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TOTAL EXPERIENCE
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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SRINIVASAN JAYARAMAN

Operational Excellence | TPM | Manufacturing Excellence Leader
Hosur

Summary

Operational Excellence and Manufacturing Excellence leader with 26+ years of hands-on experience across sheet metal, press shop, fabrication, robotic welding, and assembly operations. Proven expertise in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and loss elimination, with safety embedded into daily operations to deliver stable and zero-loss manufacturing systems. Experienced in working with Plant Heads, COO, and cross-functional leadership in Indian and multinational manufacturing environments.

Operational leader prepared to drive continuous improvement and streamline processes. Proven track record in optimizing workflows, enhancing efficiency, and implementing strategic initiatives. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliability, and fostering culture of excellence. Key skills include process improvement, Lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and project management. Known for strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

TPM & Operational Excellence Manager

Metal Man Auto Limited – Tier-1 Automobile Supplier
07.2023 - Current
  • Leading TPM and Operational Excellence initiatives across sheet metal and fabrication operations supplying OEMs such as TVS, Honda, Hero, Bajaj Auto, Whirlpool, Ampere, Simple Energy.
  • Implementing TPM pillars, Lean tools, Kaizen, and 5S to improve productivity, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Conducting daily Gemba walks, loss analysis, and CI reviews.
  • Eliminating non-value-added activities and bottlenecks.
  • Establishing standard work, visual factory systems, and poka-yoke.
  • Integrating safety into operations through risk-based process control.
  • Supporting customer audits and ISO system compliance.

Production & Safety Manager

POSCO India – South Korean MNC (Steel Processing Center)
11.2012 - 08.2020
  • Managed production, maintenance, quality, and safety operations.
  • Led ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certification and implementation.
  • Conducted internal audits, management reviews, and corrective actions.
  • Achieved 5 consecutive years of zero accidents.
  • Strengthened operational discipline through TPM and standard work.
  • Received Best Contributor Award, Best Scrap Yard Management Award, and Best Office 5S Award.

Production Supervisor

Mercury Manufacturing Company Ltd (Godrej & Boyce Group)
11.2008 - 11.2012
  • Supervised press shop, CNC bending, turret punching, and spot welding.
  • Managed manpower for 150+ shop-floor employees.
  • Implemented 5S, SMED, JH, JIT, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke.
  • Achieved production targets during critical manpower shortages.

Laser Operator

ETLA Limited (Singapore)
08.2005 - 04.2008
  • Operated TRUMPF CNC laser machines and supported production planning.

Junior Engineer

HCL Peripherals Ltd
07.2004 - 07.2005
  • Supported CNC operations, production planning, and NPD activities.

Plant In-Charge

Super Associates Pvt Ltd
01.2004 - 07.2004
  • Managed production schedules, manpower, and quality control.

Diploma Trainee

Alstom Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • CNC machining, production supervision, quality inspection.

Supervisor

P.S. Engineering Pvt Ltd
06.2001 - 01.2003
  • Machining operations and component quality control.

Trainee

Lucas TVS Ltd (Fuel Injection Division)
02.2001 - 05.2001
  • CNC centerless grinding, honing, assembly, and inspection.

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

S.A. Polytechnic
Tamil Nadu

Skills

Operational Excellence Manufacturing Excellence

Certification

NEBOSH IGC – Occupational Health & Safety

TOTAL EXPERIENCE

26+ Years in Manufacturing & Operations (Production, Sheet Metal, TPM, Lean, Manufacturing Excellence, Integrated EHS)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 26+ years of continuous manufacturing experience
  • 5 years zero-accident record in POSCO
  • Successful TPM & Lean deployment across multiple plants
  • Multiple 5S, CI, and performance awards
  • Strong customer and audit performance

Timeline

TPM & Operational Excellence Manager

Metal Man Auto Limited – Tier-1 Automobile Supplier
07.2023 - Current

Production & Safety Manager

POSCO India – South Korean MNC (Steel Processing Center)
11.2012 - 08.2020

Production Supervisor

Mercury Manufacturing Company Ltd (Godrej & Boyce Group)
11.2008 - 11.2012

Laser Operator

ETLA Limited (Singapore)
08.2005 - 04.2008

Junior Engineer

HCL Peripherals Ltd
07.2004 - 07.2005

Plant In-Charge

Super Associates Pvt Ltd
01.2004 - 07.2004

Diploma Trainee

Alstom Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2004

Supervisor

P.S. Engineering Pvt Ltd
06.2001 - 01.2003

Trainee

Lucas TVS Ltd (Fuel Injection Division)
02.2001 - 05.2001

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

S.A. Polytechnic
SRINIVASAN JAYARAMANOperational Excellence | TPM | Manufacturing Excellence Leader