JAMES THOMAS S M
Tumkur
Summary
Enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer with a decade of expertise in Manufacturing, Production Planning, Automobile and Oil & Gas Sectors. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Known for great attention to detail and solutions-oriented problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Chesa Dental Care Services
Tumkur
05.2024 - Current
- Resource and Budget Management: Allocated plant resources and budget efficiently to maximize productivity, minimize waste, and meet production targets
- Team Leadership and Motivation: Demonstrated strong leadership by inspiring the team, optimizing staff assignments, boosting morale, and resolving workplace conflicts effectively
- Operational Efficiency: Identified and implemented strategies to enhance efficiency, including resource optimization, system utilization, and quality control protocols
- Performance Monitoring and Productivity: Regularly evaluated team performance, developed work plans, and implemented strategies to improve productivity and meet project deadlines
- Adaptability and Industry Trends: Quickly adapted to changing business needs and industry trends, ensuring the plant's competitiveness and operational success
- Supplier and Stakeholder Relations: Maintained transparent communication with stakeholders and negotiated favorable terms with suppliers to sustain strong partnerships
- Safety and Maintenance Standards: Ensured high standards of cleanliness, safety, and maintenance for a secure and efficient workplace
Production Manager
Endeka Ceramics India Pvt Ltd
Hosur
09.2018 - 04.2024
- Facility Operations Management: Oversee daily operations of a large manufacturing facility, managing 100+ employees across departments like HR, Legal, Sales, Production, and IT, while ensuring workflow efficiency and goal achievement
- Strategic Oversight and Reporting: Report to the Managing Director on operations and execute strategies for workflow optimization, resource allocation, budget management, and profitability enhancement
- Safety and Compliance: Develop and enforce Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies, conduct site audits, and implement safety protocols to ensure compliance and workplace security
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with procurement, HR, and other teams for supplier management, staff training, and incident resolution, driving operational improvements and employee engagement
- Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders to support business growth, development, and strategic expansion initiatives
Piping Engineer
Global Sources for General Contracting Co.Ltd
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Piping Design and Compliance: Developed detailed piping design drawings and specifications, ensuring adherence to codes and standards for industrial projects
- Technical Collaboration and Support: Collaborated with project teams, reviewed vendor documents, resolved technical issues, and provided support during construction and commissioning
- Site Inspections and Reporting: Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with project requirements, prepared detailed visit reports, and attended client clarification meetings
- Procurement and Vendor Management: Managed RFQs, evaluated technical proposals, ensured compliance, and recommended the best quotations based on scope, delivery, and technical merit
- Project Planning Assistance: Supported project planning teams by providing data on scheduling, cost estimations, and scope calculations
Service Advisor
PSN Automotive Pvt.Ltd
Bangalore
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Customer Communication: Delivered exceptional customer service by understanding client needs and addressing automotive service concerns effectively
- Team Collaboration: Coordinated with technicians and the parts department to ensure timely service completion and accurate billing
- Technical Expertise: Applied knowledge of automotive systems to diagnose issues and recommend suitable service solutions
- Incident Escalation: Escalated complex issues to higher levels, ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures
- Customer Follow-Up: Maintained service quality by following up with customers on resolved issues to uphold satisfaction and standards
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Cochin04.2014
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Administrative Skills
- Facility management
- Leadership skills
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Production Planning
- Communication Skills
- MS Office programs
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Materials management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- ISO standards
- Team building and development
- AutoCAD
- CATIA
Certification
- AutoCAD associate certification, Autodesk
- Certification in Post Engineering Specialization Course of Oil Field Engineering & Quality Control
- ASNT Level II Certification, (For PT, UT, RT, MT)
Skills
- Logistics
- Materials Management
- AutoCAD
- CATIA
Languages
6,C2,4,B2,5,C1
Awards
- Employee of the year 2019, ENDEKA CERAMICS INDIA PVT LTD
- Promoted to PRODUCTION MANAGER, ENDEKA CERAMICS INDIA PVT LTD, 01/01/23
Training
- In-plant Training, SchwingStetter India Pvt Ltd, Chennai
- In-plant Training, Apollo Tyres Pvt Ltd, Perambra, Thrissur
Timeline
Plant Manager
Chesa Dental Care Services
05.2024 - Current
Production Manager
Endeka Ceramics India Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 04.2024
Piping Engineer
Global Sources for General Contracting Co.Ltd
06.2015 - 07.2017
Service Advisor
PSN Automotive Pvt.Ltd
01.2015 - 06.2015
- AutoCAD associate certification, Autodesk
- Certification in Post Engineering Specialization Course of Oil Field Engineering & Quality Control
- ASNT Level II Certification, (For PT, UT, RT, MT)
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
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