Manikandan Jayakumar

Background

About Manikandan Jayakumar

Skilled Operational Excellence Leader with 19+ years of experience improving Global site quality and performance. Conducted 2600+ hours of Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, Data analysis, and problem-solving training for 800+ candidates across 16 countries. Developed 600+ change agents and coached 600+ continuous improvement projects, resulting in $15+ million in savings.* Work experience with OEM's: BMW, Daimler, Mazda, Ford, Suzuki, Renault, Nissan, Hyundai, Scania, MAN, Volvo, DAF * Supplier experience: NVD, Asahi Glass, Truly, General Plastics, TVS * Key Roles: Regional OPEX Manager, Change Manager, Master Problem Solver, Global Problem Solving Expert * Cross-functional experience: Travelled to 16 countries across 4 continents to improve process and product quality SKILL SET:* Statistical software: Minitab, JMP, SPSS * Visualization software: Tableau, PowerBi * Project Management: Microsoft Project Plan * Highly experienced in Problem Solving, Statistical Analysis, Lean Management, Change Management, Business Analytics Certifications:* Six Sigma Master Black Belt - Indian Statistical Institute & Visteon * Statistical Software for Data Analysis * Lean Management Professional * IATF Internal Auditor * Business Analytics Certification - Great Lakes * Certified Scrum Master * Project Management Professional * Train the trainer