Magendran Arumugam

Results-driven and dedicated with wide-ranging experience planning and leading operations involving large manufacturing environments. Track record devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximization quality and yield. Establish effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor.

Excellent communicator; success building cohesive teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput.

Production Manager - ANUSHYAM INDUSTRIES

(2025-12)

Mfrs. Of Plastic Injection Moulded Auto Components, IATF 16949 : 2016 Certified Company, HYUNDAI-SQ Certified Company.

• Accountable for SQCDM performance and profitability of the Production Unit
• Monitor competences of the team and develop its autonomy (training plan building, follow-up & training actions implementation)
• Lead daily, weekly & monthly meetings, and organize delegation
• Communicate a mindset of continuous improvement & responsibility to the team
• Ensure enforcement of health, safety and environmental rules
• Ensure effective preventive & breakdown maintenance (TPM)
• Track and improve OEE, TRP & Productivity metrics
• Validate Production capacity and achieve customer delivery targets
• Lead everyday Genba activities with the team and perform OJT
• Lead & review action plans to improve SQCDM performance (actual and targets)

Proprietor - Shine Plasto Molding - Thiruvallur

(2018-03 - 2025-11)

• Founded and manage a small-scale injection moulding company catering to Japanese marker parts
• Responsible for business development, quotations, client relations, and delivery management
• Manage production planning, manpower allocation, and machine utilization
• Oversaw preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
• Maintained compliance with ISO standards and client specifications

Moulding Manager - Arun Enterprises Pvt Ltd - Thirumudivakkam

(2016-01 - 2018-04)

• Led production of molded plastic parts for Unilever India Pvt Ltd
• Conducted machine breakdown analysis and implemented preventive measures
• Monitored production efficiency and improved cycle times
• Trained mould setters, supervisors, and operators in process optimization

Production Assistant Manager - Chennai Pen Products Pvt Ltd - Kanchipuram

(2014-12 - 2015-12)

• Handle all type of pen, scale, and stamp pad parts for Faber Castell
• Managed new mould qualification and process optimization
• Reduced rejection rates through quality monitoring and cycle optimization

Engineer - Motherson Automotive Technologies & Engineering - Pondur, Sriperumbudur

(2012-12 - 2013-11)

Motherson Automotive is the world's largest automotive component manufacturing, supplying almost every type of car part to Maruthi, Mercedes, Hyundai Motor India pvt ltd.

• Successfully implemented JIT through Child parts Kitting Mechanism and D+2 WIP system (KANBAN SYSTEM)
• Achieved Production Markup 97% through Mould Change Over Time Reduction (from 60 min to 30 min) by Time Study and Motion Study and Quick Changeover techniques (SMED)
• Achieve Rolled Throughput Yield 90% through Six Sigma Projects
• Moulding Cycle Time reduction by Cycle compression technique in Pick & Place robot and Robot Jig Modification

Engineer / Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager – Production - Saber Office & School Products pvt ltd - Chennai

(2008-09 - 2012-11)

Saber pens manufacturing a wide range of office stationery plastics products such as Pens, Markers, etc.

Supervisor / Engineer – Injection Moulding - Saro Plast pvt ltd - Chennai

(2001-12 - 2008-09)

Saro plast is the manufacturing automotive components for IGARASHI MOTORS INDIA PVT & Electrical products

Diploma - Polymer Technology - Institute of Chemical Technology (1997 - 2001)