Dhandayuthapani Selvaraj
General Manager – Industrial Engineering and LEAN
Bangalore
Summary
Passionate in the belief that "Lean Production" is essential to the growth and success of an organization that wishes to scale and achieve higher levels of profitability. Proven track record in successful Lean Production and implementations in the field of Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering. Aggressive and determined to find the strengths and potentials of both employees and an organization culture so as to improve the productivity and profitability of an organization.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
General Manager – Head of Industrial Engineering and Lean
TATA Electronics Private Limited
04.2021 - Current
- Started my career in TATA Greenfield Project to get expertise in Project Management.
- Responsible for three plants to establish Lean Layout, Material Handling system and Lean Principles.
- Responsible for overall Head count and Optimization of both blue collar and white collar.
- Developed Production system for TATA Electronics as TEPS (TATA Electronics production system) to bring the transparency in the value stream/Lines.
- Roadmap for Lean to become World class by 2030.
Deputy General Manager - Manufacturing and Engineering
BOSCH LIMITED
02.2007 - 04.2021
- Started my career in Bosch as Manufacturing Manager with an additional Responsibility of Shainin coach.
- Plant Coordinator for implementing Shop floor Management cycle and Shainin approach and reduced the investment to the level of 120 mINR by improving OEE of Bottleneck Machines.
- Selected for 'BPS System Expert' training in Germany for 14 Months and got practical training in 4 of Bosch Plants in Germany.
- Took the Responsibility of 'BPS Head' for both Bangalore and Bidadi Plant for implementing best practices which was learnt in Germany.
- Taken over the responsibility of Value stream Manager for CP1H Value stream and made this value stream as 'Benchmark Value stream' in Bidadi.
Assistant Manager - Production
KAR MOBILES LIMITED
10.2004 - 12.2007
- Worked as Assistant Manager - Production.
- Responsible for Manufacturing of Engine Valves.
- Nominated for 6 Months Six sigma black belt training in Chennai by ACMA. 3 Projects done and yielded the savings of 9.8 mINR to the company.
Executive engineer
TVS MOTOR COMPANY
07.1994 - 09.2004
- Joined as Diploma Engineering Trainee in 1994 and got confirmation as Executive Engineer - Level 1 in 1996.
- Worked in Machine shop and Engine assembly and responsible for Manufacturing, Industrial engineering and Total Quality Control activities.
- Part of Prestigious Deming award preparation team and contributed to Document Preparation.
- Nominated for Statistical Quality Control training in ISI Institute-Bangalore and won the Gold medal.
Education
Master of Science - Manufacturing Management
Birla Institute of Technology
Pilani, RajasthanBachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Engineering
Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering
Navi Mumbai, MaharashtraSkills
Lean Production Expert
Production system
Shainin
Problem solving
Good team player
Process driven
Results driven
Certification
Gold Medal in Statistical Quality Control, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore, 1998
Affiliations
- Certified as Lead BPS Assessor and Qualified for BPS Assessment across Bosch world.
- Trainer for various BPS Training.
- Mentor and coach for various Development program for Leaders.
- Moderator for various workshops and certified as Moderator.
Professional Highlights
- Implemented 'Bosch Production Systems' across Bosch Bangalore and Bidadi plants and brought clear alignment with Plant Vision and Mission.
- Being BPS expert, I have made CP1H value stream as Benchmark value stream in all BPS Metrics.
- Reduction of Defect cost with the support of problem solving techniques to the level of 60 lakhs INR/ Annum.
- Implemented Systematic 'Shop Floor Management Cycle' and improved OEE of Bottleneck Machines to the level of 90% and avoided 120 mINR investment.
- Leader of 'Lakshya' team to Achieve Benchmark cost for Common rail diesel pumps in 2018 and achieved benchmark status.
- Bidadi plant is Cheaper by 10 Euros in comparison with other plants in international production network.
- Leader of 'Resource Restructuring team' in ramp down of CP1H diesel pumps and End of Production in Bidadi.
Experience Years
27
Awards
- 1st place in National level six sigma competition, 2004, conducted by ACMA in Chennai
- 2nd place in IMTMA productivity summit, 2009
- 2nd place in BPS Competition, 2016, conducted by Bosch Germany
- 2nd place in National level BPS Competition, 2019
Disclaimer
I, Dhandayuthapani Selvaraj, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: U5255646
- Father's Name: Mr. SELVARAJ M
- Date of Birth: 09/04/75
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: India
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
General Manager – Head of Industrial Engineering and Lean
TATA Electronics Private Limited
04.2021 - Current
Deputy General Manager - Manufacturing and Engineering
BOSCH LIMITED
02.2007 - 04.2021
Assistant Manager - Production
KAR MOBILES LIMITED
10.2004 - 12.2007
Executive engineer
TVS MOTOR COMPANY
07.1994 - 09.2004
Master of Science - Manufacturing Management
Birla Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Engineering
Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering