Bharathan Vellayikodath Soumyan
Gral. Escobedo
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing professional with 30 years of progressive leadership in tool room operations, plant maintenance, metal stamping, plastic injection molding, and process optimization. Known for leading high-performing teams and driving operational excellence in fast-paced, high-mix/low-volume and high-volume manufacturing environments. Expert in lean systems, tooling transfers, and cost-efficiency strategies. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish and open to relocation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Room Operations and Maintenance Manager
Signify Cooper Lighting
Monterrey, Mexico
10.2022 - Current
- Lead tool room and plant maintenance operations, overseeing key metrics across stamping and assembly lines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support new product introductions and process improvements.
Tool Room Operations and Maintenance Manager
Eaton Cooper Lighting
Monterrey, Mexico
10.2012 - 10.2022
- Delivered over $1M in cost savings through internalization of spare parts manufacturing and tooling design.
- Successfully doubled plant production output, achieving 250,000 stamped parts/day and 50,000 painted parts/day.
- Reduced scrap and MRB by over 80%, ensuring world-class quality metrics.
- Led 3 major tooling transfer projects from U.S. plants with zero disruption.
- Supported lean implementations, preventive maintenance, and resource optimization across functions.
Tool Room Supervisor / Sr. Tooling Project Engineer
Thomson Linear Motion
Tijuana, Mexico
01.2011 - 10.2012
- Directed the successful transfer of stamping operations and press installations for aerospace components.
- Maintained production quality in compliance with defense system standards.
Project Manager
Good Earth Energy Conservations
Mexicali, Mexico
12.2008 - 01.2011
- Oversaw the development of the FIREFLY electric vehicle, managing tooling, molding, and fabrication processes.
Tooling Process and Production Manager
Nissin Electro Partes
Mexicali, Mexico
07.2007 - 12.2008
- Led a team of 400+ operators in 24/7 stamping operations.
- Increased daily output from 7,000 to 80,000 parts/day while reducing setup scrap to
Production In-Charge
Amtek Engineering
Mexicali, Mexico
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Oversaw $1.5M/month production, improving cost-efficiency through skill development and process improvement.
Molding Specialist
Montoi Mattel Toys
Monterrey, Mexico
09.1998 - 04.2000
- Managed the repair and modification of molds during new product launches.
Education
Tool and Die Making - undefined
NTTF
01.1994
Diploma - Project Management
CETYS University
01.2012
Advanced CAD Training - undefined
CADD Center
01.1995
Skills
- Plant Operations & P&L Ownership
- Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen & 5S
- Plastic Injection & Insert Molding
- Metal Stamping & CNC Machining
- Cross-functional Team Leadership (500 employees)
- Production & Quality Optimization
- Tooling Transfer & New Line Commissioning
- Customer Collaboration on Production Solutions
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
RELOCATION
Available to relocate to Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas with company support.
Timeline
Tool Room Operations and Maintenance Manager
Signify Cooper Lighting
10.2022 - Current
Tool Room Operations and Maintenance Manager
Eaton Cooper Lighting
10.2012 - 10.2022
Tool Room Supervisor / Sr. Tooling Project Engineer
Thomson Linear Motion
01.2011 - 10.2012
Project Manager
Good Earth Energy Conservations
12.2008 - 01.2011
Tooling Process and Production Manager
Nissin Electro Partes
07.2007 - 12.2008
Production In-Charge
Amtek Engineering
01.2006 - 07.2007
Molding Specialist
Montoi Mattel Toys
09.1998 - 04.2000
Tool and Die Making - undefined
NTTF
Diploma - Project Management
CETYS University
Advanced CAD Training - undefined
CADD Center