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Ayyanar Viswanathan, Production Manager

Ayyanar Viswanathan

Production Manager·Cherwell Interiors

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, PGDBA / MBA - Operations

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 8 months

Production Manager

May 2025 - Present

Cherwell Interiors

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2025 - Present

Implemented goal settings in production, quality, flow, and output.

Improved machinery efficiency, modified layout, formed Small Group Activity functions, and increased productivity.

Managed multiple projects, and ensured on-time material delivery, and proper installation within the project timeline.

Handled clients from concept to completion.

Led the Engineering, Planning, Production, and Projects teams to ensure on-time project delivery.

Enhanced PQ submission activities and developed capacity reports to attract clients.

Ensured timely invoice submission and coordinated for on-time client payments.

Managed the organization's cash flow.

Executed 12 million worth of Dubai Government project interior works from PQ submission to Handover.

Company industry:
Fit-Out & Joinery
Job role:
Manufacturing

Production Manager

December 2022 - May 2024

Makstylo Interiors

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2022 - May 2024

• Initiated continuous improvement drive in the Joinery workshop and introduced individual KPIs for all the supervisors. Implemented goal settings in quality, flow, and output.
• Implemented changes in working conditions, equipment, and tools to improve workflow, efficiency, and team member safety.
• Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints such as material delay and machine breakdowns.
• Established and implemented Standard operating procedures for Machine shop, Carpentry, Polishing, and Upholstery sections to achieve the highest quality and adhere to the production schedules, delivering output to deadlines.

Company industry:
Fit-Out & Joinery
Job role:
Manufacturing

Engineer -Production Planning SAP

October 2008 - December 2022

Engineering Office - Government of Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2008 - December 2022

• Developed a centralized clear Information system for Factory Production and project progress live status.
• Allocated the available resources for various projects based on the requirement. Controlled the Man hours efficiently and ensured optimal utilization of timber, veneer, and consumable materials.
• Responsible for work centre-wise Manpower allocation reports, weekly, and monthly production planning schedules, over time plans to achieve the targets on time.
• Responsible for the entire SAP function drive in the organization, right from the BOM creation to Production order Technical completion.
• Learned, educated others, and implemented the SAP - PP, MM, and HR Module as a champion User. Successfully Linked the PP and HR modules and gained the Live time capture method against every production order.
• Responsible for the Selection of Timber, wood, veneer, and all Interior fit-out ironmongeries.
• Reduced variability in manufacturing by providing shop floor drawings, cutting lists, material reservations, and planned man-hours for every operation in the Furniture Factory.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Production Controller

February 2007 - September 2008

Chalmers Engineering - Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2007 - September 2008

• Controlled the stage-by-stage production process of shipping interior wall panels, bunk beds, and loose furniture.
• Maintained the highest quality to meet international shipbuilding standards.
• Ensured on-time Production delivery based on the client's requirements.
• Performed as an Internal auditor for ISO audits, conducted toolbox talks at ships, and conducted safety awareness training programs.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Production Planner

May 2006 - January 2007

Seekers Furnishing Co. LLC

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

May 2006 - January 2007

• Created production schedules by considering deadlines for customer orders and sales forecasting.
• Produced effective section-wise production plans. Implemented daily production Targets for machining, carpentry, and polishing sections.
• Ensured the material availability to utilize the optimum performance of the furniture factory.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Executive Manufacturing

August 2005 - April 2006

TVS Sri Chakra Limited ( TVS Tyres)

Madurai, India

August 2005 - April 2006

• In charge of the tire building module (M40), Mentor for 5S, and an active member of the Six Sigma team.
• Ensured on-time delivery of products with the right quality to the internal customer.
• Developed Visual Control systems on the shop floor, such as ONE point Lesson, 1s, 2s Display,
• Addressed the Quality Issues by conducting various Rejection analyses in the Process.
• Responsible for monthly OEE Trend, SOP, and Process Flow charts.

Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture
Job role:
Management

Assistant Engineer

August 2003 - July 2005

Indian Furniture Products Limited

Chennai, India

August 2003 - July 2005

• Handled most advanced woodworking machinery such as Thermo-lamination, Edge banding, Boring, Routing, Spindle molder, Panel saw, Bandsaw, and CNC Machines.
• Lead the team of Technicians and operators for higher productivity.
• Active core member of the factory's continuous improvement team to achieve 100-PPM quality output.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Production Supervisor

February 2001 - July 2003

Bharat Technologies Auto Components Limited

Hosur, India

February 2001 - July 2003

• Daily-Targeted Production Achievement of the Two-Wheeler Mainframe Fabrication.
• Ensured the optimal Overall Equipment Efficiency of the Robot welding Plant.
• Maintaining an effective KANBAN system on the shop floor to avoid production stoppages.
• Conducted various Machine studies and work- studies to rectify the production losses in the process.
• Implemented Single-Piece Flow in the welding shop.

Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture
Job role:
Manufacturing

Production Supervisor

January 2000 - January 2001

Rajsriya Automotive Industries Limited

Hosur, India

January 2000 - January 2001

• Developed unique Jigs and fixtures for the Auto component products.
• Supervised all production phases, from design and development to timely manufacture and dispatch of the powder coating plant.
• Maintained clean, organized working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.

Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture
Job role:
Manufacturing

Apprentice trainee

December 1998 - December 1999

Titan Industries Limited

Hosur, India

December 1998 - December 1999

• Job Training received in various Production Departments of TITAN WATCH DIVISION, TANISHQ JEWELRY DIVISION, and TITAN TABLE CLOCK Division.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Education

Symbiosis University

October 2012

October 2012

Master's degree, PGDBA / MBA - Operations

India

GPA (percentage): 88%

GPA (percentage): 88%

Government Polytechnic

April 1998

April 1998

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

India

Skills

SAP - PP and MM
Expert
SAP - PP and MM
Expert
Manufacturing Operations
Expert
Manufacturing Operations
Expert
Production Planning
Expert
Production Planning
Expert
Manufacturing Planning
Expert
Manufacturing Planning
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
Ms-office
Intermediate
Ms-office
Intermediate
SAP PP
Expert
SAP PP
Expert
Manufacturing Operations
Expert
Manufacturing Operations
Expert
Production Planning
Expert
Production Planning
Expert
Manufacturing Planning
Expert
Manufacturing Planning
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Tamil

Expert

Hindi

Beginner

Malayalam

Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
Quality
Internal Auditor ISO,OSHAS
Apr 2007

Hobbies and interests

READING