Vinothkannan Paramasivam

Manufacturing & Operations Professional With 20+ Years of Experience in Automotive, Tyre, Rubber and Engineering Industries.

Strong

Expertise in Production Operations, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing and Productivity Improvement.

Proven

Ability to Reduce Rejection, Improve OEE, Optimize Manpower and Drive Cost-Effective Process Improvements Using 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, RCA And CAPA.

Skilled In Production

Planning, SAP Operations, Inventory Control and Team Leadership to Achieve Production and Quality Targets.

Junior Manager – Production | Industrial Engineering - TVS Srichakra Ltd. - Madurai, Tamil Nadu

(2014-12 - 2025-11)

• Supervised manufacturing operations, production planning, manpower allocation, quality, safety and machine utilization.
• Improved productivity through cycle time reduction, line balancing, time & motion studies and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Reduced scrap, rejection and process losses using RCA, CAPA, Kaizen, 5S, and Kanban methodologies.
• Lead production scheduling, machine capacity planning and OEE improvement activities.
• Worked in SAP-PP for production planning, inventory control, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Ensured compliance with IATF 16949:2016, SOPs, audit requirements, and safety standards.
• Led cross-functional coordination with Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, Sales and Tool Room teams.
• Developed workforce through multi-skilling, SOP training and capability development initiatives.

Assistant Officer – Production - J.K. Fenner India Ltd. - Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

(2012-06 - 2014-01)

• Over saw molded rubber and oil seal manufacturing operations, inventory control and production planning.
• Slashed scrap and rejection through process monitoring, preventive maintenance and corrective actions.
• Optimized productivity through mold cavity utilization and process optimization initiatives.
• Supported SAP-PP implementation, improving planning efficiency and reducing lead time by 15%.
• Deployed Poka-Yoke, process capability improvement, SOP compliance and safety practices.
• Unified with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production and customer delivery.
• Led operator training and skill development programs for process adherence and operational efficiency.
• Oversaw operational workflows, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Streamlined inventory management processes to enhance accuracy and reduce discrepancies.

Deputy Engineer – Quality Assurance & Production Coordination - V-Guard Industries Ltd. - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

(2009-11 - 2012-05)

• Regulated quality assurance and production coordination for pump manufacturing operations.
• Ensured compliance with ISI standards, quality systems, audits and product traceability requirements.
• Carried out CAPA, QA Matrix, RCA, 4M Change Management and Poka-Yoke initiatives.
• Conducted supplier quality audits, incoming inspections and quality improvement activities.
• Scheduled manpower allocation, non-conforming product control and production review meetings.
• Spearheaded with cross-functional teams to achieve production, quality and delivery targets.
• Maintained audit documentation, quality records, drawings and internal audit activities.

Trainee – Materials | Production - Fenner India Ltd. - Madurai, Tamil Nadu

(2005-09 - 2009-10)

• Managed procurement, SAP work order processing, inventory control and stores operations.
• Implemented FIFO, stock verification and material tracking systems for inventory accuracy.
• Coordinated vendor follow-ups and production support activities to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Maximized procurement efficiency and cost control through vendor management initiatives.
• Conducted rejection control, first-off approvals and process monitoring activities.
• Collaborated with Sales and Tool Room teams to meet customer delivery requirements.

Trainee – Production - Delphi TVS. - Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

(2004-07 - 2005-04)

• Trained in diesel pump assembly operations, process control, quality inspection and manufacturing standards.

B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering - P R I S T Engineering College

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - K L N Memorial Polytechnic (2004-04)