Manager Plant
Resume:
SENTHIL BALASUBRAMANIAN (BALA)
***********@*******.***
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Operations Professional with 27 years experience in global manufacturing environments. Results driven leader with proven track record and steady progression in diverse management disciplines. Leadership skills that contribute to improved process and programs in alignment with business goals and strategies globally. Recognized change agent for strategy deployment to optimize quality, delivery, customer satisfaction and profitability. Expertise in:
LCC Sourcing Six Sigma Sales Finance
GM / Plant Management Global Supply Chain OPEX SIOP
Project Management Staff Development TQM SAP
FAA EASA AS9100 ITAR
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COLLINS AEROSPACE, Philippines 2014 to Present
Manufacturer of Ovens, Beverage Makers and Refrigeration products for Aerospace
Business Unit Director – Global Operations
Responsible for $240M in revenue working with 4 global locations with full P&L responsibility
Transferred Operations from Europe and US to Philippines
Increased revenue from $6M a month to $20M a month is shipments to Boeing and Airbus
Delivered $2M in PPV savings in 2016,2017,2018, 2019
Increase OTD to key OEMs from 93% to 98%
GREEN rating in Boeing PRA and Airbus IPCA audits
Acquired Part 145 certificate from FAA for Ph repairs station / after market services
Reduced Freight cost by $1M through Global logistics projects
Added Sourcing, Eng, Customer Service capability in the Philippines
Manage all functional departments : Operations, Quality, Eng, Purchasing, Sourcing, Customer Service, OPEX, HR, IT, Finance, Logistics
REXNORD INDUSTRIES, Milwaukee, WI 2012 to 2014
Manufacturer of grid, gear, disc, elastomer, fluid and addax couplings.
Director of NA Operations, Global Footprint Leader
Responsible for operations in three plants with over 300 employees and revenue of $165million and full P&L responsibility.
Increased profitability by $1 million through global sourcing strategy that included sample analysis, price negotiation and supplier metrics needed to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Partnered with IT staff and cross functional team to implement SAP in all locations, streamlining operations that resulted in customer past due reduction from $3.5M to $0.5M.
Led global footprint team from China, India and Mexico locations to install manufacturing capabilities that reduced lead time and increased sales.
ITT CORPORATION, White Plains, NY 2007 to 2012
Manufacturer of connectors for military, aerospace and commercial applications
General Manager, Mexico 2010 to 2012
Responsible for operations and all functions for Mexico plant with over 600 employees and revenue of $120 million.
Increased customer OTD from 70% to 93% through effective project management and Six Sigma methodology to identify root cause and implement corrective action items needed to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Led cross functional team to conduct audits, identify production gaps and implement Standard Operating Procedures to achieve ISO 9000 and 14000 certification.
Managed project plan to transfer plastic injection molding, casting and machining from US plants, reducing manufacturing costs and increased overall profitability by 10 to 15%
General Manager, Philippines 2008 to 2010
General Manager and Sales Director for plant with over 100 employees that manufactured residential and commercial pumps.
Analyzed customer needs and led SMED, Kaizen, 6S continuous improvement projects, establishing payment terms and rebate programs that reduced lead time, increased sales 25% and ensured customer retention.
Led team through change management processes to facilitate restructuring and implementation of financial controls to ensure SOX compliance.
General Manager, China 2007 to 2008
Managed China operations with 400 employees for production of residential and commercial pumps. Served as Project Director for new plant construction in China and managed Project, Operations and Sales Teams.
Increased plant output $25 million by transferring production from US locations, implementing cost effective sourcing methods, consolidating operations and expanding manufacturing capabilities.
NEWELL RUBBERMAID, Atlanta, GA 2005 to 2007
Manufacturer of metallic pen tips.
General Manager, India
Managed Operations, Materials, Finance, HR, IT, Import/Export and Administration for plant with 250 employees.
Implemented Total Predictive Maintenance program, restructuring resources to reduce downtime by 30% and ensure continuous operations.
Increased output from 300 million tips to 1 Billion tips through transfer of equipment and OPEX efforts
BLACK AND DECKER, Baltimore, MD 1999 to 2005
Manufacture of Dewalt and Black & Decker power tools.
Business Team Manager - Steel, Fayetteville, NC 2004 to 2005
Led component machining operations and managed staff of production managers, manufacturing/ process/quality engineers, technicians and mechanics for $30 million annual output.
Facilitated cross functional team to develop metrics for safety audits, and conduct safety training to reduce incident rates from 6 to Zero.
Business Team Manager – Assembly, Fayetteville. NC 2003 to 2004
Managed production managers, manufacturing/industrial engineers, mechanics and quality technicians for $90 million annual output.
Established business metrics and tracked expenses, volume, customer service, safety, material waste and productivity to increase efficiency and improve delivery times.
Global Transfer Project Manager, Reynosa, Mexico 2001 to 2003
Led transfer of 10 assembly lines to Mexico and 2 assembly lines to China.
Started plant in Mexico
Pioneered and managed transfer budget for relocation of assembly lines to Mexico and China, partnering with supply chain and marketing to ensure successful project completion within deadline.
Ramped up production to pre transfer levels in less than 90 days and delivered same levels of quality with better Operation Income levels
Product Team Leader, Fayetteville. NC 1999 to 2001
Responsible for assembly of DeWalt miter saws with $80 million annual output. Managed over 200 hourly employees, and three shift operation
Increased efficiency and output by 25% through Kaizen and 6S projects
Worked closely with Engineering and New Products team and launched 3 new products
ABB, Pinetops, NC 1998 to 1999
Technical Team Leader
VIKING RANGE CORPORATION, Greenwood, MS 1994 to 1998
Industrial Engineer
LAKSHMI MACHINE WORKS, India 1990 to 1991
Assistant Engineer
EDUCATION
MBA, Louisiana State University, LA, USA
MS, Engineering, Mississippi State University, MS, USA
BS, Production Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
Six Sigma Black Belt
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SAP Implementation
SOX training
Toyota Production System
Implementing Self Directed Work Teams
Kaizen Certification
6S Lean Manufacturing
FAA Training
EASA Training
ITAR Training
Part 145 Training
HIGH POTENTIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
High Potential leadership program with Black & Decker
Accelerated Talent Development / Leadership Program, ITT Corporation
Global Executive Leadership Development Program, Collins Aerospace
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SAP, Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, Auto CAD
AWARDS
Globalist Award for Global Leadership roles, ITT
Leadership Award for China plant startup, ITT
Opex Award for Operational Excellence, ITT
Export Award for maximum growth, Newell Rubbermaid
Project Excellence Award in Mexico plant startup, Black & Decker
Triple Crown Award in Sales & Marketing, Thomas Nelson
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, Indian
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