Vinodh Kumar
General Manager
Thiruvallur
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 25 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
General Manager - Operations
PARK Industries Pvt Ltd (Group of PARK NONWOVEN)
Chennai
07.2022 - Current
- Currently associated with PARK Industries Pvt Ltd (Group of PARK NONWOVEN)., as General Manager - Operations in Chennai Plant.
- 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.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Managed over OEM, Tier I and Tier II customers with overall plant strength of 450 members and proven 10% productivity improvement and achieved KRA as per Top Managements directions
Plant Head
Sanoh India Private Limited
Sriperumbudur, India
10.2009 - 07.2022
- Reduced downtime by establishing preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
- Increased productivity, optimizing labor allocation, and scheduling across multiple shifts.
- Managed staff training programs to ensure employees were skilled in latest industry practices and safety requirements.
- Enhanced safety standards with thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary protocols.
- Streamlined inventory management systems to optimize material availability while minimizing carrying costs.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address root causes of production issues, leading to improved process stability.
- Developed strong team culture through effective communication and regular performance feedback.
- Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste, enhance workflow, and improve quality control.
- Boosted overall plant performance by analyzing key performance indicators and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved plant efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Strengthened relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts that reduced costs while maintaining high-quality materials.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align production schedules with customer demands, reducing lead times while maintaining service levels.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Managed over OEM customer with overall plant strength of 150 members and proven 10% productivity improvement and achieved KRA as per Top Managements directions
- Increased productivity, optimizing labor allocation, and scheduling across multiple shifts
- Strengthened relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts that reduced costs while maintaining high-quality materials
- Oversaw daily operations of 42000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant
Assistant Manager
Hanil Tube India Private Limited
Irrungattukottai
01.2007 - 10.2009
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering positive work environment.
- Promoted teamwork within workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projects tasks.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
Supervisor
Devendra Exports Private Limited
Ambattur Industrial Estate
04.2001 - 01.2007
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to overall increase in effectiveness.
Trainee Engineer
Automac Madras Private Limited
Ambattur Industrial Estate
04.2000 - 04.2001
- Attended professional development workshops to continuously update knowledge on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on complex projects.
- Completed project documentation, updated and distributed to appropriate project personnel.
- Traveled to job sites with senior personnel to aid in inspections and ongoing project observations.
- Gained hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and software while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Developed technical documentation for various engineering projects, facilitating smooth handovers and maintenance processes.
- Reduced project completion time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources efficiently.
- Enhanced team productivity with regular progress reviews, feedback sessions, and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Supported senior engineers in research and development activities, leading to innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Participated in safety training sessions, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and minimizing workplace accidents.
- Improved overall project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and providing timely updates to team members.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
Education
Diploma - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Panimalar Polytechnic
Nugambakkam 06.1996 - 04.1999
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Sathyabama Institute of Science And Technology
Kelambakkam, India 06.2015 - 04.2020
MBA - Production And Operation Management
Alagappa University
Karaikudi 06.2020 - 04.2022
Skills
Operations Management
Customer Relationship Management
Project Management
Performance Improvement
Business Development
Leadership and team building
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
Cost analysis and savings
P&L Management
Staff Training and Development
Process Improvements
Interpersonal Skills
Inventory Control
Budget Allocation
Time Management
Problem Resolution
Cost Reductions
Websites
Certification
Certified IRCA Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2015, BSI, Chennai
Personal Information
Notice Period: 1 Month
Dependentdetails
- Mother
- Wife
- Son
Languages
English
Tamil
Telugu
Hindi
Training
- Hartridge Limited, UK, 1 Month
- Hanil Tube Corporation, Korea, 3 Months
- Bundy Tube India Pvt. Ltd, Baroda, 15 Days
- Guangzhou Sanoh Seikan Co Ltd, China, 15 Days
Professional Certification
Certified IRCA Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2015 from BSI, Chennai.
Certified Internal Auditor for IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
Supervisor Competency License No: C30408, Valid up to Apr ‘24 Issued by Govt of Tamilnadu.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Accomplishments
- Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
- Achieved 100% deliveries and achieving customer delighted with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureInterests
Reading books and hearing music
Software
MS Office and SAP
Quote
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
Timeline
General Manager - Operations
PARK Industries Pvt Ltd (Group of PARK NONWOVEN)
07.2022 - Current
MBA - Production And Operation Management
Alagappa University
06.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Sathyabama Institute of Science And Technology
06.2015 - 04.2020
Plant Head
Sanoh India Private Limited
10.2009 - 07.2022
Assistant Manager
Hanil Tube India Private Limited
01.2007 - 10.2009
Supervisor
Devendra Exports Private Limited
04.2001 - 01.2007
Trainee Engineer
Automac Madras Private Limited
04.2000 - 04.2001
Diploma - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Panimalar Polytechnic
06.1996 - 04.1999