PRABAKRAN KUMANAN
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with a proven track record at Merlin Automation Solution Pvt. Ltd., excelling in production planning and quality assurance. Spearheaded cost reductions and optimized workflows, leveraging Lean methodologies and strong customer engagement skills to drive operational excellence and enhance throughput.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Merlin Automation Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
02.2025 - Current
- Direct all day-to-day shop floor operations, optimizing production planning (PP) and manpower allocation to maximize throughput.
- Oversee the assembly, installation, and maintenance of complex semi- and fully automated machinery, including highvolume assembly lines, conveyors, and 3D printing equipment (concrete pouring).
- Managed operational budget and manufacturing costs, negotiated strategic vendor SLAs to secure reliable supply chain and reduced material costs by 4.5 lakhs in 2025.
- Led manufacturing feasibility efforts with design and PM teams, executed Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to align production capabilities with design specifications.
- Collaborated with Costing, Sales, and Executive Leadership on RFQs, annual budgeting, and long-term resource planning to facilitate business growth forecasting.
- Conducted research and development on automation technologies for brick laying and solar panel laying machines, focusing on design, manufacturing processes, and robotic control programming.
Asst. Production Manager
Precision Profiles India Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw, planned, and scheduled daily production activities, workforce, and resources to meet targets efficiently and safely.
- Champion Total Quality Management, promoting continuous improvement and compliance with quality, health and safety regulations.
- Successfully delivered a high value (65 lakhs), critical project with quick turnaround time (15 days) for L&T Valves involving multiple manufacturing processes, vendors and tight tolerance requirements.
- Supported delivery of complex pipeline assembly by coordinating costing, fabrication, and assembly of multiple sub-assemblies for SMS group over 6 months, valued at 2 crores.
- Coordinate maintenance efforts, conduct performance evaluations and pursue development opportunities.
- Served as POC for client engagements, responded to RFPs, developed and updated SOPs and work instructions, and maintained records of production activities, inventory, and workforce training.
- Clients supported: L&T Group, SMS India Ltd, Takaraf, Flowserve, Bray Control, Danieli India, Ashai Glass, etc.
Sr. Production Engineer
Ramsays Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Handled monthly production planning and postproduction analysis, engaging with internal and client stakeholders, conducting preventive maintenance, training workforce, and driving process improvement initiatives.
- Managed production shift in turning centers and cold forging, planning and monitoring WIP manpower, resources, and quality to optimize workflow.
- Oversee tool selection and machine setting, troubleshooting, process monitoring to ensure efficient production and use of resources.
- Ensure concepts of 5S and KAIZEN are followed, client quality requirements are met and safety standards maintained.
- Clients supported: Maruti Suzuki Ltd, Denso India Ltd, TVS Group, Mahle Engine Components India, HL Mando Anand India.
Production Engineer
Precision Profiles India Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervising and prepping tools, machinery, equipment for production runs in CNC Gas cutting, CNC MESSER machine.
- Analyzing job drawings and requirements to plan fabrication and prepare nesting using OMNICAD.
- Coordinated with suppliers, internal teams, and clients to ensure seamless production workflow.
- Inspected quality of inbound and outbound materials, participated in process optimization activities, and resolved customer complaints/feedback.
- Supported clients including L&T Group, Danieli India, and Komatsu by effectively addressing their specific needs.
Education
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Madras
Chennai11-2024
BE - Mech. Engineering
SRM Easwari Engineering College
05-2017
Skills
- Production Planning and Control
- Shop Floor Management
- Performance Management
- Quality Assurance
- Lean
- Kaizen
- Production Process Mapping
- Process Standardization
- SAP PP(S4 HANA)
- Agile Methodologies
- RFP and Tender Management
- Customer Engagement
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Production Manager
Merlin Automation Solution Pvt. Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
Asst. Production Manager
Precision Profiles India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2024 - 01.2025
Sr. Production Engineer
Ramsays Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2024
Production Engineer
Precision Profiles India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 01.2019
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Madras
BE - Mech. Engineering
SRM Easwari Engineering College