Bala Murali

Results-oriented manufacturing professional with 14 years of experience across tyre, automotive and rubber-related production operations. Strong hands-on experience in tyre curing, final finish, V-Belt manufacturing, production planning, machine commissioning and shop-floor team leadership. Experienced in Greenfield and Brownfield projects, process improvement, manpower coordination, quality, safety and production delivery.

Skilled in Lean Manufacturing tools including Kaizen, 5S, Poka-yoke and SMED, with working knowledge of SAP-based production planning and TS16949/EMS requirements.

Production Shift In-Charge at Polyhose Rubber India Pvt. Ltd. (2025-12 – Present)

• Manage shift production operations in hose manufacturing, coordinating manpower, production targets, quality and safety requirements.
• Monitor shop-floor performance, coordinate with maintenance and quality teams, and support smooth production flow.

Senior Team Member at TVS Srichakra Ltd. (2023-04 – 2025-08)

• Supervised tyre manufacturing operations with primary responsibility for curing and final finish areas, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Managed inward tyre movement to Finished Goods, including documentation, storage and material flow.
• Implemented a barcode system to improve production traceability, inventory tracking and reporting accuracy.
• Coordinated with maintenance and quality teams to minimize downtime and maintain operational flow.
• Trained and guided junior staff and supported continuous process improvement.

Senior Officer at Yokohama Off-Highway Tyres (2022-05 – 2023-03)

• Led Greenfield project activities including machine commissioning and operator training for production startup.
• Managed tyre curing operations with focus on product quality and production schedules.
• Oversaw export Off-Highway Tyre (OHT) operations for proper handling, quality and timely dispatch.
• Developed a custom machine concept with operator involvement to improve production efficiency and reliability.
• Worked with maintenance and quality teams to reduce stoppages and improve workflow.

Senior Associate at JK Fenner India Ltd. (2020-06 – 2022-04)

• Prepared production plans and schedules using SAP based on demand and customer requirements for OE and export orders.
• Managed V-Belt manufacturing processes including calendaring, bias cutting, building, curing, cutting, grinding and final inspection.
• Monitored production metrics, identified bottlenecks and implemented targeted actions to achieve production targets.
• Prioritized schedules based on customer requirements and order urgency to support delivery performance.

Production Manager at Makewud / Smaarthome Furniture (2018-04 – 2020-06)

• Planned, scheduled and supervised furniture production to achieve quality, efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Supervised and trained production teams while implementing process improvements to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Coordinated with design, procurement and logistics teams to meet customer requirements.

Operating Executive at Birla Tyre (2016-08 – 2017-12)

• Planned and executed erection and commissioning of curing presses and related equipment for a Brownfield project.
• Coordinated engineering, maintenance and quality activities for installation and commissioning.
• Supervised mechanical and electrical erection, conducted trial runs and resolved technical issues during commissioning.
• Supported operational readiness through equipment validation and production trials.

Operating Engineer at JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. (2011-09 – 2016-07)

• Planned and supervised erection and commissioning of curing presses and related equipment for a Greenfield project.
• Coordinated engineering, procurement and quality teams to ensure project timelines and installation requirements.
• Conducted pre-commissioning checks, trial runs and curing press performance validation.
• Started curing-area production, established production targets and monitored early production runs.
• Trained operators and maintenance teams on curing press operations, safety and process optimization.
• Prepared commissioning reports and performance documentation for project handover.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Vickram Polytechnic College (2011)