E. Solomon Devadason

A dynamic professional with over 3 decades of rich experience in Training, Operational Management, Product Development, Tool Room Operations, Service Management, Quality Management, Business Development, Supply Chain Management and Team Management. Recommend and implement changes to make an organization more efficient and profitable. A keen planner & strategist with expertise in managing operations with key focus on profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Proficient in handling production operations for manufacturing and fabrication of precision components and managing quality service delivery as per pre-set standards. Resourceful at maintaining business relationship with clients to achieve repeat / referral business along with quality product and service norms. An effective communicator with excellent relationship management skills and strong analytical, leadership, decision making, problem solving & organizational abilities. An effective trainer in skill development and the implementation of various quality tools, Quality concepts, 5-S Concepts, kaizen, Quality circle and OS&H (Occupational Safety and health). Acting as a roll model for juniors by setting high standards through personal behaviour and action. Major clients served: Southern Petro Chemical Industries Corporation Ltd., Dharangadhara Chemical Works Ltd., Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals Fertilizers Ltd., Liquid Propulsion systems Centre (ISRO-LPSC), Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, CSIR, Lucas TVS Ltd. and Delphi TVS Ltd.

A dynamic professional with over 3 decades of rich experience in Training, Operational Management, Product Development, Tool Room Operations, Service Management, Quality Management, Business Development, Supply Chain Management and Team Management. Recommend and implement changes to make an organization more efficient and profitable. A keen planner & strategist with expertise in managing operations with key focus on profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Proficient in handling production operations for manufacturing and fabrication of precision components and managing quality service delivery as per pre-set standards. Resourceful at maintaining business relationship with clients to achieve repeat / referral business along with quality product and service norms. An effective communicator with excellent relationship management skills and strong analytical, leadership, decision making, problem solving & organizational abilities. An effective trainer in skill development and the implementation of various quality tools, Quality concepts, 5-S Concepts, kaizen, Quality circle and OS&H (Occupational Safety and health). Acting as a roll model for juniors by setting high standards through personal behaviour and action. Major clients served: Southern Petro Chemical Industries Corporation Ltd., Dharangadhara Chemical Works Ltd., Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals Fertilizers Ltd., Liquid Propulsion systems Centre (ISRO-LPSC), Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, CSIR, Lucas TVS Ltd. and Delphi TVS Ltd.

• Freudenberg Breakthrough Achievement Programme, To develop the business strategy - By maintaining better relationship between staff members of various hierarchal orders to develop the business standards among the competitors
• Freudenberg Leadership Development Programme, To improve the qualities and skills embedded within leaders
• DIALOG 2011 of Freudenberg Group Companies Conference, Motivates and trains to apply knowledge to expand and improve the targets to increase profitability. Implementing unique approaching methods to the vendors

