Mallikarjun Sn

Driving enterprise-wide operational excellence, manufacturing strategy, plant leadership, business transformation, and end-to-end operations management across heavy engineering, earthmoving & mining equipment, industrial manufacturing, precision engineering, infrastructure, automotive forging, elevator manufacturing, and capital equipment organizations by leveraging 36+ years of expertise in plant operations, manufacturing excellence, operational strategy, business growth, productivity enhancement, and cross-functional leadership.

Head – Operations - Valens Elevators Pvt. Ltd.

(2025-02)

• Leading end-to-end business operations encompassing project execution, production planning, installation scheduling, customer delivery, after-sales service, and operational governance.
• Driving strategic operational planning to ensure timely execution of projects while optimizing productivity, cost, quality, and resource utilization.
• Overseeing cross-functional coordination across engineering, procurement, production, projects, quality, and customer support functions to achieve business objectives.
• Monitoring operational performance, customer satisfaction, project timelines, safety compliance, and quality standards while ensuring continuous business improvement.
• Implementing operational excellence initiatives focused on productivity enhancement, process standardization, cost optimization, and organizational growth.

Plant Head - AKE Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

(2022-04 - 2025-02)

• Led complete plant operations with end-to-end responsibility for manufacturing, production planning, customer delivery, profitability, and operational performance.
• Managed plant P&L, production planning, customer audits, business reviews, & stakeholder interactions to ensure operational excellence & customer satisfaction.
• Spearheaded new product development, process improvements, & manufacturing optimization initiatives to improve plant efficiency and business performance.
• Established a performance-driven culture through employee capability development, structured training programs, Kaizen initiatives, quality management practices, and departmental performance reviews.
• Strengthened operational governance by improving quality systems, productivity, delivery adherence, safety compliance, and employee engagement.

AGM – Production (Machinery Works) - Larsen & Toubro Limited, Bangalore - Bangalore

(1997-01 - 2022-03)

Administered end-to-end manufacturing and shop floor operations in Earthmoving Equipment Manufacturing Plant by leading a team of 15 production engineers and 98+ skilled workmen, ensuring achievement of production, quality, safety, and delivery objectives.

• Administered end-to-end manufacturing and shop floor operations by leading a team of 15 production engineers and 98+ skilled workmen, ensuring achievement of production, quality, safety, and delivery objectives.
• Coordinated cross-functionally with design, production planning, supply chain, quality, HR, safety, administration, marketing, and service teams to drive seamless manufacturing execution and business goals.
• Led production planning, manpower deployment, capacity planning, budgeting, project execution, line balancing, and resource optimization to maximize operational efficiency and throughput.
• Formulated and implemented manufacturing strategies focused on cost optimization, process standardization, productivity enhancement, and timely execution of production schedules.
• Drove Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke, ISO 9001, and EHS initiatives while optimizing fabrication, machining, painting, and assembly operations through continuous improvement.
• Spearheaded bottleneck analysis, process optimization, equipment uptime improvement, cycle time reduction, and performance monitoring using MIS and KPI dashboards to enhance manufacturing effectiveness.
• Mentored production engineers and supervisors through technical guidance, capability development, and performance management while strengthening operational governance and organizational excellence.

Shop Floor Engineer - Vacuum Components & Instruments Pvt. Ltd. (A Subsidiary of Hind High Vacuum Pvt. Ltd.), Bangalore - Bangalore

(1992 - 1996)

• Managed complete shop floor operations of an independent manufacturing unit comprising CNC machines, plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene cutting, grinding, roll bending, forming, GTAW welding, spot welding, brazing, and HMT LB series lathes while leading a team of 45 workmen.
• Planned production schedules, supervised manpower deployment, monitored manufacturing quality, and ensured timely completion of production targets.
• Participated as a core team member in the prestigious High Vacuum Forging System Project executed for ISRO, supporting manufacturing of specialized materials used in space applications.
• Ensured effective coordination across machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and inspection activities while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Responsible for overall operational performance, production control, shop floor discipline, & continuous process improvement within the assigned manufacturing unit.

Shop Supervisor - Forgings & Allied Products Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore - Bangalore

(1989 - 1992)

• Supervised complete shift operations of the forging shop across rotational shifts, managing approximately 30 employees per shift.
• Managed production activities involving 500T impression forging presses, heat treatment furnaces, trimming presses, pedestal grinding machines, and HMT LB series lathes for die manufacturing.
• Responsible for shift planning, manpower allocation, production scheduling, job card verification, shift log maintenance, quality compliance, & shop floor discipline.
• Ensured production targets, process adherence, safety compliance, and optimum equipment utilization across forging operations.

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Sri Jayachamarajendra Polytechnic, Bangalore (1989)