Sivakumar Palaniyandi
About Candidate
Summary
Experienced and results-driven production professional with overall 20 years in manufacturing and assembly operations across automotive and rolling stock sectors. Proven ability to lead teams, maintain high safety and quality standards, and deliver projects on time
Career history
1.Elementary Production Unit Manager
Alstom Transport India Ltd. – Rolling Stock Manufacturing Industry
Nov 2017 – Present (7 years)
· 2.Production Engineer
Renault–Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. – Car Manufacturing Industry
Oct 2012 – Nov 2017 (5 years)
· 3.Production Associate
Ford India Pvt. Ltd. – Car Manufacturing Industry
Apr 2004 – Oct 2012 (8.5 years)
Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
· Develop and implement production schedules aligned with business goals.
· Forecast resource needs and manage inventory levels.
Operations Management
· Oversee daily production activities and ensure smooth workflow.
· Monitor productivity and adjust processes to meet targets.
Quality & Compliance
· Implement quality control programs and ensure product standards.
· Ensure compliance with WHS (Workplace Health and Safety) regulations.
Team Leadership & Training
· Supervise and motivate production teams.
· Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.
· Train new staff and provide ongoing guidance and feedback to production workers.
· Foster a positive and productive work environment.
Cost & Efficiency
· Monitor production costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.
· Optimize equipment usage and reduce downtime.
· Monitor equipment performance and initiate maintenance requests as required
Cross-Functional Coordination
· Liaise with procurement, logistics, engineering teams.
· Coordinate with suppliers and clients to meet delivery and quality expectations.
Reporting & Analysis
· Maintain production records and analyse performance data.
· Recommend improvements based on KPIs and operational metrics.
Achievements & Milestones
· Reduced structural welding time by 30 hours/car
· Successfully launched Renault Kwid and Ford Figo models
· Completed metro projects: Lucknow, Sydney, Montreal
· Received zero-defect achievement award for 2 consecutive years
