Manoj Kumar
Associate Manager-Production Planning & Control | 11Years in Tyre Manufacturing | Expert in SAP, LeanManufacturing & Inventory Optimization |Empowering Teams/Systems in Production Planning &Turning into Performance
- Role
- Junior Manager at Yokohama-ATG
- Location
- Bharuch, GJ, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Manoj Kumar
Production Planning & Control | SAP Expert | Lean Manufacturing | Quality & Process Improvement 11 years of manufacturing excellence in the tire industry (Yokohama-ATG | CEAT Ltd.)I am a results-driven Production Planning & Control (PP & C) professional with over a decade of experience at Yokohama-ATG, currently working as a Junior Manager. My core expertise lies in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and lean manufacturing across complex manufacturing setups.At Yokohama-ATG, I’ve led a team of planners and coordinators to ensure efficient daily scheduling for ROTR & TBR, green tire and steel stock planning, and mold change management. I’ve successfully implemented inventory optimization strategies, maintained optimal stock levels, improved OEE, and automated key planning functions using Advanced Excel and Macros.I bring hands-on experience with SAP (MM module), COGI clearance, and data analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with TPM, TQM, 5S, and Kaizen principles. I’ve consistently enhanced OTIF, reduced lead times, and improved plant efficiency through cross-functional collaboration with Purchase, Stores, Maintenance, Quality, and Dispatch teams.Earlier, during my 6-year tenure at CEAT Ltd, I specialized in SPC, Six Sigma, NPD trials, and process audits. I have strong analytical skills backed by tools like Minitab, Power BI, Tableau, and MS Excel to monitor process capability, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and drive force variation improvements. I also contributed significantly to documentation, SOPs, control plans, and trial evaluations for new product development. Key Skills:• Production Planning & Scheduling• Inventory & Material Management• Lean Manufacturing, TPM, TQM, 5S• Team Leadership & Cross-functional Coordination• SAP (MM), Advanced Excel, Macros• Data Analysis & Visualization – Minitab, Power BI, Tableau• Quality Tools – RCA, FMEA, Control Charts, Six SigmaAlways eager to learn, optimize, and deliver results that move operations forward. Let’s connect.
Experience
Junior Manager
Dec 2023 — Present
Education
Asian International University
Bachelor of Engineering, Automobile Engineering
Himachal Pradesh Board Of School Education
12th, Commerce / Business Studies /Economics / Accounts
2011 — 2012
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Diploma of Education -DIRI, Rubber Technology/Polymer Engineering
2019 — 2020
Himachal Pradesh Takniki Siksha Board - Dharamshala
Polytechnic Diploma , Automobile Engineering
Himachal Pradesh Board Of School Education - Dharamshala
10th / Matriculation Examination
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