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Gowtham S

Gowtham S

Assistant manager - Production
Chennai

Summary

Dedicated Assistant Manager with 12 years of experience in overseeing all aspects of automotive paint shop operations. Proven ability to manage teams, streamline processes, maintain quality control, and ensure customer satisfaction. Possesses strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to achieving operational excellence and exceeding performance goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Manager

Royal Enfield
Chennai
09.2015 - Current
  • Company Overview: A Unit of Eicher Motors Ltd
  • Assistant Manager in Paint Shop (Shot blasting, Pre-treatment, Cathodic Electro deposition, Power coating, Robot Painting ) Production/ Process Engineering
  • Responsible for delivery of painted parts as per marketing requirement both weekly & monthly
  • Capable of achieving critical shades target without compromising quality & rate of rejection
  • Deep Expertise in Paint & coatings field with exposures in Paint Shop - Vehicle Production & Quality, Technical support for OEM Customers Paint Shop - Manufacturing Engineering, Paint Shop - Process Engineering
  • Capacity arrival for the Paint Plants based on the volume requirements & Co-coordinating capacity enhancement projects
  • Process monitoring, optimization & continuous process improvement
  • Process flow diagram, PFMEA and other process documentation
  • Handling of suppliers for the projects & in process requirements
  • Collaborating with the design team to develop jigs and fixtures that improve production cycle times and ensure precise component handling during the painting process.
  • Proficiency in supporting and sustaining a positive work environment that fosters team performance with strong communication and relationship management skills
  • Expertise in Paint shop safety handlings & safety control methods
  • Expertise in Quality tools & techniques on problem solving tools & TQM & TPM methods
  • Expertise in Sustainability Projects handling & implementation
  • Handling the Plant MIS reports & Improvement initiatives & Project co-ordination
  • Managed inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
  • Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and rewarding high achievers.
  • Expertise in solving internal customer issues with utmost interest and finding solutions rapidly to enhance customer delight
  • Implementing cost-saving strategies & focus on continual improvement on manufacturing cost reduction
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for development and rewarding strong performance.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.

Engineer

Steel Strips Wheels Ltd.
Chennai
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for handling all process functions related to PTED (Pre Treatment & Electro Deposition) & Top Coat Process Control
  • Accountable for achieving 100 % OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) with pre planning maintenance activities
  • Ensuring Bench Marking Quality through continual improvement in the process
  • Adhering safety & 5s Environment in the company & identifying & implementing improvements to reduce the manufacturing cost and lean production
  • Responsible for all process documents management & successfully handled all the Audits by respective OEMs (Hyundai, Nissan, Volkswagen)
  • Performing analysis through PDCA Cycle and execute the DPU (Defect per Unit) reduction activities
  • Overseeing & performing various functions involving: Preparing IMS Documentations, OEE, Breakdown & Hourly Reports on monthly basis
  • Handling various green field activities
  • MOM (Minutes of Meeting) for improvement activities on monthly basis
  • Identifying & rectifying defects from the customer (Previous Zone) also making Defects (Our zone) and passing defects to the customer (Next Zone)
  • Planning & monitoring of engineering activities for continual improvement
  • Planning weekly maintenance activities and man power allocation
  • Involved with all the functions related to PMR (Paint Mixing Room)
  • Monitoring all zones to avoid break down to ensure achieve the hourly target
  • Handling of Effluent disposal and treatment processes
  • Effective and optimal man power handling
  • Continuously developed engineering knowledge and skills by observing colleagues, attending training and practice.
  • Implemented quality control procedures to maintain high standards of engineering work and deliverables.

Education

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Coimbatore, India
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary - Computer Science

R.G Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Tirupur, India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Paint shop operations

  • Efficiency improvement strategies

  • Professional quality management

  • Expert in surface finishing

  • Experience with ABB robotic painting systems

  • Proficient in powder coating applications

  • PTCED expertise

  • Surface chromating

  • Surface passivation

  • Team leadership

  • Decision-making

  • Strategic thinking

Accomplishments

  • Gold award, National level SGA Competition, Gwalior, 12/01/24
  • Platinum award, State level SGA Competition, Chennai, 08/01/24
  • Paintshop color change reduction, Succeeded in Paintshop color change reduction by 40% and improved Robotlines utilization by 15% by forming CFT, 11/01/24 - 02/28/25
  • People engagement team, Successfully led People engagement team of paintshop which contributed 1000+ kaizens and improved paintshop gradually in all PQCDSM aspects
  • Employee skills development, Through L&D team, successfully trained and developed employee skills by consistent coaching & knowledge sharing
  • Critical shades direct pass ratio improvement, Improved critical shades direct pass ratio by 30% which contributed 14 lakhs yearly cost saving

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Royal Enfield
09.2015 - Current

Engineer

Steel Strips Wheels Ltd.
07.2013 - 08.2015

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary - Computer Science

R.G Matriculation Higher Secondary School
04.2001 -

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