VIGNESH MOHAN
Summary
Experienced Production Supervisor with 4+ years in manufacturing and production engineering, including leadership in unionized environments. Skilled in managing 12-hour rotating shifts (3-2-2-3 continental schedule), driving shift performance reporting, and utilizing PPMS and SAP for accurate production data recording. Proven success in coaching and mentoring production associates, fostering team engagement, and maintaining strict EHS and behavioral safety standards. Strong background in Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kaizen and 5S to optimize workflows and consistently meet plant KPIs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Bull Machines Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed production activities and supervised 12-hour rotating shifts (3-2-2-3 continental schedule) in a high-volume, unionized plant manufacturing construction equipment.
- Led shift performance reporting and recorded production data accurately through PPMS and ERP systems similar to SAP.
- Coached and mentored production associates, influencing behaviors to meet production, quality, and safety targets.
- Acted as the primary contact during off-hours and weekends, resolving production issues and ensuring smooth plant operations in the absence of senior management.
- Investigated root causes of production delays, implemented CAPA, and collaborated with QA to enhance product quality and consistency.
- Led Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen and 5S to improve workplace organization and reduce inefficiencies.
- Enforced behavioral safety initiatives and conducted safety audits to meet EHS goals and reduce workplace incidents.
- Coordinated cross-functionally with quality control, maintenance, and HR teams to align production activities with plant goals and customer requirements.
- Ensured products met technical specifications and quality standards in powder coating and shot blasting operations.
Education
Global Business Management - Bussiness
Conestoga College
Brantford, ON04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
05.2019
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
PSG College of Technology
04.2016
Skills
- Production Supervision: Shift scheduling, team leadership, KPI tracking, shift performance reporting
- Lean Manufacturing: Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis, continuous improvement
- Tools & Systems: Microsoft Office Suite, ERP Systems, PPMS, SAP (equivalent experience)
- Quality & Safety: CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), EHS compliance, behavioral safety initiatives, ISO 9001
- Engineering Support: SOP writing, technical documentation, process validation
- Communication: Cross-functional coordination, team mentoring, shift reporting
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Health and safety compliance
- Production targets
Languages
English
Professional Working
Tamil
Full Professional
Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- AutoCAD Mechanical Design
- Workplace Safety and WHMIS (Canada) – 2024
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Bull Machines Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
PSG College of Technology
Global Business Management - Bussiness
Conestoga College
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