Vinay K

Process Optimization:

• Analyzing existing production processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Implementing improvements to increase production efficiency and reduce costs.
• Using lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes.

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Ensuring that machinery and equipment are operating at optimal performance.
• Coordinating routine maintenance and troubleshooting when issues arise.
• Collaborating with maintenance teams to plan and schedule repairs or upgrades.
• Collaborating with the planning and scheduling teams to ensure that maintenance activities.
• Balancing resource availability like, Spares, Oils and etc...
• Ensuring that the right materials and components are available at the right time.

Quality Control:

• Monitoring and ensuring the final product meets industry standards and customer specifications.
• Identifying defects and establishing measures to prevent them.
• Developing and enforcing quality control procedures.
• Conducting inspections, tests, and audits during various production stages. Cost Control and Budgeting:
• Monitoring production costs and working to minimize waste and downtime.
• Developing cost-effective production strategies while maintaining quality.
• Helping to prepare budgets for production processes and equipment.

Health, Safety, and Compliance:

• Ensuring adherence to workplace safety standards and regulations.
• Implementing processes and systems to prevent workplace accidents.
• Ensuring that environmental regulations and industry standards are met.

Team Collaboration:

• Working closely with other departments such as R&D, procurement, and supply chain to meet production goals.
• Managing and training production staff, ensuring they have the right skills for the job.
• Acting as a liaison between different teams to solve problems and enhance productivity.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Collecting and analyzing production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle times, output, and downtime.
• New Product Introduction (NPI):
• Supporting the transition from prototype to full-scale production for new products.
• Ensuring that production processes can accommodate new designs or materials.
• Testing and validating new production techniques or technologies.
• Identifying opportunities for sustainable practices in the production process.
• Minimizing waste, reducing energy consumption, and recycling materials.

• Led root cause investigations and implemented corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures. • Spearheaded TPM and Lean initiatives, reducing equipment downtime and increasing productivity. • Coordinated production schedules, minimizing delays and aligning output with customer demand. • Oversaw installation and commissioning of new machines and utilities in line with plant expansion.

• Led the planning, execution, and supervision of preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance across critical machinery and utility systems.
• Managed a team of technicians and junior engineers, assigning tasks, mentoring, and ensuring adherence to maintenance best practices.
• Analyzed equipment failure trends and implemented root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and CAPA to improve equipment reliability.
• Developed and updated Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs), checklists, and work instructions as per OEM and safety standards.
• Optimized maintenance schedules using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or ERP systems (e.g., SAP PM, Inform).
• Monitored key metrics like MTTR, MTBF, downtime, and spares consumption to drive maintenance efficiency and cost control.
• Coordinated AMC (Annual Maintenance Contracts), third-party vendors, and OEM service teams for major overhauls and repairs