Anurag Tyagi

Result-oriented Operations Leader with 22+ years of career growth and hands-on expertise at Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., driving manufacturing excellence within high-precision automotive environments. Proven track record of directing end-to-end plant operations for machining divisions, seamlessly aligning production architecture with global OEM delivery schedules and corporate KPIs. Expert in executing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Kaizen methodologies to maximize OEE, foster a "Zero-Defect" quality culture, and enforce strict EHS governance.

A strategic leader who bridges the gap between complex engineering processes and bottom-line business efficiency, with demonstrated success in managing cross-functional shop-floor teams, executing technical project lifecycles, and driving substantial cost optimization.

Deputy Manager — Machining & Quality In-charge at Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. (2023-07 – Present)

Global Leader in High-Precision Automotive Components.

• Direct end-to-end plant operations for the machining division, strategic resource allocation, and workflow optimization to ensure strict alignment with global OEM delivery schedules and corporate KPIs.
• Spearheaded Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Kaizen initiatives across high-precision lines, significantly optimizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Cultivated and maintained a highly disciplined "Safety First" shop-floor culture, achieving a benchmark milestone of zero accidents for 3 consecutive years.
• Integrated advanced Poka-Yoke (Error-Proofing) mechanisms directly into the manufacturing architecture to sustain a strict "Zero-Defect" culture and minimize internal rejection rates.
• Managed daily SAP activities and comprehensive MIS reporting to provide corporate leadership with real-time transparency into production variances and resource utilization.
• Lead and develop a cross-functional, multidisciplinary shop-floor team, focusing on technical skill-upgradation and building a high-performance operational culture.

Grinding Section In-charge at Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. (2017-01 – 2023-06)

Section In-charge — High-Precision Grinding & Turning

• Masterminded the technical execution of complex CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) Grinding, Centerless Grinding, and Seat Grinding processes, successfully achieving sub-micron tolerances for critical automotive engine components.
• Developed and implemented standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and control plans for newly commissioned profile hardening equipment, ensuring repeatable cycle times and strict adherence to technical design specs.
• Engineered custom tooling modifications to eliminate a critical CNC line bottleneck, driving a measurable 10% increase in throughput.
• Developed, audited, and optimized complex CNC programs for multi-axis machines, resulting in enhanced surface finish quality and geometric accuracy.
• Designed a data-driven tool life management system that optimized wheel dressing parameters and coolant pressures, successfully extending the operational lifespan of CBN grinding wheels and lowering annual consumable expenditures.
• Leveraged advanced Excel methodologies to build automated shop-floor performance dashboards, enabling the accurate tracking of hourly throughput, scrap percentages, and operational metrics.

Turning Section In-charge at Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. (2010-01 – 2017-12)

Production Engineer at Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. (2003-09 – 2010-06)

• Managed shift targets, daily production schedules, and workforce allocation across machining cells.
• Identified early-stage manufacturing bottlenecks and executed foundational Kaizen and process improvements to systematically enhance first-pass yield.

B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering – Delhi College of Engineering (DCE)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration – Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)