Kushanthan Senthil - Head of Plant Engineering Division, Member of the Executive Board

Q: Where is Kushanthan based?

Kushanthan is based in Bern, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Kushanthan speak?

Kushanthan speaks the following languages: German (Native), Tamil (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kushanthan have?

Kushanthan has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Kushanthan has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Kushanthan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kushanthan's latest experience?

Kushanthan's most recent position is Head of Plant Engineering Division, Member of the Executive Board at King Dynamics AG .

Q: What companies has Kushanthan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kushanthan has worked for King Dynamics AG , TGW Systems Integration AG , and Polytype Converting AG .

Q: Which industries is Kushanthan most experienced in?

Kushanthan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation and Logistics , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Kushanthan most experienced in?

Kushanthan is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Sales . Kushanthan also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing , Product Development , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Kushanthan worked in recently?

Kushanthan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Kushanthan worked in recently?

Kushanthan has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Product Development .

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Bern, Switzerland

Experience

Mar 2023 - Present

3 years

Otelfingen, Switzerland

Head of Plant Engineering Division, Member of the Executive Board

King Dynamics AG

Overall responsibility for the division's operational results and related decisions
Developing the business unit according to the mid-term plan and budget
Achieving specific sales and margin targets per customer
Conducting customer meetings at all levels (from department heads to CEOs) and negotiating technical and commercial terms
Preparing cost estimates and offers
Monitoring project, customer, and market outcomes and taking corrective actions when necessary
Developing marketing plans for specific markets
Managing direct reports
Close collaboration with procurement, engineering, and design
Maintaining level-appropriate, professional reporting
Deputizing for the production manager

Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

1 year 1 month

Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland

Retrofit General Contractor Project Manager

TGW Systems Integration AG

Taking over the project after contract signing, organizing and leading the project team, creating and maintaining the implementation schedule
Acting as the coordination hub between the customer, sales, project-specific specialist teams, suppliers, and construction
Coordinating and optimizing interdisciplinary tasks (IT, controls, mechanics, robotics, procurement)
Full responsibility for performance, schedule, quality, functionality, and costs up to final acceptance, including cost and schedule controlling
Scheduling, specification documentation, change management, supplier monitoring
Preparing tender documents for subcontracted trades, awarding contracts, leading and granting approvals
Coordinating and supervising the construction site, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, test run, and final acceptance of the plant
Providing technical support to sales managers during the tender phase of GC projects, determining project management costs and creating the implementation schedule
Demanding international projects: intralogistics systems (fulfillment centers)
Project volume: 1 – 40 million EUR
Project teams: up to 5 project managers and 20 project staff from project management, mechanics, controls (HW + SW), robotics, IT (HW + SW), and procurement, in a matrix organization across 4 locations

Aug 2018 - Jan 2022

3 years 6 months

Fribourg, Switzerland

Project Manager

Polytype Converting AG

Independently organizing complex projects
Coordinating all key tasks for on-time, on-budget, and quality-assured project execution
Providing technical support to the customer during project execution
Leading project staff and coordinating all internal and external interfaces
Change and claim management
Ensuring projects meet specifications and follow internal guidelines
Overseeing internal and external installation and commissioning
Demanding international projects: linked coating systems, partly ATEX
Project volume: 1 – 20 million EUR
Project teams: up to 15 project staff from mechanical and electrical (HW + SW) engineering, as well as pneumatics, hydraulics, and SCM departments, in a matrix organization across 3 locations

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

7 months

Langnau im Emmental, Switzerland

Sales Project Manager

KASAG Swiss AG

Independently managing the assigned customer segment
Advising and selling, handling customer inquiries
Preparing calculations and quotations
Planning and executing orders
Monitoring and controlling order costs and schedules
Performing technical design, including necessary calculations
Instructing and supervising design and drafting work
Monitoring and supporting workshop production and installations
Handling and managing the international commercial goods and spare parts business

Sep 2014 - Dec 2017

3 years 4 months

Langnau im Emmental, Switzerland

Junior Project Manager

KASAG Swiss AG

Independently managing the assigned customer segment
Advising and selling
Handling customer inquiries
Preparing calculations and quotations
Planning and executing orders
Monitoring order costs and schedules
Performing technical design, including necessary calculations
Instructing and supervising design and drafting work
Monitoring and supporting the manufacturing of special projects
Handling and managing the international commercial goods and spare parts business

Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

7 months

Bern, Switzerland

Plant and Machine Operator

Asetronics AG

Operated CNC-controlled multi-spindle milling and drilling machines (setup, changeover) in a 4-shift system
Made necessary adjustments
Changed and measured drill and milling tools
Loaded machine software
Operated punching, riveting, washing and brushing machines
Monitored and inspected PCBs and product quality
Filled out and processed production documents according to standards
Performed changeover tasks as instructed
Carried out machine service tasks as required

Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

3 months

Bettlach, Switzerland

Temporary CNC Machinist

Synthes GmbH

Set up and operated CNC machines

Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

2 months

Kirchberg, Switzerland

Temporary Polymechanic

Flück Fördertechnik AG

General mechanical work

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (12.5 years) and Transportation (1 year).

Manufacturing

Transportation

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (8.5 years), Operations (8 years), Sales (7 years), Product Development (4 years), Production (4 years), and Marketing (3 years).

Project Management

Operations

Sales

Product Development

Production

Marketing

Skills

Quick Learner
Analytical Thinking
Team Player
Structured Working Style
Microsoft Office – Very Good Knowledge
Ms Project – Very Good Knowledge
Mpm – Very Good Knowledge
Jira – Very Good Knowledge
Pcc – Very Good Knowledge
Inventor – Basic Knowledge
Solid Edge – Basic Knowledge
Solidworks – Basic Knowledge
Autocad Mechanical – Basic Knowledge
Mastercam – Basic Knowledge
Infor Com – Very Good Knowledge
Infor Ln – Good Knowledge
Sap S/4hana – Very Good Knowledge

Languages

German

Native

Tamil

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

BVS Business School

Diploma in Business Administration VSK; Diploma in Commerce BVS · Bern, Switzerland

Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

Bénédict-Schule

Commercial Diploma · Bern, Switzerland

Aug 2009 - Jul 2013

Flükiger & Co AG / Berufsfachschule Langenthal

Polymechanic EFZ · Polymechanic · Langenthal, Switzerland

Profile

Created

July 2023

Last Update

September 2024

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Where is Kushanthan based?

Kushanthan is based in Bern, Switzerland.

What languages does Kushanthan speak?

Kushanthan speaks the following languages: German (Native), Tamil (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Kushanthan have?

Kushanthan has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Kushanthan has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Kushanthan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kushanthan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kushanthan would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Plant Engineering Division, Member of the Executive Board, Retrofit General Contractor Project Manager, Project Manager.

What is Kushanthan's latest experience?

Kushanthan's most recent position is Head of Plant Engineering Division, Member of the Executive Board at King Dynamics AG.

What companies has Kushanthan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kushanthan has worked for King Dynamics AG, TGW Systems Integration AG, and Polytype Converting AG.

Which industries is Kushanthan most experienced in?

Kushanthan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Kushanthan most experienced in?

Kushanthan is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Sales. Kushanthan also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Product Development, and Marketing.

Which industries has Kushanthan worked in recently?

Kushanthan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Kushanthan worked in recently?

Kushanthan has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Product Development.

What is Kushanthan's education?

Kushanthan attended BVS Business School.

What is the availability of Kushanthan?

Kushanthan is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kushanthan?

Kushanthan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.