VICE PRESIDENT-HR & ADMIN & IR - Maa Mahamaya Industries INTEGRATEDSTEELPLANT - Vizag
(2022-07 - 2025-07)
- Established HR Dept. from gross route level at Maa Mahamaya Industries Limited.(Integrated Steel Plant)
- Production Incentive Scheme linked with attendance and discipline
- Successfully dealt in Land acquisitions and Project Expansion for conducted Two Public Hearings Surround Ten Villages.
- Successfully handled critical PCB & local issues.
- Taken active role in realising about 2.5 Cr., pending collections through Legal cases.
- Good Industrial Relations being maintained / practiced with Unions & Staff members.
- Exposure in overseas / domestic travel administration.
- Active participation in settling legal issues in critical areas.
- Maintained Good relation with Local Villages for smooth Factory operations.
- Created Culture in the factory Every Employee Feel like to work Safe and Take Responsibility to Develop Organisation for future Growth.
- Statuary Related Attachments for long pendings Issues to attend the hearings and resolve the issues.
- Heading for a total Direct Manpower of about 3000 and Indirect Manpower 4000.
- Reporting to CMD / MD on day to day.
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
- Developed high-performing teams to consistently exceed goals, drive revenue and expand markets.
- Established department targets and monitored progress towards KPIs, motivating and coaching teams to attainment.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Coordinated with HR to implement talent acquisition and retention strategies.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Cultivated a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the organisation.
- Represented the company at industry events and forums to strengthen network connections.
- Led strategic planning and execution to drive company growth and profitability.
Plant Head-HR & Admn& IR - Rushil Decor Pvt Limited - Vizag
(2021-04 - 2022-07)
- Assisted in manufacturing of MDF particle board for export to European sector.
- Managed operations across three units in Visakhapatnam, including one in SEZ and one in non-SEZ.
- Supported HR functions including recruitment, induction, training administration, statutory compliance, liaisoning, and CSR initiatives.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
General Manager-HR & Admn& IR - Century Apparels Pvt Ltd - Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
(2018-10 - 2021-03)
Century is a group of companies spread over across the Two States and with global identity producing Apparel Top Brand Products. Associated with the organisation to look after HRD activities and employed about 1600 regular employees and about 700 contract workmen.
- Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
- Taking care of HR activities right from recruiting, induction, deployment of Contract Workmen based on the manpower planning, statutory compliance with related labour laws.
- Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, PMS and Employee Grievance.
- Design & implementation of SOPs.
- Coordinating with Customer and Regulatory audits.
- Taking care of Staff canteens, Transport, Travel Desk and other Administrative activities and responsible for Over Heads of concern accounts.
- Coordinating to maintain PR and with CSR activities around 25 Kms of the factory premises.
- Maintaining the company's bachelor hostels, and Security & Vigilance Management.
Manager & General Manager-HR & Admn& IR - Carona Knitwear Industries Pvt Ltd - Tirupur, Tamilnadu
(2015-12 - 2018-10)
- Support textile manufacturing operations across multiple locations, including Tirupur, Tanjavur, and Coimbatore.
- Monitor human resources activities from the corporate office in Bangalore.
- Assist in manpower planning for approximately 10,000 employees.
- Handle industrial relations and public relations matters.
- Coordinate wage agreement negotiations and legal cases.
- Facilitate recruitment, selection, and talent acquisition.
- Organise induction, plant safety training, and exit interviews.
- Assist in maintaining SOPs and GMPs during customer audits.
- Implement plans, policies, and strategies for improved operational effectiveness.
Asst. Manager - HR & Administration & Compliance - Seeds India Pvt Ltd (Brandix Group)
(2012-07 - 2015-12)
- Efficiently monitored the HR matters for 950 employees of 4 units, besides local functional operations of the parent company's unit for about 300 employees.
- Manpower planning, recruitment, selection process.
- Monitor the process of manpower utilization including Contract Labour and maintaining of employees' profiles.
- Training & Development: Responsible for the formulation of training policies, identification of training needs, in association with Skill Matrix /
- Competency Mapping, Preparing the ATP, need based training, evaluation of the training feedback, ascertain effectiveness of training.
