Velavan Ramaswamy

Dynamic and results-driven professional with 12 years of experience in plant management within the galvanizing industry and 6 years as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Proven expertise in operations management, process optimization, and educational leadership. Adept at fostering a collaborative environment to drive team performance and enhance learning outcomes.

Production Supervisor at AL AJAB Galvanizing (2025-02 – Present)

• Develop and manage production schedules, optimizing resource allocation to meet customer demands.
• Monitored and controlled zinc processing operations, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.

Plant Manager at S.R Hot Dip Galvanizing (2019-04 – 2025-02)

In charge of the whole hot dip galvanizing plant including production, inventory management, logistics planning. Communicating to board level, involved with cross-functional problems in liaison with other departments.

• Oversee daily operations of a galvanizing plant with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Meeting daily production targets whilst continually reducing downtime
• Lead a team of 25 employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety compliance.
• Develop and manage the plant budget, resulting in reduction of operational costs while maintaining product quality.
• Ensured orders were covered and delivered in communication with sales and dispatch.
• Managing the manpower and training for team members.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.

Quality Control Engineer at T.J.S.V Galvanizing Ltd. (2018-07 – 2019-03)

• Conducted regular audits and inspections of galvanizing processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and tests on galvanizing products, ensuring compliance with ASTM and ISO standards.
• Collaborated with production teams to improve processes, resulting in reduction in rework and scrap.

Assistant Professor at M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering (2014-06 – 2018-04)

• Responsible for improving the student's academic performance through module test and monitor slow learners progress effectively.
• Also responsible for students' discipline inside the campus and monitor their activities periodically.
• Guide students in their project and motivate them to actively participate in placement activities.

Lecturer at J.K.K. Nataraja College of Engineering (2010-06 – 2012-06)

• Developed and delivered engaging course materials for subjects.
• Utilized innovative teaching methods, including project-based learning and simulations.
• Collaborated with faculty to enhance the engineering curriculum and assessment methods.

Production Manager at S.R Hot Dip Galvanizing (2007-06 – 2010-06)

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules for galvanizing operations, ensuring timely delivery and optimal resource allocation.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations, contributing to reduction in production costs.
• Conduct regular reviews of production processes to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement initiatives.
• Supervised galvanizing operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality protocols.
• Trained and mentored staff on best practices in galvanizing processes, leading to a good improvement in team productivity.

Production Supervisor at Zinc & Chem Industries (2004-05 – 2007-05)

• Oversee daily operations of zinc processing, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Develop and manage production schedules, optimizing resource allocation to meet customer demands.
• Monitored and controlled zinc processing operations, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assisted in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.

Master of Engineering in Computer Aided Design – Anna University (2014-04)

Bachelor of Engineering in Production (Mechanical) Engineering – Bharathiyar University (2004-06)