Supply Chain Project
Resume:
Iswaran Muthu
**** ***** ***** ****, *** ***
Joliet IL 61701
Phone: 217-***-****
Email:abnmyk@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Diversified experience in high volume production with an extensive background in process
improvement, project management and industrial engineering covering the entire aspect of
process optimization techniques, lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies. Proven
success in introducing new products into production, and in developing, implementing and
managing new processes to improve quality and productivity.
QUALIFICATION PROFILE
Professional Profile
• Proven skills in Project management, Process Improvement, Manufacturing and
Quality Control covering the entire Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality
system (ISO 9001, 14001, MQ 12005, 13005)
• Extensive knowledge of Quality Tools such as Gate review. APQP, FMEA, MSA,
SPC, 8D, PPAP, Ishikawa, Pareto-Analysis.
• Manufacturing expertise focusing on prime product assembly and test, Hydraulics
and transmission components design, machining, assembly, testing and painting.
• Initiative and ownership combined with demonstrated leadership ability
• In depth experience in implementation of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping,
TQM, TPM, Line Balancing, Motion and Time studies, and 5S.
• Six Sigma DMAIC & DMEDI Green Belt Facilitator (Caterpillar, Inc. Decatur, IL).
In process of achieving the APICS CPIM & CIRM certification.
• CPS (Cat Production System) certified Yellow and Green Belt Facilitator. Involved
in more than 10 Kaizen events & CPS RIW.
• In-depth knowledge of Toyota Production system (5S, Kaizen, Poke-yoke,
Production Leveling, KANBAN, Continuous Improvement), tooling estimation, cost
analysis and continuous cost improvement projects
• Proficient in using AutoCAD, PRO-E, Vis-View, Costimator, Simulation, MS office
including MS Project, Visio, Access, and Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn new software and apply new technologies.
• Result-oriented team player with proven analytical and problem solving skills. Offer
dedication, hard work and enthusiasm with proven ability to work with personnel at
various levels of the organization.
• Combination of effective verbal and written skills with excellent presentation skills
Education
• MBA (Project Management and Marketing), Argosy University, Chicago. (Aug
2008)
• BS Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Texas. (May
2004)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
(May 2005 – Current) Manufacturing Engineer, Caterpillar Inc.
Promoted to direct development and implementation projects for NPI capital
investment for supply chain optimization and manufacturing, process
improvements, cost reductions, working with cross-functional team of supply chain,
operations, process engineering, design engineering and quality. Presented detailed
project summaries to senior level management and post implementation analyses to
determine areas for continuous improvements.
• SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION PROJECT FOR MOTOR GRADER
NPI: Spearheaded development and implementation of a supply chain
optimization system for a motor grader NPI. Scope of projects including new
supplier identification, Material replenishment collaboration, distribution center
and supermarket implementation. Estimated value of project is 4.5 million dollars
with expected ROR of 38% in the first year.
• NEW MACHINING CAPACITY CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROJECT:
Spearheaded Implementation of new machining cells in various product sections
to create a synchronized workflow between 13 machining cells/sections and
eliminating non-value added activities. Scope of project including increasing
machining capacity to meet the increasing demand and updating the existing
machining equipment. Estimated value of project is 3.3 million dollars with
expected ROR of 18% in the first year.
• SUB TEAM LEADER FOR MOTOR GRADER NPI PROJECT
(DECATUR): As vital member of a six-sigma team who is responsible in creating a
new assembly line (33 Mil) for M-series Motor Grader, spearheaded the team as a
Green Belt lead project leader in defining and implementing the supply chain's role in
getting the "Right part, right time at right place" to the M-series production line.
Major scope of this project is to establishing the supermarket and defining the
replenishment trigger for both PF supermarket and ILC material, defining new
strategic drop zone on assembly and fabrication line and DITS train route and
capacity for the assembly operation.
• NEW MACHINING CAPACITY PROJECT (JOLIET): Spearheading a project
of new Lathe machining capacity planning to support the growing demand in the
trucks value stream in Joliet and also focusing on reducing the subcontract work done
outside. Scope of project focusing on 3 new machines purchase worth 3.3 million
dollars that will be installed with completed run-off in-house according to the
corporate APQP guidelines and upgrade of existing machines. Scope also includes
bringing back the subcontracted machining work that will generate average 4 million
dollar in saving per year.
• NEW PAINT & TESTSYSTEM CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROJECT:
Project manager for new paint & Transmission testing system valued at 6 million
dollars for the transmission manufacturing facility that will be capable to paint
60000 transmissions annually by 2012. This new painting system will boost the
production capacity to additional 42000 units from the existing volume of 28000
annually, which estimated ROR of 48% in the first year of fully operational.
• MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: A member in a team of 6 Engineers working
towards improving and updating the materials management system by
implementation of new materials management software that helped create a effective
and synchronized material flow to manufacturing floor from warehouse.
• LEAN MANUFACTURING: Improving the existing workflow process and
implementing the Lean Manufacturing principles such as JIT, FMEA, Kanban, Value
Stream Mapping, 5S and Line Balancing for recognized bottleneck stations. Resulted
in 33% reduction of breakdown rate in assembly line and significant increase in
workers morale are noted through productivity increase and survey.
• PROCESS DOCUMENTATION: Created standard work documentation for
operation procedures at the materials distribution center. This initiative helped this
distribution supermarket to receive the MQ13005 corporate certification, equivalent
to ISO9000, under Caterpillar.
• PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Conducted time studies for operations. The
potential stations where the mast options could be included were identified and
implemented at the assembly line. Reimplementation of safety guidelines in the shop
floor to increase the awareness among the work force on the shop floor based on
OSHA guidelines.
References:
• Christopher A. Balkema
Manufacturing Manager, Caterpillar, Inc. Joliet, IL
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• Michael J. Adams
Logistics Manager, Caterpillar, Inc. Decatur, IL.
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• Babu P. Singh
Factory Manager, Caterpillar, Inc. Decatur, IL.
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