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Work History
Education
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Vikneeswaran  Palaniandy

Vikneeswaran Palaniandy

Seremban

Summary

Highly analytical and results-driven Production Manager with 2+ years of experience managing day-to-day operations and leading teams to improve productivity, safety, and quality in the industrial sensor. Proven track record of implementing lean principles and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer goals

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

FRABA.SDN.BHD
02.2022 - Current

Managed day‑to‑day operations on the warehouse floor while developing a highly effective site leadership team, implementing safety measures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives resulting in 15% increase in productivity.

  • Established clear and stretching goals, communicated and delegated key responsibilities to achieve daily performance goals.
  • Built a Safety‑First culture and developed a highly motivated workforce by identifying and eliminating potential sources of industrial sensor safety risk.
  • Implemented Lean principles and established KPIs to improve safety, quality, and productivity while reducing waste and operating costs.
  • Identified issues quickly, developed action plans and coordinated team member activities, so that these issues were communicated upward, and dealt with quickly & effectively.
  • Hired and trained new employees, drove positive employee relations, and delivered sustainable results.
  • Developed and executed addressing both short‑term a long‑term opportunity.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.

Production Engineer

FRABA.SDNBHD
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Support the tender process for the equipment to ensure the best quality for the best price.
  • Oversee installation of machinery and equipment. Undertake special projects as required. Achieve goals within the budget.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities. Support and lead the process improvement activities.
  • Liaise and communicate with suppliers and government and other service providers in Germany.
  • Implement and In‑charge of maintaining 5S, Safety issues, and ESD
  • Implement and In‑charge equipment documentation, preventive maintenance, and control. Planning and organizing production schedules.
  • Accessing project and resource requirements. Ensure that health and safety regulations are met. Determine quality control standards.
  • Overseeing production process.
  • Selecting, ordering, and purchasing material.
  • Organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.
  • Ensure product and process quality meets the specifications required.
  • Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
  • Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

ON Semiconductor
11.2017 - 06.2020
  • Improving Yield, OEE, and MTBA. To plan and control manpower, raw material, overtime, and parts usage in the CBSM department.
  • Monitor day‑to‑day production equipment and workflow.
  • To involve in machine improvement and development to upgrade productivity.
  • Managing the working schedule of technicians during change of shift and rest days. To lead, guide, and mentor junior engineers, line technicians, and MLVK.
  • Maintaining the equipment inventories of Equipment Spare parts.
  • In charge of maintaining TPM and 5S, Safety issues, and CAMSTAR in my department.

Education

MBA - Management

UNITAR International University
01-2024

B.Eng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Segi College
09-2017

Skills

  • Decision Making

  • Time Management

  • Multitasking

  • Equipment Operation

  • Training

  • Technical Skills

  • Quality Standard

  • Product Quality

  • Production Operation

  • Process Improvement

Accomplishments

  • Productivity Improvement - Developed and executed strategies to increase productivity and production by implementing Lean.
  • Employee Development - Hired and trained new employees, serving as a positive role model of emotional intelligence and servant leadership.
  • Technology Integration - Spearheaded the implementation of automated systems in volume production, reducing reliance on paper-based processes. This integration streamlined workflows, increased production output by 45%, and enhanced product quality through improved accuracy and consistency.
  • On-Time Delivery: Consistently met or exceeded production deadlines, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate over the past year. Implemented advanced Kanban production planning, ensuring materials were available and prepared 4 weeks in advance, which helped streamline workflows and reduce delays.
  • Trained and supervised 10 production engineer over three weeks time period.

Languages

Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Malay
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Production Manager

FRABA.SDN.BHD
02.2022 - Current

Production Engineer

FRABA.SDNBHD
07.2020 - 01.2022

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

ON Semiconductor
11.2017 - 06.2020

MBA - Management

UNITAR International University

B.Eng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Segi College
Vikneeswaran Palaniandy