Manoharan Perumal
About Manoharan Perumal
Manoharan Perumal is the Process Engineering Manager at Teleflex in Kamunting, Malaysia, specializing in latex foley catheter manufacturing processes.
Company
Manoharan Perumal currently works at Teleflex, located in Kamunting, Malaysia. He has been there since January 2012. Teleflex is known for its involvement in the manufacturing of latex foley catheters and other medical devices. Manoharan plays a pivotal role in overseeing the process engineering sect.
Title
Manoharan Perumal holds the title of Process Engineering Manager at Teleflex. His role involves managing engineering processes, with a special focus on optimizing labor and material utilization.
Education and Expertise
Manoharan Perumal earned his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Malaya, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His academic foundation in chemistry has provided him with the necessary expertise to excel in various industrial and manufacturing settings. Earlier, he studied at Han Chiang High School in Penang, achieving a Science degree in 1991.
Background
Manoharan's professional journey began at Formal Chemical (M) Sdn Bhd, where he worked as a Chemist and production planner for eight years starting from 1998. He then moved to Ansell (M) Sdn Bhd, a glove manufacturing company, where he served for four years. His role as a Senior Process Chemist at Symbiotica Speciality Ingredient Sdn Bhd in Kulim lasted from 2010 to 2011 before joining Teleflex.
Achievements
As the Process Engineering Manager at Teleflex, Manoharan has substantially contributed to improving labor and material utilization through Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Lean methodologies, and automation processes. He focuses on improving the first pass yield and reducing material waste by implementing low-tech defect controls. Additionally, he has developed process quality plans, conducted PFMEA, and validated processes through DOE. Other significant contributions include managing inventory effectively, qualifying low-cost substitute materials, and implementing preventive maintenance actions. He also emphasizes training subordinates, empowering them to be proactive problem solvers with financial and quality-oriented mindsets.