Krishna S. Ramsami
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Experienced Production Maintenance Manager and technical leader with more than 25 years of manufacturing and equipment maintenance experience. Proven expertise in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, production support, team leadership, process improvement, and quality compliance. Strong background in managing maintenance operations, optimizing equipment reliability, and collaborating across departments to meet production goals in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Maintenance Manager
TAGSYSTEMS
Eatontown, NJ
01.2022 - 05.2026
- Oversaw maintenance operations and repairs for personalization and insertion equipment to ensure optimal uptime.
- Oversaw and guided maintenance technicians, prioritizing tasks and ensuring prompt execution of preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Established and oversaw preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical and electrical issues to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated collaboration between production engineering and quality teams to enhance equipment performance and streamline workflows.
- Oversaw spare parts inventory management and coordinated vendor relationships to secure essential maintenance supplies.
- Championed adherence to workplace safety standards and company procedures while spearheading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintained comprehensive maintenance records and evaluated equipment performance data to identify efficiency improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
EMV Technical Manager / Team Leader / Technician
Valid
South Plainfield, NJ
09.1997 - 12.2021
- Managed setup, adjustment, repair, and maintenance of EMV production equipment including tape layers, collators, laminators, punch presses, hot stamping, and personalization systems.
- Developed and executed project plans, ensuring timely delivery of software enhancements.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Provided technical guidance and training to machine operators and production staff.
- Coordinated production priorities with supervisors, team leaders, and IT personnel to meet customer deadlines.
- Managed inventory and recordkeeping for EMV materials, including holograms, signature foil, and modules.
- Supported customer pre-personalization key loading and personalization data management.
- Resolved production issues and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and product quality.
- Ensured compliance with security audits, quality management systems, and ISO procedures.
- Assisted with production reporting, downtime analysis, inventory tracking, and staffing coordination.
Education
Electronics And Computer Technology -
DeVry University – Engineering And Information Sciences
Woodbridge, New Jersey01-1994
Skills
- Production Maintenance Management
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Manufacturing Equipment Troubleshooting
- Team Leadership & Training
- Mechanical & Electrical Systems
- Process Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Inventory & Spare Parts Management
- Production Planning & Support
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Systems & ISO Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Production Maintenance Manager
TAGSYSTEMS
01.2022 - 05.2026
EMV Technical Manager / Team Leader / Technician
Valid
09.1997 - 12.2021
Electronics And Computer Technology -
DeVry University – Engineering And Information Sciences