VenkatRamana Meindhikaar
Operations, Production And Quality Management
Jamnagar,GJ
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior Management professional with over 25+ years of extensive experience in Operations, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Technical Support within growth-oriented organizations. Demonstrated expertise in leading Operations & quality projects, optimizing performance and minimizing bottlenecks to achieve high-level quality standards. Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, adept at managing diverse teams and implementing effective strategies to enhance quality, productivity, and cost savings. Proven ability to develop vendors, manage quality systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet organizational targets.
Experienced with organizational leadership, strategic planning, and team management. Utilizes comprehensive operational strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and driving results through effective decision-making.
Business professional with solid history in high-level management roles, delivering impactful leadership and strategic direction. Known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving consistent results through adaptability and strong relationship-building. Proficient in operational management and strategic planning, embodying reliability and results-oriented mindset.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Sr. General Manager, Central Technical Services (CTS) Head
Reliance Industries Limited
09.2022 - Current
- Driving technical excellence across all manufacturing units by standardizing processes, improving product performance, leading root cause investigations, and supporting strategic technical initiatives.
- Acts as the central authority for process optimization, product performance benchmarking, advanced problem-solving, and technical governance across plants.
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment and systems.
- Analyzing and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Overseeing technical operations, ensuring quality, and efficiency in glass production.
- Optimized supply chain operations by identifying inefficiencies in existing processes, implementing corrective measures to streamline workflows.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing advantageous terms that positively impacted the bottom line.
GM reporting to COO
Borosil Renewables Limited
02.2015 - 09.2022
- Managed overall planning, procurement, execution, and waste control for Lehr End operations.
- Developed new concepts for sequencing quality activities on the shop floor (SOP).
- Successfully completed IMS and CE marking certifications.
- Led the QA and QC team, managing operations to achieve departmental goals.
- Identified improvement areas, and recommended modifications for quality-related tasks.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Sr. Manager reported to VP Operations
Hindustan National Glass & Ind. Ltd
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Successfully completed the Site Certification Audit for IMS and FSSC 22000.
- Reduced customer complaints by 25% and packaging wastage to 2.0%.
- Implemented SQC tools and techniques, and successfully utilized auto-inspection systems with 96% accuracy.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Asst. Manager reported to VP Corporate - QA
Piramal Glass Ltd
07.2010 - 04.2012
- Strengthened Quality Systems, leading to a significant increase in European market spread (30% to 90%).
- Reduced customer complaints by identifying process gaps and implementing corrective actions.
- Successfully completed 2nd Surveillance Audit by BVQI Certification Body.
Manager QA reported to Plant Manager
Zabsan Glass Ind. Co
04.2009 - 06.2010
- Completed project work for cold end erection and commissioning of equipment, including Anthoni Lehrs, Groneveyor single liners, ISM Busch and Spreen, MSK palletizer/de-palletizer, and MSK auto shrink-wrapping machines.
- Established QA function activities on the shop floor (SOP) and trained manpower on bottle defects, classifications, CTQ, and AQLs.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Manager QA reported to AVP / Unit Head
Hindustan National Glass & Ind. Ltd
01.2008 - 04.2009
- Stabilised the Plant within six months with 60% fresh employment.
- Reduced customer complaints to 0.6/Month from 3/Month and controlled packaging wastage from 5.0% to 2.0%.
- Successfully completed Site Certification Audit for ISO 9001:2000.
Sr. Executive reported to DGM
Gujarat Glass Ltd
06.2006 - 01.2008
- Increased Production Value from 320 Lacs/Month to 380 Lacs/Month through SIX Sigma defect rejection projects.
- Strengthened Quality Systems and implemented shop floor system training on 5-S and Problem Solving.
- Reduced customer complaints and minimised rejections for special products.
QSE Supervisor reported to Manager-Quality
ARC Intl. Middle East LLC, QSE
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Achieved a good rating (3.5/5) for the first quality audit by S.C. Johnson, USA, and reduced customer complaints from 25% to 4%.
- Successfully implemented Quality Systems and SQC Tools & Techniques.
Executive reported to Sr. Manager QC
AGI Glaspac
08.1998 - 06.2005
- Started career as a trainee engineer in the Glass industry.
- Grasped production operations and Quality systems and learned 7 QC Tools, ensuring the quality of outgoing product and making decisions on quality issues.
- Learned to prepare MIS reports to present to the management.
