KARTHIKEYAN MADHAVAN
Vadodara
Summary
Senior General Manager with 28 years of experience in operations management, budget oversight, and inventory control. Implemented process and system improvements that increased efficiency and reduced operating costs. Skilled in strategic planning and resource allocation to support sustained company growth.
Overview
4
4
Languages
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior General Manager
KABRA EXTRUSION TECHNIKS
DAMAN, INDIA
12.2025 - Current
- Drove company growth with a proactive mindset and results-oriented plans for business operations.
- Enhanced operational procedures through the integration of advanced technology solutions, achieving a 50% increase in process efficiency.
- Implemented an innovative inventory management system, slashing waste and improving stock control efficiency by 40%.
- Initiated and managed a workforce optimisation plan, reducing staff turnover by 30% and enhancing team morale.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in the execution of major company projects, meeting all deadlines and budget constraints.
- Managed organisational resources to meet administrative and operational needs whilst adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting quality and schedule demands.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Sourced vendors and suppliers for business needs and negotiated terms for optimum service delivery.
- Chaired monthly management meetings to review performance, set objectives, and formulate actionable strategies for continuous improvement.
Senior Manager
SAURER TEXTILE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
VADODARA, INDIA
06.2018 - 12.2025
- Managed budgets and financial planning, achieving cost savings without compromising on quality.
- Directed operations across multiple departments, improving productivity by 20% and enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Led operations team in daily tasks, optimising workflow and increasing efficiency by 20%.
- Managed organisational resources to meet administrative and operational needs whilst adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting quality and schedule demands.
- Optimised resource allocation, ensuring maximum productivity and minimal downtime.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favourable terms and strengthening business relationships.
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers and clients, to support business objectives.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align operational capabilities with customer demands.
- Monitored market trends to adapt strategies, keeping the company competitive in a dynamic industry.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by 30% through the introduction of comprehensive service standards and training programmes.
- Developed and enforced health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe workplace environment.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Recruited and hired staff for organisational vacancies and enforced consistent policies across workforce.
- Implemented new inventory management system, reducing waste and cutting costs by 15%.
- Modelled business processes to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
Deputy Manager
LAKSHMI MACHINE WORKS LTD
COIMBATORE, INDIA
05.1998 - 04.2018
- Managed daily operations, delegating tasks to team members to optimise team performance and operational efficiency.
- Improved operational systems, processes, and best practices to maximise output and minimise costs.
- Managed organisational resources to meet administrative and operational needs whilst adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting quality and schedule demands.
- Resolved customer complaints through effective communication and problem-solving strategies, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
- Used excellent problem-solving and issue-resolution strategies to rectify difficulties quickly and effectively.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss targets, performance, and address any issues promptly.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Prepared detailed reports on departmental challenges and achievements, presenting actionable insights to senior management.
- Organised staff schedules, managing leave requests to ensure adequate coverage during peak times.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
- Collaborated with the HR department on recruitment, interviewing, and selecting new team members.
- Prepared statements detailing operational detail and key performance indicators.
- Facilitated company growth by implementing strategic business operations and initiatives. with proactive mindset and results-oriented plans for business operations.
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
COIMBATORE2010
Diploma of Higher Education - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SRI RAMAKRISHNA MISSION VIDYALAYA POYTECHNIC
Coimbatore01-1997
Skills
- Operations management
- Project Management
- Process optimisation
- Inventory control
- Process improvement
- Resource allocation
- Budget management
- Financial analysis
- KPI reporting
- Technology integration
- Vendor sourcing
- Cross-functional coordination
- Operational decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Inventory systems
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
KANADA
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Senior General Manager
KABRA EXTRUSION TECHNIKS
12.2025 - Current
Senior Manager
SAURER TEXTILE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
06.2018 - 12.2025
Deputy Manager
LAKSHMI MACHINE WORKS LTD
05.1998 - 04.2018
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Diploma of Higher Education - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SRI RAMAKRISHNA MISSION VIDYALAYA POYTECHNIC