SRINIVASU CHIRAKALA
BANGALORE
Summary
- Organized Deputy General Manager with 5 years of experience in multi-site operations management. Proactive leadership skills to motivate and mentor employees to achieve goals. Adept with leading teams of up to 2500 employees in fast-paced settings.
- Strategic with strong business acumen to partner cross-functionally to execute long-range plans. Committed to supporting employees in growth, success and career progression.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
Bangalore
04.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Provided leadership support in developing business plans, budgeting, forecasting, marketing activities.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders at all levels including customers, vendors, partners.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Senior Factory Manager
Shahi Exports Private Limited
Bangalore
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Developed strategies to maximize productivity, reduce costs and improve quality standards.
- Supervised the daily operations of the factory ensuring that all orders are completed within deadlines.
Factory Manager
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
Bangalore
03.2010 - 04.2016
- Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
Production Manager
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
Bangalore
06.2007 - 03.2010
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
Industrial Engineer
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
Bangalore
01.2005 - 06.2007
- Designed efficient layouts of equipment, materials, and workspace to optimize workflow.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma principles into daily operations to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and reduce overhead expenses.
Merchandiser
Hero Fashion
Tirupur
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Analyzed inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum profitability.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing, delivery dates, and other terms of sale.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
Gangtok04-2015
Master of Arts - Apparel Merchandising
APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTER
Hyderabad04-2003
Master of Arts - Production Supervision And Quality Control
APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTER
Hyderabad04-2003
Bachelor of Arts -
Ambedkar Opens University
Hyderabad04-2002
DTT -
Government Institute of Textile Technology
Guntur04-2002
Skills
- Good knowledge about lean manufacturing system
- Knowledge about World Class Management (WCM)
- Ability in minimizing overheads and enable profitability through planning
- Ability to implement and administrate a common system
- Preparation of effective annual budget
- Continuous focus on process upgradation to improve the product quality based on customer feedback
- Provide training to the team members based on their skill gaps
- Orientation towards setting and achieving the organizational goals with the team
- Good team building skills and leadership qualities
- Adapt very well in team environment
- Posse's capable interpersonal skills and responsible decision maker
- Good negotiation skills
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented and sustained lean manufacturing system first time in ABG Group
- Achieved 96% Positive rate in Employee satisfaction survey conducted by Central OD team at ABG Group
- Improved the productivity with the help of TEI Concept
- Achieved Silver medal in corporative WCM in the ABG Group
- Achieved Quality Awards (Regional, National and International) from different quality forums under my leadership
- Handling of premium export brands like S'oliver, Esprit, Marc' O polo, Eden Park, Superdry, which is having short lead time (60 days)
- Improved Cut to Ship% in exports from 85% to 99.5%
- Reduced MMR from 2.01 to 1.8
- Implemented different quality systems and sustained QQL%
- Improved the product quality by setting up of stringent processes
- Improved the plant efficiency from 58% to 65%
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Deputy General Manager
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
04.2019 - Current
Senior Factory Manager
Shahi Exports Private Limited
04.2016 - 04.2019
Factory Manager
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
03.2010 - 04.2016
Production Manager
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
06.2007 - 03.2010
Industrial Engineer
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
01.2005 - 06.2007
Merchandiser
Hero Fashion
01.2004 - 01.2005
MBA - Operations Management
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - Apparel Merchandising
APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTER
Master of Arts - Production Supervision And Quality Control
APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTER
Bachelor of Arts -
Ambedkar Opens University
DTT -
Government Institute of Textile Technology
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