Srinath Adijothi
Chennai
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Management Professional with a Postgraduate in Operations Management and Business Strategy and Six Sigma Green Belt. Over 15 years of experience in automotive production, specializing in both BIW and vehicle assembly operations. Expertise in coordinating production schedules, implementing supply plans, and resolving supply chain issues to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Production Planning Manager
BOSON Motors India Ltd
Chennai
03.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end production planning and program execution for off-road electric light commercial vehicles, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Define project scope, schedules, and deliverables while optimizing 4M resources (Man, Machine, Method, Material) for efficient execution.
- Monitor production schedules, identify bottlenecks, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth transition from NPI/launch phase to serial production.
- Drive manufacturing readiness KPIs and overall program validation plans to achieve operational excellence.
- Plan and execute logistics operations including receiving, dispatch, line feeding, warehouse planning, and material flow optimization for new product introductions.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of WES/QPS documentation, scrap handling processes, and consumable monitoring controls.
- Manage SAP/PDC activities including sourcing coordination, forecasting, sales model setup, and system issue resolution to maintain forecast accuracy.
- Execute inventory management activities such as quarter-end audits, stock monitoring, and delivery tracking to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
- Analyze Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), implement part and process improvements, and enhance equipment reliability to improve productivity and quality.
- Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives while standardizing best manufacturing practices.
- Ensure strict adherence to customer quality standards, successfully support audits, and act as liaison between production, customers, sales, dealer, and NPD teams.
- Lead manpower capability development and workplace safety initiatives through structured training programs, HIRA implementation, OSHA compliance, PPE enforcement, KPI tracking, and corrective action management.
Project Manager
Expleo technologies India Ltd
Chennai
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Led the BIW project for the electric vehicle project (eCC21), CC24: 5Seater & 7Seater SUV Projects at Stellantis India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Groupe PSA.
- Scope includes Project schedule, PFMEA, Process planning, Ergonomics, Safety, installation, commissioning of related Body Equipment - Initial to Final Buyoff.
- Led simultaneous engineering activities for Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA) and process optimization in new product development programs, managing production operations and ensuring timely delivery aligned with project milestones and checklist approvals in PLM.
- Validated fixture designs during design phase and post-installation, ensuring compliance with tooling standards through design versus actual assessments.
- Applying process engineering principles for defining, Assembly Sequence, Weld Balance, Weld gun accessibility confirmation, Gun optimization, Weld parameter setting and Jig specification definition.
- Provided manufacturing requirements feedback to designers, focusing on GD&T, assembly clearance, and operator workability.
- As per drawing information creating jig spec sheet and spot-welding stage with respect to JPH and conducting design review with tooling team and production team.
- Analyze the feasibility of using existing welding equipment / Robot for Assembly or to plan new welding equipment (Manual or Robot), based on process, cycle time, workability, quality and Cost.
- Validating intermediate product design changes for assembly feasibility and planning jig modifications.
Manager
Hyundai Motor India pvt Ltd
Chennai
11.2010 - 03.2021
- Led the electric vehicle Kona project, Creta facelift project, SUV project - VENUE QXI model, SANTAFE, SONATA, ELANTRA MDL bodyshop, and Elantra facelift line.
- Scope included Project planning, budget, procurement, equipment execution & quality stabilization till SOP Level, line layout and Documentation.
- Demonstrated professional excellence in benchmarking of project management & product planning, scheduling, monitoring, and execution of projects without incidences of time/cost overruns; proven ability in giving product development specifications to design teams for compliance adherence.
- Executed procurement of equipment and materials, installation, and enhancements in cell balancing, cycle time, and productivity; completed project planning, action plan preparation, process sheet creation, cycle time chart preparation, quality achievement for new car body, FMEA preparation, control plan development, process flow chart creation, work standard sheet preparation, new welding layout preparation, and capacity planning.
- Analyze current research and statistical techniques and evaluates the latest research developments to develop new market research methods.
- Documented cost-saving achievements totaling 3.6 Cr. through various initiatives.
- Automated plant line by HPV Reduction, Process Innovation & Quality Improvement.
- Recycling Of Jig, Fixtures - Saving - 1.3 Cr.
- Introducing Magnetic Contractor Equipment - Saving - 2.3 Cr.
- Reduced line cycle time from 70 sec to 64 sec, improving overall production efficiency.
- Completed Workstation Automation- Manual →Robot Sealer Application. Effectively reduced manpower- 2/shift. HPV reduction-0.24, Cost saving - 9.82 Lacs/Yr.
Education
MBA - Business Strategy And Operations Management
IMT Ghaziabad
01-2013
B.E. - Mechanical
Jeppiaar Engineering College
Chennai01.2010
XII -
Jawahar Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School
Chennai01.2006
X -
Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai01.2004
Skills
- PMP-Project Management
- Supplier management
- Line planning
- Execution
- Process planning
- Process Validation
- Product evolution
- Feasibility
- JPH improvements
- SAP
- PLM Tools
- 2D (AutoCAD)
- 3D (Catia)
- Microsoft Office
- Cell Balancing
Certification
• PMP-Project Management, 10/01/21, PMI-3149079, 10/01/27
• Six Sigma (Green Belt), MSME, Guindy Campus- Chennai
• MOD View
• AUTOCAD,MS Project and CATIA V5,
MS Office
SAP
PLM
• Six Sigma (Green Belt), MSME, Guindy Campus- Chennai
• MOD View
• AUTOCAD,MS Project and CATIA V5,
MS Office
SAP
PLM
Accomplishments
- Automated plant line by HPV Reduction, Process Innovation & Quality Improvement.
- Recycling Of Jig, Fixtures - Saving - 1.3 Cr.
- Introducing Magnetic Contractor Equipment - Saving - 2.3 Cr.
- Reduced Line Cycle Time- 70 sec to 64 sec.
- Completed Workstation Automation- Manual →Robot Sealer Application. Effectively reduced manpower- 2/shift. HPV reduction-0.24, Cost saving - 9.82 Lacs/Yr.
- Installed safety equipment in Plant. 'Smart Bin Box' for identification of Bolts to avoid spec error.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Business magazines and management Books
- Travel & explore new places and Culture
- Adventurous Activities (Skydiving, Parasailing etc)
- Like to play Cricket, Golf, Badminton and Table tennis
Languages
- Tamil
- English, Read/Write/Speak
- Tamil, Read/Write/Speak
Personal Information
Passport Number: W0114278
Timeline
Senior Production Planning Manager
BOSON Motors India Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Expleo technologies India Ltd
03.2021 - 02.2024
Manager
Hyundai Motor India pvt Ltd
11.2010 - 03.2021
MBA - Business Strategy And Operations Management
IMT Ghaziabad
B.E. - Mechanical
Jeppiaar Engineering College
XII -
Jawahar Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School
X -
Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School