Gowri Sankar J

About Gowri Sankar J

Enterprising and resourceful result-oriented professional offering over 19+ Years of work experience with multiple Production lines / various sectors -FMCG/Healthcare/Electrical Switchgear/Aerospace/Defense/Marine divisions. Specialties\'- • Lean concepts, • Assembly line layouts preparation, • New projects implementation, • Industrial 4.0 Revolution, • Plant expansion projects, • Certified with lean Six Sigma Green Belt, • Operations management & Process, • Productivity Improvements, • Conducting - Layer process Audit with Internal Dept. Specialized in- • Robotics/Artificial intelligence industrial 4.0 implementation. Career Achievements- • Material handling system improved through automation and manpower reduced from 30Head count to 3 Head count (76%) Cost savings. • Reduced Manufacturing Lead time 12 Days to 4 Days ( 67%) for new product as per Customer requirement • Reduced head count from 14 to 13 People and cycle time reduced from 245Sec to 175 Sec with finishing line Circular Connecter Assembly • Productivity Improved 550 No’s to 750 No’s/per shift (36%) by implementing Lean methodology for Low voltage switch gear assembly. • Conducted (MTM) Motion Time Movement Study to minimize the bottlenecks and productivity increased by 25% for Relay Assembly line • Worked towards reducing FOTD from 5 days to 3 days by doing (PDCA) Plan-do-check-Act method at Low voltage switch gear assembly line. • Ensured completion of the installation of ERP Software leading to improved organization productivity, collaboration and communication. • Implemented ANDON System for real-time communication /reducing stoppage time for all lines. Kaizen Activities & Implementations- • Worked towards reducing cycle time from 126 Sec to 116 Sec (8 %) by implementing Pneumatic fixtures for Receptacles Assembly Line • Drove efforts in improving First Pass Yield (79% to 90%) by replacing round surface pin to pogo pin with HV Test Bench • Successfully implemented VLC Machine in FG Packing Area to avoid finished goods packing mismatches & Customer Complaint for Low Voltage Switch Gear Products • Introduced Semi Automation testing machine to measure the force & distance value For Breakers • Implemented Poke- Yoke fixtures to avoid quality defects with wrong assembly of contacts in frame 2 contactors

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager

   System Control

   Jun 2023 — Present · Salem, IN

   Developed and executed strategic operational plans that aligned with the objectives of the organization. • Productivity has increased from 40 panels to 60 panels each month (50% increase). • Turnover has increased by 26%.• Implemented measures to maximize quality standards, cost effectiveness, and production efficiency. • Supervise the entire manufacturing process, including supply chain management, production, and quality assurance. • Implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies. Kaizen/Gemba/5s, for example. • Oversee major projects, such as square foot facility additions, and develop project schedules, budgets, and performance indicators to ensure successful completion. • Led and mentored a broad team of professionals, including production managers, quality control experts, and engineers. • Encourage an environment that values teamwork, responsibility, and continuous training. • Oversee key performance indicators (KPIs) pertaining to cost control, waste minimization, and manufacturing efficiency

Education

• Vallalar Gurukulam HigherSec School

  80%

  2002 — 2003

• Swamy abhedhanandha polytechnic College

  Electrical and electronics engineering

  2003 — 2006