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RAMANATHAN Krishnaswami

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RAMANATHAN Krishnaswami

Summary

Strategic and results-driven manufacturing executive with over 26 years of experience leading multi-plant operations, precision engineering, and supply chain transformation in the automotive sector. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Highway Roop Precision Technologies Ltd., driving group-wide EBITA enhancement and preparing the organization for IPO readiness. Proven ability to lead large-scale operations, develop global OEM programs, and build resilient systems under high-pressure environments including COVID-19. Known for delivering high-impact outcomes in plant automation, vendor consolidation, tooling cost reduction, and ESG implementation. Contributed in transforming Roop Automotive from a component manufacturer to a full-scale assembly and export-oriented enterprise through hands-on engineering, lean innovation, and inclusive leadership.

Overview

27
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Highway Roop Precision Technologies Ltd.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
04.2007 - Current

Job overview


  • Promoted post-merger with Highway Industries; leading strategy across Sohna, Manesar, and Chennai plants.
  • Driving EBITA enhancement with a target of 25% as part of IPO readiness strategy.
  • Reduced tooling costs by 11% through group-wide vendor consolidation and technology integration.
  • Leading ESG roll-out and SAP-RPA integration (WIP) for performance automation.

Roop Automotives Ltd

Vice President – Operations (Plant Head)
04.2023 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Delivered ₹200 Cr annual revenue from the Manesar plant by improving throughput, quality, and manpower efficiency.
  • Reduced in-house rejection rate from 23,098 to 2,300 PPM through structured FMEA and robust quality systems.
  • Maintained zero warranty claims across OEMs through proactive compliance and issue resolution.
  • Automated welding and assembly lines, reducing manpower cost from 10% to 7.4% of sales.
  • Commissioned a greenfield facility within 15 months, adding 100,000+ units/month production capacity.
  • Played a key role in evaluating multiple potential Korean JV partners, conducting value-alignment analysis, and advising top management on partner selection.
  • Contributed to drafting and finalizing the MoU and JVC documents, ensuring a structure that aligned with the interests and long-term goals of both organizations.
  • Supported the formation of the joint venture entity, aligning governance, technology transfer, and commercial expectations.
  • Built in-house IoT software for real-time productivity and energy monitoring, yielding significant cost and downtime savings.
  • Implemented zero-liquid-discharge system for CNC/VMC wastewater, recycling 50,000+ liters.
  • Rolled out inclusive hiring across both shifts: 15% female workforce participation and 3% PWD inclusion.
  • Drove TISAX Level 3 implementation to meet global data security and audit readiness standards.

Roop Automotives Ltd

Assistant Vice President – Operations
04.2021 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Took charge of corporate purchase & IT across all sites; reduced vendor count from 1,700 to 1,450.
  • Launched input shafts and gearbox assembly programs for domestic and export markets.
  • Standardized procurement processes and enhanced supply chain visibility via IT integration.

Roop Automotives Ltd

Senior General Manager – Operations
01.2016 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Managed COVID-19 operational continuity with zero customer line stoppages.
  • Implemented agile shift restructuring, vendor coordination, and digital workflows.
  • Maintained quality, compliance, and team morale during pandemic disruptions.

Roop Automotives Ltd

General Manager – Operations
04.2013 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Led plant-wide cost reduction: tooling reengineering, manpower optimization, lean layouts.
  • Eliminated dedicated drilling processes by adapting U-Drill for direct boring.
  • Outsourced non-critical operations to strategic vendors to reduce overhead and increase space.
  • Developed low-cost alternatives for standard tooling and embedded vendor partnerships.

Roop Automotives Ltd

Deputy General Manager – Operations / Plant Head
04.2011 - 03.2013

Job overview

  • Held full operational charge of Manesar plant; delivered I-shafts and steering columns for Tata Nano.
  • Supported pre-launch programs for Tata Tiago and Ford Figo steering components.
  • Completed PPAP for Fuji Autotech (Sweden) within 8 months, meeting tight torque and quality specs.

Roop Automotives Ltd

Assistant General Manager – Operations
04.2009 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Collaborated with ZF to develop ultra-low-cost I-shafts and steering columns for Tata Nano.
  • Aligned production with cost, quality, and durability standards for India’s most affordable car.

Roop Automotives Ltd

Senior Manager – Operations
04.2007 - 03.2009

Job overview

  • Delivered 124 product developments for new export business in 1 year.
  • Designed and built in-house assembly lines for U-joint yoke integration, transitioning Roop from component supplier to assembly manufacturer.

