Senthil Kumar
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR - MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Baker Hughes Singapore
04.2022 - Current
- Lead, develop and implement variable cost productivity programs across all areas of responsibility
- Implement a customer focused operational culture delivering world class customer service levels
- Coordinate team activities to optimize cost performance of the plants through capital investment programs, optimizing operating capital usage and minimizing waste through the development of a continuous improvement culture encompassing lean principles
- Plan and execute maintenance activity to ensure plants are kept safe and compliant
- Drive improvements in reliability for key aspects of machinery by completing reliability studies and identifying best planned maintenance strategy
- Provide design for manufacturing input at early stages in the new product development process, coordinating with and supporting the new product development team to implement new and revised designs and developing effective processes to ensure manufacturability of product
- Manage the accurate and on-time introduction of new products
- Support project management to cross functional activity required for project execution.
REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM MANAGER APAC&MENA
ChampionX, (Former Nalco Champion)
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Execute supply chain transformation and continuous improvement projects
- Delivered USD 12 million saving in 2021 through continuous improvement program for supply chain functions
- Digitalized plant batch making process to eliminate human errors and reduced product off-spec rate from 8% to 1%
- Design and implement returns management processes across all products
- Analyze cost and spending data and collaborate with Finance team for comprehensive reporting on risk and opportunity
- Actively worked on customers complaints and resolved it
- Reduced customer complaints by 70%.
PLANT MANAGER (GREEN FIELD START UP PLANT)
Nalco Champion -Jurong
10.2013 - 12.2017
- Managed a Plant Safety Program with Zero recordable injuries
- Responsible to deliver $100 Million/annum production of Oil field chemicals with over 90 unionized employees
- Through TPM projects increased productivity over 30% in 3 years
- Reduced 2017 operating costs over 1 million dollars compared to 2016
- Implemented preventative maintenance program that reduced down time from 20% to 5%
- Proposed, justified and received approval for USD 40 million project to expand the site (Phase2) and double the capacity with 20% increase in work force
- Develop annual operating budgets and maintains control of approved budgets to ensure proper cost control.
PROJECT MANAGER
Evonik Methionine Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Responsibility included the overall technical planning and execution of the utility section of Evonik Me5 project
- Defined, scheduled, allocated and managed resources required for completion of the project
- Prepared weekly project progress reports and presented it to steering team
- Involved in the technical resolution of design problems that may include field investigation or inspection
- Managed changes, agile, risk control and eliminated surprises
- Establish basic process information and all aspects regarding concepts for health, safety and environmental protection within the project
- Start-up planning and its cost estimation.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Evonik Oil Additives Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.2007 - 04.2012
- Lead the production part of the inaugural startup of Evonik Lubricant Oil Additive Facility in Singapore
- Developed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability
- Reviewed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity
- Resolved production/process issues to maintain productivity goals
- Revitalized operational process and procedures to control turnover and waste, enhance output, boost overall quality
- Created continuous improvement culture to drive gains in quality, flow and output
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
OPERATION SUPERVISOR & SHE OFFICER
Sumitomo Chemicals Singapore Private Limited
10.1998 - 01.2007
- Startup and Shutdown and troubleshooting Operations of Process plant equipment like Pumps, Compressors, Blowers, Extruder, Heat Exchangers, Chiller units and Distillation towers
- Review and update safe work practices based on improvements through system audits and best practices
- Conduct EHS training programs and routine site inspections
- Organize HSE Committee meetings and accident investigations
- Develop, maintain & continuously improve HSE management system
- Develop and update site Emergency Response Plan
- Participate in HAZOP, QRA studies conducted by consultants and share the report with HSE and Operations function and the implementation of recommendations from QRA.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
S P Jain School of Global Management
06.2010
Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer - undefined
Ministry Of Manpower
01.2007
BBA - Business Administration and Management
Annamalai University
Tamil Nadu, India05.1996
Chemical Engineering - undefined
Institute of Chemical Technology
Chennai, India05.1990
Skills
- Leading projects and multifunctional teams
- Supply chain optimization
- Sustainable Supply chain
- Supply chain logistics
- Contract Negotiation
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Operations Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Sourcing
Personal Information
Nationality: Singapore PR, Indian
Dob
07/17/1972
Timeline
DIRECTOR - MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Baker Hughes Singapore
04.2022 - Current
REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM MANAGER APAC&MENA
ChampionX, (Former Nalco Champion)
01.2018 - 04.2022
PLANT MANAGER (GREEN FIELD START UP PLANT)
Nalco Champion -Jurong
10.2013 - 12.2017
PROJECT MANAGER
Evonik Methionine Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.2012 - 09.2013
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Evonik Oil Additives Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.2007 - 04.2012
OPERATION SUPERVISOR & SHE OFFICER
Sumitomo Chemicals Singapore Private Limited
10.1998 - 01.2007
Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer - undefined
Ministry Of Manpower
BBA - Business Administration and Management
Annamalai University
Chemical Engineering - undefined
Institute of Chemical Technology
MBA - Business Administration
S P Jain School of Global Management
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