Ajith Akash

Production Engineer with 10 years of manufacturing experience, including 8 years at Apollo Tyres leading curing and final finish operations across 90+ curing presses. Skilled in production planning and scheduling, OEE tracking, root cause analysis, first pass yield improvement, scrap reduction, and downtime coordination. Hands-on with SAP ERP, SCADA, and CIMCORP/ASRS automation.

National-level winner at the National Convention on Quality Concepts (NCQC). Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

Shift Incharge (Production) - Curing & Final Finish - Apollo Tyres Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai

(2018)

• Lead production for tyre curing and final finish, synchronizing 90+ curing presses, final inspection and green tyre storage to meet and exceed daily production targets.
• Plan and allocate manpower and equipment each shift to maximize output, minimize downtime and protect first pass yield.
• Monitor real-time process parameters on SCADA and manage CIMCORP and ASRS automated material handling to keep material flow uninterrupted.
• Use SAP ERP for inventory control, job order execution and shift transition reporting with accurate records.
• Track OEE, analyze defect trends and perform root cause analysis with corrective action to reduce rejections.
• Conduct scrap minimization audits and enforce quality standards and 5S discipline on the shop floor.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, planning and logistics teams to resolve production issues quickly.

Operating Engineer - Kikuwa India Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai

(2016 - 2018)

• Monitored casting process parameters and performed quality control checks to detect and prevent defects early.
• Maintained accurate operational logs and shift summaries; implemented 5S workplace organization practices.

Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering (DEEE) - State Board of Technical Education (2016)

S.S.L.C (10th) - State Board of Secondary Education, Arambakkam (2012)