:
The rejection rates using the process optimisation techniques.
Product change time by adopting the systems of Kaizen and Poka Yoke.
Played a Key role in New product development activities 
Merit of introducing the KAIZEN suggestion system in plant and followed the Implementation process.
Sufficient knowledge of 8D, control plan, Process FMEA. 
Sufficient knowledge of PPAP, TPM & lean manufacturing.
Credit of improved the Yield from 92 % to 98 % in short while.
Merit of Best Engineer in the factory for maximum improvements implementations.
Instrumental in reducing the:
Start up rejection from 5 no’s to 1 no’s.

Production In Charge 
Nov 2005 To Jan 2007
Company Name: British Moulds & Castings (100% EOU). 
Job Profile:
Developing and implementing the production plan in concurrence with production planning department.
Ensuring sufficient material supply to the line and increasing productivity through better methods and tooling.
Conducting daily production indices in the review meetings.
Ascertaining safety, discipline and housekeeping compliance in work area.
Preparing the shift and daily production reports and monthly review reports.
Accomplishments:
Deftly reduced costs by implementing the waste recovery system. 
Instrumental in carrying out safety marshalling for safe and effective plant operations.
Handled the cycle time reduction by certain modifications/ optimisations in the process.
Ensured effective deployment and management of manpower; sorted out various line-related issues.
Managed the non-conforming products due to process disturbances.
Vital role in implementing the 5S good housekeeping habits and maintaining discipline on the production line. 
Liaised with the maintenance team for breakdown free operation.

Associate - Production
Aug 2002 To Oct 2007
Company Name: Roots Poly Craft
Company Profile: One of the leading manufacturers of Electric & Air horns supplying to Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS, TKML, FORD
Job Profile:
Ascertaining the product quality to be in-line with to customer requirements. 
Carrying out the inventory management of raw materials and consumables.
Presenting the daily production indices in the review meetings.
Ensuring the optimistic deployment and proper management of manpower.
Sorting out line-related issues and liaising with maintenance team through prediction of failures & breakdown.
Preparing the shift/ daily production/ monthly review reports.
Accomplishments:
Played a vital role in incrementing the overall productivity through effective tooling and improvement methods.
Successfully reduced the costs by implementing a waste recovery system
Contributed effectively in carrying out cycle time optimisation by trend line monitoring, product quality follow-up & raw material condition monitoring. 
Adeptly deployed 5S good housekeeping habits and maintained discipline in the production line. 
Effectively conducted a follow-up of the losses and implemented corrective actions.
Deftly implemented kaizen & provided suggestions for production improvement.

Production
Aug 2001 To Jul 2002
Company Name: Maruthi Metals And Plastics Company
Company Profile: Bangalore manufacturing plastic Closures, bottles.
Job Profile:
Mold Change 
Process Setting 
Production Log
Quality inspection 



Core Competencies:
Production Operations:
Getting production as projected by the production planning target. 
Planning, scoping, estimation, tracking & implementation of project plans within preset budgets and deadlines and coordinating projects for the set up facilities
Effective resource planning for optimising man & machine utilisation, reducing wastes for enhancing productivity and profitability.
Carrying out layout planning, facility planning and manpower planning as per the capacity.
Maintain the factory neat & tidy, with compliance to 5S.

Process Engineering / New product Development/ Cost Reductions:
Planning as well as preparing the Operation Standards & Control plans.
Analyzing various processes/applications and recommending modifications & equipment calibrations to enhance operational efficiency.
Devising systems and process changes for qualitative improvements in productivity & reducing rejection rate and effective energy management.
Preparing assembly line related documents like assembly process sheet and process layout.
Conducting the process feasibility checking, vendor development & cost reduction.
Developing assembly, testing systems as well as facilities for new models of transmission.
conceptualizing & implementing strict measures in operating various procedures to optimise resource as well as capacity utilisation.

Installation and Commissioning / Maintenance:
Managing overall activities pertaining to installation as well as commissioning of a wide range of automated plants & equipments.
Conducting inspection, pre-commissioning and functional testing to ensure the performance capacity of various machines and equipments.
Overseeing the ordering, installation, testing & commissioning of plant equipment’s.
Planning and effecting preventive maintenance schedules of various machineries and instruments to increase machine up time and equipment reliability. 

Man Management:
Managing a team and guiding multi cultural technical staff members to address and resolve performance bottlenecks. 
Planning effective manpower deployment and work scheduling of qualified workforce; addressing training needs of staff to enhance skills and productivity.
Motivating team culture to bring out optimum productivity and efficiency.

Training Aquired 
Team Builder training.
Injection blow moulding and Extrusion blow moulding machine operation 
Structured problem solving technique (Seven QC Tools).
APQP & PPAP 
FMEA & Control Plan 

On Job Training Provided By Me 
Cycle time reduction in Injection moulding machine and Process Optimisation.

Future Goals

Looking for assignments in Process Engineering / Project Management/New product development with an organisation of high repute.