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SUNOJ T S

Production Manager
Pune

Summary

Results-driven Production Manager with 11 years of experience in equipment manufacturing, specializing in World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and lean methodologies to optimize production processes and drive operational excellence. Led cross-functional teams and supply chain initiatives to achieve cost savings, quality enhancements, and timely delivery. Recognized with Tetra Pak Global Excellence Award for quality and food safety.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Production Manager

Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
  • Led end-to-end production operations (assembly, testing, disassembly, packing), achieving 98% on-time delivery for 50+ packaging equipment projects.
  • Spearheaded WCM implementation, leading local and global Education & Training Pillar to drive employee skill development across factories, reducing Man and Method defects through synergy with Quality and SHE Pillars.
  • Drove global E&T initiatives, including leading learning conferences across Tetra Pak to align workforce development with WCM standards.
  • Led Autonomous Teams under APM Pillar to 65% autonomy level (Step 4, 2024), progressing toward Step 5, improving operational efficiency.
  • Managed industrial engineering product transfers from Europe to India, optimizing supply chain processes.
  • Active member of Focused Improvement Pillar, implementing root cause analysis to reduce production downtime.

Production Engineering Leader

Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Established production processes for A3/S Filling Machine testing, achieving zero technical incidents and 100% on-time delivery.
  • Led localization of 1,000+ spare parts with supplier management team, saving €342K in supply chain costs.
  • Standardized renovation processes across factories, reducing variable conversion kit costs by 46%.

Renovation Engineer

Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2016 - 01.2021
  • Executed shop floor renovation for packaging equipment (A3/CF, TBA/19, A1), reducing defects by 50% via Quality at Source initiatives.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and troubleshooting, developing automated tools that saved 93% of production planning time.
  • Active member of WCM Focused Improvement Pillar, establishing inspection standardization to enhance process efficiency.

Senior Production Executive

United Spirits Limited
07.2013 - 12.2016
  • Led production and maintenance of Tetra Pak Filling Machines, ensuring zero quality defects.
  • Developed workforce training strategies, reducing machine downtime and optimizing production.

Education

Diploma - Mechatronics Engineering

NTTF
01.2010 - 01.2013

Skills

  • World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
  • Lean Manufacturing & Root Cause Analysis
  • Equipment Manufacturing (Tetra Pak A3/S, TBA/19, A1)
  • Supply Chain Management & Production Scheduling
  • Quality Control & Process Optimization
  • Team Leadership & Workforce Development
  • SAP, Microsoft Office, Power Apps

Certification

WCM Ambassadors Program

Awards

Tetra Pak Global Excellence Award for Quality and Food Safety, 2022, 

Silver Award, CII National Kaizen Competition, 2022

Timeline

Production Manager

Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - Current

Production Engineering Leader

Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 05.2022

Renovation Engineer

Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2016 - 01.2021

Senior Production Executive

United Spirits Limited
07.2013 - 12.2016

Diploma - Mechatronics Engineering

NTTF
01.2010 - 01.2013

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