Kannan Ranganath
Mysore
Summary
Strategic and results-driven operations leader with extensive experience managing multi-unit textile production facilities. Proven ability to oversee large-scale workforce operations, optimize production efficiency, and drive profitability. Expertise in garment manufacturing, workforce retention, compliance with international standards, and operational excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - Operations
MAF Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
- Overseeing production across three units, managing a workforce of 5000 employees, including 3000 tailors.
- Driving an annual turnover of ₹500 Crore through strategic production planning and efficiency improvements.
- Streamlining fabric availability tracking and garment production monitoring for maximum output.
- Leading daily review meetings to monitor efficiency and implement corrective measures.
- Enhancing workforce retention strategies through financial incentives and engagement efforts.
- Ensuring compliance with international standards, including SASO regulations.
Operations Manager
Royal Garments EPZ
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Responsible for the Total Operations of the unit from planning to shipment - Planning, Sourcing, Production, Inventory control, Quality, Compliance, Cost Control & General Administration.
- Buyers Handled: Wal-Mart, Cherokee, TCPL, Hurley, Live 2 Lounge, FRUIT of the LOOM.
- Products handled: Woven 65% Knits 35% Men's & Women's Brief, polo T-shirt casuals bottom & Tops.
General Manager Operations
Jumeirah Overseas (FZE)
Bibile
10.2014 - 05.2021
- Responsible for the Total Operations of the unit from planning to shipment - Planning, Sourcing, Production, Inventory control, Quality, Compliance, Cost Control & General Administration.
- Buyers Handled: Gemo, Kenneth Cole, US POLO, TAILOR VINTAGE, WALMART, AIGLE, TIMBER LAND, M&S, KappAhl.
Factory Manager Operations
GeeBee Garments
10.2010 - 04.2014
- Capacity booking in consultation with Planning dept.
- Coordinate with Sourcing & Marketing on flow of materials for planned orders.
- Providing micro planning for Cutting, Sewing & Finishing as per the macro plan.
- Conducting forecasting meetings in the morning & conducting against forecasting in the evening.
- Hourly Production monitoring.
- Conducting Weekly review meeting production achieved against target.
- Evaluation of revenue earned against production achieved.
- Evaluation of Factory efficiency as per GSD/Casted Efficiency.
- Evaluation of Factory performance.
- Educating P.M, In charges & Supervisors on various concepts like advantages of Line balancing, Productivity, Kanban & 5's.
- Implementing Lean manufacturing system.
- OCR completion on completion of orders.
Quality Manager
Karle Export Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2002 - 09.2010
- Handling Quality measures right from Fabric and Trims Inspection to Shipment.
- Heading Total Quality Assurance for around 1080 machines.
- Ensuring adherence to various quality measures viz., ISO by maintenance of appropriate requisite documentation / records.
- Identifying & predicting fabric quality problems in the initial stage inspection.
- Working with competitive customers, meeting their timely demands, understanding needs & keeping up to their expectations.
- Involved in the Designing stages of new units, which is very critical in receiving orders from the buyer for a particular season.
- Effective and to the point communication liaising with the buyers/buying houses directly to meet the business goals.
- Time and action Monitoring. Follow up on all micro merchandising activity from development to shipment.
- Conducting review meetings daily with Floor Q.A Heads and Nominated Q. A's and taking Necessary actions.
- Regular and Day to Day Coordination with all heads of the department at the factory to ensure there is a smooth operation.
- QMS (quality management system and D3 role /1-10-100 rule all implemented.
Education
ADFT - DIPLOMA
Skills
- Operations Management
- Production Optimization
- Textile Manufacturing Processes
- Quality Assurance
- Workforce Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Optimization
- International Compliance
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Data-driven Decision Making
- KPI Analysis
- Process Automation
- Excel-Based Optimization
- Advanced Excel
- Data Visualization
- JUKI Software Expertise
- SAM Calculation Methods
- Professional Communication
- Negotiation Skills
Application
Application for the Position of General Manager - Operations, MM/DD/YY, Dear Sir, Being given to understand that you are in the process of recruiting for your esteemed organization, I take the liberty to submit my application for a suitable post commensurate with my qualification and exposure. I am enclosing herewith my curriculum vitae for your kind perusal. I shall be glad to furnish any other information required of me. Give an opportunity to serve in your organization; it will be my earnest endeavour, to give off my best, to discharge my duties to the best of my ability and to the out-most satisfaction of my superiors. I look forward to an early, favourable communication from you. Thank you. Yours faithfully, Kannan Ranganath
Father's Name
Ranganathan R
Software Exposure
- Excel
- MS Office
- Tally-9
- Internet Applications
Skype Id
Kannan Ranganath
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Kannada
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Sinhala (Sri Lankan)
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing cricket
- Studying books
- Listening music
Qualification
ADFT (Diploma)
Personal Information
- Passport Number: V1139733
- Passport Expiry Date: 04/26/31
- Date of Birth: 04/05/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: INDIAN
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
General Manager - Operations
MAF Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Royal Garments EPZ
07.2021 - 09.2024
General Manager Operations
Jumeirah Overseas (FZE)
10.2014 - 05.2021
Factory Manager Operations
GeeBee Garments
10.2010 - 04.2014
Quality Manager
Karle Export Pvt Ltd
06.2002 - 09.2010
ADFT - DIPLOMA
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