Arunachalam Kumar

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Head Manufacturing and Operations @ Virya Electric Powertrains
Chennai, TN, IN
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About Arunachalam Kumar

Leading operations at ePropelled, my focus on strategic manufacturing has resulted in significant enhancements in operational efficiency and inventory management. With a keen eye on aligning with our business plan, we've facilitated effective technology transfers and driven continuous improvement projects that resonate across the value chain.My previous tenure at REEP MOTORS as Project Operation Coordinator armed me with a robust skill set in employee management and problem-solving, essential for navigating the dynamic landscape of the industry. Our team's dedication to manufacturing excellence underpins the company's position as an industry leader, a testament to our collective efforts in optimizing processes and fostering a culture of innovation.

Arunachalam Kumar's Current Company Details
Virya Electric Powertrains

Virya Electric Powertrains

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Head Manufacturing and Operations
Chennai, TN, IN
Website:
virya-ev.com
Employees:
83
Arunachalam Kumar Work Experience Details
  • Virya Electric Powertrains
    Head Manufacturing And Operations
    Virya Electric Powertrains
    Chennai, Tn, In
  • Epropelled
    Head Operations
    Epropelled May 2022 - Present
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Reep Motors
    Project Operation Coordinator
    Reep Motors Jun 2019 - Apr 2022
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Mando Automotive India Limited
    Production Manager
    Mando Automotive India Limited Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    Reporting to the Business Head.Developing and implementing the manufacturing strategy for the company.Liaising effectively with global factories to ensure effective technology transfer. Working closely with the global leadership team to ensure alignment with the global manufacturing strategy.Preparing Department budget as per Business Plan.Inventory turnover days reduced and maintain as per target through Material Planning.Driving continuous improvement projects across the value chain, thereby promoting operational efficiency.Training and mentoring staff across levels.Managing the Autonomous Production Unit Managers and of the support function managers (HR, Quality, Finance, Logistics, Purchasing).Ensure smooth inbound and outbound information flows.Ensure customer satisfaction.Drive plant Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (QCDP) performance and build and meet the plant budget. Drive product/process QCD improvement.Optimize plant lay-out and equipment usage.Ensure manufacturing readiness and launches at plant level. Drive supplier performance improvement. Define a deployment plan for the HPS – Halla Production System and implement it.Drive plant improvement networks and involve everyone in continuous improvement processes. Ensure employees safety, respect for the environment and security of the plant.Fulfil legal responsibilities and interface with local authorities. Ensure staffing, induction, training and development of plant employees. Manage social climate and labour relations. Develop future experts and managers.Highlights:Achieved 420 Nos ABS RHD Assembly in Single Shift.Successfully New Line EBS implemented with Korean team support.
  • Comstar Automotive Technologies
    Deputy Manager Production
    Comstar Automotive Technologies Dec 2017 - Sep 2018
    Chennai Area, India
    Armature Assembly –Weekly Production Planning & scheduling.Weekly MIS Review.Monthly Finance Review document Preparation.Daily Plan Vs Actual review with Line Engineers.Daily Rejection review with Line TMT & Engineers.Maintain & Improve -5S & 3C activities at shop floor.SGA, Suggestion & Kaizen – Implementation.Co-ordination with Planning &   MP&L Team for Materials.Co-ordination with MSE &   CBG Team for New ProductsCo-ordination with Sales team for Aftermarket Products.Maintain Inventory as per Plant Norms.Highlights:Achieved 8000 Nos armature Assembly in 2 Shift Basis.Dock audit PPM reduced to 700 PPM.
  • Kenwin Private Limited
    Production Manager
    Kenwin Private Limited Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
    Chennai Area, India
    • Machine installation & Commissioning activities.• Co-ordination with technical team for new project.• Team member Recruitment.• Product training given to Technicians.• Over all monitoring of Production & Planning , Assembly and packing process.• Monthly/Weekly/Day wise production plan and monitoring of Plan Vs. actual.• Production Planning and control of shop floor activities, including progression of work, ensuring operations are carried out as per the plan• Cycle time study, bottle neck identification and line balancing to achieve production targets• Meeting production targets, routine audits metrics, customer concerns, • OEE metrics.• Lines WIP/Inventory management and material accountability• Ensure No process skippage and conduct daily process audits and take corrective action against NCs from production team• Component Localization • Plant setup and execution• Process improvements done @ Spain during technical visit.• Production Budget Preparation• Product Costing Sheet Preparation• Ensure smooth inbound and outbound information flows • Drive Glass supplier performance improvement • Ensure employees safety, respect for the environment and security of the plant • Document preparation for Plant Statutory Compliance
  • Kenwin Private Limited
    Production Manager
    Kenwin Private Limited Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
    Chennai Area, India
  • Varroc
    Deputy Manager Operations (Plant Head)
    Varroc Apr 2015 - Jul 2016
    Chennai Area, India
