Prema K

Young, Energetic and result oriented professional with 14 + years of experience in Automotive & Auto Electronics Products Manufacturing Industry and having good knowledge and necessary skills in Industrial engineering. Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Cycle time study, Productivity improvement, capacity improvement, line balancing, manpower optimization projects, layout improvements and problem solving with QC tools Technique. Responsible for OEE, UPH and manpower planning for the required volume.

Industrial Engineer at Lucas TVS Ltd (2011-07 – Present)

• Drove World-Class Manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Collect Yearly volume projection from marketing and create capacity either by improvement or by addition of machines through CAN (Capacity action note)
• Monitor and evaluate manpower utilization(OLE), Capacity Utilization and drive Improvements
• Expertise in line balancing, using problem solving technique & identifying bottle neck stations to de bottle neck it
• Identify opportunities for low-cost automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement practical and ROI-driven automation solutions
• Continuous Improvement: Implementing lean manufacturing principles and process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize throughput
• Productivity improvement plan- Man power reduction, Cycle time reduction. Review with PU/PPLG for progress on planned activities
• Drive Continuous improvement projects through small group activities
• Manufacturing Oversight: Monitoring production activities to ensure adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations
• Inventory Management: Monitoring inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs.
• Kaizen Driven and cost validation along with finance

Industrial Engineer (JR.ENGR & ASST.ENGR) at Lucas TVS Ltd

7 years of experience in industrial engineering roles focusing on time studies, production analysis, and manpower optimization.

• Conduct Time study, Production Study and Job Evaluation as per procedure for both direct and indirect Man power
• Prepare Cell data sheet and conduct cycle time audit as per schedule and provide alert to correct the same if there is any deviation
• Run @ rate study for all NPIs during production trial run stage - Major Supplier parts with NPSD team for readiness and also Capacity evaluations/commitments for flawless launch
• Plant performance declaration through OEE / OLE
• Declare Man power requirement cell wise every month as per procedure and provide tentative MP requirement for next three month for HRD to Plan
• Coordinated with sales, marketing, and procurement departments to forecast demand accurately and adjust production plans.
• In-house and dispatch material handling activity- Arranging required bins, Dispatch trays and pallet as per customer packing standard
• Reporting and Analysis: Collecting and analyzing production data to track key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and make data-driven decisions for improvement
• Scheduling: Develop production plans and schedules that align with sales forecasts and customer orders.

Diploma Engineer Trainee - Shift Assistant at Lucas TVS Ltd

2 years of experience in diploma engineer trainee role. Reporting to Production manager.

• Daily report preparation.
• Line wise / part wise gap analysis preparation.
• Consumable conception Report preparation with respect to produced qty
• Line 5S monitoring
• Support to TS Audit / EHS / OHAS audits
• Skill matrix / Trained operator list preparation for Critical / Special process

Bachelor of engineering in Electrical and Electronics – Sri Ganesh Engineering collage (2028-05)

Diploma in Computer engineering – Government polytechnic college for Women (2010-04)

X – Government Higher Secondary School for Women