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Harikesavan Shanmugam

Harikesavan Shanmugam

Sr. Manager (Production)- Lead Recycle plant.
Pondicherry

Summary

Accomplished Senior Manager at Chloride Metals Limited, Exide Group, adept in strategic planning and team leadership. Spearheaded operational enhancements, achieving increased efficiency and customer satisfaction. Excelled in resource allocation and talent development, fostering organizational improvement and a motivated workforce. Demonstrated expertise in operations management and problem-solving, ensuring project success and operational excellence. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Lead Recycling (Smelting & Refinery) and skilled at planning, implementing, and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information and pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company. A forward-thinking individual adept at managing teams of 65 employees with 7 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives—imparts a clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr. Manager.

Chloride Metals Limited, Exide Group of Companies
10.2007 - Current
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Held daily meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with timely project deliveries and seamless communication.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff.
  • Optimized supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products and reducing inventory holding costs.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

Production Officer

POCL Unit I
04.1997 - 09.2007
  • Developed standard operating procedures for all production processes, ensuring consistent output quality across different shifts.
  • Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring smooth operations throughout the entire production cycle.
  • Improved product quality by closely monitoring production processes and addressing any deviations promptly.
  • Achieved consistency in product specifications by enforcing strict adherence to standardized guidelines during manufacturing processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc (Physics)

University of Madras
Govt. Arts & Science College, Villupuram.
1986 - 1989

Skills

Operations Management (SAP Prod Module)

Languages

Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Sr. Manager.

Chloride Metals Limited, Exide Group of Companies
10.2007 - Current

Production Officer

POCL Unit I
04.1997 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc (Physics)

University of Madras
1986 - 1989
Harikesavan ShanmugamSr. Manager (Production)- Lead Recycle plant.