1. MANIKANNAN.S
Email:asmanikannan@gmail.com Contact: +91 9902158121
Seeking senior level assignments in Production / Planning / Quality Assurance in Automobile industry
11 years of multi-faceted experience in functions as diverse as Production, Systems Implementation, Supply chain
management, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance and Improvement with leading industries.
Profile Summary .
• A seasoned professional with 10 years of commendable success in:
-Supplier Management -Quality Assurance -Process Audit
-Strategic Planning -Manufacturing Operations -Cost Control
-Value Engineering -Process Engineering -Project Management
-Quality Assurance -Process & Continual Improvement -Team Management
• Expertise in directing the operations of technically advanced, state of the art production systems and
processes across the Indian and International markets.
• Significant experience in evolving, enhancing and implementing Business Processes that not only helped
to maximize the investment in systems, but also generated significant impact in terms of productivity and
fostered a distinctive process culture in the current organization.
• Key driver for Systems implementation involving the development of solutions and modules, instituting
best practices, training and reorientation of process stakeholders & end users.
• Effective in liaising and networking with people across hierarchical levels for smooth task execution, and
achievement of organizational goals.
• Diligent communicator with strong relationship building & leadership skill and multi-tasking abilities.
Core Competencies .
• Analytical Thinking - Applies logic to solve problems and get the job done.
• Conflict Resolution - Works to resolve differences and maintain work relationships.
• Continuous Education - Implements professional development and training.
• Creative Thinking - Ability to look outside the box and develop new strategies.
• Decision Making - Can make decisions and take responsibility for them.
• Empower Others - Gives employees’ confidence and allows freedom to complete tasks.
• Ethics - Has personal and professional ethics and fosters a diverse and respectful workplace.
• Even Temperament - Controlling emotions and not retaliating to negative behavior.
• Flexibility - Ability to adapt to changes while keeping focus on goals and apply knowledge to new
circumstances.
• Initiative - Ability to obtain information from several sources to address present needs.

2. • Interpersonal Relations - Exhibits respect and understand of others to maintain professional relationships.
• Interpersonal Awareness: The ability to have and show empathy to others. Listens well and responds in a
non-threatening way.
• Leadership - The ability to establish a team effort that promotes working towards a common goal.
• Management Skills - Financial and people management as well as the management of information on
several levels.
• Manages Change - Has the ability to implement and deal with change and creates the environment that
helps people change.
• Problem Solving - Solves problems while ensuring rules and directives are followed.
• Project Management - Can bring together all aspects of a project, such as resources or planning, that are
needed to complete it efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Results Oriented - Achieves goals in a timely manner while providing excellent client service.
Organizational Experience .
Since Jan’14 with Chaitanya Group of companies, Bangalore as Senior Manager – Quality
Certification and Significant Training:
• Process auditor as per VDA 6.3 2nd
Edition–certified by Bureau Veritas Certification
• QMS internal auditor
• Trained in PFMEA
• Trained in Problem Solving
• Trained in 7QC Tools
• Trained in MSA
• Trained in Lean manufacturing
• Trained in TQM and TPM
Key Result Areas:
• Entrusted with the responsibility of handling:
• Mr. Customer for quality related issues
• Periodic training on Q tools
• Regular reviews of Internal and external “Q” issues
• Calculating COPQ and taking necessary actions to reduce

3. • Preparing quality MIS report and submitting to management
• Implementation of 99ppm approach throughout the organization
• Achieved second place in Bosch 99ppm competition
Nov’06 – Dec’13 with Chaitanya Hi tech Engg.Pvt Ltd., Bangalore as Manager – Production
Key Result Areas:
• Useful implementation of 5s, Kaizen,Poka Yoke & FIFO.
• Controlling premium freight by 30%-to -10%.
• Providing on job training for newly appointed employees.
• Maintained “0” PlkZ in customer end.
• Improved OEE with the help of combination cutting tools and reduced internal rejection.
• Best supplier award from our customer Bosch Rexroth.
• Reduction of Internal rejections from 5digit PPM to 2digit PPM
• New supplier development and supply chain management
June’04 – Oct’06 with Chaitanya Preci Tech Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore as Project Engineer-Export
Key Result Areas:
• Mr. Customer for Export customers
• Maintained “Zero” defect on export products
• Preparation and implementation of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC & 7 QC TOOLS
Academic Details .
• M.Tech in Manufacturing Management from BITS Pilani with 7.87 CGPA in 2012-2014.
• B.E in Mech.Engg. from P.S.N.A. College of Engg. & Tech , Dindigul, Tamil Nadu with 72% in 2004
Personal Details .
Date of Birth : 03-04-1982
Address : #524,1st
Floor,5th
Main road, D group Layout, Sriganthakaval, Bangalore -560091
Language Known : English, Tamil and Kannada