Gopi Krishnan Email & Phone Number

Gdańsk, Pl

Gdansk Metropolitan Area

Strategic Planning: Develop strategies for the engineering and production departments that align with the company's overall goals and objectives.Process Engineering: Oversee the development and optimization of manufacturing processes. Designing new processes, improving existing ones, and ensuring that engineering solutions are effectively integrated into production.Production Management: Plan and manage the production schedule and activities to meet customer demands and delivery schedules.Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain high-quality standards for products by working closely with the quality control team.Team Leadership and Development: Lead, motivate, and develop production and engineering teams to achieve departmental and company objectives. Including hiring, training, setting performance standards, and conducting performance reviews.Safety and Compliance: Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all engineering and production activities.Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, to ensure that engineering and production efforts are aligned with the wider business strategy.Problem Resolution: Act as a key decision-maker in resolving production and engineering issues that may affect product quality, cost, or delivery.Equipment Maintenance and Upgrades: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and upgrading of production equipment and machinery to ensure operational efficiency.Project Management: Manage and execute both production-related and engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required specifications.Reporting and Analytics: Generate and analyze reports on production and engineering performance, and use this data to make informed decisions

Project Planning and Management: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and budgets, and ensure that all activities are aligned with these plans.Cross-functional Team Leadership: Lead a cross-functional team that may include members from engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, marketing, finance, and sales to ensure project alignment and success.Supplier Management: Work closely with suppliers to ensure that components and materials meet quality standards and are delivered on time to support the production schedule.Risk Management: Identify potential risks to the new product introduction and develop mitigation strategies to avoid or minimize their impact.Quality Assurance: Ensure that all aspects of the new product meet the industry's safety and quality standards, as well as any legal or regulatory requirements.Process Improvement: Continuously look for ways to improve the NPI process, reduce costs, and shorten time-to-market, without compromising quality or performance.Customer Focus: Keep abreast of customer needs to ensure that the product meets expectations.Budget Management: Control project costs to ensure that the product introduction stays within budget, and implement corrective actions if budget deviations occur.Communication: Serve as the key point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders.Problem Solving: Address and resolve any issues that arise during the product development and introduction process, applying creative solutions to overcome obstacles.Compliance and Standards: Ensure that the product and its introduction comply with all relevant industry standardsTechnology Implementation: Incorporate the latest technologies and innovations in mfg coordinating with research and development teams.Change Management: Manage changes to the product or project scope, including those resulting from market shifts, technological advancements, or internal strategy adjustments.

Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland

Process Design and Development: Design and develop efficient manufacturing processes. Manufacturing Systems: Implement and maintain manufacturing systems that integrate technology, machinery, and human resources to create an efficient production flow.Quality Assurance: Work to maintain and improve product quality standards by implementing quality management systems, conducting inspections, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues.Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement: Analyze production costs and processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.Production Support: Provide technical support and expertise to resolve manufacturing issues and ensure that production goals and deadlines are met.Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for manufacturing processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams, and work instructions.Project Management: Manage projects from conception through implementation, including coordinating resources, schedules, and budgets.New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with product development teams to transition new products from the design phase to full-scale production.Training: Develop and deliver training materials for manufacturing staff to ensure they are fully informed about processes and safety practices.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various departments, such as research and development, supply chain, and quality assurance, to align manufacturing processes with overall business objectives.Technology Adaption: Stay abreast of advancements in manufacturing technology and evaluate their potential application to improve processes and products.

Poland

Process Analysis and Improvement: Study production processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. by application of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and WCM tools.Work Measurement and Standards: Develop and implement work measurement techniques and establish production standards. Quality Control: Implement quality control processes to reduce waste and ensure that products meet required specifications and quality standards.Cost Reduction: Identify opportunities to reduce costs through more efficient processes, equipment, and materials.Layout Planning: Design and optimize plant layouts to ensure smooth workflow, minimize material handling, and reduce production bottlenecks.Material Flow Analysis: Analyze material flow (input-output analysis) to minimize inventory levels.Ergonomics and Safety: Assess and design safe and ergonomic workplaces.Supply Chain Optimization: Work with the supply chain team to streamline operations.Equipment Selection and Maintenance: Assist in selecting the right equipment for specific processes .Project Management: Lead and manage projects related to process improvements, facility upgrades, or the introduction of new technologies.Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze data related to production, including efficiency, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput. Use this data to generate reports and make informed decisions.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as R&D, operations, finance, and human resources to implement changes and ensure cohesive strategies across the company.Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by constantly seeking ways to optimize processes and reduce waste, applying principles such as Kaizen.Technology Integration: Evaluate and integrate new technologies that can enhance production capabilities, such as automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing systems.

Chennai Area, India

Master'S Degree, Engineering/Industrial Management, 5

Logistics

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

Physical Sciences