    • Handling operations including Manufacturing, Quality, Stores, Logistics, Purchase, Statutory Compliances and other relevant functions• Coordination with Civil & Electrical Contractors .• Staff & Operators Recruitment.• Training given to New operators• Machine installation activities.• MIS Report preparation.• Maintain 5S.• FG -Warehouse Management for Other Plant Materials
  • Comstar Automotive Technologies
    Assistant Manager Assembly
    Comstar Automotive Technologies Nov 2011 - Apr 2015
    Chennai Area, India
    • Coordination with all sub assembly departments.• Daily Rejection Analysis in GENBA Meeting with CFT.• Prepare daily and weekly Plan.• Ensure Weekly schedule adherence.• MIS Report preparation.• Maintain 5S.• Coordinating SGA team in Final assembly.• Take corrective action through 8D for Customer & Internal Concerns.• Training given to New operators.• After Market-Production Planning & Execution.• Spares Planning & PackingSignificant Highlights - Starters Production / day -7K Consistently- AEN 100%- Auto Thru-Bolt Assy Installed
  • Weg
    Senior Engineering Analyst Assembly
    Weg Aug 2009 - Oct 2011
    Hosur Area, India
    • Coordinate Greenfield Project Activities.• Coordinate with Machine Supplier for Machine Erection, Commissioning & Try out Activities.• Coordinate with HR team for recruitment activities.• Preparing weekly Project Status updating Reports.• Training given to all selected Assembly Manpower’s.• Handled all the activities and coordinating WII –Industrial Furniture’s (INR1.5 Cores).• Preparing the technical data sheet and procuring the Assembly machines, Devices, Fixtures Instruments, Tools etc., and other accessories required for the concern department.• Preparing the layout for the Assembly.• Define the Process & Selection of Device after project release.• Member of MFT from Industrial Engineering Department..Training I have been trained the complete process in Brazil for the Project for three months, manufacturing Process of High Voltage motors & Generators, Green Field project Handling methods and to implement the same in India
  • Perlos
    Senior Engineer Assembly
    Perlos Oct 2008 - Aug 2009
    Chennai Area, India
    • Responsible for Day to day Operations(Production Management)• Material planning for next three days as per Plan.• On job training giving to New manpower.• Daily top three rejection analysis & CA taken for that rejections• OEE monitoring for critical machines.• MIS report preparation for weekly review meeting.• Coordinating with customer during audits.• Co-ordinate with Process engineering team for capacity enhancement activities.• Co-ordinate with New project team, for new projects. ( we will ensure all CA & Poke yoka are identified in this Project)• Co-ordinate with Logistics team for dispatch activities
  • Varroc
    Production Executive
    Varroc Oct 2007 - Oct 2008
    Pune Area, India
    – Successfully launched Varroc’s first Export Business within three months of joining.– Instrumental in supplying products to various key clients like Bajaj Auto Limited, Royal Enfield Motors, BOS – German & China and Yamaha Motors India Limited
  • Igarashi Motors India Limited
    Team Management Leader Operations
    Igarashi Motors India Limited Mar 2005 - Oct 2007
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    – Leading a team of qualified technicians to achieve targets Monitoring & making process improvement changes via CFT meetings– Ensuring proper identification, Storage & handling of Materials in Shop floor.– Acting as a member of CFT and coordinating various activities like APQP, PPAP, Prototype development and new supplier’s identification. – Attending TS External Auditing, conducting internal system audit, preparing quality matrix for all products and monitoring SPC and CPK for the process.Significant Highlights– Played a key role in reducing the airfreight by 20% through effective planning. – Ensured Zero PPM for BOSCH & VISTEON Customers & Single digit PPM for other Customers.– Played a vital role in reducing the cost from Rs 5/- to Rs-2/-.– Enhanced operational efficiency through 5S activities on the shop floor. – Improved OEE to 80% from 56% for critical machines.– Pivotal in supplying products to the following key clients; – GM – US Plant, Ford - US Plant, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, Suzuki – Japan Plant, Mitsubishi– Bosch Power Train - German & US Plant, Visteon Power Train – US, China & Belfast Plant, Magneti Merilli Power Train - Brazil, Italy &France plant, MIKUNI – Japan, Delphi – US plant and Arvin Meritor – US plant
  • Syrma Technology Private Limited
    Supervisor Production
    Syrma Technology Private Limited Nov 2002 - Mar 2005
    Chennai
    – Increased the production from 35K to 65K through CELL concept– Improved the yield from 85% to 95%– Supplied the products to various key clients like PCB – Malaysia, Cowtek – Europe, Power Wave Technology, IBM – USA, TVS Electronics Ltd and Celetronics – India

Arunachalam Kumar Skills

5s Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Kaizen Production Planning Lean Manufacturing Automotive Process Engineering Team Management Engineering Product Development Iso/ts 16949 Operations Management Supply Chain Management Motor Manufacturing Operations Starter Motor Management Six Sigma

Arunachalam Kumar Education Details

  • Dr. Sivanthi Adithanar College Of Engineering
    Dr. Sivanthi Adithanar College Of Engineering
    First Class (75.6%)
  • Mspvl Polytechnic,Pavoorchatram,Tirunelveli,Tamilnadu-India
    Mspvl Polytechnic,Pavoorchatram,Tirunelveli,Tamilnadu-India
    First Class (86.9%)
  • Rhs School, Pathamadai
    Rhs School, Pathamadai
    First Class (83.6%)

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Arunachalam Kumar attended Dr. Sivanthi Adithanar College Of Engineering, Mspvl Polytechnic,pavoorchatram,tirunelveli,tamilnadu-India, Rhs School, Pathamadai.

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