SURESH PAL SINGH

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PRODUCTION/MANUFACTURING

Mechanical Engineering

Professional Synopsis

15+ years of Production/Purchase/ planning /Inventory control/Warehouse management/Plant management/Material management /MRP /Planning /Scheduling/Distribution/ERP

Knowledge of Quality/ Vendor management/Production management techniques, SPC, the Health and Safety act and Environmental Policies

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen principles, Kanban, J.I.T. / FIFO etc.

Knowledge of Stamping, Metal shop,Welding,Assembly (Manual & High speed) and Paint

Constantly strive for improvement, in results, efficiencies, processes, people, etc.

Specialist in cultural change & implementing new systems and processes for maximum efficiency

Areas of Key Strengths

Productivity,Quality,cost,Coaching,Training,Safety

Strategic Planning & Strong Leadership skill

Process Improvement,Line balancing,Time study

Problem Resolution and Decision Making

Implementation of Lean Manufacturing

Cost Containment & Profit Growth

Stamping, Fabrication, Welding, Assembly & Paint

Team building,Ownership concept

SO 9001,ISO14001,ISO 16949

Planning/Scheduling/Distribution/Inventory

Occupational Health & Safety act

Labor Relations, Discipline, Human Rights, Employment standards

Education & Professional Training

Degree in Mechanical Engineer

Master of Science

Certificate in Internal Audit of Quality System ISO

Business Management Diploma

Experience & Achievements

Senior Supervisor - Hitachi Construction Guelph, Ontario Jan 2012- Present

Hitachi is a global Mining Truck Manufacturer

Ensure all plant management activities & setting production goals are met

Ensure cost cutting and value addition in plant & Budgetary control

Provided training and led a team of associates include 12 direct on the shop floor.

Ensure lean manufacturing implementation & continuous process improvement

Ensure inventory levels and management and the warehouse is operating efficiently

Trained staff and monitored their performance and overall progression

Ensure health and safety objectives are adhered to and daily personal issues are resolved

Monitor ongoing spending within budget constraints and P&L from a month-to-month basis

Accountable for development of department, budget and attainment of financial goals

Plan, facilitate, and execute a strategy for successful operation of the facility

Plan, implement and control functional activities in order to achieve the Manufacturing targets

Ensure the right resources are available to meet Plant target on quality, cost and schedule.

Ensure that all team members execute their responsibilities in meeting plant target.

Utilize Kaizan to ensure best practice in both quality and cost for running Operations.

Achieve the required production target by supporting and implementing the operating plan ensuring adherence to quality, cost and schedule

Developed and implemented a standard operating procedure (SOP) on shop floor

Plant Forman – Air King Limited Toronto, Ontario Feb. 2001 – 2011

Air King is a leading manufacturer of ventilation products

Ensured production, quality and safety objectives were adhered too.

Oversaw the warehouse management from receipt of product, to storage, to delivery.

Managed personal issues such as administrative discipline, performance appraisals & scheduling.

Trained staff and monitored their performance and overall progression.

Ensured security, health, safety and cleanliness standards were being in the plant.

Motivated, organized and encouraged teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity

Managed the delivery team to ensure the highest customer services standards.

Oversaw the up-keep of stock control systems.

Organized of the annual inventory count and reconciliation.

Achievements

Increased productivity by 30% by eliminating process bottle necks, line balancing, increasing capacity, space utilization, reducing conveyor lengths, implementing supermarket concept, visual management, standardizing work, allocation control and streamlining processes

Reduced warranty failure by 60% and contributed to plant cost reduction effort.

Implemented job rotation that reduced disability cases by 70%.

Established salvage department to reduce the scrap value by 60% and contributed towards plant cost

Provided training and led a team of 260 associates and 8 direct on the shop floor.

Production Manager

JCB EXCAVATORS LIMITED July 1995 – June 2000

JCB is a leading Global manufacturer of earthmoving, and construction equipment, backhoe loaders, wheeled shovels, track excavators and telescopic handlers

Managed assembly cell with 220 associates and 6 direct

Maintained product quality by identifying failure trends

Accountable for development of department, budget and attainment of financial goals

Team building and training activities within team

Implemented just in time (JIT- Japanese concept) & Kanban system on shop floor

Responsible for assisting production supervisors with scheduling, health & safety measures

New product support from the prototype stages

Regular communication with employees to encourage and support employee engagement

Responsible for employee relations, interviewing, evaluations and disciplinary actions

Improved shop floor layout to optimise material handling and minimize motion

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