Nithin Narayanan
Manufacturing Services Leader (Senior Manager)
Summary
Experienced Senior Manager proficient in managing engineering and operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimizes resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Manufacturing Services Leader (Senior Manager)
Rolls, Singapore Pte Ltd
Royce
2019.10 - Current
- Managing and improving departmental performance in terms of business deliverables and key performance indicators in lined with central strategy
- Design and deliver the Manufacturing Services objectives through digitalization ,automation and providing data analysis, and identifying opportunities to improve business performance
- Managing a team of 29 that includes Manufacturing Service Engineers and technicians and planning/executing all aspects of the manufacturing services department
- Effective utilization of predictive methodologies proactively to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems to prevent unplanned events
- Resourcing and managing relationships with clients and stakeholders (internal and external)
- Implementing of the company Health & Safety Standards which includes taking the role of Responsible Person (RP) or Assistant RP for specified activities
- Practical application of data analysis techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Reliability modelling and prediction, root cause analysis (RCA), failure reporting, analysis and FMEA (SGD 500K savings per year though cost optimization)
- Leading the Energy Management activity for the business ensuring implementation of strategy and agreed initiatives.(SGD 1 million cost reduction by the implementation of solar heaters)
- Providing leadership and coaching to the Manufacturing Service Engineers (MSEs) to ensure that all MSE responsible items are delivered to the required standard at the required time
- Managing and monitoring the Manufacturing Services budget at the point of use
- Effectively interfacing with Group Property and their service providers partners to ensure all services are enacted to the business requirement
- Ensuring that all Manufacturing Services personnel and other repartees are appropriately resourced, trained and developed using company standard processes
- Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance, modification or replacement.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Achieved aggressive production and quality requirements for 97K introduction.
- Identified strategic business opportunities to advance technology through licensing and project development.
- Worked with licensing managers to understand markets and assist with prioritization of target accounts for licensing opportunities.
Project Manager
Azbil Singapore Pte Ltd
2017.09 - 2019.09
- Leading project planning sessions and Coordinating staff and internal resources
- Managing project progress and ensuring projects deliverables in the set deadlines
- Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Designing and signing off on contracts and risk mitigation plan
- Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation
- Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff
- Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary
- Managing large and diverse teams
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Assistant Project Manager
Quantum Automation Pte Ltd
2014.09 - 2017.09
- Evaluation of Actual Cost Breakdown (ACB) for commercial (UIC, JTC, JTH) and lab projects
- Project planning, preparing the master schedule, Project quality plan (QPP)
- Subcontractor and vendor selection and management and progress claims for the project
- Handling Bio-Safety Lab (BSL) Class 2, 3 projects
- Cost and Manpower optimization based on real-time crisis analysis
- Testing and commissioning of BMS /BAS system for the project
- Reporting project progress and cost management to top management
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Education
Doctorate - Business Administration
Teesside University (TU)
2019.01 - 2023.01
Master’s - Business Administration
Northumbria University
2017.01 - 2018.01
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical, Mechatronics
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
2009.01 - 2012.01
Nov 2022 Certified lean six sigma green belt - undefined
SELECTED
2019.12 - 2021.11
Certified Agile Team Facilitator, Oct 2020 and Certified SAFe 5 Agilist, Sep 2020 Certified ISO 55001:2014 Asset Management System (AMS) Awareness, Aug 2020 Attained - undefined
Skills
Project Management and Financial planning (PMI trained, SPMI member)Business Innovation and NegotiationManagement and administration: MS Office Suite, MS Project, Power Bi, SAP
Process improvements
Capital spending
Strategic planning and execution
Performance Analysis
Budget development
Materials requisition
Contractor oversight
Inventory replenishment
Certification
ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF)
Timeline
Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace DiversityInclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity
2021-04
ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF)
2020-10
Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist
2020-09
ISO 55001:2014 Asset Management System (AMS) Awareness
2020-08
Leading High-Performing Teams
2020-06
Nov 2022 Certified lean six sigma green belt - undefined
SELECTED
2019.12 - 2021.11
Risk Management in Development Projects
2019-11
Manufacturing Services Leader (Senior Manager)
Rolls, Singapore Pte Ltd
2019.10 - Current
Doctorate - Business Administration
Teesside University (TU)
2019.01 - 2023.01
Project Manager
Azbil Singapore Pte Ltd
2017.09 - 2019.09
Master’s - Business Administration
Northumbria University
2017.01 - 2018.01
Assistant Project Manager
Quantum Automation Pte Ltd
2014.09 - 2017.09
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical, Mechatronics
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
2009.01 - 2012.01