Manickam Ramesh
About Manickam Ramesh
Manickam Ramesh is an Industrial Program Manager with extensive experience in the semiconductor and automotive industries, currently working at Faurecia in Chennai, India. He has a strong background in leading multicultural teams and managing new program initiatives, supported by his Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Current Role as Industrial Program Manager
Manickam Ramesh currently serves as an Industrial Program Manager at Faurecia in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he leads teams focused on new program management, ensuring successful outcomes in various projects. His experience includes managing multicultural teams and overseeing complex industrial processes.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current role, Ramesh worked at Faurecia as a Plant Manufacturing Engineering Manager from 2018 to 2021. During his three years in this position, he was responsible for tooling and process management, contributing to the efficiency of manufacturing operations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Career Background in Engineering
Ramesh has a diverse background in engineering, having worked in various capacities across multiple companies. He was a Process Engineer in Product Development at Honeywell from 2006 to 2010 in Thailand. He also held positions at Brakes India Private Limited as a Team Leader from 1997 to 2006 and at SL Lumax Ltd. as Assistant Manager in Production Engineering from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Qualifications
Ramesh studied Industrial Engineering at IME Mumbai, where he earned a Technical Engineering degree from 2001 to 2005. He also completed a Diploma in Tool & Die at NTTF Bangalore, which he pursued from 1999 to 2010. His foundational education includes a Higher Secondary qualification from GOVT Hr Sec Minnal, Arakonam, completed between 1993 and 1995.
Certifications and Skills
Ramesh is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt, having undergone training at Honeywell. He possesses expertise in lean-six sigma methodologies, focusing on waste reduction and continuous improvement. His skill set includes managing global teams, setting plant layouts for automobile manufacturing, and implementing single piece flow concepts.