K.S. JEYAGNANAVEL

Operations Head Business Head

Industry Preference: Automobile / Engineering

Profile Summary

An achievement-oriented professional offering over 3 decades of successful career distinguished by commendable performance in Production Management, Operations Management and Quality Management

Recognized for improving sales by 50 % by increasing product range and turned around the company from loss making to profit making

Track record of devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield

Driven process improvements across all the teams to deliver on efficiency metrics

Developed a business strategy & plan centered on best practice operations methodology and approach; delivered the business strategy and associated business plan to agreed revenue and growth targets

Excellent communicator; success in building cohesive teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput

Core Competencies

Operations Management

Business Development

Production Management

Quality Management

Process Improvement

Internal Audit

Team Building & Leadership

Cost Optimization

Rejection Reduction

Education

MBA (Operations) from IGNOU, New Delhi in 2010

BE (Production) from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore in 1987

Certifications

IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (Quality Management Systems) in 2017

Employment Details

Sandhar Technologies Ltd., Chennai Jan’19-Till Date

As Unit Head

Key Result Areas:

Heading operations of the unit involved in the manufacturing of Front Hub, Rear Hub Disc, Rear Hub Drum and RD Sprocket for Royal Enfield and Powder Coating of Arm Rest for Harita

Incorporating company procedures and policies in operations of business unit

Monitoring and reviewing project activities and ensuring its completion within scheduled time and budget

Managing business activities focusing on financial and strategic growth of organization

Creating new marketing strategies and monitoring QA and QC measures

Building strong relationship with the customers in order to maintain good revenue growth

Managing start-up costs and finances of business unit by efficient financial management

Performing review and validation of system layouts and equipment

Creating harmonious working environment, training and mentoring staff and motivating all team members to perform efficiently

Exploring and analysing market trends and identifying new opportunities in assigned region

Coordinating with marketing team to develop and implement operational plans for new product launches

Working on requirements provided by senior management, whenever required

KLN Engineering Products Pvt Ltd., Bangalore Apr’15-Nov’17

As General Manager – Operations

Highlights:

Led the team to qualify in iMaRQ audit conducted by TAFE for the first time

Headed a unit involved in manufacturing of Silencers, Reservoirs, Air Cleaners, Pre-Cleaners, Filters for OEMS like TAFE, VST, Kirloskar, SAME, Sonalika, Delphi TVS

Managed customer complaints religiously and reduced customer rejections from 10000 PPM to 3000 PPM

Increased the turnover by 50 % and achieved the highest ever

Introduced and established Robotic Welding resulting in better productivity and reduced dependency on skilled labour

Conducted quality meetings regularly thereby disposing rejection / rework then and there

Freelancing Experience

As Consultant / Auditor Dec’17-Dec’18

Highlights:

Provided:

oConsultancy Services on ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems

oAuditing Services through BSA Certification (A Certifying Agency for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems) on call basis

oConsultancy on 5S, Single Piece Flow, Pattern Production for Supangita Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore who are the suppliers to TVS Motors

Prime Engineering Services, Trichy/ Enprou Technologies India Private Limited, Trichy

As Consultant Jul’12-Mar’15

Highlights:

Worked on ‘Productivity Improvement’ at Prime Engineering Services, Trichy and attained cycle time reduction in CNC Turning Centre

Established ‘Quality Systems’ in Enprou Technologies India Private Limited, Trichy and obtained ASME Certification for the company

Got Certified as Internal Auditor for TS 16949

Previous Experience

Karamtara Steel Private Ltd., Tarapur Sep’10 – Jul’12

As General Manager – Plant Operations

Highlights:

Managed plant operations and achieved turnover of 300 crores per annum

Renewed ISO 9000 certification which was under suspension and motivated the team to acquire ISO 14000 & OHASAS 18000 certification

Implemented SAP successfully

Jindal SAW Ltd., Mundra Apr’10–Sep’10

As Deputy General Manager – Operations

Highlights:

Spearheaded manufacturing function of the unit which included manufacture of Helically Submerged Arc Welded Pipes, commonly known as spiral pipes used in oil and gas transportation

Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd., Tarapur Apr’07-Feb’09

As General Manager (Manufacturing)

Highlights:

Streamlined production line by removing bottlenecks and introducing automation, thereby stepped up plant output from 12000 cylinders to 16000 cylinders per month

Elgi Electric & Industries Ltd., Coimbatore Dec’05-Nov’06

As Head – Works

Highlights:

Stepped up turnover from 60 Cr to 72 Cr per annum

Introduced a new product namely ‘Super Jet V2’ model overhead travel cleaner to compete with European manufacturers in domestic / overseas market

Sundram Fasteners Ltd., Chennai Sep’03-Nov’05

As Senior Manager – McKinsey Project

Highlights:

Worked with War on Waste Team that contributed in cost optimization in consultation with McKinsey & Co.

Found-out advantages of cold forged components over hot forged components and started replacing the same as per TCO concept of McKinsey & Co. and switched over from cast impellers to sheet metal impellers

Reduced rejection / rework of castings produced in SFL (Autolec) foundry

Steelage Industries Ltd., Chennai Jul’02-Aug’03

As Manager – Production

Highlights:

Established Lean Production System in the extinguisher line

Tyco Sanmar Ltd., Viralimalai May’98-Jun’02

As Executive Manager – Production

Highlights:

Achieved turnover of 4 Cr from 2 Cr per month

Prepared Procedures / Work Instructions / Monitoring Records for Special Processes

Acquired ISO – 9002 certifications for the company

TI Cycles of India Ltd., Chennai Oct’94-Nov’97

As Executive – Production

Highlights:

Performed ‘Line Balancing’ while executing Modular / Cellular Concepts in Standard Module

Implemented KANBAN System (Container Control / Trolley Control) to have total control over WIP

Achieved highest production of 172000 cycles per month in 45 years from the inception of the company in 1950 as a part of Production Team

Rane TRW Steering Systems Ltd., Viralimalai Nov’88-Oct’94

As Engineer – Manufacturing

Highlights:

Steered indigenization of power steering components namely Housing, Side Cover, Valve Housing, Rack Piston, Worm Shaft and so on

Established Power Steering Assembly Line

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 23rd May 1966

Languages Known: English, Tamil and Hindi

Present Address: G – 19, Block – 2, Vasantha Compact Homes Arun Excello, Karanithangal Village, Padappai, Chennai 602105

Permanent Address: B1, 1st Floor, Navaneetha’s Appoorvaa Apartments, TSA Nagar, Crawford, Trichy 620012

Contact: +91-988******* / 938-***-**** E-Mail: adco0q@r.postjobfree.com

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