Sivaramakrishnan G

Experience

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  Caparo Engineering India pvt ltd

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2011

  Production & Process Engineer

  Key Responsibilities Managed 50 Persons in shift with 2 Production Press lines capacity of 1000T, 800T, 600T, 400T Press & 250T-110T presses. Planned production capacity & manpower for maximum utilization, ensured continuous improvement in productivity, Process & quality. Educated & communicated with team members in applying problem solving techniques through QC to solve problems relating to work area. Continuously monitored Schedule Adherence & Volume adherence level to satisfy the customer. Reduction of cycle time by continuous improvement methods as a CI leader.Chief Accomplishments Saved about INR 1.5 million by maximum utilization of end bits (scrap material) for producing child parts and RM yield improvements. Implementation of ASES (Rating B) & MMOG (Material Management Operational Guideline) documentation. Done poka yoke in process and reduced the rejection rate by 15%. Conducted Tool Buy off for NISSAN X02B Car in Thailand. Show less

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  Daebu Automotive India

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

  Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  Key Responsibilities Headed 45 Persons in 2 shifts with Press line capacity of 1600T-Progressive press, 800T-Fine Blanking Press, 400T-Blanking Press & 250T presses-16. Co-ordinate with the entire team to achieve the production target, Customer PPM, Scrap cost reduction, Lead-time reduction, poka yoke, cycle time reduction and Accident time loss to meet the company target. Facilitator for the Quality circles & SGIA for continuous improvements projects. Lead and driven continuous improvement projects strategically aligned with the department key performance indicators (KPIs) together with the team, following structured Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach. Prepared and presented the weekly and monthly MBO (Management by Objectives) to Top Mngt. Developed new process concepts for production optimization, yield improvement and develop guidelines for the sequencing of manufacturing activities on the shop floor (SOP).Chief Accomplishments Cost saving of about INR 1.8 million/annum by RM yield improvements and reduce NVA operations. Implementation of 100 PPM Rating documentation in manufacturing. Took a Major Role in Tool Try out for Renault H79 car & Hyundai i30 projects. Done poka yoke in production process and increased the production output by 20%. Show less

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  GESTAMP AUTOMOTIVE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  Senior Engineer - Operations,Lean Manufacturing

  Key Responsibilities: Throughput Improvement Projects across the plant Material Flow Improvement across the plant by value stream mapping Deploy Gestamp Lean Production system and Lean model line To own and improve the Kaizen culture among operations team and lead the productivity road map Process Optimization to reduce the variability in the process to improve the quality  Train the manufacturing team to Lean Production system across the plant Line Balancing and Capacity Planning according to the Varying Customer’s Demand Long term Lean Projects and short term Kaizen,5S EventsChief Accomplishments: Cost saving of about 75 lakh rupees/annum by reduced change over time using Lean tool -SMED and Inventory reduction. Implementation of Pull System from production to assembly to reduce inventory by 15% Star Performer of the plant for the Consecutive months, rated No.1 based on SQPCD performance Manpower saved up to 10% by NVA elimination Achieved breakthrough - Aim 450 ASPH in Robot Press Line as a Project Leader Show less

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  Malar Manufacturing Services Pte Ltd

  Sept 2015 - now

  Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  Key Responsibilities Ownership for the day-to-day activities in the manufacturing process and is responsible for providing direct supervision of people, functions, and processes, as well as general manufacturing floor control. Continuous Improvement Projects across the unit using Lean tools. Development and implementation of overall manufacturing metrics for the company. Improve manufacturing overall effectiveness through machine efficiency, team empowerment, cost reductions and schedule improvements. Provide technical direction to manufacturing teams in the resolution and prevention of defects and streamlining of new processes. Driving a culture of change and ensuring that continuous improvement is promoted throughout the manufacturing teams.Chief Accomplishments Cost saving of about SGD $36000/annum by Continuous Improvement in the manufacturing process. Improved the Production efficiency by 15% through NVA elimination. Show less