Kannan Karunanithi
About Kannan Karunanithi
Kannan Karunanithi is the Director of Quality for the Asia Pacific Region at SC Johnson, with over 17 years of experience in various roles across India, China, and Malaysia.
Director, Quality, Asia Pacific Region at SC Johnson
Kannan Karunanithi serves as the Director of Quality for the Asia Pacific region at SC Johnson. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the quality standards and protocols across multiple countries within the Asia Pacific region. His extensive experience in lean management and production operations over various roles at SC Johnson positions him well to ensure the highest standards of quality in the products and processes.
Career at SC Johnson
Kannan Karunanithi has been with SC Johnson for over 17 years, holding various roles in different locations. His career at SC Johnson began as a Production Manager in Guwahati, Assam, India, where he worked from 2006 to 2010. He then transitioned to the role of Lean Architect in the same location from 2010 to 2012. Afterward, he moved to Shanghai, China, where he served as Regional Lean Manager from 2012 to 2015. From 2015 to 2017, he was the Plant Manager before transitioning to his current role. His extensive experience in production and lean management across different regions has made him a valuable asset to the company.
Education and Expertise from EGS Pillay Engineering College
Kannan Karunanithi studied at EGS Pillay Engineering College, where he acquired the foundational knowledge and skills that have been instrumental in his career. His education in engineering provided him with the technical expertise needed for his various roles at SC Johnson, ranging from production management to lean architecture and quality management.
Extensive Experience in Lean Management
Kannan Karunanithi has extensive experience in lean management, having served as a Lean Architect and Regional Lean Manager at SC Johnson. His roles focused on implementing lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste. This experience has been pivotal in his transition from production roles to his current focus on quality management, where lean principles continue to play a crucial role in maintaining high standards.
International Work Experience in Asia
Throughout his career, Kannan Karunanithi has gained significant international work experience across Asia, including India, China, and Malaysia. He worked in Guwahati, Assam, India, and Shanghai, China, and has taken on various regional roles that required travel and collaboration across multiple countries. This diverse geographical experience equips him with a broad understanding of regional operations and cultural nuances, which are invaluable in his current role overseeing quality in the Asia Pacific region.