P. Prasath Kumar
Marai Malai Nagar
Summary
Dynamic Project Management professional with extensive experience at Novares India Automotive, excelling in cost control and strategic planning. Proven track record in milestone tracking and quality assurance, driving successful product launches. Adept at technical analysis and supplier management, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals efficiently. Strategic-thinking project manager with several years of experience in budgeting and forecasting and risk management. Observant and resourceful professional dedicated to delivering project objectives within stipulated time, resource and budget constraints. Outstanding collaborator comfortable working with others in executing projects to achieve company objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management-Manager
Novares India Automotive Private Limited
Chengalpattu
09.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu (Sep-2019 ~ Till Date)- A French Based MNC for Automotive Parts. (Engine Functional /Performance Parts, (Cam Cover, Deoiler, Oil Strainer, Coolant tanks, Engine Covers, Shield Covers – 2K Mould), Roof Rails, Roof Bars, Exterior Automotive Components with Painting, Automation SPM for assembly, ROBOT Paint shop, Roof Bending…Etc.
- RFQ- Technical Study with Engineering Team and RFQ Preparation along with Business Development Team.
- Economic Control until SOP + 6 Months
- Customer Interaction from Nomination to SOP
- Internal CFT Organization, CFT Weekly Project Review
- Milestone achievement
- Cost Handling
- All Tool & SPM Development
- Group Meeting (Project + Economical)
- Weekly Review Meeting with MD (Project + Economical)
- Trouble Shooting
- Product and Process Quality still PSW
- Handled Engine Performance Parts
- Roof Bars (Aluminum, Plastics…)
- 2K Moulding
- Customer: SKVW -SKODA – VOLKSWAGEN
- Product: Coolant Tank Reservoir (SOP Started from- 2022)
- Process: Injection Molding + Hot Plate welding + Laser Marking + Leak M/C
- Customer: PSA – STELLANTIS
- Product: CAM COVERS (SOP Started from- 2022) GEN3 DEOILER, ENGINE COVER
- Process: Injection Molding, Robo Insert machine, IR Welding machine & SPM
- Customer: FIAT – STELLENTIS
- Product: Engine Shield Covers , Oil Housing with Cap (SOP Started from- 2023)
- Process: 2K Injection Molding & 2K Ancillary Machine & SPM
Managing Partner
Entrepreneur
Chennai
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Established and led design and development initiatives for plastic and rubber moulds from August 2016 to September 2019.
Managed injection molding unit operations to ensure efficient production processes.
Developed innovative mould designs that improved product quality and reduced manufacturing time.
Collaborated with clients to tailor solutions based on specific project requirements.
Manager
MOTHERSON AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
Chennai
03.2003 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: CHENNAI – (Samvardana Motherson Group): (March -2003 ~ July-2017): It is an ISO-14001, OHSAS-18001, TS-16949.
- Time Plan Preparation against Customer Milestone
- Project Status Review with Customer & Internal Top Management-Weekly
- CFT Organization
- BOP and Raw Material and Paint Development
- Tool design and Part design review with CFT
- Tool Development & Checking fixture concept and development
- SPM Development & New Supplier Development
- Attending Mould Trials and part concerns review with CFT and Customers
- Part wise PV testing plan
- Capacity calculation
- Packaging Concept with proper Approval from the Customer.
- Try out & build support and part validation
- Concern Matrix Tracking
- Engineering Change activities in New & Existing projects.
- PPAP & ISAR & PSW and Process Audit
- Resolving with Quality Issues and the Part Issues during the Builds
- Expenses Tracking
- Responsible person for Internal & External and the Customer Audits. (TS-Audit, 5 Star Audits, FBSC Audit, Process Audit, ANPQP Documents uploading in RNTBCI Portal)
- Department: New Product Development
- Department: Mould Development & Mould Maintenance
- Applicable Date: Mar 2003 – Sep 2008
- Responsibilities held are:
- Responsible for Export Tooling and Report to Unit Head.
