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Balamurugan N Namasivayam

Cypress,USA

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Product Manager (Oversee Product Development, Supply Chain & Inventory Management with 4 direct reports)Production Manager (Oversee Machine shop, Welding and Assembly & Testing with 110+direct reports)Manufacturing Engineering Leader (Oversee manufacturing engineering with 8 direct reports)

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Resourceful and performance-driven leader with rich background in improving production / manufacturing operations through cost-effective procurement of necessary material, visionary leadership, and company-wide transformation. Demonstrated success in steering key manufacturing activities with a keen focus on optimising operational efficiency via implementation of 5S and LEAN principles. Proven expertise in operation management, manufacturing, equipment purchasing, recruitment, and performance evaluation. Recognized for data collection and updating operational metrics to achieve productivity targets, improving manufacturing processes, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and provide top-notch customer service. Earned reputations as a creative problem-solver and quality-driven manager; identifying/resolving issues and revamping operational procedures to ensure safe and high quality production in line with customers’ demands. Credible history of building, training, and motivating teams to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Manager (Oversee Product Development, Supply Chain & Inventory Management with 4 direct reports)

SRI Energy Inc
Houston, TX, USA
11.2024 - Current
  • Oversee production planning processes to ensure accurate and efficient production schedules, coordinating closely with production teams to align supply chain activities with manufacturing needs. Maintain inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize excess inventory. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of materials. Manage logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products. Analyze supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Manage purchasing and quality teams to ensure deadlines are met and processes are being followed.
  • Reduced inventory discrepancies from 13% to 2%
  • Implemented a new standard operating procedure for parts taken from inventory, which is used for in-house, local vendor delivery, and customer/international shipment.

Production Manager (Oversee Machine shop, Welding and Assembly & Testing with 110+direct reports)

MTQ Oilfield Services WLL
Bahrain
11.2014 - 08.2024
  • Streamline all activities related to production, including shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management. Recommend and execute measures to revamp production methods and output while collaborating with production team to improve equipment operations, reduce operational bottlenecks, and optimize setup times. Approve proposals for procurement of new processing and production equipment / systems. Establish 5S initiatives to enhance department productivity and reduce waste. Develop KPI and manufacturing metrics to drive improvements in quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and cost reduction. Monitor KPIs and formulate strategies to consistently meet and exceed targets as well as steer cost reduction / process improvement on shop floor to increase efficiency and profitability. Identify capital equipment requirements and write business cases to support acquisition. Supervise employee disciplinary action, time / attendance, shift scheduling, and overtime assignments. Direct recruitment and selection process to hire appropriately qualified and experienced staff. Developing and administrating budgets, controlling monthly P/L results, and formulating action plans to address variances and gaps.
  • Rendered expertise to implement dynamic cost estimation system, resulting in 95% more accuracy than previous one.
  • Reduced overhead crane waiting time and saved 1600 man-hours per month by installing Jib-crane(3X) in machine shop and assembly area of production.
  • Minimized set-up time to zero and process time by 26% for components such as a Christmas tree, gate valve, and lower master valve by installing a new Trevisan boring machine with twin-pallet and built-in contouring head.
  • Saved 42.5 hours per Gauge carrier part; processed in multiple work centers and took 48 hours to complete in Machine Shop.
  • Led cost-cutting project to justify purchase of 5-axis Turnmill to off-load Gauge carrier part and complete machining in 5.5 hours.
  • Decreased consumable cost to 45% through new WPS for BOP welding process development.

Manufacturing Engineering Leader (Oversee manufacturing engineering with 8 direct reports)

