LIJU JACOB
Manufacturing Manager
Ernakulam
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style.
Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 10 years. Resourceful plant management leader with expertise in cost controls, lean manufacturing principles and employee training.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Manufacturing Plant Manager
O/E/N India Limited
Ernakulam
03.2018 - Current
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Changed equipment over to new products to meet customer requirements.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
Production Manager
O/E/N India Limited
Ernakulam
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
Assistant Manager - Product Development
O/E/N India Limited
Ernakulam
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Reviewed product development budgets, expenditures and research.
- Distinguished product issues and gathered information on customer experiences.
- Managed product launches by creating plans and coordinating with marketing teams to maximize promotional reach.
- Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
Senior Engineer in New Product Development
O/E/N India Limited
Ernakulam
11.2010 - 10.2013
- Brainstormed with peers and other managers of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Documented each step in product's design process for use in APQP manuals.
- Improved worker comfort and reduced injuries with creation of new ergonomic solutions.
- Analyzed user feedback and implemented changes to product design.
- Traveled to manufacturing facilities to evaluate product creation and point out potential issues.
Assistant Engineer in New Product Development
O/E/N India Limited
Ernakulam
10.2007 - 10.2010
- Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
- Consulted with marketing department about product upgrades and failures in service and discussed methods for remediation.
Education
High School Diploma -
FATHIMA MATHA ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL
ERNAKULAM 03.1990 - 03.2001
High School Diploma -
MKM Higher Secondary School
Piravom 03.2001 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
RVS Collage of Engineering
Tamil Nadu 06.2003 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - M.S in Manufacturing Management
BITS Pilani
Distance Education 06.2011 - 07.2013
Skills
Project Management
Playing Badminton
It is challenging and it is fun playing badminton as it also needs some skill to play it well.
Timeline
Manufacturing Plant Manager
O/E/N India Limited
03.2018 - Current
Production Manager
O/E/N India Limited
10.2015 - 02.2018
Assistant Manager - Product Development
O/E/N India Limited
10.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - M.S in Manufacturing Management
BITS Pilani
06.2011 - 07.2013
Senior Engineer in New Product Development
O/E/N India Limited
11.2010 - 10.2013
Assistant Engineer in New Product Development
O/E/N India Limited
10.2007 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
RVS Collage of Engineering
06.2003 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
MKM Higher Secondary School
03.2001 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
FATHIMA MATHA ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL
03.1990 - 03.2001
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