- Introduced the PLP systems linked with KRAs across the organization and Successfully handled around 15 cycles of PMS.
- Oversaw the process of certification for obtaining ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 & Pivotal role in assisting the company as MR to obtain OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications.
- Employee Benefit Programme: All matters of insurance like workmen compensation, personal accident policy, group gratuity insurance policy, superannuation, & med claim, etc.
- Employee welfare: Managing the welfare activities like organizing the social events like corporate lunch, Picnic, annual day celebrations, etc. Distinction in managing employee welfare, monitoring employee health & safety also involved in protecting the environment and legal requirements.
- Played an active role in managing the general administration viz., travelling (domestic / overseas), VISA coordination, other travelling requirements, Canteen, transport and Security, etc.
- Crucial role in assisting in dealing or negotiating with the Trade Unions and with the Local Political Parties.
Asst. Manager - HR & Administration & IR - Gangavaram Port Ltd. - Visakhapatnam
(2009-10 - 2012-06)
- Maintained the time office for 2000 employees including salaries & wage administration.
- Rendered assistance in personnel department functions viz., maintaining personal records, statutory requirements and notional increments, disciplinary proceedings on employees with regard to unauthorized absence, misconduct, thefts, etc., and assisted in conducting Domestic Enquiry, termination, etc.
- Pivotal role in assisting in dealing or negotiating with the Trade Unions (8 Nos.) along with the communal associations.
- Steered efforts in managing the legal cell in coordination with Sr. High Court & Supreme Court Advocates and Government Pleaders.
- Instrumental in handling the cases at Consumer Forums in respect of employee related statutory disputes and customer disputes.
- Played an active role in overseeing the settlement of VRS.
- Dexterously established Legal Cell in the company and played a major role in getting success in connection with Labour, Employee and Civil cases.
Asst. Manager - HR & Compliance - British Petroleum - London, UK
(2000-09 - 2009-08)
- Trained new employees on company policies, customer service excellence, and sales techniques.
Executive & Sr Executive- HR & ADMIN - Coromandel Fertilisers Pvt Ltd - Vizag, AP
(1997-11 - 2000-08)
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Reviewed reports, recommendations and requests from subordinate leadership.
- Selected and mentored senior staff, creating successful leadership team.
- Cultivated strong industry relationships to promote services and improve business operations.
- Established company targets based on previous performance and predicted forecasts.
- Evaluated departmental performance and developed improvements to key operations.
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Reported successes, failures and new plans to governing body to guide decision-making.
- Analysed performance metrics to evaluate and improve organisational effectiveness, driving a culture of excellence.
- Tracked organizational performance against objectives and revamped strategies to better meet targets.
- Reviewed and optimised operational policies, aligning procedures with best practices and industry standards.
- Managed corporate communications, strengthening brand image and stakeholder relations through effective messaging.
- Facilitated training programmes for senior management, enhancing leadership skills and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Directed crisis management operations, mitigating impacts and safeguarding organisational reputation during challenging times.
- Engaged with community and industry leaders to promote corporate social responsibility and ethical business practices.
- Developed and implemented a risk management framework, mitigating potential losses and safeguarding company assets.
- Implemented robust risk management strategies, minimising exposure to financial and reputational risks.
- Implemented a comprehensive staff development programme, enhancing team capabilities and reducing turnover by 20%.
- Championed sustainability initiatives, reducing environmental impact and achieving compliance with regulatory standards.
- Spearheaded the digital transformation initiative, integrating innovative technologies to improve service delivery.
- Launched a digital transformation project, integrating innovative technologies that improved operational efficiency by 30%.
- Spearheading the HRD functions for 3 units at Hyderabad, Panoli, Bangalore and associated for Bahrain (Middle East country) based company.
- Instrumental in handling legal disputes/cases; steered efforts in developing the HR Policy & Handbook.
- Holds the credit of acquiring Green Field projects right from the land acquisition.
- Played an active role in managing the general administration viz., travelling (domestic / overseas), VISA coordination, other travelling requirements, Canteen, transport and Security, etc.
- Crucial role in assisting in dealing or negotiating with the Trade Unions and with the Local Political Parties.
