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Karthik Kumar.U
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION MANAGER
Chennai,Tamilnadu
Summary
Highly analytical and results-driven Production Manager with 15+ years of experience managing day-to-day operations and leading teams to improve productivity, safety, and quality in the production industry.
Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve business goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Production Manager
Apollo Tyres Limited
Chennai
05.2019 - Current
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Developed and implemented training programs for operating staff and conducted root cause analysis investigations to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
- Built solid relationships between plant personnel and corporate functions, effectively communicating urgent issues both internal and external to the site, as needed and maintained all administrative records.
- Identified issues quickly, developed action plans and coordinated team member activities, so that these issues were communicated upward, and dealt with quickly & effectively.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
Industrial Engineering Manager
Rialto Private Limited
Chennai
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Develop and implement production schedules.
- Increase productivity of manufacturing teams.
- Leveraged statistical data on production failures to pinpoint and eliminate flaws in manufacturing processes.
- Generated detailed reports covering analysis of key data and outlining potential solutions.
- Streamlined material handling and material flow procedures to reduce overall production times and shorten lead times on custom orders.
- Aligned production operations to meet higher standards and maximize returns.
Deputy Production Manager
Flamagas India Private Limited
Chennai
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Control inventory and raw material handling.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Develop and execute production schedules based on business demands.
- Maximize effectiveness of production team, equipment and materials to produce multi-line products within planned schedules while reducing costs.
- Manage high volume manufacturing of more than 50 products per month.
- Ensure safe work environment through implementation of safety awareness programs.
Manufacturing Team Member
Apollo Tyres Limited
Chennai, Tamilnadu
02.2011 - 12.2015
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Supervised the daily set-ups and start-ups of production equipment
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Production Engineer
MRF Tyres Limited
Hyderabad
04.2010 - 01.2011
- Plan work flow, manage multiple priorities and meet daily production targets while consistently reducing downtime.
- Decreased defect rate by applying process capability analysis and creating weekly defect reports.
- Oversaw all plant operations and corrected production issues.
- Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
- Monitored manufacturing to ensure it stayed on schedule and remained within budget constraints.
- Monitored workers to ensure they maintained safety standards.
- Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
Production Officer
Exide Industries Limited
Hosur
07.2007 - 03.2010
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions.
- Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Mahendra College of Engineering & Technology, Anna University
Salem 08.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Manufacturing management
Production line management
Assembly and production
Production optimization
Staff Management
Strong leadership abilities
Training skills
Continuous improvements
Production planning
Cause and effect analysis
Inventory management specialist
Material handling expertise
OSHA regulations
Accomplishments
- Productivity Improvement by developed and executed strategies to increase productivity and production by implementing Lean & TPM across all site areas.
- Problem-Solving by identified issues quickly, developed action plans, and coordinated team member activities resulting in effective problem-solving.
- Employee Development by Hired and trained new employees, serving as a positive role model of emotional intelligence and leadership.
Software
Proficient in MRP/ERP systems
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Production Manager
Apollo Tyres Limited
05.2019 - Current
Industrial Engineering Manager
Rialto Private Limited
11.2017 - 04.2019
Deputy Production Manager
Flamagas India Private Limited
12.2015 - 10.2017
Manufacturing Team Member
Apollo Tyres Limited
02.2011 - 12.2015
Production Engineer
MRF Tyres Limited
04.2010 - 01.2011
Production Officer
Exide Industries Limited
07.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Mahendra College of Engineering & Technology, Anna University
08.2003 - 05.2007