1. K.ARUNACHALAM
Phone: +91 98404 42544 Email: arun_kumar02@yahoo.co.in
Seeking middle level assignments in Production Planning & Control/ Process Enhancement & Cost Control/
Quality Assurance with a reputed organization.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
– A Competent professional with over 12+years of qualitative experience in Production Planning & Management,
Material Management, Quality Management as well as Inventory Control in the Motor Manufacturing, Automobile &
Electronics Manufacturing Sector.
– Currently associated with Varroc Engineering Private Limited, Chennai as a Deputy Manager – Operations.
– Deftness in heading overall production operations with a view to ensure timely accomplishments of production
targets within the time and cost parameters.
– Served as a member of CFT and coordinating various activities like Prototype development and new supplier’s
identification.
– Proficient in carrying out assessment of the performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as
Technical compatibility, process requirement, and vendor reputation in terms of integrity, openness & transparency.
– Possess excellent communication and relationship management.
AREAS OF EXPOSURE/ EXPERTISE
Production
– Supervising the production operations, allocation of resources and costing of the products after due approvals by the
buyers of the samples.
– Monitoring & controlling Critical Machine down Time via OEE improvement meetings.
– Ensuring PPPD improvement by recommending new scheduling process ensuring increase in production level &
significant reduction in man-hours, errors and waste.
– Monitoring & controlling the scrap trend by SFT meetings
– Making decision of norms of change of spares in M/Cs and maintaining the proper Housekeeping in Shop floor.
– Preparing Feasibility Report and recommending design modifications based on internal and external client
requirements.
– Responding customer with 8D report and taking actions on complaints
Process Enhancement & Cost Control
– Implementing process enhancement techniques for smooth flow of operations.
– Executing cost saving and energy saving techniques/ measures and modifications to achieve substantial reduction in
O&M expenditures and work within the budget.
– Handling operations for improvement in existing products based on market trends.
– Taking QAAP improvement activities and coordinating various activities like APQP, PPAP, Prototype development
and new supplier’s identification.
– Doing Product and process Audit, Analyzing daily internal rejections and initiating corrective and preventive actions
for the internal rejection.
Vendor Development/Sourcing
– Identifying and developing vendor source for achieving cost effective purchases of machines and tools and reduction
in delivery time.
– Assessment of the performance of vendors on various criterions such as percentage for rejections, quality
improvement rate, timely delivery etc
– Overseeing follow-up with vendors for deliveries and quality checks & ensuring timely payments.
Quality Assurance
– Conducting random online quality inspections to ensure that product quality standards are adhered to at all stages of
the manufacturing process.
– Adopting, implementing & monitoring better techniques to improve quality & productivity
– Responsible for the continual improvement of the quality system.
2. EXPERIENCE DETAILS
Apr’15 to Till Date Varroc Engineering Private Limited, Chennai Deputy Manager –Operations.
Plant setup & Layout optimization.
Machine installation & Commissioning activities.
Co-ordination with our Plant HR & Corporate team for Liaison activities, Statutory Compliance for new Plant.
Staff & Operators Recruitment
Product & Process Training given to the team
Co-ordination with our Marketing, Project Management, R & D, Corporate Materials for New program activities.
Co-ordination with our customer for Try-out & PPAP activities.
Handling operations including Manufacturing, Quality, Stores, Logistics, Purchase, Statutory Compliances and
other relevant functions
MIS Report preparation.
Maintain 5S.
Significant Highlights
- Two models (Classic 500CC & D71) PPAP completed successfully.
- Zero Customer compliant from Day one.
- Reached 500 Nos HB Assy / day in short span of one month Period.
Nov’12 to Jan-15 Comstar Automotive Technologies, Chennai Assistant Manager– Starter Final Assembly
Coordination with all sub assembly departments.
Daily Rejection Analysis in GENBA Meeting with CFT.
Prepare daily and weekly Plan.
Ensure Weekly schedule adherence.
MIS Report preparation.
Maintain 5S.
Coordinating SGA team in Final assembly.
Take corrective action through 8D for Customer & Internal Concerns.
Training given to New operators.
After Market-Production Planning & Execution.
