AutoCAD – Technical Drafting & Production Drawings
Dayalan N
Senior Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Senior Manager with expertise in software implementation and process automation, enhancing operational efficiency. Led New Product Development and factory setups, optimizing workflows and improving production accuracy and scalability. Demonstrated leadership and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager - Software & Tech
Wurfel Kuche
07.2024 - Current
- Leading software and technology initiatives for process optimization, automation, and operational efficiency across departments.
- Driving implementation and stabilization of new software solutions for design, production, planning, and execution workflows.
- Managed software integration with manufacturing processes, enhancing accuracy and scalability in production.
- Playing a key role in establishing the new Aluminum Windows & Doors division, including process planning, system development, and operational setup.
- Coordinating development of new profiles, systems, and workflows for aluminum products and related manufacturing operations.
- Working closely with vendors, machine suppliers, and software partners for implementation of new technologies and production systems.
- Leading digital transformation initiatives by reducing manual processes and improving software-driven operations.
- Oversaw pricing, quotations, BOM structures, and production outputs within software platforms to streamline operations.
- Driving standardization of pre-production and operational processes across multiple departments.
- Collaborating with design, production, inventory, and installation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Led implementation of customer experience technologies and operational tools, improving project execution and client engagement.
Senior Team Leader-Planning and NPD
Wurfel Kuche
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Led planning and New Product Development (NPD) activities for modular kitchens, wardrobes, and customized furniture solutions.
- Stabilized and strengthened pre-production operations by standardizing workflows, documentation, and execution processes.
- Played a key role in introducing new profiles, product systems, and functional solutions aligned with market and production requirements.
- Managed multiple NPD projects across kitchen and wardrobe categories, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with market needs.
- Actively coordinated with multiple vendors for development of new systems, profiles, hardware solutions, finishes, and raw materials.
- Worked closely with design, production, and vendor teams to evaluate feasibility, optimize product performance, and ensure manufacturability.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of in-house raw materials and customized components to improve cost efficiency and operational control.
- Led BOM development, production documentation, and machine-compatible output generation for factory execution.
- Coordinated machine finalization, process implementation, and production line setup to improve manufacturing scalability.
- Supported new factory setup initiatives including workflow planning, machinery line additions, and operational stabilization.
- Established process controls and QC checkpoints to improve accuracy, reduce errors, and ensure consistent execution.
- Led troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives, facilitating smooth transitions from design to production.
- Mentored and guided teams across planning and pre-production functions to improve efficiency and execution standards.
Producion Team Lead
Wurfel Kuche
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Led the production team in stabilizing and optimizing workflows through Teowin-based automation and process standardization.
- Eliminated manual programming dependencies by implementing software-driven production outputs and standardized processes.
- Improved production efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time by streamlining factory execution workflows.
- Coordinated design, pre-production, inventory, and manufacturing teams for seamless project execution.
- Managed production planning, documentation, and BOM generation for modular kitchens and wardrobes.
- Supervised implementation of machine-compatible production data, ensuring integration with manufacturing operations.
- Led troubleshooting and resolution of production and software-related issues to minimize downtime.
- Established quality control checkpoints and process monitoring systems, enhancing operational consistency.
- Played a key role in adding new machinery lines and supporting new factory setup activities, including workflow planning and process implementation.
- Contributed to scaling production capabilities and improving overall manufacturing efficiency.
Senior Engineer
Wurfel Kuche
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Stabilized and optimized the production workflow using Teowin, ensuring smooth execution of manufacturing operations through software-driven processes.
- Eliminated dependency on manual programming by implementing standardized, automated production outputs.
- Improved overall production efficiency by reducing manual intervention, errors, and processing time.
- Coordinated design, pre-production, and factory teams to align software outputs with manufacturing requirements, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
- Standardized production documentation workflows for modular kitchens and wardrobes, improving consistency and accessibility of information.
- Resolved software-related production issues, ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing operations and minimizing downtime.
- Contributed to process optimization initiatives for improving accuracy, productivity, and scalability.
- Worked on BOM generation, production outputs, and software configuration for factory execution.
- Played a key role in bridging design software and production machinery for streamlined manufacturing.
Designer
Wurfel Kuche
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, delivering on time and within budget.
- Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
- Designed promotional materials that increased event attendance and participation.
- Maintained design library, ensuring resources remained current and accessible to team.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Cambridge Institute Of Technology
Bangalore 04.2001 -
MBA - Marketing
St Josephs College Of Commerce
Bangalore India 04.2001 -
Skills
Cloud Solutions Architecture
Software Implementation
Data Analytics Integration
Agile Project Management
Project Management
New Product Development (NPD)
ERP & Production Software
Technical Troubleshooting
Operations Management
Team leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
Manufacturing software
Accomplishments
- Stabilized and optimized pre-production and manufacturing workflows through software-driven automation.
- Led implementation of Teowin to improve production efficiency and eliminate manual processes.
- Played a key role in new factory setup and machinery line implementation.
- Successfully managed multiple NPD projects across kitchens, wardrobes, and aluminum systems.
- Developed in-house raw materials, profiles, and operational systems.
- Improved production accuracy, workflow standardization, and operational scalability.
- Collaborated with vendors and cross-functional teams for process and product development.
- Contributed to the setup and operational planning of the Aluminum Windows & Doors division.
Software
SOLIDWORKS – 3D Modeling & Product Design
Teowin – Production Automation & Manufacturing Integration
Microsoft Offie – Data Analysis, Planning & Reporting
Production Planning Software – Process Coordination & Scheduling
CNC, CAD/CAM & Manufacturing Automation Software
Certification
Production Planning & Control Certification
Timeline
Senior Manager - Software & Tech
Wurfel Kuche
07.2024 - Current
Senior Team Leader-Planning and NPD
Wurfel Kuche
07.2022 - 06.2024
Producion Team Lead
Wurfel Kuche
06.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Engineer
Wurfel Kuche
05.2018 - 06.2020
Designer
Wurfel Kuche
08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Cambridge Institute Of Technology
04.2001 -
MBA - Marketing
St Josephs College Of Commerce
04.2001 -