Seenu K

Results-driven Operations & Warehouse Manager with nearly 10 years of comprehensive experience in the Automotive and Manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as the strategic head overseeing Production, Quality, Purchase, and Dispatch operations. Proven track record in managing large-scale warehouse inventory, streamlining production workflows, optimizing supply chain logistics.

Expert in leadership, manpower handling (70+ personnel), and implementing Lean/5S and Kaizen methodologies to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency, specializing in Production Planning & Control (PPC), process optimization, and large-scale team management reduce downtime, and ensure zero-defect quality standards. Strong background in fabrication, erection, and material planning with a consistent record of meeting aggressive production targets and safety norms.

Deputy Manager – Production & Quality - VEINS CORPORATE PRIVATE LIMITED - Chennai

(2020-01)

Serve as the strategic departmental head, integrating and managing daily operations across the Production, Purchase, Dispatch, and Warehouse divisions.

• Oversee the complete procurement cycle (Purchase) and maintain raw material inventory to ensure zero production delays.
• Direct daily production operations and resource planning to consistently achieve target outputs and aggressive manufacturing schedules.
• Manage end-to-end dispatch logistics, ensuring safe and timely delivery with 100% adherence to client schedules.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional shop floor team of 70+ workers, managing shift activities and driving workforce productivity.
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives, successfully reducing machine downtime and improving overall production efficiency.
• Enforce rigorous quality standards, significantly reducing rejection rates while maintaining world-class shop floor discipline through 5S implementation.
• Take charge of all tools, equipment, and resources required for fabrication and erection processes.

Jr. Engineer – Production & Quality (DKD Project) - KOTEC AUTOMOTIVE INDIA (P) LTD - Chennai

(2017-02 - 2019-08)

• Managed production planning for Disassembling and Knockdown (DKD, SKD, CKD) processes as per Hyundai Motor India (HMI) norms.
• Executed manpower and material planning based on monthly orders, optimizing resource utilization.
• Monitored "Actual vs. Plan" production metrics and updated daily reports for HMI sales and management teams.
• Collaborated with the stores department to ensure zero stock-outs of packing materials against the production plan.
• Played a pivotal role in the design and modification of steel pallets to improve material handling.
• Attended regular review meetings with PDI and assembly teams to brainstorm and set new UPH (Units Per Hour) benchmarks.

Store Supervisor (Internal Rotation) - KOTEC AUTOMOTIVE INDIA (P) LTD - Chennai

(2019-02 - 2019-08)

• Managed total warehouse inventory, including material inward/outward logistics and MRN (Material Receipt Note) preparation.
• Verified and inspected incoming shipments against purchase orders to ensure quality compliance.

Production Incharge - NSK AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE PVT LTD - Chennai

(2016-08 - 2017-01)

• Allocated manpower to machines and prepared daily attendance/hourly production reports.
• Conducted dimensional checks using precision instruments like dial gauges and depth gauges.
• Identified and isolated defective materials through rigorous visual quality inspections.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Mechanical Engineering - John Bosco College of Engineering (2016)