
Erappa NAGAPPA
About Candidate
A highly skilled and results-driven Team Leader – Machine Operator with over a decade of experience in supervising and operating
complex machinery across diverse manufacturing environments. Adept at leading teams to achieve production targets, ensuring
optimal machine performance, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Expertise in machine operation, preventive maintenance, and
quality control, with a proven track record of minimizing downtime and maintaining safety compliance. Strong ability to manage
production schedules, provide technical troubleshooting, and drive continuous process improvements, while fostering team
collaboration and workforce training
Education
Experiences
Team Leadership & Supervision: Led and supervised a team of machine operators, ensuring smooth operations and consistent production output. Coordinated daily shift activities, aligning team efforts with production goals and timelines. Machine Operation & Maintenance: Operated and maintained complex machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. Additionally, monitored and adjusted machine settings to meet production specifications, maximizing operational efficiency. Production Management: Managed production schedules to ensure the timely completion of targets, contributing to an overall increase in output. Technical Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: Diagnosed and resolved technical issues with machinery, minimizing production delays and maintaining smooth plant operations. Applied troubleshooting techniques to quickly address mechanical faults, restoring equipment functionality in a timely manner. Operational Reporting: Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly production reports to track machine performance, team productivity, and downtime. Also, documented machine calibration data, equipment maintenance records, and production output for auditing and regulatory compliance. Equipment Calibration: Regularly calibrated machinery to ensure alignment with production standards, improving overall product quality. Quality Control & Safety Compliance: Conducted regular quality checks on products to maintain consistency with industry standards and client specifications. Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, reducing workplace incidents by 20%. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Worked closely with engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance teams to address operational issues and ensure smooth plant functions. Actively participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss performance.
Team Leadership: Led a team of skilled machine operators and technicians, ensuring smooth daily operations and adherence to production schedules. Supervised shift work, coordinated tasks, and assigned duties to maintain workflow efficiency and meet production targets. Machine Operation & Maintenance: Operated and monitored a range of electro-mechanical machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. Additionally, directed preventive maintenance activities to reduce machine failures and increase equipment lifespan. Equipment Management: Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health and safety standards across the facility. Oversaw inventory management of machine parts and tools, ensuring availability and efficient use of resources. Process Optimization: Implemented workflow optimization techniques that boosted production efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing waste. Project Management & Resource Allocation: Led the planning and execution of multiple projects, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources, equipment, and manpower. Monitored project timelines, adjusting operational plans to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Technical Documentation & Reporting: Maintained detailed technical documentation, including machine logs, operational manuals, and maintenance schedules for future reference. Training & Development: Developed training programs for new employees and existing staff to enhance their technical skills and knowledge of electro-mechanical systems.
Team Supervision: Led a team of machine operators to meet daily production targets, ensuring optimal workflow optimization and adherence to production schedules. Machine Operation and Troubleshooting: Oversaw the operation of various machinery, ensuring proper usage and adherence to safety compliance and health and safety standards. Proactively managed machine operation by monitoring performance, identifying issues, and implementing troubleshooting strategies to minimize downtime. Equipment Maintenance: Supervised and trained team members in performing routine preventive maintenance and equipment maintenance, reducing machine malfunctions and costly repairs. Preventive Care: Collaborated with the maintenance team to schedule and oversee preventive maintenance tasks, ensuring that all equipment was functioning at peak efficiency. Safety Compliance and Training: Enforced safety compliance by conducting safety audits, ensuring team adherence to established health and safety standards. Inventory Management and Reporting: Managed inventory levels for parts and materials, ensuring timely ordering and availability to maintain continuous production flow. Provided detailed production reports, tracking performance metrics and inventory management to senior management for strategic decision-making.