• Tube Investments of India Limited, Chennai, 03/01/15, Present, Principal, Recruitment of trainees, Organize the training program in the trade of Fitter and Welder, Make the trainees to participate in Skill Competition Exams being conducted by Government and CII (2016 - Secured State 1st in Welding, 2017 - Secured Regional Ranks in Fitter, Welder and Plumber), Provided cent per cent placement for all the trainees those have completed training in our TII - BTC (some are entrepreneurs), Liaison with different Departments (DET, RDAT), Ministries and Government officials, Registering the trainees under NAPS Scheme for TII - PAN INDIA (TPI, TIDC, TIMF, TICI), Coordinating the other training programs like 5S for NMS, LEAP for GETs in TI CLEAN MOBILITY - EV segment, Now key person in setting up of one Skill Development Centre for TII., Reporting to TII Senior Vice President - HR
• Royal Educational Institutions, Coimbatore, 12/01/14, 02/28/15, Director, Manage and Administer all departments, Organize Principals and Staff Meetings, Developing new course of Study, Liaison with different Departments, Ministries and Government officials, Report to the Chairman every week
• Rajam Industries Private Ltd, Chennai, 06/17/13, 11/28/14, Senior Manager - Operation & Safety, Overall operations of company's day to day activities, A senior position in Operations with a focus on Operational Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvements and Safety, Managing a team of more than 300 personnel at various locations - Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Hospitality and Housekeeping, Maintaining equipment and equipment register, Checking of all machine's conditions and operations before the play systems are handing over to the public every day, Ensure the safety standards of people and machines, Planning and operation of each machines within a stipulated time, Taking action to improve and rectify the problems on the basis of suggestions and complaints receive from the customers in view of fully satisfying customers need, Organizing and conducting training program for operators and other employees according to their needs and levels, Initiating the maintenance team and safety team to be ready to attend any type of problem if happened in unexpected time - expect always the unexpected is the initiation for both teams, Conducting and convening Managers' meeting to improve work standard and idea sharing, Creating new ideas to improve the old methods being followed in different areas of operation, Comfortable working with people of all levels and having an excellent commercial approach to solving problems and developing business processes, Having proven people management skills with the ability to manage performance and motivate staff on an individual and team level, Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures, Creating, managing and analyzing performance data and other information, Ensuring that capacity and capability are continually planned, Encouraging, identifying and developing best practice strategy, Ensuring compliance to all Environmental Health & Safety goals & objectives, Managing operations within budgetary constraints, Report to MD once in a month
• EL ROHI International, Chennai, 02/11/13, 05/31/13, General Manager - Group, Overall Administration and Management of day to day activities, Plan and control all scheduling activities supporting assigned brands., Balance production and inventory levels with demand to support target consistent with 99% customer service levels, inventory turn goals and capacity utilization/staffing requirements., Supply of finished goods, assembled components and parts to intercompany and distribution Coordinate centers., Schedule requirements using Production Planning Module., Correspond with manufacturing plants and international affiliates concerning requirements., Review New Product introductions and Promotion Calendar to ensure that Supply Chain can support all program requirements., Conduct regular dialogue with suppliers/vendors to have timely supply/delivery of goods, Outsourcing of Engineering & Rubber Products, Business Development, Report to CEO
• Freudenberg Training Centre, Nagapattinam, 03/01/08, 02/28/13, Principal, Responsible for working practices at all times to meet Health and Safety Standards, Staffing and recruitment in line with training demands, Managing staff, including creating schedules, curriculum and assigning duties, Conducting fast track courses on specific field of demand, Developing curriculum for the SDI courses, Oversee hiring needs. Conduct interview, hire, and train new employees, Managing the Performance of all staff leading to annual reviews/appraisal which include adherence to HR policy on staffing terms and conditions., Liaise with Government officials for the approval of the NCVT courses, SDI's, Land and Building plan approvals, Managing all financial requirements pertaining to training and development, MIS - Reporting to President and CEO and to the Board of Directors biannually
• AIS Tool Room & Art Industrial School, Nazareth, 06/01/86, 04/30/03, Instructor and Supervisor, Guide the machine operators to follow the Production Schedule, Explain the Machining Techniques, Blue print reading, Allotment of Machineries, follow up of production Schedule, Ensuring that finished products comply with engineering drawings, Coordinating with team in the execution of Shut Down project at the clients' place, Training the workmen to develop the skill required, Housekeeping and to follow the safety rules, Maintenance of Machines and Equipment history, coordinating with purchase, planning, stores, tool room, To motivate & guide subordinates to enable them to achieve their targets., To periodically review subordinates performance & identify development needs., To Visit the client companies according to the Business Development Schedule, MIS - Reporting to the Manager and the Principal
• AIS Tool Room & Art Industrial School, Nazareth, 05/01/00, 04/30/03, Vice Principal and Production In-charge, Leading a team of 166 Staff Members and managing various operations of Sales, Purchase, Marketing, Quality Control and Training Departments., Reviewing required production schedule, plan and manage production activity to meet requirements., Managing supervisors and team leaders to motivate and organise team members to ensure parts are efficiently made, are produced on time to the standard required., Carrying out regular performance appraisals/reviews on team members, identifying measurable performance objectives and training needs., Control, support and promote through assistant managers and team leaders good standards of housekeeping and security., Managing the recruitment, induction and training of production staff and support appropriate retention strategies, Conducting disciplinary investigations/meetings for production team members in line with company procedures to meet agreed performance and conduct standards, Developing and maintaining efficient &effective reporting system for job work from initial enquiry through to close, Providing management information as and when requested regarding production performance, targets, processes, downtime, capacity and planning etc., Managing in changes to processes, people and procedures as and when required., Planning the business, identify, implement, control and support strategies for production in line with the business plan., Responsible for staff safe working practices at all times to meet Health and Safety Legislation,, Responsible for implementation of all statutory rules and regulations;, Managing the activities of the tooling and methods, engineer with particular reference to the in house duties covering new tooling, jigs and fixtures, tooling maintenance records, press tool storage/location records, Reviewing the financial status of the organization. Look at sales, productivity, and costs. Find areas that need improvement., Organizing relevant internal technical training program for employee development, Creating and changing policies and goals., Ensuring the staff comply with all management policies, process & procedures and addressing any short falls, Reporting to Governing Board biannually
• AIS Tool Room & Art Industrial School, Nazareth, 05/01/05, 02/28/08, Principal and Manager, Leading a team of 166 Staff Members and managing various operations of Sales, Purchase, Marketing, Quality Control and Training Departments., Reviewing required production schedule, plan and manage production activity to meet requirements., Managing supervisors and team leaders to motivate and organise team members to ensure parts are efficiently made, are produced on time to the standard required., Carrying out regular performance appraisals/reviews on team members, identifying measurable performance objectives and training needs., Control, support and promote through assistant managers and team leaders good standards of housekeeping and security., Managing the recruitment, induction and training of production staff and support appropriate retention strategies, Conducting disciplinary investigations/meetings for production team members in line with company procedures to meet agreed performance and conduct standards, Developing and maintaining efficient &effective reporting system for job work from initial enquiry through to close, Providing management information as and when requested regarding production performance, targets, processes, downtime, capacity and planning etc., Managing in changes to processes, people and procedures as and when required., Planning the business, identify, implement, control and support strategies for production in line with the business plan., Responsible for staff safe working practices at all times to meet Health and Safety Legislation,, Responsible for implementation of all statutory rules and regulations;, Managing the activities of the tooling and methods, engineer with particular reference to the in house duties covering new tooling, jigs and fixtures, tooling maintenance records, press tool storage/location records, Reviewing the financial status of the organization. Look at sales, productivity, and costs. Find areas that need improvement., Organizing relevant internal technical training program for employee development, Creating and changing policies and goals., Ensuring the staff comply with all management policies, process & procedures and addressing any short falls, Reporting to Governing Board biannually