- Work towards achievement of Plant & Department Targets.
- Confirm the section work is in line with organization objectives.
- Responsible for all Break down Moulds to correct and to support the production.
- Responsible for C2A2C by Flash Free, Cycle time reduction, converting Semi auto to Fully Auto, spares localization.
- Champion of QEQR (Quick Evidence and Quick Response).
- Attend the CFT and MRM with the Top Management.
- Gas Assist Moldings Process is one of the major in MATE.-3.
- Developing new Moulds by In-House Facilities (Small tonnage Repeat Moulds by Reverse Engineering Process)
- Reduced the Mould Loading Change time by modification in Back plate by adding mould locater. (Hence Mould change time is reduced from 1.30 hrs to 20 mts.)
- Maintaining of Imported and Exported Multi impression Hot runner Moulds (Semi Hot runner, Fully Hot runner) (HotSys-Korea, Mould Master- Canada, Mastip-New Zealand, Husky (Valve Stem)-US, Yudo-Korea)
- Developing and make localization the Critical Spares for Moulds.
- Major Automobile Customer Services in India (HMIL, MOBIS, FORD, GM, DAMILER, NISSAN, CKM)
- Major Automobile Customers by Export (FORD, GM, WEBASTO, AIR INTERNATIONAL, NISSAN, RENAULT, IVECO, DAIMLER, FUSO CRYSLER, Mahindra & Mahindra)
- Non-Automotive Customers are (GEM- Australia, PANASONIC, SAMSUNG-INDIA)
- Planning and Implementation for 100% Preventive Maintenance.
- Build a good Teamwork and be a Leader for all the activities
- Ensure and confirm Safe work Environment.
- Key person for Internal & External and the Customer Audits.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Junior Engineer (Mould Development & Mould Maintenance)
The Supreme Industries – Pondicherry
Pondicherry
07.2000 - 12.2003
- Company Overview: This is of large volume manufacturing company in Furniture & Create Company
- Responsible for Injection Moulds like Plastic Furniture, Create and Industrial moulds
- Champion for Mould Maintenance
- Maintaining of Imported Multi Impression Injection Moulds for Whirlpool Create Moulds.
- Developing spares for imported moulds/ tools.
- All are higher Tonnage Moulds like Create and Furniture and Washing Machine Components.
- Major Suppliers are COCO- COLA & WHIRLPOOL.
- And Furniture’s are direct supply.
Engineer
Modern Tool Engineering – Pondicherry
Pondicherry
08.1999 - 07.2000
- Company Overview: worked as a Tool Engineer cum Designer from Aug 1999 to July 2000, making moulds and mould maintenance.
- Developing New Moulds.
- Drawing for Moulds.
- Maintaining the Spares.
- Designed and implemented engineering solutions for complex projects across multiple sectors.
Education
Post Diploma - Plastic Mould Design
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology
Howrah, India01.1999
Diploma - Plastic Mould Technology
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology
Hyderabad, India01.1998
Skills
- Auto cad & Catia V5
- Project management
- Budget development, and adherence
- Project Planning ,Schedule & Development
- Strategic planning
- Milestone tracking
- Feasibility analysis
- Quality assurance and root cause analysis
- Cost estimation
- Supplier management
- Vendor sourcing
- Cost control
- Customer interaction
- Process improvement
Projects
