Rama Chennai India

Rama

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Trainer in Chennai
Location
Chennai, India
Trainer Since
May, 2005
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Location
Chennai, India
Trainer Since
May, 2005
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Trainer in Chennai

About Rama

With over 19 years of extensive experience as a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) trainer, Rama is a stalwart in industrial efficiency enhancement. His expertise spans various facets of operational excellence, including serving as a Consultant and Trainer for methodologies such as 5S, TPM, Kaizen, and process improvement. Over the past decade, Rama has traversed the length and breadth of the nation, imparting his invaluable knowledge to both process and engineering industries, igniting significant transformations in their operational frameworks.

Rama's journey towards mastery in TPM and related methodologies began within the dynamic confines of a leading tire manufacturing factory, where he dedicated a remarkable 41 years of his career. Within this tenure, he spent 35 years in erection and maintenance roles, honing his skills in identifying and rectifying operational inefficiencies at their core. His expertise wasn't confined to the shop floor. Rama spent six pivotal years in the Corporate Office, where he spearheaded the implementation of TPM across six sprawling plants.

Notably, Rama's contributions were noticed. His adeptness in TPM caught the attention of top management, leading to his selection for pivotal roles within the organization. Stationed at the corporate office, he collaborated with renowned consultants from the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM), facilitating the implementation of TPM methodologies across multiple plants. Under his guidance, two plants achieved the prestigious TPM Excellence Award from JIPM, a testament to Rama's unwavering commitment to operational excellence.

Rama is a Corporate Trainer For

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Training Since:
May, 2005

Work Experience

Corporate Trainer

Food and Dairy:
May, 2011 - present

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Planned and executed training programs tailored to all employees, including managers, focusing on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles. Ensure understanding of TPM concepts and methodologies to instill a safety, quality, and efficiency culture
  • Spearhead initiatives aimed at fostering a mindset shift towards achieving Zero accidents, Zero defects, and Zero breakdowns within the organization. Implement strategies to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and proactive maintenance practices
  • Analyze OEE data to identify areas of inefficiency and production losses. Lead efforts to implement targeted countermeasures, such as Kaizen events, to improve equipment performance and minimize downtime
  • Guide teams conducting Kaizen events to systematically identify and eliminate waste, streamline processes, and optimize resource utilization. Provide support and expertise to ensure effective implementation of Kaizen initiatives across departments
  • Develop and implement systems to recognize and reward employees who demonstrate exemplary performance in TPM practices and contribute to improving OEE. Establish criteria for acknowledging achievements and fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation
  • Continuously assess the impact of training programs on employee knowledge, skills, and behavior related to TPM principles. Collect feedback from participants and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and refine training strategies accordingly

Manager TPM

Manufacturing:
November, 1969 - August, 2010

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Trained and mentored workmen, supervisors, and engineers in TPM methodologies, ensuring their understanding and proficiency in implementing TPM practices
  • Analyzed data regularly to identify areas for improvement, incorporating necessary changes in Total Business Management (TBM) processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  • Implemented 5S and TPM strategies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization
  • Developed and promoted Kaizen culture and conducted Why-Why analyses to address root causes of issues, resulting in increased Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and reduced Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
  • Reduced changeover time using Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) concepts, streamlining production processes and enhancing productivity
  • Facilitated and guided all units in implementing TPM while also focusing on improving presentation skills to communicate progress and results effectively
  • Reported directly to top management, facilitating monthly reviews through video conferencing to assess plant performance against targets and actual achievements
  • Helped two units achieve TPM Excellence Awards from the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM), recognizing their outstanding implementation of TPM practices

Skills

Root Cause Analysis
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
ISO
5S
Kaizen
Machinery
Time Management

Education

DME

Mechanical Engineering:
1966-1969

Projects

implementing autonomus maintenance & Planned maintenance

Food and Dairy:
May 2011 - August 2018

Posts

implementing autonomus maintenance & Planned maintenance

Food and Dairy:
May 2011 - August 2018

Courses

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

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