praveen nair
@praveennair3
I lead automotive warehouse operations, improving material flow, inventory accuracy, line feeding, and launch readiness.
Saudi ArabiaWhat I'm looking for
I'm leading warehouse operations at SNAM Automobiles Industries in Al Jubail, ensuring accurate order fulfillment, inbound stock control, raw-material availability, and production-line material flow. I also plan high-bay racks, marketplace space, and manpower for new-model launches.
Across Ford India, Ford Motor Company, and Renault Nissan Automotive India, I've supported end-to-end automotive warehousing, materials control, quality assurance, and manufacturing operations. At Ford India, I led a 35-person line-feeding team and delivered INR 30 lakhs in cost savings through scrap trolley utilization for a new model launch.
I've built practical improvements using JIT, Kanban, kitting, sequencing, SAP S/4HANA MM, KPIs, CAPA, and lean processes. My focus is keeping production supplied, warehouse inventory controlled, and teams aligned around reliable daily execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Warehouse Team Leader
SNAM Automobiles Industries Co.
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Supervising daily order fulfillment, managing inbound stock, and maintaining raw materials. Ensuring smooth material flow to the production line and preparing warehouse requirements for new model launches.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 (11 months)
Developed and implemented KPIs for each area of responsibility. Managed Layered Process Audits and executed Corrective and Preventive Actions to eliminate manufacturing deviations and reduce scrap costs.
Team Leader – Warehouse
Ford India Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2015 - Sep 2022 (7 years 3 months)
Led end-to-end material handling from receiving to assembly feeding point. Ensured on-time delivery through Kitting, Sequencing, and JIT methods, and managed a team of 35 for line feeding operations.
Applied Lean Manufacturing methods including JIT, Kanban, and Two-Bin System to improve profitability. Led machinists and engineers to maximum productivity while enforcing Six Sigma principles.
Organized picking, internal movement, and issue of materials to manufacturing departments. Developed systems for efficient warehouse functioning and improved supplier service levels.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Madras
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration and Management from the University of Madras from 2007 to 2010.
Thiru Seven Hills Polytechnic College
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Thiru Seven Hills Polytechnic College in 2004.
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