• NTTF (Tool Design), NTTF-Bangalore, 1990
• Computer Certificate Course, TMKVS Memorial Computer Training Centre, 2000
• Certificate in ENHANCING MANAGEMENT OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, XIME (Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Bangalore)
• M.A. (Political Science)

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• Instrumental in designing and circulating Text Book on Engineering Drawing, Workshop Calculation and Science and Trade Theory to the trainees of Industrial Training Institute for M/s. Jeyasingh Publications.
• Played major roll in achieving good profit every year in the Manufacturing of precision components
• Implied the Quality tools in the tool room to have better time management, efficient output, Just in time Delivery and the quality product
• Conducted various training programme with DCW human resource people to the labourers and the operators to improve their skills and to create motivation
• Active involvement in the construction activities of Workshop buildings, Training hall, Drawing hall to the value of INR 3.5 crores
• Managed full machine erection activities in the various workshops of Machinist, Welder, Fitter and Mechanic Motor Vehicle to the value of INR 2.0 Crores
• Liaison with Government officials to get various approvals for land and buildings, electrical connections, Course related accreditations in the Centre and State
• Creating good relationship between various Organisations and the Institutes to get good acquaintance and understanding in developing the business both in financial and Technical ways
• Visited China, to gather information from Delegation of German Industry and Commerce Co. Ltd, Shanghai, AHK - Chien Shiung Vocational Training Centre, Taicang, Klueber Lubrication (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, Qingpu regarding the Technical Education given to trainees and the way of Fund generation, Entrepreneurial skills training and the business scope

Date of Birth: 07/04/66

• Strategic Planning, Establishing strategies for maintaining adequate stock in the unit and monitoring efficient sale of spares to the customers., Business & financial planning, forecasting and analysis for assessment of service revenue potential in business opportunities., Analysing & reviewing the market response/ requirements for increasing service contracts and accomplishment of the business goals.
• Production Management, Formulating production and manpower schedules / plans, supervising engineering designs, workshop calculation & technical specifications for smooth execution of projects within time & cost parameters., Monitoring the production operations and resource management for manufacturing and fabrication of precision components; manufacturing Steel and Wooden Furniture for offices, churches and Institutions., Supervising production operations and use of various imported / indigenous machinery like: Deckel Jig Grinding Machine (German make), Aciera Semi Jig Boring Machine (Swiss Make), Deckel Tool Milling Machine (German Make), Deckel Copy Milling Machine (German Make), Manford Milling cum Boring Machine (Taiwan Make), ELB Surface Grinding Machine (German make), Servo Mechanical Press 75 T, Godrej Mechanical press 40 T, Lamba Mechanical press 50 T, Amdeet Mechanical Press 30 T
• Tooling & Development, Ascertaining requirements of material for development activities in the Tool Room & interfacing with vendors for cost effective, timely sourcing of quality material., Supervising development as per pre-defined specifications; undertaking testing/ inspection of the same & making modifications., Identifying quality issues and developing & implementing solutions to improve the technical specifications.
• Service Operations, Conceptualising & implementing services plans / policies, ensuring accomplishment of business goals across the assigned regions., Providing immediate service support to the clients for resolving their issues and complaints in compliance with the pre-set guidelines and rules., Developing and managing contracts with vendors, ensuring timely availability of Equipments and Spare Parts to facilitate smooth functioning of service centre.
• Team Management, Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process operations and meeting of individual & group targets., Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst Team members., Recruiting the required personals according to the need of the Institution, Selection of Machineries, Tools and Equipments for the training as well as production, Imparting knowledge to Trade Theory and Engineering Drawing to the Fitters, Turners and Tool & Die Makers on operating the conventional and non-conventional machines

• M/s. Southern Petro Chemical Industries Corporation Ltd., Tuticorin
• M/s. Dharangadhara Chemical Works Ltd., Sahupuram
• M/s. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals Fertilizers Ltd., Tuticorin
• M/s. Liquid Propulsion systems Centre (ISRO-LPSC), Mahendragiri
• M/s. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum
• M/s. CSIR, Trivandrum
• M/s. Lucas TVS Ltd. Padi, Chennai
• M/s. Delphi TVS Ltd., Sriperumpudur
• M/s. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, Kudankulam