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Arjun Raj Ananth

Chennai

Summary

Production Manager with extensive experience at Sri Balaji Fabricators, specializing in manufacturing process optimization and cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated ability to enhance safety and productivity through Lean methodologies, successfully managing CAPEX and budgets. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving outstanding results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Sri Balaji Fabricators
Chennai
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead end-to-end plant operations with responsibility for process stability, CAPEX planning, and capacity utilization.
  • Set annual goals, objectives, and plant budgets aligned with business strategy.
  • Drove improvements in safety, quality, and productivity metrics through Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  • Spearheaded corrective actions and troubleshooting in daily production.
  • Collaborated with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve plant issues efficiently.
  • Managed tooling lifecycle, repairs, and replenishment strategies.
  • Supported internal and external audits and ensured compliance with quality and process standards.
  • Introduced value stream simplification strategies, improving workflow and reducing costs.

Quality Engineer – Quality Assurance

Michelin India Pvt Ltd
Tamil Nadu
07.2013 - 05.2024
  • Conducted FMEA reviews and risk assessments to ensure manufacturing excellence.
  • Led root cause analysis, CAPA, and preventive strategies to address nonconformities.
  • Developed and implemented SOPs and inspection standards across all production lines.
  • Executed process validation for new launches, including proto tooling, and documentation.
  • Collaborated with internal Cross-Functional Team to develop Control plan and pFMEAs.
  • Achieved 6% reduction in scrap costs and 5% decrease in lead time through process improvements.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

SMR Automotive Systems India Pvt Ltd
Tamil Nadu
06.2010 - 06.2013
  • Designed process layouts and optimized material flow in ORVM manufacturing.
  • Implemented Poka Yoke systems, reducing defects by 22% and complaints by 18%.
  • Enhanced production efficiency through JIT and Kanban strategies.

Line Supporting Engineer

M/S Emcon Technologies India Pvt Ltd
Karnataka
05.2006 - 06.2010
  • Supported development and successful prototype launches for Toyota and Tata platforms.
  • Achieved 100% on-time delivery through dispatch scheduling using Kanban.
  • Delivered 125% production increase within 8 months via CI initiatives.

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic College
Tamil Nadu
04-2006

Higher Secondary Certificate -

Geetha Matric Higher Secondary School
Tamil Nadu
04-2002

Skills

  • Manufacturing process optimization
  • Capital expenditure and budget management
  • FMEA and risk assessment
  • Process design and validation
  • Equipment and resource planning
  • Continuous improvement methodologies
  • Root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Standard operating procedures and quality systems
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • SAP proficiency
  • Statistical process control
  • Error-proofing techniques
  • Just-in-time production

Languages

  • Tamil
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Production Manager

Sri Balaji Fabricators
06.2024 - Current

Quality Engineer – Quality Assurance

Michelin India Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 05.2024

Continuous Improvement Engineer

SMR Automotive Systems India Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 06.2013

Line Supporting Engineer

M/S Emcon Technologies India Pvt Ltd
05.2006 - 06.2010

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic College

Higher Secondary Certificate -

Geetha Matric Higher Secondary School

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