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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
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
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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
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