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Sivacharanya Sukumaran

Sivacharanya Sukumaran

Sungai Petani,Malaysia

Summary

Experienced Production Professional with extensive expertise in operations oversight and production management, leveraging strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities to drive manufacturing improvement strategies. Proficient in enterprise resource planning systems, SAP applications, and inventory management software, ensuring efficient task delegation and cross-functional team collaboration. Demonstrates a deep understanding of quality control, ISO-9001 standards, and lean processes to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. Skilled in decision-making within fast-paced environments, with a focus on cost control analysis and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices. Committed to continuous business process improvement and achieving excellence through the application of Lean Six Sigma principles.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Production assistant manager

Premium Sound Solutions
Seberang Jaya, Penang
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Supervise daily production operations of high-quality car speakers, ensuring compliance with production schedules and quality standards.
  • Lead a team of 200 employees, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to achieve production goals and maintain safety standards.
  • Oversee the assembly, testing, and packaging of audio equipment, ensuring product integrity and adherence to design specifications.
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality control teams to address production issues, implement process improvements, and ensure continuous product quality enhancement.
  • Monitor and maintain production workflows, optimize processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and meet cost targets.
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and industry regulations, fostering a culture of workplace safety.
  • Track inventory levels, coordinate material requisitions, and manage resources effectively to prevent production delays.
  • Review production data and performance metrics to generate reports for upper management, identify trends, and recommend solutions to improve productivity.
  • Resolve operational challenges by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and coordinating timely repairs or adjustments.
  • Collaborated with other departments for seamless coordination of tasks and responsibilities.
  • Promoted continuous learning among team members through workshops and training programs.
  • Evaluated processes and procedures periodically, making necessary adjustments for optimum productivity.
  • Reduced waste by incorporating sustainable practices into production process.
  • Worked closely with Production Manager on strategic planning and business development initiatives.
  • Conducted regular inspections for adherence to quality standards and regulations.
  • Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles for streamlined production process.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth execution of tasks in line with company objectives.
  • Trained new employees, ensuring quick acclimatisation to company standards and procedures.
  • Enforced health and safety requirements for worker protection, keeping accidents and company liability at minimum.

Lead Operator (Production Senior Supervisor)

Watlow Electric Malaysia Sdn Bhd
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Been trained in Mexico for product knowledge operational transfer.
  • Diagnosed and resolved machine malfunctions, minimizing production downtime and maintaining production goals.
  • Assist in the setup and breakdown of all production equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient production environment.
  • Maintained and updated production logs to track production statistics and performance data.
  • Monitored production KPIs and provided regular reports to senior management.
  • Created a system for tracking production data that improved visibility into production KPIs.
  • Developed new policies and procedures, improving operational efficiency.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior staff members, enhancing overall team performance.
  • Delivered new hire training and mentored established staff on processes and procedures.

Production Supervisor 3

B. Braun Medical Industries
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: Penang
  • Prepare production reports in order to identify and solve performance problems.
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities of production team to ensure that manufacturing operations are run according to schedules and established codes.
  • Monitor quality of output, volume, cost and wastage targets, equipment set up and adjust tasks, ensuring effective and efficient use of time and resources.
  • Supervise staff to make sure that all safety measures are observed while operating machines and equipment.
  • Train new workers on the organization's operating standards and procedure.
  • Proficiency in SAP transaction for production (data entry).
  • Penang

Supervisor

SM Pharmaceuticals
Sungai Petani
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: Sungai Petani
  • Responsible for planning, execution, and scheduling of production activities.
  • In charge of batch manufacturing and packing record keeping as well as sheets.
  • Formulated Production related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Executed shop floor management and manpower handling.
  • Maintained cGMP standards of production areas.
  • Responsible for productivity improvement and quality.
  • Sungai Petani

Operations Executive

Spark Global Management
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted the Managing Director in office operations, online marketing and promotion.
  • Responsible for maintaining website and Social Media.

Intern

Ministry of Transportation
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Developed inventory system for the Cyberjaya Information Technology Centre.
  • Assisted in network and hardware troubleshooting, performing system backup and maintenance functions.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Wawasan Open University
01.2023 - 12.2024

B. Sc (Hons) - undefined

Staffordshire University

Certificate in Supervisory Management -

University Malaysia Sabah - Centre for Professional Studies

Training & Testing Machine Learning Model -

HRD CORP
04.2001 -

Lean Bronze Training -

Watlow
11.2022 - 01.2023

Fundamental of Generative AI -

SAWIT.AI Learnathon

Generative AI -

Google

Skills

  • Decision-Making in fast-paced environments
  • Production scheduling tools
  • Cross-Functional team collaboration
  • Task delegation
  • Operations oversight
  • Enterprise resource planning systems
  • Product knowledge
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Assurance
  • 5s principles
  • Manufacturing improvement strategies
  • Procurement processes
  • Leadership
  • ISO-9001 knowledge
  • Microsoft Office
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Quality Management
  • SAP Applications
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Project Management
  • Inventory Management Software
  • Scheduling
  • Lean Processes
  • Team Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Writing of Reports
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Floor Management
  • Production Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Strategic planning capabilities
  • Cost control analysis
  • Knowledge of osha regulations

Languages

English
Malay

Courses Completed

  • Managing Information Systems
  • Management in Organisations
  • Economic Environment of Business
  • Quantitative Techniques
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Strategic Management
  • Operations Management
  • Quality Management
  • Business for Sustainable Development
  • Marketing Management

Timeline

Production assistant manager

Premium Sound Solutions
06.2024 - 06.2025

Master of Business Administration -

Wawasan Open University
01.2023 - 12.2024

Lean Bronze Training -

Watlow
11.2022 - 01.2023

Lead Operator (Production Senior Supervisor)

Watlow Electric Malaysia Sdn Bhd
08.2022 - 12.2023

Production Supervisor 3

B. Braun Medical Industries
06.2021 - 07.2022

Supervisor

SM Pharmaceuticals
01.2019 - 05.2021

Operations Executive

Spark Global Management
01.2018 - 12.2018

Intern

Ministry of Transportation
03.2016 - 08.2016

Training & Testing Machine Learning Model -

HRD CORP
04.2001 -

B. Sc (Hons) - undefined

Staffordshire University

Certificate in Supervisory Management -

University Malaysia Sabah - Centre for Professional Studies

Fundamental of Generative AI -

SAWIT.AI Learnathon

Generative AI -

Google

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