Sivanandam Alagappan

Experience

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  Ford India Private Limited, Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India.

  May 2004 - Aug 2009

  Production Associate (Technician)

  • Time study of manufacturing process in the field Automobile in Ford India Ltd• Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the Team members and business• Commodity-wise• Developing training strategies for Team Members to carryout the required jobs• Proactive involvement with the Team to develop synergy in the team• Implemented customer information chart in the Team• Instructing and helping the operators for the accomplishment of projects• Interaction with the clients in case of queries and clarifications• Preparation of in-house training materials (Project Manual & Methodology & Training Manuals)• Conduct training sessions for the Technicians in the project• Preparation of Performance Assessment reports • Identifying the training needs based on the Feedbacks • Successful implementation of Projects and Fine tuning the same• Lean Manufacturing Implementation Team• Conducting Soft skill training for Team Members like Communication, Interpersonal skills, Motivation, Negotiation skills, Team Building, Change Managements,• Conducting Time study for process and developing the process sheet • Representing & reviewing the team to senior management on daily, weekly, monthly basis Show less

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  Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd.

  Aug 2009 - Apr 2013

  Manufacturing Engineer

  Eraction commisioning of new equipements for new projects Handling customer quality issues Efficiency improvement Capacity improvement Continous improvement (Kaizen). Monitoring and improving facilities like fixture and equipements in body shop. Engineering changes to meet government rules and regulation. Co ordinating for TS and ISO audits

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  Arabian Automobiles Co. LLC

  Apr 2013 - May 2021

  Steering dealer standard implementation by adhering to OEM standards Evaluate current business practices, looking for ways to improve productivity, reduce costs, and make the best use of the business’s resources Fortifying the implementation of manufacturer compliance action plan at branches Performing N-CAM assessment as well as gathering, validating & uploading its evidences in NEXT (Nissan Portal) Determining hot spots in operations as well as implementing process improvements plans for national deployment Provides direction and oversight to project teams to design and implement solutions that meet applicable business requirements Ensure SOP and GIA recommendations are implemented as per the guidelines across the network. Encouraging branch staff by instating Kaizen Suggestion-Reward Scheme Show less Kaizen Approach (Through driving Kaizen Program across Aftersales Organization)• Through Job observation to identify the bottleneck area in process & eliminate the waste in the process.• Kaizen perform through adopt Japanese Manufacturing Policy of GENBA KANRI,(Go to the Place - Look at the actual things – Take realistic action).• Develop Kaizen tools/processes for productivity enhancement/cost reduction etc.• Drive Kaizen culture across the branches through Trainings & Workshops.• Collect Best Practices from the branches & confirm tangible benefits.• Implement Best practices with substantial benefits across the network.• Motivate branch staff through Kaizen suggestion scheme.Dealer Standard Implementation (Through Compliance to Manufacturer Standards)• Ensure implementation of Dealer standards for the 3 manufacturers (NISSAN, INFINITI & RENAULT) for which Arabian Automobiles is the sole distributor in Dubai & Northern Emirates.• Regular evaluations and action plan development & deployment at branches to ensure sustenance of implemented standards.Coordinate with the Manufacturers for evaluation & certification of branches.Highlights• Top Group achievement in CS syndicate survey.• Achieved certification from Nissan for Aftersales Dealer Operations Standard (AS-DOS) Evaluation.• Successfully organized the first ever ‘Kaizen Exhibition” in AAC history. Show less

  • Senior executive field operation

    May 2018 - May 2021

  • Senior kaizen Executive

    Apr 2013 - May 2018
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  Alaa For Industry (AFI)

  Sept 2021 - now

  Manufacturing Manager