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
