Ashok Kumar

Led daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets and monitored plan vs. actual performance. Used PQCDSM metrics, including DWM and gap analysis, to drive corrective actions and improve OEE. Managed rejection and cycle-time reduction initiatives while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949:2016 quality and shop-floor standards. Drove lean improvements, cost analysis, safety/PPE adherence, and supported vendor development and cost-reduction activities.

Managed production activities to support delivery of production, quality, and efficiency objectives. Coordinated shop-floor improvement practices and monitored team performance to improve operational outcomes. Focused on continuous improvement and driving better shop-floor execution across production activities.

Worked on production engineering and shop-floor manufacturing across machining and related processes. Supported productivity and quality improvements through continuous-improvement initiatives and structured problem-solving. Helped drive process improvements and shop-floor execution to reduce defects and improve operational performance.

Managed cell-level production activities, including day-to-day execution and operator coordination. Ensured manufacturing requirements were met within the cell, supporting consistent shop-floor output. Oversaw routine operational readiness and performance related to production activities at the unit level.

Supported manufacturing operations on the shop floor to build hands-on production experience. Assisted with day-to-day production activities under supervision and contributed to routine operational support tasks. Gained practical exposure to manufacturing processes and workplace practices in production.