R.Santhana Krishnan
E-mail: **********@*****.*** ~ Mobile: +91-979*******
Goal-oriented & focused professional with 17 years of dynamic career in Production Operations
targeting assignments with an organization of repute in Sheet Metal industry,
Core Competencies
-Production Planning & Control
-Quality Management
-Lean Manufacturing
-5S, Kaizen Implementation
-Process Improvement
- Greenfield Projects
-Cost Savings projets
Academic Details
B.S. (Mechanical Technology) from BITS Pilani in 2017 with First Class
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from SRM Polytechnic in 2001 with First Class
ITE Singapore Certified in Mechanical Technology in 2006
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 18th August 1981
Languages Known: English and Tamil
Address: Flat G2, Plot # 120, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Guduvancherry-603202
Profile Summary
A quality-oriented professional with commendable success in Production Planning & Control, New product Development and Process Engineering.
Proven track record of implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of production, raw material, manpower and machine utilization
Executed Green field project From Machine Installtion upto Product Realization.
Experience in handled Sheet metal Process – Punching, Bending, Laser cutting, shearing,Power press, Tube Rolling,Salvagnini FMS, Welding and Assembly lines.
Knowledged in lean Manufacturing Tools – SMED, Production Kanban system, VSM mapping, Kaizen, Level loading (Hejunka) concept and Flexible Manufacturing .
Merit of introducing SMED concepts for changing the set-up of Press Brake i.e., 32 parts in single set-up
An effective communicator with relationship management skills with the capability to relate to people at any level of business and management
Technical Skills
MS Office
MRP/ERP Systems
Organisational Experience
Fujitec India Private Ltd., Chengalpattu Jan’11 - till date
Manager – Production
Key Result Areas:
Conducting production & production related procurements in order to achieve on time delivery and targets for the month
Mentoring & monitoring the Production Team and managing plant efficiency as a key performance indicator
Providing support role in new product development by suggesting new ideas and executing the product trials; assisting in certification processes like ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2008 as well as customer audits
Optimizing production cost in P&L targets, developing & deploying quality culture in production lines, and collaborating with the quality department in implementing quality norms & procedures
Monitoring & ensuring safe work environment through implementation of safety awareness programs & compliances
Streamlining small group activities in resolving quality problem and motivating teams to indulge in Kaizen activities
Significant Accomplishments:
Recorded 8% performance improvement (from 77% to 85%) in Fabrication Turret Punch Press Line
Initiated & developed SMED concepts for changing the set-up of Press Brake i.e., 32 parts in single set-up
Minimized operating expenses by managing activities related to strategic purchasing
Pivotal in enhancing product quality and reducing the failure rate through root cause analysis and implementation of short-term/long-term corrective actions
Flextronics Technology Ltd., Sriperumbudur Mar’07 – Jan’11
Engineer – Production
Key Result Areas:
Led, managed, & guided a team of 4 Shop Floor Supervisors and 120 Workmen for streamlining operations of Mechanical Division- Fabrication, Weld Shop, Assembly Shop and Powder Paint Shop
Worked towards achieving daily production plan & product quality targets, manpower management, scheduling and job distribution
Defined & executed quality management in processes to control defect & rejection levels as well as ensure high quality standards during all stages of manufacturing process
Analyzed & adopted stringent quality measures including preparation/maintenance of necessary documents & conducting internal audits to ensure compliance
Evaluated the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process operations and meeting individual & group targets
Highlights:
Reduced Cycle Time from 09 to 04 mins in a particular component
Adjudged with ‘Runners-up Project’ in Lean Manufacturing for achieving end-to-end productivity improvement
Initial Experience
Oliver Interiors, Chennai Aug’06 - Feb’07
Shift In-charge
Wong Hing Long Technologies Pte. Ltd., Singapore Jul’03 - Jul’06
Technician and Project In-charge - Production
Alstom India Ltd., Chennai Oct'02 - Jul'03
Trainee
Shinei International Pte. Ltd., Singapore Feb’02 – Aug’02
On-Job-Trainee
Knowledge Purview
Thorough knowledge of Safety Standards & Compliance
Thorough knowledge of Quality Standards & Systems
In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge of Business & Management Principles involved in Planning, Resource Allocation and Human Resources