K Sivaraman

A dedicated and multi-talented Production Supervisor with 12+ years of experience in Body Shop operations at Ford India Private Limited. Knowledgeable in equipment operation, quality standards, and safety hazards. Able to step into any production position and work hands-on with team members. Versed in documentation, compliance, and scheduling. Organises and directs production plans to achieve operational targets with expertise in site maintenance and team management.

Production Associate - FORD INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED - Body Shop

(2010-08 - 2022-09)

• Prepared and delivered daily production briefings to align staff efforts and achieve daily output targets.
• Lead NWG projects and improved team score card matrix (SQDCPME).
• Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, applying tools to improve quality, cost, safety and cycle time.
• Tracked employee productivity, performance and task completion.
• Implementation of 5S, Cost Saving Suggestions and Kaizen.
• Work standard preparation for Technician Trainees.
• Manpower planning and reduction of manpower.
• Reduction of Cycle Time.
• Minimized non-production costs.
• Performed Spot Welding and MIG Welding operations on Closures – RH Front Door and RH Rear Door assembly in automobile Body-in-White (BIW) production line.
• Strong knowledge in identifying and resolving welding defects such as spatter, blow holes, incomplete fusion, and indentation in spot and MIG welded joints.
• Well experienced in Closure Setting – door alignment, gap & flush adjustment for RH Front & Rear doors ensuring fit and finish quality standards.
• Carried out door adjustment activities including hinge setting, striker alignment, and seal gap control to meet vehicle quality targets.
• Provided Preventive Maintenance support for welding guns, fixtures, and body shop tooling to ensure zero unplanned downtime.
• Reviewing Control Plan, Reaction Plan, Visual Aids, Job Versatility Matrix, process sequencing and work allocation.

Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - Lathamathavan Polytechnic College (2007 - 2010)