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SRERAM K

SRERAM K

Manufacturing Operations
Chennai

Summary

Versatile Senior Manager with extensive expertise in manufacturing operations. Specializes in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency. Adept at fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing. Actively seeking opportunities with a progressive organization committed to continuous improvement and excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sr. Manager – Operations

NeoLync Tele Communication Pvt Ltd.
SriCity
11.2023 - Current
  • Heading Sricity Operation
  • Accountable for P&L of the Sricity unit
  • Developed Sricity Manufacturing Operation from Green Field
  • Handled the Neolync Sricity Operation End to End with overall of 1500 DL & 140 IDL and accountable for the P&L reduce the loss from 1.4 Cr per month to 3 Lacs / Month
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.

Manager – Industrial Engineering

Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing (INDI) Pvt. LTD.
Kolar
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Heading Industrial Function and IE equipment's and driving the team to meet the desired UPH
  • Orchestrated WMI 3 Green field new building development and Line installation for new project
  • In house development of Assembly Line and material handling trolleys and cost saving of 9 M USD

Manager – Industrial Engineering & Automation Development

FLEXTRONICS INDIA LTD.
Chennai
04.2013 - 11.2022

Spearheading efforts in handling the Industrial Engineering Team including nine engineers and Twelve technicians

  • Thrive in a deadline intensive environment, multi-task, perform under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to use sound judgment & decision-making skills and effectively perform in a self-directed environment
  • Leading and guiding the team for designing of Plant Layout and optimize process flow, conducting engineering calculation for capacity and manpower requirements and performing Resource, Infrastructure & entire Project planning for new plant setup
  • Orchestrated 2 Green Field Project including DTA & SEZ Warehouse
  • Analyzing the Equipment requirements for the new project and working for CAPEX requirement
  • Performing Value Stream Mapping, setting the process flow and supporting in new product trail, monitoring product quality & impact of design modifications on product features and ensuring the smooth mass production
  • Coordinating with the Global Team for smooth transfer of the new product
  • Analyzing the Gap between Quoted and Actual HC and providing support to run the product profitable
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Monitoring product standards & Implementing continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management process and best practices and Kaizen and SGA for the productivity improvement
  • Implementing modern production and process improvement techniques, POKAYOKE and design improvements in jigs, fixtures, and gags to enhance quality and productivity
  • Implementing Pipe and Joint Flexible Assembly System and Process in Electronic Assembly
  • Coordinating with various domestic and overseas vendors and supplier for Tools, Jigs, Fixtures and Equipment's supporting Assembly ensuring that supplies are as per the quality standards and within quantity and time limits
  • Responsibility of implementing OEE improvement program, counter measures in coordination with Engineering Department & SMED techniques to reduce set up time
  • Deftly implement 5S Shop Floor Management System

Senior Engineer – Industrial Engineering

NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS INDIA LTD.
Chennai
11.2010 - 04.2013
  • Projects Undertaken 'Increasing Manufacturing Flexibility in High Volume Lines' and won LEAP Awards 2H'11 for OPS India
  • Implementation of Auto Vision System for product specific inspection of outgoing product to avoid customer complaints
  • Implementation of Auto Leak System and Auto Vacuum Cleaning System for product specific requirement
  • Achieved a cost saving of 15K Euro by localization of Pipe and Joint Assembly Lines and 10K Euro by localization of Assembly Jigs and Fixtures
  • Attended Product related training at Nokia Siemens Networks, Suzhou, China and Oulu, Finland

Engineer – Industrial Engineering

SANMINA SCI INDIA PVT. LTD.
Chennai
03.2008 - 10.2010
  • Contributed to the successful execution of a Greenfield project at Sanmina SCI Chennai, MPEZ, ensuring seamless production line setup and operational readiness.
  • Played a key role in the Greenfield project at Sanmina SCI Oragadam site, completing the installation of production lines within defined timelines.
  • Implemented an auto screw dispensing system, increasing production line capacity by 60% using existing resources.
  • Designed and successfully implemented the process layout for the Oragadam site, optimizing efficiency and workflow

Jr. Manager – Research & Development

SUNDARAM INDUSTRIES LTD.
Madurai
07.2006 - 03.2008
  • Experienced in designing of molds and dies for rubber parts
  • End to End product support from NPI to Mass production.
  • Product continuous improvement and cost reduction project

Education

B. E. - Mechanical Engineering

KLN College of Engineering
Madurai, India
06.2002 - 06.2006

Skills

  • P&L Handling for the Organizational Growth

  • Green Field project Installation & Commissioning

  • Shift Management

  • Lean Skill and Continuous improvement

  • Process Improvement

  • Product Development

  • Manufacturing Engineering

  • Cost-benefit Analysis

  • P&L Handling for the Organizational Growth

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Benchmark Six Sigma

Profile

Over 18 years of diverse experience in Manufacturing, Operations, and Industrial Engineering, with expertise in:

New Product Development and Implementation
Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement
Tool Room and Automation Development
Test Fixture Development


Successfully managed Neolync Sricity operations, overseeing: 


1,500+ Direct Labor (DL) and 140+ Indirect Labor (IDL) employees
End-to-end accountability for P&L, achieving a reduction in operational losses from ₹1.4 crore to ₹3 lakh per month
Played a pivotal role in business development, including:
Supporting quote processing activities

 Extensive expertise in: 


Production Management and Shift Optimization
Cost-Benefit Analysis and Manufacturing Engineering
Product Development and Process Improvement
Machine Utilization and Greenfield Projects


Demonstrated proficiency in: 


Installation and Commissioning
Cross-Functional Coordination and Safety Management
Crisis Management and Analytical Skills
Tool Room and Automation Development

Timeline

Sr. Manager – Operations

NeoLync Tele Communication Pvt Ltd.
11.2023 - Current

Manager – Industrial Engineering

Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing (INDI) Pvt. LTD.
11.2022 - 11.2023

Manager – Industrial Engineering & Automation Development

FLEXTRONICS INDIA LTD.
04.2013 - 11.2022

Senior Engineer – Industrial Engineering

NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS INDIA LTD.
11.2010 - 04.2013

Engineer – Industrial Engineering

SANMINA SCI INDIA PVT. LTD.
03.2008 - 10.2010

Jr. Manager – Research & Development

SUNDARAM INDUSTRIES LTD.
07.2006 - 03.2008

B. E. - Mechanical Engineering

KLN College of Engineering
06.2002 - 06.2006
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Benchmark Six Sigma
SRERAM KManufacturing Operations