Project Name: VW-250 (Polo), Parts Details: Door Trims, Supply Location: Pune, Customer: Volkswagen, Project Status: Project launched - 2009, Project Name: RBI (New Fluidic Verna), Parts Details: Interior and Exterior with painting and Under Bonnet Parts, Supply Location: Chennai, Customer: Hyundai, Project Status: Project launched - 2011, Project Name: HA (EON), Parts Details: Interior and Exterior with painting and Under Bonnet Parts & IP Child Parts, Supply Location: Chennai, Customer: Hyundai, Project Status: Project Launched - 2011, Project Name: PBF/L (i20), Parts Details: Interior and Exterior with painting and Under Bonnet Parts & IP Child Parts, Supply Location: Chennai, Customer: Hyundai, Project Status: Project Launched - 2012, Project Name: PBF/L (i20), Parts Details: Center Fascia, Supply Location: Chennai, Customer: Mobis, Project Status: Project Launched - 2012, Project Name: PBF/L (i20), Parts Details: Interior and Exterior with painting and Under Bonnet Parts & IP Child Parts, Supply Location: Turkey, Customer: Glovis, Project Status: Project Launched - 2012, Project Name: BA (Grand i10), Parts Details: Interior and Exterior with painting and Under Bonnet parts & IP Child Parts & Blow molded parts, Supply Location: Chennai /Turkey, Customer: Hyundai/ Mobis/ Glovis, Project Status: Project Launched-2013, Project Name: J92 (Lodgy), Parts Details: Door Trims and Hard Trims & Blow Mould, Exterior BSPM Part, Supply Location: Chennai, Customer: Renault, Project Status: Project Launched- 2015, Project Name: XBA (Kwid), Parts Details: E4 Version – IP Child Parts, Supply Location: Chennai, Customer: Renault, Project Status: Project Launched- 2016, Project Name: HAA (Capture), Parts Details: Exteriors – Spoiler and Bumper Bracket, Supply Location: Chennai, Customer: Renault, Project Status: Project Launched- 2017, Project Exploder:, During RFQ Technical support in Product design, Cost, Tool Feasibility, Innovative Ideas, VA-VE Ideas, For VW – Low Pressure Injection Molding – VW250, For HMIL Inside/Outside Handles – SPM, Painting & Plating, For Mobis - SPM, Painting & Pad Printing, For RENAULT - Kemi Komi Process for Door Trims- J92 Project, For 2ASDU- RENAULT- Hot Foil –SPM, Foil Process - XBA, For RENAULT -Vibration Welding –Spoiler Assembly- HHA
Training
- Name of Training: MSA, Details: Measuring system analyses, Venue: MATE 3, Duration: 2 Days
- Name of Training: 8D, Details: Elements of 8D, Venue: MATE 1, Duration: 2 Days
- Name of Training: TS ISO 14000, Details: Basic Requirements, Venue: MATE 3, Duration: 2 Days
- Name of Training: FMEA, Details: Failure Mode Effective Analyses, Venue: MATE 1, Duration: 2 Days
- Name of Training: MFA, Details: Mold Flow Analyses Training, Venue: MATE Bangalore, Duration: 2 Days
- Name of Training: ANPQP, Details: Renault System, Venue: RNTBCI, Duration: 1 Day
Disclaimer
Here by, I declare that all the above given information are true to the best of my knowledge. Regards, P. Prasath Kumar.
FIELD EXPOSURE
- Handle more than 620 nos Molds in MATE. (Up to 20Twgt of moulds) (40 Tm/c to 2000Tm/c)
- Launched Successful Projects (VW -1, HMIL -6 & RNTBCI-3)..
- Knowledge of APQP/PPAP
- Mould knowledge – Gas Assist, Hot Runner , Three & Two plate
- Mould Material selection for Plastics, Mould & Master batch materials
- Customer communication & Supplier Development – Plastic & Metal parts
- Effective team player with strong troubleshooting, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Injection Moulding and their process.
- Training Personnel.
- Cost Estimation of moulds.
- Plastic testing methods and manufacturing process.
- Support training & development of subordinates
Timeline
Project Management-Manager
Novares India Automotive Private Limited
09.2019 - Current
Managing Partner
Entrepreneur
08.2016 - 09.2019
Manager
MOTHERSON AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
03.2003 - 07.2016
Junior Engineer (Mould Development & Mould Maintenance)
The Supreme Industries – Pondicherry
07.2000 - 12.2003
Engineer
Modern Tool Engineering – Pondicherry
08.1999 - 07.2000
Post Diploma - Plastic Mould Design
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology
Diploma - Plastic Mould Technology
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology
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