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Skills
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V. SRIDHAR

Kancheepuram

Summary

Obtaining a growth oriented job that will challenge knowledge and enhance skills and abilities. Facing the challenges of future through continuous learning and hard work. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager

GKN Automotive Ltd
01.2021 - Current
  • Supervised operations team to support operational excellence
  • Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce costs.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion and improved team collaboration.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Monitored key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Developed and maintain operational guidelines for staff.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Got QCFI awards for best problem solving practice.
  • Zero NC in IATF audits

Assistant Manager

GKN AUTOMOTIVE LTD.
05.2012 - 01.2021
  • Good exposure in Fagor Warm form & Cold form press
  • Responsible for OEE & PPM
  • Supporting new part development
  • Interacting with supporting department for problem solving
  • Responsible for 5S activities in shop floor
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Got QCFI awards for best problem solving practice.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Sr. Executive

SUNDRAM FASTENERS LTD.
11.2008 - 05.2012
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Supporting to develop Socket product.
  • Reduced downtime by proactively addressing maintenance issues and scheduling routine equipment checks.
  • Made kaizen and save 1lakh per month by reducing material in Washer product.

Engineer

SUPER AUTO FORGE LTD.
04.2005 - 11.2008


  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Supporting to develop the Socket product.
  • Reduced downtime by proactively addressing maintenance issues and scheduling routine equipment checks.

Production supervisor

ASHWIN INDUTRIAL CORPORATION
03.2002 - 04.2005
  • Reduced downtime by proactively addressing maintenance issues and scheduling routine equipment checks.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Education

D.M.E. -

Chengalvaraya Naickar Polytechnic College, Chennai
2002

S.S.L.C -

Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Manali, Chennai
1998

Skills

  • Cost saving by 3lakh per annum by introducing spring in Transfer system
  • Staff Development through training
  • OEE improved by 1% by introducing offline feed setting concept
  • PPM reduced by solving wiping issue through problem solving
  • Safety issue avoided by making thread holder in Warm form
  • Teamwork and Collaboration with supporting departments
  • Performance Tracking by monitoring KPI
  • Team Leadership

Accomplishments

  • A. PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS OEE Increased in Inner Race Mfg. Presses from 56% to 78% OEE Increased in Socket Mfg Presses from 52% to 74% Tool change time reduced by introducing Pre Qualified set tools concept in Socket Final forge operation, 65 Min to 30 Min. Job transport time reduced by eliminating one intermediate operation. OEE Increased in Fagor Warm form Press from 53% to 62%
  • B. QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS Been a part of the core team designed & Implemented POKE-YOKE. A) Head piston - Upset mix up
  • C. COST CONTROL Eliminate one intermediate process in Socket due to this cost saving is Rs 1.0 lack per month. Distinction of achieving to improve tool life by 1500Nos to 20000Nos In Frame, which saved Rs1.5 lakhs per month. Achieving common tool life by 5000Nos to 80000 Nos in Head piston, which saved Rs. 12000 per month. Distinction of achieving to improve tool life by 3000 no’s to 12000 no’s In socket, which saved Rs. 32000 per month.
  • E. PROJECTS Been a part of the core team involved in successfully developing the Socket. It was developed in a very short period it leads to a big profit to a concern. Successfully Producing establish ID Increased in Sockets Components. (Weight saved by 7 Grams/ Component Successfully Process Modification done in Bajaj Socket Part, one Sequence of Process are Eliminated with Meet Every Final Part Specifications. Successfully tool modification done in 028 socket part, one additional die was added to avoid frequent tool breakage. Successfully tool modification done in Inner races, the top & bottom die Major ID was increased so that coining effect reduced from 80% to 50%. Due to this die crack problem was totally solved. Two times we won Gold award in QCFI competition.

Languages

Tamil
English

Organisational Experience

  • In operations environment comprising Manufacturing & Production Planning Control. Demonstrated Skills in managing the whole cell which producing cold Sockets, CV Joint Inner race and Spider & Caliper Pistons. I have forging skills in warm Sockets & Bell forgings. Excellence While Working in team, good Leading Team. I have been working in vertical as well as the horizontal forging machines., Super auto forge ltd.
  • Responsible for Manufacturing & Quality Assurance Functions. Responsible for production planning charts based on marketing requirements. Preparing Contingency Plan & act accordingly. Commissioning & Production of new parts. Interacting with R&D, Engineering, and Maintenance & Vendors. On the Job training for Operators. I have the good exposure in Hatebur, Sakamura & MW48 machines., Sundram Fasteners Ltd.
  • Responsible for Manufacturing & Quality Assurance Functions. Responsible for production planning charts based on marketing requirements. Responsible for OEE & PPM. Supporting new part development. Interacting with supporting department for problem solving. Supporting for improvement activities. I have the good exposure in Fagor Warm form & Fagor cold form press. I have good exposure in automatic transfer system. Responsible for 5S activities in shop floor. Responsible for Kaizen targets given by the management., GKN Automotive Ltd.

Specialised Areas Of Exposure

  • Problem solving Techniques & data collection.
  • Planning of presses, Machined parts and subsequent tool planning for the same.
  • SMED, Press setting - Double cushioning by using of Gas spring / Rubber
  • Visual control and Poke - yoke systems.
  • Setting knowledge in vertical & horizontal presses. ( Sakamura, MW48, Hatebur, Fagor Presses )
  • We are practicing LEAN concept.
  • I have a knowledge of IATF16949-2016

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/05/83
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Hindu

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Deputy Manager

GKN Automotive Ltd
01.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager

GKN AUTOMOTIVE LTD.
05.2012 - 01.2021

Sr. Executive

SUNDRAM FASTENERS LTD.
11.2008 - 05.2012

Engineer

SUPER AUTO FORGE LTD.
04.2005 - 11.2008

Production supervisor

ASHWIN INDUTRIAL CORPORATION
03.2002 - 04.2005

D.M.E. -

Chengalvaraya Naickar Polytechnic College, Chennai

S.S.L.C -

Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Manali, Chennai
V. SRIDHAR