Halliburton Completion Tools MFG LTD
Tuas, Singapore
07.2000 - 11.2014
  • Provided CNC programming, tooling, offloading, and technical support on daily basis. Utilized in-depth knowledge to conduct make/buy analysis, create routing, and manage production order changes. Headed new order feasibility study, BOM extension, cost estimation, and quotation clarifications activities to achieve designated objectives. Ensured seamless activities related to technical clarification, Vendor development, product cost / standard cost variation analysis, and created raw material part number in SAP. Performed root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances and salvaging quality notes (Q-note). Implemented new process qualification, led capital projects, and assured process improvement, overseeing shop floor level loading, meeting tooling and fixture requirements, and preparing standard work/training material to increase efficiency. Contributed to capital project purchases of new CNC equipment of worth over $100M, including work holding devices and tooling, to expand manufacturing capability to support new products. Directed new product introduction improvement projects while collaborating with diverse team from design, manufacturing, procurement, shop floor and quality to streamline process and develop database for future reference including work level instruction (WLI). Coordinated with design engineering to analyse designs for manufacturability (DFM) and improvements proactively. Reviewed existing processes, methods, and operations sequences to improve productivity by introducing new tooling and optimizing processes.
  • Improved line balance and allowed machine utilization to reach up to 95% by formulating new routing strategy to select best work center and maintain best process.
  • Implemented routing change request through SharePoint to capture routing errors as well as designed new ECN process through SAP and revamped heat treatment process to reduce effort required to create routing and achieve quality target.
  • Enhanced product quality significantly and decreased rework by 35% by developing Halliburton preferred manufacturing procedure to assist sourcing group in effectively communicating with overseas vendors (India and China).
  • Minimized repeated errors by 60% and provided accurate cost estimates by developing job training sessions for new hires.
  • Introduced new Premium threading process to capture correct lead time for in-house and overseas gauges, providing 100% accurate lead time for the product.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical & Manufacturing

University of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
01-2003

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Srinivasa Subbaraya Polytechnic
Tamil Nadu, India
01-1992

Skills

  • Premium threading & Coating process
  • Completion tools manufacturing
  • Operations Management
  • Inventory management
  • API 6A,16A,16C,7-1,5CT, 14L, 11D
  • Cost Control & Minimisation
  • P & L Accountability
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Shop Floor Management
  • Business Development & Growth
  • New Product Development
  • Capacity Planning
  • CNC Machining & Programming
  • Root-Cause Analysis
  • Recruitment & Coaching
  • Production Data Analysis
  • SAP ERP/NetSuite
  • Team Management

Accomplishments

  • Maximized manufacturing capability to over 30% by adding gate valve machining & testing, choke and kill manifold manufacturing and re-certification, and BOP re-manufacturing, testing & coating.
  • Slashed BOP re-manufacturing lead time from 16 to 8 weeks through detailed scheduling, non-conformance reduction, and process improvement.
  • Increased production capability and saved $162K per year by investing $110K in Capex to bring outsourced post-weld heat treatment process in-house.
  • Established new SAP work center for premium threading operation on high-profile projects (HPP) to capture cost of special processing, resulting in a $1.2M increase in annual revenue.
  • Reduced fabrication costs by $90K per year and enhanced lead time by 30% by performing TIR tolerance analysis on raw materials (Blank) and developed acceptance criteria.
  • Maintained facility gross margin rate of 35% for past three years by improving manufacturing processes.

Certification

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - (Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Halliburton, Singapore)
  • Frontline Supervisor Training (Halliburton, Singapore)
  • Managerial Economics (LinkedIn Learning)
  • Leadership Foundations: Leadership styles & models (LinkedIn Learning)
  • Kaizen Training (Halliburton, Singapore)
  • Data Analytics (Vertical Institute, Singapore)

Timeline

Product Manager (Oversee Product Development, Supply Chain & Inventory Management with 4 direct reports)

SRI Energy Inc
11.2024 - Current

Production Manager (Oversee Machine shop, Welding and Assembly & Testing with 110+direct reports)

MTQ Oilfield Services WLL
11.2014 - 08.2024

Manufacturing Engineering Leader (Oversee manufacturing engineering with 8 direct reports)

Halliburton Completion Tools MFG LTD
07.2000 - 11.2014

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Srinivasa Subbaraya Polytechnic

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical & Manufacturing

University of South Australia

Additional Experience

  • CNC Programmer, Tang Technical Services, Singapore
  • Product Development Engineer, Best Cast Ltd, India
  • Production Engineer, INDMAS, India
  • Shift Supervisor, SUBAH Engineering PVT Ltd, India
Balamurugan N Namasivayam