Shivappa Tukkannavar
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience at Molex India Pvt Ltd, driving continuous improvement and POEE enhancements. Expert in die maintenance and team development, leveraging strong problem-solving skills to optimize production processes. Proven track record in strategic planning and digital transformation initiatives, fostering cross-functional collaboration for operational excellence. Appointed as the Statutory Factory Manager under applicable factory regulations.Responsible for factory compliance, safety governance, regulatory inspections, and statutory audits.Led cross-functional initiatives involving production, maintenance, quality, and EHS.
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager-Stamping & Tooling Operations
Molex India Pvt ltd
Bangalore
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments to resolve issues quickly.
- Maintained inventory accuracy and managed supply chain logistics.
- Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), capacity utilization, and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
- Develop and implement die maintenance standards, PM schedules, troubleshooting methodologies, and root cause analysis processes.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and cost reduction projects.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as die downtime, changeover time, scrap rate, PM compliance, MTBF, and MTTR.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and EHS teams to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
- Lead team development through training, skill matrix management, succession planning, and performance management.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives using Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint, and Power Automate for maintenance and production management.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, EHS requirements, and company policies.
- Manage tooling budgets, spare parts inventory, and maintenance resources to achieve operational excellence.
Senior Toolmaker
Pt. Amtek (Ennovi) interplex engineering Batam
Batam
12.2015 - 08.2023
- Senior Tool Maker
- Manufacture, assemble, troubleshoot, and maintain progressive stamping dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and related tooling.
- Perform precision machining operations including milling, grinding, drilling, turning, and fitting to achieve required tolerances.
- Analyze tooling issues and implement corrective actions to improve die performance, reliability, and tool life.
- Support die tryouts, process validation, and production start-up activities.
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on stamping dies to minimize downtime and ensure production continuity.
- Interpret engineering drawings, tool designs, GD&T requirements, and technical specifications.
- Perform root cause analysis for tooling failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Train and mentor junior tool makers and technicians on tooling best practices and maintenance standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction.
Tooling Engineer
Molex India Pvt ltd
Bangalore
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Die maintenance processes and perform troubleshooting and PM activities.
- Manufacture, assemble, troubleshoot, and maintain progressive stamping dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and related tooling.
- Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on stamping dies, minimizing downtime and ensuring production continuity.
- Perform precision machining operations including milling, grinding, drilling, turning, and fitting to achieve required tolerances.
- Analyzed tooling issues and implemented corrective actions, enhancing die performance, reliability, and tool life.
- Perform root cause analysis for tooling failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Interpret engineering drawings, tool designs, GD&T requirements.
- Train and mentor junior tool makers and technicians on tooling best practices and maintenance standards.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced safety, quality, and tooling optimization.
Education
Diploma in - Tool And Die Making
GTTC
Hubli , India 06.2008 - 06.2011
Skills
Core Skills
- Stamping Operations Management
- Die Maintenance & Management
- Progressive Die Troubleshooting
- Manufacturing Operations Leadership
- Team Coaching & Development
- Cross-Functional Team (CFT) Collaboratio
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Problem Solving (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
- OEE Improvement
- Changeover (C/O) Optimization
- Cost Reduction & Productivity Improvement
- Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Planning
- Budget & Resource Management
- Capacity Planning
- Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949)
- EHS & Risk Management
- Project Management
- Performance Management & KPI Deployment
- Digital Transformation
- Power BI
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- SharePoint
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
Employee of the Year 2024 Award – Received in May 2025
Timeline
Manager-Stamping & Tooling Operations
Molex India Pvt ltd
08.2023 - Current
Senior Toolmaker
Pt. Amtek (Ennovi) interplex engineering Batam
12.2015 - 08.2023
Tooling Engineer
Molex India Pvt ltd
08.2012 - 12.2015
Diploma in - Tool And Die Making
GTTC
06.2008 - 06.2011