Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Awards
Languages
Projects
Timeline
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MANIKANDAN P

MANIKANDAN P

Trichy

Summary

To obtain a position to utilize my skills and talents in a Competitive & Challenging Environment that offers Professional Growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible, with mutual benefit for the organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Excellence Assistant Manager

Victus Dyeing Garments Division
Udumalpet
03.2024 - Current
  • Determined SMV of products using Time study and work sampling techniques to enhance cost efficiency.
  • Secured supplier capacity through minute-based verification for seasonal planning.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure a structured costing process.
  • Worked with product teams, quality experts, and suppliers to optimize SMV via automation, method development, and workplace engineering.
  • Guided suppliers in improving efficiency and reducing production costs.
  • Partnered with value stream teams to develop tools for internal process enhancements.
  • Managed multiple process improvement projects based on business requirements.

Industrial Engineer Incharge

MAS Slimline Pvt Ltd
Pannala
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed 600 machines using a dancing concept for optimized workflow.
  • Implemented Takt Time alignment to enhance production efficiency.
  • Conducted SMV analysis and applied GSD techniques for productivity improvement.
  • Led QCO projects, achieving near-zero minute changeovers and efficiency gains.
  • Applied JIT, 5S, and visual management for streamlined workflows.

Industrial Engineer- Sectional Incharge

MAS-Linea fashion India Pvt Ltd
Chengalpattu
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Supervised 400 sewing machines, ensuring line balancing and skill allocation.
  • Conducted time study, method study, and work cycle finalization for new styles.
  • Developed training programs for operators to enhance skill retention and efficiency.
  • Led automation and layout optimization projects to reduce balancing loss.

Production Team Leader

Zen linen international Pvt Ltd
Chennai
03.2017 - 09.2019
  • Managed 200 operators in the production department, ensuring efficiency and quality.
  • Developed production schedules and optimized resource utilization.
  • Led cost-saving initiatives by identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities.
  • Implemented 5S and lean principles to improve workflow efficiency.

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Hyundai-NVH India Autoparts Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Gained hands-on experience in quality assurance, production processes, and safety protocols.
  • Assisted in SOP documentation, data analysis, and process optimization.
  • Engaged in troubleshooting and problem-solving initiatives.

Education

BE - Mechanical Engineering

Jayaram college of Engineering and Technology
01.2016

Higher Secondary School -

GHSS
Thiruvellarai
01.2012

SSLC -

GHSS
Thiruvellarai
01.2010

Skills

  • SMV Calculation & Theoretical Line balancing
  • Production Planning & Layout modifications
  • Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen
  • Automation & Autonomation (Jidoka)
  • Takt Time Optimization & Quick Change Over (QCO)
  • Data-Driven Decision Making & KPI Analysis
  • Workplace Engineering & Efficiency Improvement
  • Sustainability & Smart Manufacturing

Hobbies and Interests

  • INNOVATION
  • DIGITIZATION
  • NPI
  • PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT THROUGH YAMAZUMI CONCEPT

Awards

  • Job family based training (Lean JFB)
  • Role Based Training (Lean Yellow belt)
  • IE - Tulita Software license
  • Toast Master communication
  • MS Power BI Licence

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Sinhala

Projects

  • Quick Change Over (QCO) Project: Achieved zero-minute QCO time by implementing standardized workflows and automation.
  • Multiskilling Program: Increased operator skill scores to maintain efficiency even during absenteeism.
  • Mother Module Concept: Reduced 2 minutes from SMV in running layouts using automation solutions, resulting in a $1800/month profit increase.
  • Operational IE Process Optimization: Reduced lead time and improved factory takt time through process mapping.

Timeline

Manufacturing Excellence Assistant Manager

Victus Dyeing Garments Division
03.2024 - Current

Industrial Engineer Incharge

MAS Slimline Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - 01.2024

Industrial Engineer- Sectional Incharge

MAS-Linea fashion India Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2022

Production Team Leader

Zen linen international Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 09.2019

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Hyundai-NVH India Autoparts Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2018

BE - Mechanical Engineering

Jayaram college of Engineering and Technology

Higher Secondary School -

GHSS

SSLC -

GHSS
MANIKANDAN P