Executive Manufacturing Leader | Former Assistant Vice President
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Results-oriented Manufacturing Executive with 45+ years of progressive leadership experience across multi-plant and multi-product manufacturing operations in India and Sri Lanka, with extensive exposure to building-materials manufacturing. Proven capability in end-to-end plant leadership covering production, engineering, maintenance, quality, projects, supply chain, procurement, people leadership, cost control, P&L exposure and continuous improvement. Experienced in leading multiple manufacturing units, plant expansions and modernization initiatives, improving productivity and operational discipline, and building high-performing teams.
Strong fit for senior Plant Head / Manufacturing Head responsibilities requiring hands-on operational leadership and strategic business execution.
Assistant Vice President at Sri Ramco Roofings Lanka Pvt. Ltd. (Ramco Industries Ltd.) (2015-12 – 2025-01)
Provided strategic leadership across Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Projects, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Operations and Continuous Improvement, supporting sustained business growth and operational excellence across Sri Lanka.
General Manager at Andhra Polymers Pvt. Ltd. – Rubber Division (2013-09 – 2015-12)
Led manufacturing of Rubber Gaskets, Sealing Rings, Rail Pads and other engineered rubber products, with responsibility for production, engineering, quality, planning and business performance.
General Manager at A Infrastructure Ltd. (2008-01 – 2013-06)
Led two Roofing Sheet Plants and one Pressure Pipe Plant, with responsibility for Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Projects, Quality, Cost Control and Operational Performance.
Group General Manager at UP Asbestos Ltd. (2005-01 – 2008-12)
Overall leadership of four manufacturing units, driving operational excellence, productivity improvement, quality enhancement and business performance.
Works Manager at Andhra Polymers Pvt. Ltd. (2004-01 – 2005-12)
Established and managed the Lime Silicate Ceiling Tiles (Aerolite) Division.
Senior Management at Utkal Industries Ltd. (2002-01 – 2004-12)
Products: Fibre Cement Roofing Sheets
Senior Management at Visaka Industries Ltd. (2000-01 – 2002-12)
Products: Fibre Cement Roofing Sheets
Engineer → Senior Management at Hyderabad Industries Ltd. (HIL) (1978-01 – 2000-12)
Products: Fibre Cement Roofing Sheets & Pressure Pipes
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
LEE Diploma in Electrical Engineering
