Sakthivel K
Manufacturing Lead
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Manufacturing lead having 13 years experience in OEM with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical, and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in New product development, Introduction (NPD / NPI) planning and deployment. Talented in coordinating internal resources for the flawless execution of detailed projects. Adept in monitoring performance by utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Project Lead
Hyundai Motor India Ltd
Chennai
09.2019 - Current
- Facilitated clear communication between internal departments, ensuring all parties remained aligned on goals throughout duration of each project.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
- Saved costs on multiple projects by identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing cost-effective solutions.
- Enhanced internal customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined objectives, timelines, budgets, risks, and success metrics for all stakeholders.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to complete complex projects efficiently through effective coordination and delegation of tasks among team members.
- Increased stakeholder engagement by conducting regular status updates and addressing concerns proactively.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential issues early on, allowing for proactive mitigation strategies to be implemented.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and increasing overall team efficiency.
- Managed change requests effectively by evaluating impacts on scope, timeline, or budget before approving them in timely manner to avoid delays or escalations in costs.
- Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
- Developed and trained junior team members by leveraging industry experience to achieve optimal project strategy.
- Planned, executed and promoted total of 6 projects in 4 years.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Improved overall team performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
Team Member
Hyundai Motor India Ltd
Chennai, India
10.2010 - 08.2019
- Assisted in implementation of new manufacturing technologies or systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes and minimal disruptions to production schedules.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and streamlining processes.
- Generated detailed reports on production performance metrics, facilitating informed decision-making by management.
- Trained new employees on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and company policies, fostering skilled workforce.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase overall efficiency and reduce waste in production process.
- Promoted culture of accountability among team members by setting clear expectations and offering constructive feedback on performance.
- Assisted in budget preparation by analyzing historical data, forecasting future needs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Conducted root cause analysis for production issues, providing effective solutions to minimize recurrence of problems.
- Worked closely with R&D to resolve Design issues related to line balancing, Quality & Ergonomics, and develop timely solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new products that met customer requirements and market demands.
- Collaborated with various departments such as engineering, procurement, R&D, suppliers and quality to provide technical support & on time delivery of new Model Production.
- Applied project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects and program services.
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve new product manufacturing methods.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
- Developed streamlined manufacturing process, which boosted productivity and saved $[140,000) thorough virtual assembly evaluation in development stages.
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Co-work with R&D, from early development, proto/pilot assembly to mass production, solving issues through Virtual & simultaneous engineering using CATIA.
- Preparing manufacturing process sheet, Job balancing, man hour estimation, Cost estimation (consumables & overhead charges).
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Vel Tech Engineering College (Anna University)
Chennai India 06.2006 - 04.2010
Skills
Accomplishments
- Awarded as Best performer of the year.
- Undergone advance Manufacturing Engineering training in Korea.
- Collaborated with R&D and shop floor team in developing 13 new cars including one 1BEV.
- Collaborated with team of 20 members in the development of Export CKD project in Bangladesh.
- Established CKD assembly line for low volume high end SUVs
- Implemented CNG storage & dispensing system, first of its kind in Group companies to increase volume by 24000 cars/year.
- Conceptualized Assembly Management system (Smart factory initiative) to digitalize shop floor.
- Created Dashboard showing key deliverables of shop floor on a real time basis.
- Installed Part traceability system(GPTIS) to capture, retrieve part data against each car thereby improving build quality & traceability.
- Handled project worth 25 crore till now to improve quality, operation efficiency, operator fatigue reduction, manpower reduction.
- Developed a unique method to hold car in torquing process same has been benchmarked in group plants.
Certification
Certified six sigma green belt professional
Work Availability
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Work Type
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Certified six sigma green belt professional
06-2024
Training & Certified by IIT-M on Electric mobility
06-2024
Project Lead
Hyundai Motor India Ltd
09.2019 - Current
Team Member
Hyundai Motor India Ltd
10.2010 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Vel Tech Engineering College (Anna University)
06.2006 - 04.2010
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