Education
MBA - Operations and Production
Amity University
Greater Noida, India 04.2001 -
Post Graduate Program with Distinction - Renewable Energy
University of Petroleum and Energy
Bachelor of Ceramic Science - Glass Technology
Indian Institute of Ceramics
KolkataDiploma in Ceramic Technology - undefined
Govt. Institute of Ceramic Technology
Gudur, AP, IndiaDiploma in Business Management - undefined
ICFAI University
Tripura, IndiaLean Six Sigma Black Belt - undefined
MSME-Chennai
Chennai, IndiaResearch Scholar -
Indian Institute of Management
06-2028
Skills
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Process Optimization
Operations management
Staff training and development
Cost reduction
Organizational development
Personnel management
Equipment Upgrades
Project Management
Cold End Erection & Commissioning
Auto-inspection systems
Manufacturing Equipment & Systems
Quality Assurance & Control
Quality Management Systems
Factory Production Control
Statistical Quality Control Tools & Techniques
Process & Product Control
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 18001
FSSC 22000
5S
Human resources management
Sustainability initiatives
International business
Policies and procedures implementation
Personal Information
- Age: 50
- Passport Number: Z4997773
- Date of Birth: 1975-05-23
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Schengen
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: Z4997773
Core Competencies
Technical Support & Troubleshooting, Process Optimisation, Equipment Upgrades, Project Management, Cold End Erection & Commissioning, Auto-inspection systems (MSC + SGCC), Manufacturing Equipment & Systems, Quality Assurance & Control, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Factory Production Control, Statistical Quality Control (SQC) Tools & Techniques, Process & Product Control, ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001, FSSC 22000, 5S, DMAIC Projects, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Managerial Techniques, Man Management, Vendor Development, Negotiation, Training & Development, Problem Solving Methods, Analytical Techniques, Internal & External Audits, Facilitator - Quality Circles, Lead Auditor - QMS, CE Marking Certification, IMS Certification, Site Certification Audit, SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance), Regulatory Compliance
Affiliations Additional Information
- Professional membership with The American Society for Quality (USA).
- Associate member of the Indian Institute of Ceramics - Kolkata.
- Life member of Quality Circle Forum of India.
- Member of BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) for review and recommendations for the IS standard under CHD 10: P6, Processed Glass Panel of BIS.
- Exposure to SAP/R3 (PP & QM Module), 5S, PDCA, SPC & SQC Tools & Techniques.
- Under the Jury Development program hosted by the Quality Circle Forum of India.
Notable Accomplishments
- Facilitated Quality Circles Teams, achieving 2 Par Excellence and 1 Excellent Award at the 45th International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC 2021).
- Grasped 4 Par Excellence and 4 Excellent awards at the 35th National Convention on Quality Control Circles (NCQC – 2021).
- Award winner in 'Leading RE Manufacturer Component Manufacturers' at the 4th and 5th annual Renewable Energy India Awards (2018, 2019).
- Recipient of the 15th FGI award for excellence in 'Outstanding Entrepreneur' presented by Mrs Maneka Gandhi (2018).
- CII BE Star recognition award 2017 'Emerging Leader - Excellence in Operations Management'.
- Special export award by CAPEXIL for Excellence in Export in the glass sector for 2014-15.
- GBL honoured with CAPEXIL Award for Excellence in Exports for 2015-16 & 2016-17.
Training Information
- Attended various training programs, including Lean Manufacturing (CII).
- Effective Personal Productivity (LMI).
- Awareness and IQA training for ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001 Six Sigma.
- Personality Development Programme.
- ARC Basic 'Continuous Improvement Workshop', and basics of SPC / SQC from the Indian Statistical Institute - Hyderabad.
Valid Visa
Schengen
Timeline
Sr. General Manager, Central Technical Services (CTS) Head
Reliance Industries Limited
09.2022 - Current
GM reporting to COO
Borosil Renewables Limited
02.2015 - 09.2022
Sr. Manager reported to VP Operations
Hindustan National Glass & Ind. Ltd
09.2012 - 02.2015
Asst. Manager reported to VP Corporate - QA
Piramal Glass Ltd
07.2010 - 04.2012
Manager QA reported to Plant Manager
Zabsan Glass Ind. Co
04.2009 - 06.2010
Manager QA reported to AVP / Unit Head
Hindustan National Glass & Ind. Ltd
01.2008 - 04.2009
Sr. Executive reported to DGM
Gujarat Glass Ltd
06.2006 - 01.2008
QSE Supervisor reported to Manager-Quality
ARC Intl. Middle East LLC, QSE
06.2005 - 06.2006
MBA - Operations and Production
Amity University
04.2001 -
Executive reported to Sr. Manager QC
AGI Glaspac
08.1998 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Ceramic Science - Glass Technology
Indian Institute of Ceramics
Diploma in Ceramic Technology - undefined
Govt. Institute of Ceramic Technology
Diploma in Business Management - undefined
ICFAI University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - undefined
MSME-Chennai
Post Graduate Program with Distinction - Renewable Energy
University of Petroleum and Energy
Research Scholar -
Indian Institute of Management