SHANMUGARAJ S B
Chennai
Summary
Strategic Manager driving industrial automation business growth through visionary leadership, precise operational planning, and cost-effective management. Proven track record of delivering objectives efficiently while fostering a culture of excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager - Project Management
Lakshmi Life Sciences Private Limited -Unit 1
10.2023 - Current
- Led the end to end delivery of Industrial automation division projects, overseeing a team of 30 professionals and ensuring milestones were met on time.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects worth ₹24 crores (FY23-25), achieving a 92% on-time delivery rate.
- Implemented a robust project reporting framework, featuring weekly progress reports, to ensure stakeholders were informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Provided additional support for textile projects and design-to-value initiatives, showcasing ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
General Manager
Master Linque Automation India Pvt ltd
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Successfully executed over 50 automation projects across leading industries, including automotive, electrical, and semiconductor, showcasing expertise in managing complex projects
- Successfully executed projects worth ₹13 crores annually, with the largest single project valued at ₹3.8 crores, delivered within the committed timeframe
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with unit staff and organization leadership, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
- Led and managed a team of 40 employees, providing guidance and oversight to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and implementing strategic plans to address challenges and improve overall performance
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for organization
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget
- Scheduled meetings with team leads to identify business obstacles, establish financial goals
Manager - Operations & Purchase
Master Linque Automation India Pvt ltd
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
- Increased sales over 80% from second year by recruiting bright minds
- Negotiated contract terms with vendors to balance cash flow against possible price savings with technical and operational input from stakeholders
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies
- Reinforced established quality control standards and followed procedures for optimal customer interactions
- Learned and shared knowledge of new technologies to support technically challenging projects and assume various responsibilities
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
Assistant Engineer
VKC Footprints Global Pvt ltd
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance
- Having applied knowledge of machine such as GUSBI & PUMA PU footwear casting machine, ATOM make fully automated & manual semi footwear components cutting m/c and various footwear component machines
- Provided technical support in erection of new plant
- Improved efficiency of machines up to 95% by structuring MTTR & MTBF
Junior Engineer
Karthigeya Plastics & Technologies India Pvt ltd
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally
- Gained working principle of various machines ranging from 60 to1200 tonnage from makers Ferromatik Milacorn, L&T, Toshiba, Arburg, Asian Plastic super master and Engel
- Established model machine concept in two lines to improve machine output quality
- Familiar with all department's inspection procedures and standards in TS16949
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University College of Engineering
Villupuram, TN04.2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Strategic planning and execution
- Budgeting
- Technological Integration
- Requirements management
- Strategic Procurement
- Sound knowledge in Pneumatics & Electrical Controls
Certification
- Course on PMP certificate Exam Preparatory Training, Synergy school of business skill, Coimbatore, TN
- Basic Pneumatics, FESTO India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, KA
- Advanced hydraulics engineering, Yuken India LTD, Bengaluru, KA
- Injection molding machine maintenance training, Toshiba Machineries, Chennai, TN
Languages
Tamil
English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/10/91
- Marital Status: Married
- Home town: Pollachi
- Father's Name: M.Bhagirathan
- Mother's Name: B.Subbulakshmi
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Project Management
Lakshmi Life Sciences Private Limited -Unit 1
10.2023 - Current
General Manager
Master Linque Automation India Pvt ltd
03.2021 - 05.2023
Manager - Operations & Purchase
Master Linque Automation India Pvt ltd
04.2017 - 03.2021
Assistant Engineer
VKC Footprints Global Pvt ltd
09.2014 - 04.2017
Junior Engineer
Karthigeya Plastics & Technologies India Pvt ltd
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Course on PMP certificate Exam Preparatory Training, Synergy school of business skill, Coimbatore, TN
- Basic Pneumatics, FESTO India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, KA
- Advanced hydraulics engineering, Yuken India LTD, Bengaluru, KA
- Injection molding machine maintenance training, Toshiba Machineries, Chennai, TN
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University College of Engineering
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