Expert Details
Manufacturing Management, Engineering Operations and Optimisation of Cost in Manufacturing Processes
ID: 728892
India
He has utilized the latest manufacturing technology in machining and related processes to achieve cost optimization and higher performance in reduce manufacturing lead time. Has facilitated and implemented new facility design.
Waste elimination is his major area of work. In a discrete manufacturing environment setup change over is a major waste. He has successfully implemented SMED concept to reduce setup time by 300%
He has established new production cells from its inception and has successfully operated shop floor by training over 50 engineers so far. Motivation and teamwork are his tools for bring about total employee involvement and has actively facilitated several small group activity in manufacturing trouble shooting.
Productivity Increase
Area/ Machine/ Product: P.No. 709010 machining cell
Nature of improvement: Cycle time reduction in bottleneck machining by process improvement
Reduction in CT: Before 65 secs, After 48 secs – 26 % CT reduced
Output increase: Before 45/ hr, After 60/hr – 33% Output increased No additional input
Annual Rupee value increase: 15. 5 Lacs per annum additional sales opportunity made and actual monthly sales achieved
Machine Utilisation Improvement
Area/ Machine/ Product: Capstan Lathe – Bottleneck machine
Nature of improvement: Machine Utilisation improved by providing alternate coolant circulation method. The present machine was idle 20% of the time for want of material, even though alternate load was available
Usage of machine: Before 70% utilisation, After 95% Utilisation
Output increase: Before 45000/month, After 59000/month – 31% Output increased No additional input
Annual Rupee value increase: 7.4 Lacs per annum additional sales opportunity made and actual monthly sales achieved
Flow Improvement thru Lean Techniques
Area/ Machine/ Product: Small Tank manufacturing zone
Nature of improvement: Project assessment is done to identify layout improvement to facilitate flow and eliminate waste thru Lean improvement
Usage of machine: Robotic welding utilisation envisaged @ 100% additional usage
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2006 | Degree: MBA | Subject: HR Management and Leadership | Institution: Great Lakes Institue of Management and Stuart School of Business |
| Year: 2002 | Degree: M.S. | Subject: Manufacturing Management | Institution: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani |
| Year: 2000 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Engineering technology | Institution: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani |
| Year: 1990 | Degree: Diploma | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: D.T.E CN Polytechnic |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2010 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Managing Consultant | Department: Consulting and Management |
Responsibilities:He is the founder and Managing consultant of this consulting company to work with Manufacturing companies |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2010 | Employer: Metexim Sourcing Pvt Ltd | Title: Vice President | Department: Business development |
Responsibilities:He has the overall responsibility of profitably running the business. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2007 | Employer: Fisher Sanmar Ltd | Title: Head of Operations | Department: Operations- Regulator division |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for operations of this division. This company is a JV with Emerson Process management USA. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2000 | Employer: Hyundai Motor India | Title: Senior Engineer | Department: Production - Transmission |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for setting up the new manufacturing line. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 1997 | Employer: TVS Suzuki Ltd | Title: Module Controller | Department: Manufacturing |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for effectively managing the machining module. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1995 | Employer: Ashok Leyland ltd | Title: Production Engineer | Department: Engine shop |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for production line manufacturing engine parts. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2002 to 2007 | Country / Region: Fisher Sanmar Ltd | Summary: He headed the operations to supply components to the global locations of Emerson Process Management USA and has visited all locations |
| Years: 2007 to 2010 | Country / Region: Metexim Sourcing pvt Ltd | Summary: He has developed several new low cost sourcing opportunities for sevral global majors like - Circor, Meggit, Oliver, TYCO etc |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| APICS |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Awarded as "Employee of the year" twice by Sanmar group. One amongst 3000 employees |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| He has developed and delivered seminars on the topics of profitability through waste elimination and auto cluster layout improvements. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Nil |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He has worked both in the automotive and valve manufacturing industries and has followed closely their development and has been a part of their transformation. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Supply chain management and HR and Leadership development. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | |
| Hindi | |
| Tamil |
Fields of Expertise
manufacturing process optimization, manufacturing troubleshooting, manufacturing, manufacturing control, manufacturing cost analysis, manufacturing facility design, manufacturing process design, manufacturing technology, production engineering, manufacturing efficiency, cost optimization, lean manufacturing, manufacturing execution system, manufacturing process development, industrial engineering, machining, engine valve