Praveen kumar Kannankai
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English Full professional proficiency
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Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Kannada Limited working proficiency
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Thai Limited working proficiency
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Malayalam Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Certified Lean Co-Pilot..
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Experience
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Redflow
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Australia
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Mar 2018 - Present
Played a key role in establishing a factory for the energy storage industry. This involved overseeing the installation of CNC machines, Moulding machines, presses, and other equipment. Additionally, I contributed to the design of the production line and conducted staff training. Managed daily plant operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols. Currently overseeing technical management of the facility, including equipment maintenance and repair, process improvement, and performance optimization. Coaching and mentoring staff, promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning. Implementing problem-solving and troubleshooting processes, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, vendors, and customers, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and finished products. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement. Developing and implementing standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency and quality across all operations. Show less
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MPT solution.Co.TH
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Phaholyothin Rd, T.Klong Nueng, A.Klong Luang, Pathumthani,12120, Thailand
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General Manager
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
Managed a Tooling shop with CNC machines and assemblies, overseeing and directing daily operations, including strategic planning and execution, business development, and operations management. Developed and executed short-term and long-term strategic plans in collaboration with the senior management team, identifying key business areas and assessing market trends to achieve company objectives. Identified new business opportunities and devised strategies to expand the customer base, working closely with the sales team to identify potential customers and implement new marketing initiatives. Managed budgeting and forecasting, collaborating with the finance team to ensure financial goals were met. Provided technical support consultations for precision toolings, injection molds, and components manufacturing in the energy storage industry, ensuring the company's products and services met high standards. Supported the human resources function by overseeing hiring, training, and performance management to ensure the company had the right talent to achieve its goals. Ensured timely and high-quality delivery of products and services, maintaining oversight of day-to-day operations. Show less
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Microlead Precision Technology
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Bayan Lepas, Penang , Malaysia
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Operations / Projects Manager
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Apr 2007 - Dec 2014
Managed the tooling shop operations, including CNC machines and assemblies, ensuring efficient production and timely delivery of high-quality products. Led a high-performing team of supervisors, engineers, tool makers, and skilled machinists, driving day-to-day production activities and exceeding performance targets. Delivered numerous customer and internal improvement projects on-time and within budget, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and cost savings for the company. Successfully implemented a computerized production execution system for a low volume, high mix production shop, streamlining processes and enabling real-time production data collection and reporting. Upgraded the quality system by expanding its business scope, resulting in enhanced compliance with industry standards and increased profitability. Achieved significant improvements in production processes through the implementation of new systems and processes. Possess extensive experience in operations and project management, including leading teams, implementing new systems, and achieving measurable improvements in production processes. Show less
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Magnecomp Precision Technology
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Wangnoi, Thailand
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Senior officer - Tooling Procurement
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Nov 2000 - Mar 2007
Positions Held - Senior Officer Tooling Procurement. Actively participated indeveloping the supply chain for precision tooling procurement, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery while maintaining high quality standards. Successfully sourced and procured precision tooling, reducing procurement costs and improving on-time delivery through supplier negotiations and sourcing of alternative suppliers. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving measures, resulting in significant reductions in procurement and production costs. Conducted supplier assessments and evaluations to ensure compliance with industry standards and company requirements. Implemented procurement policies and procedures to streamline the procurement process, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings. Possess extensive experience in tooling procurement, including supplier relationship management, cost analysis, and quality assurance. Planner - Tool & Die Operations Responsible for scheduling, process planning, and outsourcing for tool and die operations. Implemented lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processes and increase efficiency. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality tooling products. Certified Lean Co-Pilot Assembly Supervisor - Tool & Die Operations Led a team of Tool & Die makers and Technicians, ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery of tooling products. Implemented training programs for technicians to enhance their skills and meet skilled manpower resources. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and reduce production costs. Technical staff - Tool & Die Operations Responsible for process planning for tooling elements and final assembly of precision stamping dies. Conducted quality inspections and implemented corrective actions to ensure compliance with industry standards. Show less
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Technical officer ( Tool & Die)
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Mar 1998 - Oct 2000
Worked in a precision stamping and plastic injection molding environment, producing components for the electronics and automotive industries. Collaborated with product development teams to design and develop injection molds that meet project requirements, including design reviews, feasibility studies, and design for manufacturability analyses. Conducted tooling inspections to ensure that all injection molds met quality standards and specifications. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize mold design and development, as well as to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. Troubleshot tooling and production issues, and identified areas for process improvements. Maintained tooling inventory records and prepared tooling usage and cost reports for management review. Show less
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Tool & Die Maker
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1993 - 1998
Worked as a Tool & Die Maker in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, specializing in the production and maintenance of stamping dies, injection molds, and transfer molds. Performed troubleshooting and repairs on tooling as needed, identifying root causes of issues and implementing corrective actions. Worked as a Tool & Die Maker in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, specializing in the production and maintenance of stamping dies, injection molds, and transfer molds. Performed troubleshooting and repairs on tooling as needed, identifying root causes of issues and implementing corrective actions.
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Klas Engg.
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Bangalore, India
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On Job Training
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1992 - 1993
On Job training as a part of Tool and Die Making On Job training as a part of Tool and Die Making
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Education
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2000 - 2000
Best Engineering Solutions & Technologies
Pro Engineer , Master Cam -
1998 - 1999
St. Joseph's Evening College Bangalore
Diploma, Auto Cad -
1990 - 1992
NTTF
Tool & Die making, Tool Making -
1988 - 1990
Calicut University
Pre Degree, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
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