GBOM
Manikandan Krishnan
Global Production Data Management Director - Automobile/Electric Vehicles
Chennai
Summary
Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented professional, committed to pursuing a Long-term career in the field of Project Management/Supply Chain Management – Automobile & Electric Vehicle
Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Director - Global Production Data Management
VINFAST
12.2024 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managing global production data and controlling - BOM, engineering change, standards, service BOM, obsolescence, MRP.
- Controlling the end-to-end supply chain management process: EBOM to MRP process.
- Standardize and streamline the global production control process for all the global manufacturing plants: Indonesia, India, and the US.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
Senior Manager
Stellantis India Technical Centre, JEEP/CITROEN
12.2021 - 12.2024
- PDP process management - Electric Vehicles
- Quality, Cost, Technical, and Planning Convergence - Key Decision Making
- Project Milestones Achievement and Mitigation Plan.
- New Project Program - BOM - Configuration & Change MGMT.
- PLM - Product Life Cycle Management
- Product and part codification process and BOM management.
- Engineering Change Management.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost-saving plans to increase company savings.
- Product and Part Diversity Reduction Management
- Coordinating with different stakeholders for project management decisions.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Optimized supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products and reducing inventory holding costs.
Manager
Hyundai Motor India LTD
12.2003 - 12.2021
- Manager Supply Chain Management | Hyundai Motor India LTD
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Supply Chain Manager for New Projects
- Product & Part codification for new projects
- Short term & Long term production planning
- Export & Domestic orders management
- Monthly & Yearly - Production volume achievement
- Materials & Inventory management - Local & CKD parts
- Manager - Cost & Weight optimization
- Co-ordination with different stake holders for Project management
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Production control - System management (MES/GBOM/ERP)
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Quality Engineer
TVS MOTOR COMPANY
07.2002 - 12.2003
- Supplier Quality Engineer
- Process Capability management
Education
MBA-Masters of Business Administration (Operations) -
IGNOU
BE-Engineering Technology -
BITS PILANI
DME-Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
MURUGAPPA POLYTECHNIC
Skills
Project Development Process - Automobile/Electric Vehicles
Project management
Operations management
Team management
Project coordination
Decision-making
Team building
Staff development
Team collaboration
Program management
Logistics management
Accomplishments
- Ensuring Smooth flow of SCM, Production planning/Spec Management/Materials Management Activities for various Hyundai Models
- Awarded by HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA as “Performer of the year 2013 & 2019” for Overall Performance
- Production achievements during the various contingency periods
- Production Management during fire accident at vendor end
- Production Management during the Post Corona Lock down period
- Successful implementation & smooth production flow of various new cars from Pilot SOP production
- Maintaining minimum level of inventory of LP/KD parts & ABC analysis
- Smooth transformation of AS400 system to ERP system (PP/MD/MM Modules)
- Successful Implementation of various Innovation/Cost Optimization/Weight Reduction Activities (5 Crore for the past 7 years)
- Participate in various TFT Management team & MIS report for Top Management
Software
PLM
SAP ERP
MS OFFICE
POWER BI
Certification
Hyundai Motor India - Performer of the Year 2013 & 2019
Personal Information
- Passport Number: B 2696750
- Date of birth: 06/02/80
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
3,B1,3,B1,6,C2
Timeline
Director - Global Production Data Management
VINFAST
12.2024 - Current
Senior Manager
Stellantis India Technical Centre, JEEP/CITROEN
12.2021 - 12.2024
Manager
Hyundai Motor India LTD
12.2003 - 12.2021
Quality Engineer
TVS MOTOR COMPANY
07.2002 - 12.2003
BE-Engineering Technology -
BITS PILANI
DME-Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
MURUGAPPA POLYTECHNIC
MBA-Masters of Business Administration (Operations) -
IGNOU