M. KARTHIKEYAN

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd

05.2012 - Current

Optimized processes across Extrusion, Calendaring, and Electron Beam Radiation for a 15% rise in OEE.
Managed end-to-end Production Planning, Quality Assurance, and Cost Optimization, achieving a 30% reduction in waste
Adopted TPM, Kaizen, and 5S methods to ensure zero major safety incidents across five years.
Designed and introduced Skill Matrix-based training for operators, leading to a 20% increase in workforce efficiency.
Integrated IIoT-based real-time monitoring, accelerating decision-making speed by 15% and reducing defect detection time
Conducted HIRA audits and ensured 100% compliance with ISO and British Safety Council safety standards
Enhanced tread compound uniformity, minimizing material waste and improving tyre performance & durability
Led cost-saving initiatives, trimming annual production expenses through raw material and process optimization
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement predictive maintenance, cutting unexpected downtime by 30%
Strengthened quality control measures, resulting in a 20% drop in customer complaints related to tyre defects
Established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new product trials, reducing trial time by 40%
Spearheaded an energy reduction initiative, lowering electricity usage by 10% in production lines