Spares Planning & Packing
Significant Highlights
- Starters Production / day -7K Consistently
- AEN 100%
- Auto Thru-Bolt Assy Installed
Since Aug’09 to Sep’12 WEG IndustriesIndia limited, Hosur Senior Engineering Analyst – Assembly
Coordinate Greenfield Project Activities.
Coordinate with Machine Supplier for Machine Erection, Commissioning & Try out Activities.
Coordinate with HR team for recruitment activities.
Preparing weekly Project Status updating Reports.
Training given to all selected Assembly Manpower’s.
Handled all the activities and coordinating WII –Industrial Furniture’s (INR1.5 Cores).
3. Preparing the technical data sheet and procuring the Assembly machines, Devices, Fixtures
Instruments, Tools etc., and other accessories required for the concern department.
Preparing the layout for the Assembly.
Define the Process & Selection of Device after project release.
Member of MFT from Industrial Engineering Department.
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Training
I have been trained the complete process in Brazil for the Project for three months, manufacturing Process of High
Voltage motors & Generators, Green Field project Handling methods and to implement the same in India
Type & Product Manufacturing
WEG S.A. engineers and manufactures electrical motors and components that are used in power generation and
transmission, water distribution and other infrastructure applications, industrial plants, and in home appliances around
the world. WEG was founded in 1961 in Jaraguá do Sul, in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, and has
expanded to include production facilities in Argentina, Mexico, Portugal and China.
WEG Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of WEG S.A., is constructing a greenfield plant near Hosur,
Tamil Nadu, India, to produce high voltage motors and generators (the Project). Production is expected to be ramped-up
by the end of 2011 and in its initial years of operation, the plant is expected to produce an average of about 250 motors
and generators per year. Sales will be largely to the Indian market, although there will also be exports from India to
neighboring countries. WII will produce motors and generators that are large, technologically sophisticated and typically
used in infrastructure (small, electric generation stations and water pumping stations), agriculture (irrigation), as well as
mining and industry.
WEG is seeking IFC financing for the Project, which is constructing a 33,000 m2 plant on a 141,000 m2 area allotted to
the Company by the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT). The land allotted for the plant lies
within the boundaries of the SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Phase II at Hosur, located approximately 40 kms south of
Bangaluru (Bangalore) on National Highway 7 linking Bangalore and Chennai. WII commenced construction of the plant
in 2009 and commissioning is expected by end July, 2010
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Since Oct ’08 to Aug ’09 PerlosTelecommunication & Electronic Component India limited, Chennai Production
in charge – Assembly
Responsible for Day to day Operations(Production Management)
Material planning for next three days as per Plan.
On job training giving to New manpower.
Daily top three rejection analysis & CA taken for that rejections
OEE monitoring for critical machines.
MIS report preparation for weekly review meeting.
Coordinating with customer during audits.
Co-ordinate with Process engineering team for capacity enhancement activities.
Co-ordinate with New project team, for new projects. ( we will ensure all CA & Poke yoka are identified in this
Project)
Co-ordinate with Logistics team for dispatch activities.
Type & Product Manufacturing
M/s Perlos Communication & electronic Components India Private Limited is a leading Manufacturer for Mobile
parts(Mobile Covers, some metal components & plastic decorations) and supplying products to Nokia , Motorola.
Nov’07 ~ Oct’08 Varroc Engineering Pvt. Ltd Executive –Production
– Actively involved in supervising around 20 engineers and achieving the targeted production in & delivering the goods
on time with quality as per customer specification.
– Co-coordinating with various departments like R&D for new projects, PED for Capacity Enhancement activities,
Quality for reducing In-house PPM and M/C Setters & Maintenance team for OEE improvement.
4. Type & Product Manufacturing
M/s Varroc Engineering Private limited is a leading manufacturer of Starter motors, wiper motors, FWM, Handle bar assy,
Dash board assy , Switches, Head lamp, Tail lamp, Blinkers, Electronics clusters, CDI, Regulators, Rectifiers,
AC generators etc. Varroc Group has 19 plants: 14 in Western India, 3 in Northern India and two in Europe with
head quarters in Aurangabad.
Significant Highlights
– Successfully launched Varroc’s first Export Business within three months of joining.
