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Mahendran M

Tenkasi

Summary

Results-oriented production leader with 15 years of experience in vehicle assembly, specializing in trim and chassis operations. Proven expertise in managing workflows, training teams, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, including ISO compliance and 5S methodologies. Demonstrated success in achieving quality targets and enhancing operational efficiency at Ford India and Kia Motors. Strong decision-making and communication skills foster effective team collaboration and problem-solving.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Flow Specialist

VINFAST India Auto Private Limited
Thoothukudi
05.2025 - 07.2025

● Coordinate with team members to Receive material from logistic team.
● Warehouse implementation, Material flow ,packaging development process.

Production Assembly Line Supervisor

Kia Motors India Pvt Ltd
Ananthapur
09.2018 - 05.2025
  • Responsible for daily Sign-Off & FTTQ
  • Monitoring the production process and taking positive actions.
  • Down time calculation and Monitor production Losses to Report management on time
  • Adhere to Time & Data Management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team.
  • Responsible for SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, Environment) metrics across the line.
  • Monitoring equipment status on daily basis.

Production Team Leader

Ford India Private Limited
Sanand
01.2014 - 08.2018
  • Assure Startup & Close-out verification / confirmation tasks. (5S, Skill Level)
  • Achieve production target on hourly basis.
  • Develop work Instruction / standards and coach the operators to reduce variability in process
  • Make and improve for tools, fixtures, machines, automation
  • Balance line, analysis for Cycle time and Tact times
  • Coordination with engineers / leaders to develop maintenance plans for equipment, machines to make sure production runs smoothly during working time.
  • Coordination with downstream customers & coordination with supplier to continuous improvement with smooth flow
  • Identify manufacturing needs for new products in development by using 4M
  • Quality defects analysis related to Production and take counter measures for same on daily basis.
  • KAIZEN activities for process development &Productivity improvement.
  • Daily morning meeting to associates for production success& failure, EN changes, Quality concern, Production targets, manpower deployment.
  • Manage the man, machine and material effectively for maximize the OEE
  • Feedback to operator for inline defects and providing Systematic solutions to avoid Re-occurrence
  • Hands on experience in Trim Line process and repairs
  • Identify Poka Yoke where possible to prevent errors for safety critical process
  • To analyze the defects through root cause analysis through 4M technique and 5Why ,7QC,8D Methodology
  • Monitor break down, material shortage, tool and equipment problems and share consolidate data to respective department to repeated break down issues
  • To keep a keen watch on unsafe conditions
  • Ensure OS&D (Rejection) management to achieve monthly targets
  • Effectively follow HIVIS & GQMS System with no deviation.

Production Associate

Ford India Private Limited
Chennai
05.2010 - 01.2014
  • Assembling parts to vehicle (Wiring harness, seat belt, brake, clutch, Acc pedals, head liner, instrument panel)
  • Knowledge of Assembly process, Iso Standards, Safety Critical process controls, part functions, Process flow
  • Hands on experience of Air gun, clutch tool, Dc tools, Torque wrenches, Manipulators handling, All manual tool
  • Expertise in Major Reworks, Repair standards, New tools & jigs development, Contingency plan, 5s
  • Skills in using Electrical Equipment and machines (Dtc ,Key coding, Ecos, vcos, scanning, hivis, Qls)
  • Safety near miss, Error proof ,Rejection clearance, Aging clearance, Tools repair and maintenance

Education

BE - Mechanical Engineering

Delhi Institute of Business Management & Technology
07-2019

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

MSPVL Polytechnic College
04-2010

Skills

  • FMEA
  • AIMS
  • HIRA
  • TOM
  • PDCA
  • SPC
  • 4M
  • TPM
  • DMAIC
  • BOM Management
  • SAP
  • OS&D
  • Production Loss Down time management
  • Driving skills
  • Forklift

Accomplishments

  • Six Sigma 'Green Belt' for squeak and rattle Door FTTQ improvement project.
  • Successfully completed Quality - Green field projects in Ford and Kia motors.
  • Successfully participated in more than 7 New models launches in Ford India and Kia motors.
  • Won Ford Go Further award for trained Level 4 operators in production.
  • Won Ford Job Excellence award for cost saving project (20 Lakhs Per Annum).
  • Got vi-hy suggestion winner award for process improvement (Auto scanning).
  • Lead the entire trim layout and part feeding arrangements in assembly shop.
  • Awarded for Secondary chip & scratch Paint Touch up issues implemented suggestion.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/17/90

Timeline

Material Flow Specialist

VINFAST India Auto Private Limited
05.2025 - 07.2025

Production Assembly Line Supervisor

Kia Motors India Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 05.2025

Production Team Leader

Ford India Private Limited
01.2014 - 08.2018

Production Associate

Ford India Private Limited
05.2010 - 01.2014

BE - Mechanical Engineering

Delhi Institute of Business Management & Technology

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

MSPVL Polytechnic College
Mahendran M