Eswaran Muthuswamy

Strategic Textile Operations Executive with 37 years of experience in spinning mill management, technical auditing and profit centre leadership. Proven track record in optimizing yield, production efficiency, quality standards, and reducing operational costs to drive EBITDA. Expert in managing large and medium scale manufacturing units, driving overall growth and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.

Skilled in the manufacture of Cotton, OE, SIRO, slub, lycra core spun, modal, tencel, synthetic and blended yarns for domestic and international markets.

Group General Manager at Ravali Spinners Pvt Ltd. (2024-01 – Present)

• Direct all manufacturing activities for 1.3 Lakh spindles and 3600 rotors, overseeing production, quality, and maintenance.
• Optimize operational KPIs including YR, GPS, and Quality standards to improve profitability.
• Manage end-to-end inventory and processes to ensure seamless domestic and export operations.

Consultant at Texcoms Textile Solutions (2021-11 – 2023-10)

• Led technical consultancy for Trident Group and Unitex Spinning Ltd, Bangladesh focusing yield, productivity, quality enhancement and customer complaints.
• Improved YR in carded yarns from 87.5% to 89% and from 70% to 73% in combed yarns while maintaining strict quality specifications.
• Enhanced floor performance and work culture resulting in improved operational output.
• Resolved complex customer complaints including 'Barrie effect' and neps in PC hosiery fabrics.
• Reduced spinning breakage rate from 8 to 5 (37.5%) and increased GPS by 15%.

Technical Auditor at Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Ltd. (2018-01 – 2021-10)

• Audited technical activities across four Units, including raw material management, contamination analysis, power studies, and Upkeep of Machines & HM plants.
• Developed and implemented quality control norms from raw material to finished goods, ensuring compliance with customer standards.
• Achieved best productivity norms and lowest usable waste
• Mentored staff and workers, resulting in improved morale and reduced labor migration.

General Manager (Quality and Systems) at Sitaram Spinners Pvt Ltd. (2014-05 – 2017-12)

• Managed quality assurance and systems implementation for a 52,000 spindle facility.
• Maintained consistent YR through effective bale management and process controls.
• Minimized market complaints in lycra core spun yarns through meticulous planning and follow-up.

General Manager - Exports at Gain Up Industries Pvt Ltd. (2011-07 – 2014-04)

• Launched the export division, successfully securing buyers across Peru, Columbia, Poland, and Swiss.
• Managed price negotiations, order confirmations, and logistics for shipments.
• Executed strategic diversion of export containers to mitigate market risks and ensure payment realisation.

General Manager (Unit Head) at Classic Spinning Mills Ltd. (2005-05 – 2011-06)

• Accountable for full P&L for a 42,000 spindle Unit.
• Monitored group knitting factory operations to ensure the production of defect-free fabrics.
• Benchmarked product quality against industry leaders to maintain competitive market positioning.

Factory Manager (Unit Head) at V. G. Textiles (P) Ltd. The Venkatesa Mills Group (1998-05 – 2005-04)

• Directed overall plant operations, including labor management and system implementation.
• Increased profitability through value-added yarn production and successful market expansion into Morocco.
• Stabilized factory operations by resolving labour unrest and implementing rigorous productivity norms.

Spinning Superintendent at K. G. Group of Mills (1996-06 – 1998-04)

Technical Officer (R&D) at Indo Rama Synthetics (I) Ltd. (1993-09 – 1996-06)

Department Assistant & ASM (QA) at Priyadarshini Spinning Mills Ltd. (1987-05 – 1993-09)

Diploma in International Business & Marketing – Agilam Institute of Foreign Trade (2007)

Diploma in Textile Technology – Institute of Textile Technology (1987)