Nirmal Kumar Ravichandran Cssgb, Ccim
About Nirmal Kumar Ravichandran Cssgb, Ccim
Nirmal Kumar Ravichandran is a Continuous Improvement Manager at Fireclay Tile in California, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in mechanical and industrial engineering and has implemented various process improvements that enhanced productivity and revenue.
Work at Fireclay Tile
Nirmal Kumar Ravichandran has served as the Continuous Improvement Manager at Fireclay Tile since 2019. In this role, he engineered the design and coordinated the fabrication and installation of a conveyor system for glazing machines, which significantly improved productivity and reduced changeover time. He implemented a production leveling technique known as Heijunka, achieving and sustaining 98% order timeliness to customers. Additionally, he scoped and managed $1.56 million in capital projects, overseeing the design, procurement, and installation processes. His efforts have contributed to the successful launch of five new product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Nirmal Kumar Ravichandran holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston, completing his studies in 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in continuous improvement and process optimization within manufacturing environments.
Background
Before joining Fireclay Tile, Nirmal Kumar Ravichandran worked in various engineering roles. He was a Continuous Process Improvement Specialist and later a Process Capability Enhancement Engineer at Earthbound Farm in 2018 and 2019. He also served as a Continuous Improvement Associate at Aramark from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he was a Teaching Assistant at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College in Tamil Nadu, India, from 2014 to 2015. His diverse experience spans multiple industries and roles, focusing on process improvement and engineering.
Achievements
Nirmal Kumar Ravichandran has made significant contributions in his roles, including restructuring the manufacturing floor to a Product Flow Layout design to enhance synchronization with sequential production processes. He collaborated with manufacturers of extruders, glazing machines, and kilns to understand critical troubleshooting techniques and trained maintenance teams. His initiatives led to an 84.2% improvement in revenue attainment through revenue-driven production scheduling, showcasing his impact on operational efficiency and financial performance.