Santhana Selvam

Results-driven Manufacturing and Production Management Professional with 17+ years of experience in machine shop operations, assembly manufacturing, automation implementation, and production planning within the automotive components industry. Proven expertise in production planning, process optimization, robotic automation, quality improvement, and cost reduction. Successfully managing multi-department production operations generating ₹5 Crore monthly output while achieving 100% production targets, productivity improvements, and zero safety incidents.

Strong leader with experience in NPD implementation, lean manufacturing, OEE monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Deputy Manager – Production - JM Frictech India Pvt Ltd - Chennai, India

(2008-09)

Leading production operations for machine shop, assembly, gear shop, welding, and special process departments in a large-scale manufacturing facility producing wet brake systems and tractor components for off-highway vehicles

• Plan and execute monthly production schedules aligned with marketing and sales targets.
• Monitor daily production performance across multiple manufacturing departments.
• Ensure achievement of ₹5 Crore monthly production output with 100% schedule adherence.
• Track and improve OEE and OPE performance metrics to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage machine shop production planning and daily output monitoring.
• Coordinate tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment development with suppliers.
• Plan raw material requirements including castings, forgings, and steel rods with procurement teams.
• Implement automation and lean manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity.
• Plan and supervise assembly line production activities and daily reporting.
• Monitor product quality, rejection rates, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for assembly line setup and testing equipment development.
• Manage materials planning including bought-out components and consumables.
• Supervise double disc grinding operations and special manufacturing processes.
• Monitor production output, rejection analysis, and improvement activities.
• Manage equipment installation, process validation, and operational optimization.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Gomathy Ambal Polytechnic College (2007)