– Instrumental in supplying products to various key clients like Bajaj Auto Limited, Royal Enfield Motors, BOS –
German & China and Yamaha Motors India Limited
Mar’05 to Oct’07 Igarashi Motor India Ltd Team Management Leader – Operations
TS 16949 and ISO 14000 certified
– Leading a team of qualified technicians to achieve targets Monitoring & making process improvement changes via
CFT meetings
– Ensuring proper identification, Storage & handling of Materials in Shop floor.
– Acting as a member of CFT and coordinating various activities like APQP, PPAP, Prototype development and new
supplier’s identification.
– Attending TS External Auditing, conducting internal system audit, preparing quality matrix for all products and
monitoring SPC and CPK for the process.
Type & Product Manufacturing
M/s Igarashi motor India is an Japanese MNC leading manufacturer of Electronic throttle control motors, Wiper motors,
Glass riser motors, Seat adjusting motors, Dc motors, Geared motors, High voltage motors and Armatures.
For over half a century, Igarashi Motor Sales has been dedicated to providing quality product and service
to our customers. Since their establishment in 1952, they have grown to include DC motors, armatures, high voltage
motors, and gear motors to supply a complete range of products to best meet our customer's needs. Motors are
designed for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, including power tools, home appliances and
automotive and business equipment products.
Having branches at Japan, USA, German, China, and India. It is certified by TS 16949 and
ISO 14000.
Significant Highlights
– Played a key role in reducing the airfreight by 20% through effective planning.
– Ensured Zero PPM for BOSCH & VISTEON Customers & Single digit PPM for other Customers.
– Played a vital role in reducing the cost from Rs 5/- to Rs-2/-.
– Enhanced operational efficiency through 5S activities on the shop floor.
– Improved OEE to 80% from 56% for critical machines.
– Pivotal in supplying products to the following key clients;
– GM – US Plant, Ford - US Plant, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, Suzuki – Japan Plant, Mitshubishi
– Bosch Power Train - German & US Plant, Visteon Power Train – US, China & Belfast Plant, Magneti Merilli Power
Train - Brazil, Italy &France plant, MIKUNI – Japan, Delphi – US plant and Arvin Meritor – US plant
Nov’02 to Mar’05 Syrma Technology (P) Ltd. Supervisor.
Leading a team of 200 employees in for handing the production operations.
Type & Product Manufacturing
Syrma Technology Pvt. Ltd. (Syrma tech) is a globally leading supplier and manufacturer of Passive RFID Tags,
Precision Coils and Magnetic and belongs to Tandon Technology Venture. Located at Chennai, India, Syrma Technology
has an illustrious track record of over 25 years within the group in high technology manufacturing. Precision Coils
manufactured by Syrma tech are exported to Fortune 500 companies and find their application in Computer Hard Disc
Drive and Computer Tape drives working in exacting environment
Significant Highlights
– Increased the production from 35K to 65K through CELL concept
– Improved the yield from 85% to 95%
– Supplied the products to various key clients like PCB – Malaysia, Cowtek – Europe, Power Wave Technology, IBM –
USA, TVS Electronics Ltd and Celetronics – India
5. EDUCATION
– B.E (Electrical & Electronics) from Dr.Sivanthi Adithanar College of Engineering, Manonmanium Sundranar
University in 2002, Secured 76%
– Diploma (Electronics & Communication) from M.S.P.V.L Polytechnic, State Technical Board in 1999. Secured 87%
TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED
– FMEA and MSA training program conducted by UL INDIA
– SPC and MSA training program given by PQ SYSTEMS
– Internal Auditor Training programs for ISO/TS.
– Certified as a Qualified Internal Auditor by TQM INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD.
– Trained in Special Monitoring charts via Fire Wall – BOSCH, TPP chart – VISTEON and A3 Format – DELPHI
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
– SAP, C, C++, COBAL, MS-Office.
PERSONAL DETAILS
– Date of Birth: 17.03.1980
– Passport Number: E2731874
– Permanent Address: 5, Sambandar East Street, Pattamadai -627453, Tirunelveli-District, TamilNadu –
India. Ph. Res. - +91 4634 260453
– Languages Known: Tamil, English (Read, Write & Speak)