C. NARENDRA KUMAR
Hosur
Summary
Operations Excellence specialist with a robust background in process optimization, cost efficiency, and service quality improvement across various industries. Proficient in strategic planning, lean management, and team leadership. Notable for developing innovative strategies that enhance operational efficiencies and instill a culture of continuous improvement. Impactful contributions include streamlining operations and driving significant growth in previous roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Manager - Operations
Tata Electronics Private Ltd.
Hosur
11.2025 - Current
- Business excellence through simple techniques such as budgetary control, MIS report, data analysis, and lean journey.
- Successfully led high-precision assembly operations for mobile components, ensuring zero-defect delivery, aligned with Apple Supplier Quality Standards.
- Managed 300+ workforce across multiple assembly lines, achieving >98% adherence to daily production plans.
- Drove Lean Manufacturing initiatives such as Line Balancing, Kaizen, 5S, and SMED, improving assembly efficiency by 20–25% and reducing changeover time by 40%.
- Implemented error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and process standardization, resulting in 35% reduction in in-process defects.
- Improved OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) from 68% to 85% through bottleneck analysis, workforce skill matrix optimization, and preventive maintenance planning.
- Spearheaded employee training programs on SOP adherence, workstation discipline, and ESD handling, improving operator competency scores by 30%
Assistant Manger - Assembly
UNOMINDA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Hosur
06.2022 - 11.2025
- Led end-to-end production operations for the automotive lighting and electronics division, delivering consistent OEE above 85% across multiple assembly lines.
- Drove major Lean Transformation initiatives, resulting in an 18% productivity improvement and a 22% reduction in process waste within one year.
- Implemented line rebalancing, standard work, SMED, and value stream mapping (VSM), reducing average cycle time by 14%.
- Successfully launched 5 new product programs for OEM customers (TVs, Honda IYM, REML, Ampere), ensuring smooth ramp-up and zero launch issues.
- Achieved the Best Kaizen Implementation Award for driving over 250 shop-floor improvements across production, maintenance, and assembly areas.
- Reduced customer PPM from 2,800 to under 900 through process discipline, poka-yoke installation, and a strong 8D problem-solving culture.
- Strengthened manpower capability by developing a skill matrix, multi-skilling operators, and improving shift productivity by 20%.
- Led major cost-saving projects worth ₹1.2 crore per year by reducing rework, optimizing tooling, and implementing automation in critical operations.
- Ensured 100% compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements, contributing to strong audit performance year after year.
Sr. Engineer - Operations
FIEM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Hosur
12.2014 - 06.2022
- Oversee and review time and attendance of staff, as well as vacation approvals.
- Oversee, monitor and direct coordination for maintenance of equipment and for trouble shooting.
- Audit and implement policies/procedures and production levels in the content processing department.
- Verification of Product Quality as per customer specific requirement.
- Provide training and work allotment and coordination with all production and quality activities.
- Exposure to qualification / validation activities like area, equipment, qualifications, cleaning & process validation.
- SAP activities like process order generation, Semi Finished Goods release, finished good transfer note & packing list preparation.
- Prime responsible for preparation of BOM, Routing and work centers for SAP in PP module.
- Handling operational functions like pre-shifts staff briefings and shift management.
- Effective planning of production activities and coordination with cross functional teams.
- Efficient handling on machine and man hours by effective planning and execution on shop floor.
- Awarded has best employee for reduction in dust defect in production line of surface treat by studying positive pressure and implementing direction flow of AHU unit from 11% to 3%.
- Reduction of Aluminum drop defect caused in Metalized parts from 15% to 2% by modification voltage electrode and tungsten design.
- Optimization of Process by Reducing Man power with increased Productivity and Quality by using TVP Concept without investment.
- Kick off project of implementation of Integrated Management system (IMS) for overall group.
- Appreciation of top management for the success of certification audit program for ISO45001:2018 & IATF 16496:2018.
Education
MBA - POM
Alagappa University
Distance Education04-2025
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Dhana Laxmi Srinivasan College of Engineering
Chennai, Tamil NaduChennai, Tamil Nadu
Skills
- Data interpretation
- Financial oversight
- Collaborative teamwork
- Project coordination
- Lean methodologies
- Communication effectiveness
- Operational leadership
- Mentorship and training
Certification
• GREEN BELT holder in LEAN & SIX SIGMA, benchmark organization, 79%.
• Certified Internal IATF 16949:2016 auditor, EHS-OHSAS auditor, first aid internal trainer.
• Certified Internal IATF 16949:2016 auditor, EHS-OHSAS auditor, first aid internal trainer.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information and facts stated herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge., Hosur
Languages
- Tamil
- Kannada
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Passport Number: M 10634
- Father's Name: Mr. Y.N. Champak Kumar
- Blood Group: B +ve
- Date of Birth: 10/28/92
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Accomplishments
Top Performer - Exceeding Expectations for Consecutive 3 Years
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Operations
Tata Electronics Private Ltd.
11.2025 - Current
Assistant Manger - Assembly
UNOMINDA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
06.2022 - 11.2025
Sr. Engineer - Operations
FIEM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
12.2014 - 06.2022
MBA - POM
Alagappa University
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Dhana Laxmi Srinivasan College of Engineering