P. Paul Philips Kumar is an experienced engineering professional with over 30 years of experience in production planning, operations management, and process improvement. He has held roles such as Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and Senior Process Planning Engineer. He has a proven track record of enhancing productivity, quality, and safety by analyzing and improving production processes, workflow, and resource utilization. He possesses extensive skills in areas like quality assurance, project management, process efficiency, and lean methodology.

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P. PAUL PHILIPS PRANESH KUMAR | Phone: + (91) 944 457 6404 | Email: ppphilips@gmail.com
P.PAUL PHILIPS PRANESH KUMAR
Address:32, Kuppachari street, Muthuvel Nagar, East Tambaram, Chennai-600 059
Phone:+ (91) 944 457 6404| Email: ppphilips@gmail.com
Results-driven and highly methodical engineering professional offering illustrious experience in designing and implementing
effective production processes/methods to enhance workflow and improve efficiency. Hands-on experience in analyzing and
planning work force utilization, space requirements, work flow, and design layout of equipment/work space for maximum
efficiency. Resourceful individual possessing in-depth understanding relating to various field's concepts, practices, and
procedures. Instrumental in analyzing process control systems, determining their effectiveness, and improving systems, further
leading to measurable reduction in cost.
Successful record of providing technical support and providing recommendations to enhance effectiveness of productivity,
quality,and safety. Showcasingoutstandingability to assist operators and supervisors in troubleshooting/resolving production
problems using cost effective methods and equipment. Skilled in analyzing engineering technology, product needs, and
procedures from planningto fulfillmentreview in addition to approving tooling design and changes. Expertise in developing and
determining feasibility and techniques for machining new products.
SKILLS SUMMARY
 Production Planning, Coordination, and Control
 Budget Analysis
 Time Management
 Risk Assessments
 Operations Management
 Team Leadership
 Training and Development
 Equipment Handling and Control
 Quality Assurance Management
 Planning and Organization
 Project Integration
 Control and Coordination
 Health Safety and Environment
 Analysis and Technical Documentation
 Engineering Technology Integration
 Process Efficiency and Quality Standards
 Establishing and Measuring KPIs
 Six Sigma/Lean Methodology
 Client Relationship Management
 Virtual ManufacturingEngineering
CAREER PROGRESSION
PDGT, Caterpillar 2008 – 2016
Manager - Manufacturing Engineering
Accomplishments
 Played an integral role in transforming the financial position of company from $1M undersold to $600K oversold of GMS.
 Strategically planned business activities and maximized revenue streams.
 Managed Virtual Manufacturing engineering global projects.
Responsibilities
 Accountable for planningall theprocesses relatingto machining, assembly and fabrication while being involved in supplier
engagement, technology management and cost control.
 Developing management reporting/information system, ensuring operation excellence, forecasting budget/pricing,
controlling cost, and implementing latest technology.
 Undertaking responsibility of ensuring profitable operations of the section.
Caterpillar 2001 – 2008
Senior Engineer - Process Planning
Accomplishments
 Instrumental in implementing improving in tooling and operations, thus ensuring time reduction with maximum
productivity (50% up) and high quality standards.
 Strategically planned, implemented and monitored technological changes to enhance productivity
 Implemented project improvements for wheel cell and differential cell, thus ensuri ng 30% improvements.
 Identified and implemented effective strategies to enhance team effectiveness; promoted a spirit of cooperation between
team members.
 Successfully ensured time reduction of axle shafts and banjos using various methods.
 Improved operational efficiency through APQP methodology, resulting in enhancing operational systems and processes.

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P. PAUL PHILIPS PRANESH KUMAR | Phone: + (91) 944 457 6404 | Email: ppphilips@gmail.com
 As a TPM leader improved OEE from 45% to 65%
Responsibilities
 Proactively involved in new capital and product introduction in addition to implementing ECN and preparing BOM.
 Efficiently operated various machines, such as HTC, HMC, VTC, and VMC using Fanuc and Sinumeric systems.
 Undertook responsibility of capacity planning,establishingnew machines,managing plant payout, preparing standard work
sheets , determining cost of quality process route sheets, processing FMEA's and PPAP documents.
 Planned and controlled NC programming along with providing technical support to outsourcing work instruction.
 Implemented safety initiatives, conducted safety audits, and ensured adherence with safe job procedures.
 Developed standards work procedures for axle components assembly and machining, also established job procedure for
machines.
EARLIER CAREER
Thiruvallur 1989 – 2001
Production Engineer - Axle Feeder 1998 – 2001
Senior Technician - Axle Feeder 1995 – 1998
CNC Technician - Cell Manufacturing System 1989 – 1995
DeZurik India Limited 1986 – 1989
Junior Engineer - Development/Tool Selection
MRF Tyres, Tiruvottiyur 1985 – 1986
Technician
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma - (Marketing) | IGNOU
Advanced Diploma - (Marketing) | IGNOU
Diploma - (General) | IGNOU
BE | College of Engg, Anna University 1996 – 1999
DME | Muthiah Polytechnic 1981 – 1984
CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Certified Green Belt
APQP
FMEA
Internal Auditor QS
Internal Auditor EHS
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 03:06:1966 Nationality: Indian Marital Status: Married
Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi, Japanese Driver’s License: 4W/2W
References available on request