Karthikeyan Muruganantham

About Karthikeyan Muruganantham

Proven execution expert in large-scale manufacturing projects, achieved the production…

Experience

1. Divisional Manager - Operations, me and Logistics

   Daimler India Commercial Vehicles

   Jan 2011 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Operations, ME & Logistics: Spearheaded end-to-end manufacturing operations for 200+ personnel, aligning daily activities with production targets, quality benchmarks, and safety standards. Achieved 95% OEE and sustained FTT rates above 90% across production lines. Led SMED initiatives, reducing die setup/changeover time by 25%. Drove process and layout improvements for new model introductions and ramp-ups. Enforced safety protocols and led a zero-incident culture initiative. Conducted root cause analyses and implemented corrective actions for quality control. Managed operational budgets, monitored KPIs, and drove lean initiatives across operations.Manufacturing Engineering (ME) – Trucks Directed cross-functional teams in planning, designing, and optimizing truck assembly processes. Led line balancing, tooling design, and ergonomic studies. Developed PFMEAs, control plans, and standard operating procedures. Managed capital investments and vendors coordination for new facilities installation.Lean Manufacturing – Global Truck Operating System (TOS) Facilitating Lean projects using Value Stream Mapping, NVA reduction, waste elimination, and kaizen techniques. Integrated Industry 4.0 tools into lean systems for advanced analytics and transparency.In-Plant Logistics (IPL) Optimized inventory management processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in excess stock and a significant improvement in the inventory turnover ratio. Executed the annual wall-to-wall inventory count for the warehouse, achieving a 99.8% accuracy rate. Maintained year-over-year inventory discrepancies at a minimal 0.2%.Inbound Logistics (IBL) Handled 305+ domestic routes, 310+ suppliers, 4 cross docks, and parts. Improved E2E transparency, on-time delivery through Transport Management System (TMS) implementation (first time in DICV) Successful PAN India transition of new Logistics Service Provider (LSP) with Zero production loss

Education

• Tamilnad Polytechnic

  Diploma

  1994 — 1997

• BITS Pilani

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2008 — 2012