JAYARAJ KARNANETHY
OPERATION TEAM LEAD
Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employee with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to factory operation. Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth through operation excellence, cost control, improve machine reliability, focusing constraints and throughput of factory operations. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Operation Team Lead
Rockwool
Melaka
01.2019 - Current
- Malaysia (Bukit Raja & Melaka) Operation,
- Organize and oversee the manufacturing of goods which include planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes and make sure goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality
- Plan equipment usage and manpower utilization to meet production output
- Monitor the production processes, drawing up & adjust production schedules as needed
- Improve production output through process and machine/equipment upgrades
- Set & achieve department goals & KPIs
- Continuously seek ways to reduce the cost of production without sacrificing product quality
- Ensure conformance of production processes and controls
- Prepare periodical reports for Management review
- Work with leadership team to implement the company's policies and goals
- Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed
- Supervise and motivate a team of workers
- Review worker performance
- Work closely with HR to identify training needs & execution to improve workers’ skills and capability
- Lead TQM team in Rockwool Bukit Raja and provide training for new employees
- Involved in Sustainability Project in CO reduction, water, and waste
- Monitor Rockwool Operation Excellence Project (ROPEX) cost savings and achievements and report to Group
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
Maintenance Engineer
Rockwool Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Bukit Raja
Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Actualized strategic plans and managed equipment, lifecycles and processes.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
Mechanical Engineer
Soon Soon Oilmills
Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
11.2013 - 08.2017
- Responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy equipment required in the day to day working
- Analysis of machine failures
- Estimation of maintenance costs
- Assessing the needs of equipment replacements, spare parts
- Assessment of the required tools for the maintenance of the equipment
- Adopt and implement a detailed maintenance plan to minimize failures resulting in stoppage of work
- Keep updated with the upcoming versions or latest machinery required in the organization
- Responsible for performing routine maintenance for centrifugal pump, blowers, chain conveyor, screw conveyor, flakers, rollermills, palletizers, expander, and others
- Used root-cause-failure techniques, corrective actions, modifications and performed replacements and/or new installation
- Assign personnel and technical support teams to sites requiring 24/7 maintenance
- Utilized different reliability and testing strategies in plants to maintain and improve operation’s profitability
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
04.2018 - 04.2020
B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SEGi University in Collaboration With University Of Sunderland
04.2010 - 04.2013
Foundation - Science
University Tunku Abdul Rahman
01.2008 - 01.2009
SPM - Science
SMK Tinggi Klang
01.2002 - 01.2006
Skills
Microsoft Teamsundefined
Certification
ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENT(Internal Auditor)
Affiliations
Prefectorial Board (School Prefect)
Member of St John Ambulance, Klang (Member)
Member of Interact Club, Tamil Society, Hinduism Society.
Editorial Board Semarak (Head of Tamil Language Department)
Active in Sports (Cross country, Relay run, 800M, 1500M)
Additional Information
- Willing to travel : Yes
- Willing to Relocate : Yes
- Possess Own Transport : Yes
Accomplishments
- Achieved waste reduction from 9% to 3% by improving packaging machine in ROCKWOOL Bukit Raja, Melaka, India, and Rayong Thailand.
- Collaborated in Internal plant project to improve efficiency at cold and line speed.
- Manage factory OEE program, improved OEE from 67% to 72% in Year 2022 by focusing on speed losses, cleaning and maintenance stops and technical stops.
- Manage production VPC below the given target from Year 2019-2022.
- Collaborated in ROCKWOOL Operation Excellence Cost Savings project such as PSM Line speed improvement, Binder Efficiency, Packaging material savings, Manning reduction, Melting Energy savings and others. Achieved > EUR300K in Year 2022.
- Supervised team of 90 staff members including Supervisors and Leading Hands.
- Certified as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001 Internal Auditor in ROCKWOOL Malaysia.
- Support regional operations issues such as Afterburner Systems, Binder System, Cold Section.
- Completed Rockwool Process Training in Roermond, Netherlands in 2018.
- Train new production engineer on process and production software.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Internal Auditor
Perform Internal Audit in various department such as Purchasing, HR, Quality and Logistics.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Operation Team Lead
Rockwool
01.2019 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
04.2018 - 04.2020
Maintenance Engineer
Rockwool Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Bukit Raja
09.2017 - 12.2018
Mechanical Engineer
Soon Soon Oilmills
11.2013 - 08.2017
B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SEGi University in Collaboration With University Of Sunderland
04.2010 - 04.2013
Foundation - Science
University Tunku Abdul Rahman
01.2008 - 01.2009
SPM - Science
SMK Tinggi Klang
01.2002 - 01.2006
ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENT(Internal Auditor)
ISO 14001:2015 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
Graduate Technologist – Malaysian Board of Technologist
ISO 45001 - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
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