RAMPRASAD MANICKAM
Summary
A skilled Production Leader with the education and professional experience of 18 years to boost morale and productivity within a manufacturing team. With an analytical mind and detail-oriented focus, strives to improve productivity.
Overall, 13 Years off experience in Production line management of Li-ion Formation and Aging Process.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Lead
Murata Electronics Singapore Private Limited
04.2020 - Current
- Supervise and lead Production Shift Leaders, ensuring efficient workflow, proper task delegation, and adherence to shift schedules.
- Collaborate with the In-Line Quality Assurance Team to manage non-conformance issues, ensuring defective products are addressed effectively.
- Work closely with the Cell Analysis Team to validate cell characteristics for new models and material changes before input into the Formation Process.
- Managed rupture cell events by collecting data, monitoring affected equipment, and analyzing trends to enhance process reliability and safety.
- Partner with Process Engineers to analyze and mitigate high process rejection rates, supporting data collection and process optimization.
- Proficient in Hot Cell rejects data analysis.
- Implement and document risk management strategies, proactively addressing potential hazards and improving production reliability.
- Lead emergency response efforts for fire incidents, power outages, and water leaks, ensuring rapid action to minimize operational disruptions.
Key Achievements
Production Lead
- Collaborated with ME to implement zero impedance detection in the OCV checker.
- Proposed to ME, Develop an automated program that eliminated manual tray call out and re registration.
- Improve labour productivity by reducing work load though DX Digital transformation for minimizing manual task and enhancing operational efficiency from 92.6% to 81.5%.
- Proposed and conceptualized a new design to improve the power supply PIN JIG cell centering mechanism, aimed at eliminating pin mark-related defects.
Technical Specialist
Murata Electronics Singapore Private Limited
09.2012 - 04.2020
- Deployed manpower according to daily operational activities.
- Ensured strict adherence to operational and maintenance regulations by following guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions.
- Proposed and implemented new machine setups to enhance productivity.
- Liaised with Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs) to address online rejects and non-conformance issues.
- Conducted root cause analysis for breakdowns using 4M and 5 WHY methodologies.
- Identified and monitored maintenance metrics such as uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and OEE KPIs to align with business objectives.
Key Achievements
Techinical Specialist
- Proposed and collaborated with maintenance dept to develop ASRS Crane wheel mileage monitor system, prevent unnecessary breakdown and reducing parts replacement cost.
- Automated QA/QC cell collection through NGR in collaboration with ME team reduce manual handling errors and save collection time.
- Developed a work flow to optimize charging and discharging contact pin change control, leading to cost savings and improved man hour efficiency.
- Collaborated with ME to Implement OCV and CDC rejects monitor dashboard, Integrating data from FMS to centralize reject tracking and reduce manual data compilation time.
Production Technician
Madras Switch Gears
06.2007 - 08.2012
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, enabling informed decision-making based on real-time insights.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock of raw materials and consumables for uninterrupted production operations.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Education
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. -
AKP Polytechnic College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu01-2007
Skills
- Li-Ion Manufacturing Process
- Product Optimization
- Operations Management
- Equipment Maint and troubleshoot
- Deadline Management
- Handling of Non-Conformance
- Team Management
- Standard Operating Procedures
Certification
- Certificate in Generic Manufacturing Skills (Integration) from Electronics Industries Training Centre.
- Effective Supervisory Management and Leadership Skills.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Production Lead
Murata Electronics Singapore Private Limited
04.2020 - Current
Technical Specialist
Murata Electronics Singapore Private Limited
09.2012 - 04.2020
Production Technician
Madras Switch Gears
06.2007 - 08.2012
Key Achievements
Techinical Specialist
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. -
AKP Polytechnic College
Key Achievements
Production Lead