Minda Silca Pvt. Ltd.

Senior Manager – Manufacturing
10.2006 - 04.2007

Job overview

  • Managed press shop operations and optimized Kanban-based inventory systems, reducing plant inventory by 20%.
  • Streamlined assembly production lines, cutting manpower requirements by 7% while maintaining output.
  • Reduced production cycle time by 12% through improved scheduling and resource balancing.

Roop Automotive Ltd. – Sohna Plant

Manager – Production
12.1999 - 09.2006

Job overview

  • Achieved QS9000 certification and scaled plant capacity to 1 million units/year; played a key role in optimizing systems, process documentation, and production data capture to meet global Tier-1 compliance.
  • Identified and developed low-cost alternatives to imported sheet metal yokes from Thailand and Japan by localizing production with a Taiwanese supplier using a random line setup; helped establish Roop as one of the few Indian manufacturers capable of producing this component domestically.
  • Improved in-house resharpening capabilities — including broach resharpening — to reduce tooling cost and minimize dependency on external suppliers.
  • Retrofitted existing machinery and developed low-cost alternatives to capital-intensive equipment such as SPMS and broaching machines by using locally available spindles and mechanical systems — enabling throughput expansion without major Capex.

Graziano Transmission India Pvt. Ltd.

Assistant Manager – Production
05.1998 - 11.1999

Job overview

  • Installed and stabilized gear machining lines including hobbing, shaving, and turning.
  • Worked with Italian engineering teams to align local processes with global standards.

New Allenberry Works

Engineer – Production / Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)
05.1997 - 04.1998

Job overview

  • Reduced rejection rate from 2.5% to 1.5% through root cause analysis and tool resharpening.
  • Implemented ISO 9000:1994 certification and optimized CNC gear machining operations.

Education

Nagpur University

Bachelor of Technology from Mechanical Engineering
01.1997

University Overview

Full-Time

Skills

  • Operations & Strategy
  • Multi-Plant Leadership
  • P&L Ownership
  • IPO Readiness
  • Greenfield Projects
  • Joint Ventures
  • Export Operations (90%)
  • Manufacturing Excellence
  • Precision Machining & Assembly
  • Sheet Metal Forming
  • Hot/Cold Forging
  • Automation & IoT
  • Tooling Optimization
  • Lean (TPS, Kaizen)
  • Quality & Compliance
  • Zero Warranty Culture
  • TISAX Level 3
  • ISO/TS 16949
  • VDA 63
  • FMEA
  • PPAP
  • Zero-Liquid-Discharge
  • Supply Chain & Cost Leadership
  • Vendor Consolidation
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • CAPEX Optimization
  • Cost Engineering
  • Inventory & Logistics Control
  • People & Culture
  • Cross-Functional Team Building
  • Inclusive Hiring (PWD, Women, LGBTQ)
  • Performance KPIs
  • Crisis Leadership (COVID)
  • Digital & IT Enablement
  • SAP Optimization
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • IoT Software Development
  • IT Infrastructure Oversight

Certification

  • TPS Training, AOTS Japan (2007)
  • Standards: ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, EMS 14001, ISO 27001, TISAX Level 3
  • Tools & Audits: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, VDA 6.3

LNGG

Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil

Timeline

Vice President – Operations (Plant Head)

Roop Automotives Ltd
04.2023 - 05.2025

Assistant Vice President – Operations

Roop Automotives Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2023

Senior General Manager – Operations

Roop Automotives Ltd
01.2016 - 03.2021

General Manager – Operations

Roop Automotives Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2015

Deputy General Manager – Operations / Plant Head

Roop Automotives Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2013

Assistant General Manager – Operations

Roop Automotives Ltd
04.2009 - 03.2011

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Highway Roop Precision Technologies Ltd.
04.2007 - Current

Senior Manager – Operations

Roop Automotives Ltd
04.2007 - 03.2009

Senior Manager – Manufacturing

Minda Silca Pvt. Ltd.
10.2006 - 04.2007

Manager – Production

Roop Automotive Ltd. – Sohna Plant
12.1999 - 09.2006

Assistant Manager – Production

Graziano Transmission India Pvt. Ltd.
05.1998 - 11.1999

Engineer – Production / Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)

New Allenberry Works
05.1997 - 04.1998

Nagpur University

Bachelor of Technology from Mechanical Engineering
RAMANATHAN Krishnaswami