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Dhandayuthapani Selvaraj

Dhandayuthapani Selvaraj

Head of Lean and Industrial Engineering
Bangalore,Karnataka

Summary

I am an accomplished Manufacturing,Engineering, Lean with industrial engineering leader with over 27 years of extensive experience in the Automobile and EMS industries. I excel in driving operational excellence and implemented manufacturing principles to optimize production processes, achieving world-class performance standards. My expertise includes production system development and proficient shop floor management, complemented by a passion for continuous improvement and a desire to contribute to organizational growth.

Diligent shop floor professional with solid background in managing daily operations and driving team performance. Successfully led various projects, ensuring seamless execution and improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated strategic planning and effective communication skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager - Head of Industrial Engineering and Lean

TATA Electronics Private Limited
04.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: A company specializing in electronics manufacturing services - Green Field Project.
  • Designed and established First Mobile phone housing Manufacturing layout/Factory with the TAKT of 2 secs.
  • Resulted in 15% reduction in waste by overseeing lean initiatives across 3 plants and contributed 5% revenue growth.
  • Improved Operational transparency by developing Tata Electronics Production Systems(TEPS), impacting 20% efficiency across the plant.
  • Increased productivity by 30% by headcount optimization initiatives for blue-collar and white-collar employees.
  • Established a roadmap for achieving world-class lean manufacturing standards by 2030.
  • Digitalisation – Part of Digitalisation team and implemented AMRs, Cobots and MES across the plant and enhance bottleneck output by 12%.
  • A company specializing in electronics manufacturing services - Green Field Project.

Deputy General Manager - Manufacturing and Engineering

BOSCH LIMITED
02.2007 - 04.2021
  • Company Overview: A leading global supplier of technology and services
  • Managed and improved the performance of CP1H value stream – 1000 employees to benchmark status by achieving benchmark cost by 30% added revenue by 6%.
  • Implemented shop floor management cycles and Six Sigma problem-solving methodologies in 2 Value streams and enhanced the capacity by 8%.
  • Successfully Completed a 14-month BPS System Expert training program in Germany.
  • A leading global supplier of technology and services

Assistant Manager - Production

KAR MOBILES LIMITED
10.2004 - 12.2006
  • Company Overview: A manufacturer specializing in automotive components
  • Heading production operations for engine valve manufacturing (580 employees) and increased output by 18%.
  • Identified and streamlined Quality control processes and improved 10% yield.
  • A manufacturer specializing in automotive components

Executive Engineer

TVS MOTOR COMPANY
07.1996 - 09.2004
  • Company Overview: A major manufacturer of motorcycles and engines
  • Managed manufacturing and quality control processes with 400 employees.
  • Contributed to the preparation of documentation for the Deming award and able to complete the documentation within 2 months.
  • A major manufacturer of motorcycles and engines

Education

Master of Science - Manufacturing Management

Birla Institute of Technology
Pilani, Rajasthan
10.2002

Graduation - undefined

Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
03.2000

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem Solving aptitude
  • LEAN / Methods Improvements
  • Team building and Empowerment
  • Adaptability
  • Team player
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Training and coaching
  • Customer relations
  • Labor cost controls
  • Community outreach
  • Cost reductions
  • Goal setting

Certification

  • Certified BPS Assessor, Certified BPS Assessor through Bosch Training Institute in Germany - 2017
  • Bosch Production System - System Expert Training, Bosch Production System Training through Bosch Training Institute in Germany - 2014
  • Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt through ACMA Chennai - 2006

Accomplishments

  • Six Sigma Projects Achievements, Successfully completed multiple Six Sigma Black Belt projects generating significant cost savings totaling about 10 million INR.
  • Award Winning Achievements
  • Won first place in a national-level Six Sigma competition and second place in various IMTMA and Bosch competitions.
  • Awarded with Best Value stream among Bosch world in 2016.

Languages

Kannada
Tamil
English
Deutsch

Hobbies and Interests

Enjoys reading books, Playing cricket, Traveling, Passionate about coaching young teams/Leaders.

Strengths - Core Competencies

  • Expertise in Manufacturing processes.
  • Lean manufacturing implementation.
  • Methods Improvements.
  • Production system design and optimization.
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strong skills in operational excellence and process improvement.

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 - 12.2006

Executive Engineer

TVS MOTOR COMPANY
07.1996 - 09.2004

Graduation - undefined

Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering

Master of Science - Manufacturing Management

Birla Institute of Technology

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Dhandayuthapani SelvarajHead of Lean and Industrial Engineering