Ravichandhar Jaganathan

Results-driven Master Production Scheduler with an educational background in Mechanical Engineering and extensive expertise in developing, maintaining, and optimizing end-to-end production schedules across manufacturing, fabrication, electromechanical, and medical device assembly operations. Proven track record in capacity planning, workload balancing, material alignment, and real-time WIP monitoring. Highly proficient in utilizing ERP/MRP systems including Spire, Smartsheet, Excel, SAP, Oracle Fusion, and Epicor.

Adept at cross-functional communication, seamlessly bridging fabrication plants, assembly floors, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams to resolve operational constraints, optimize setup times, and guarantee on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement (Lean/5S) standards.

Production Scheduler - AMICO Group of Companies - Richmond Hill, ON

(2022-10)

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive production schedules spanning machining, electrical sub-assemblies, main electromechanical assembly, testing, and shipping for Amico clinical and mobility medical products, ensuring full alignment with customer demand and delivery timelines.
• Utilize Spire, Smartsheet, and Excel to sequence complex work orders, model advanced capacity constraints, calculate accurate lead times, optimize throughput across all manufacturing stages, and synchronize shop-floor workflow efficiency.
• Interpret technical drawings and CAD layouts of room configurations, analyzing submittal packages to establish precise production lead times and tailor schedules to specific project requirements.
• Coordinate closely with sales and project management teams to identify rush orders, prioritizing and processing them efficiently to meet strict delivery deadlines.
• Conduct detailed capacity analysis to identify production bottlenecks, balance workload across work centers, and align scheduled jobs with available labor, tooling, and sub-assemblies.
• Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP), inventory levels, and production velocity in real-time; dynamically adjust production schedules to mitigate component delays, urgent order additions, or material shortages.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Quality Assurance teams to verify BOM accuracy, component availability, and regulatory compliance (ISO/GMP/FDA).
• Track and present schedule adherence, cycle times, and key operational KPIs to management, initiating data-driven continuous improvement plans to eliminate waste and reduce setup idle time.

Production Coordinator - Fantech Ventilation - Melbourne, Australia

(2019-05 - 2020-11)

• Coordinated production operations by serving as the central link between scheduling, production, warehouse, and shipping teams to ensure alignment on meeting shipping target dates and proactively mitigating any potential delays.
• Assisted the Master Scheduler through constant communication and coordination between the fabrication plant and assembly facilities to align overall production goals.
• Updated and maintained Epicor production schedules in real-time, ensuring master plans accurately reflected inventory availability, equipment setup times, and material staging.
• Synchronized daily scheduling with manufacturing execution across lathes, CNC machines, drill presses, tapping stations, welding, bending, assembly, and testing to meet throughput targets.
• Analyzed customer orders, architectural drawings, and engineering specifications to translate technical requirements into actionable shop-floor schedules.
• Partnered with Procurement and Maintenance departments to monitor raw inventory replenishment and schedule preventive maintenance, minimizing unplanned machine downtime.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives and Lean principles to optimize job sequencing, reduce changeover setup times, and minimize material scrap across fabrication lines.

Post-Graduate Certificate - Operations Management & Business Analysis - Fanshawe College (2021 - 2022)

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Anna University (2013 - 2017)