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RAGHUNATHAN THYAGARAJAN

Top Management
Nairobi,Nairobi

Summary

~ Senior Techno Commercial Management Professional with 30 years’ experience~ AN OVERVIEW A “Performance Driven Professional” with around 30 years of rich & qualitative experience in Strategic Planning, Production Operations, Process Enhancements and Business Development majorly in Print / Publishing/ Packaging industry. Currently associated with well established, Printing/packaging Group, Nairobi as Head of Operations A keen planner & executor with exposure in managing entire productions operations with key focus on top-line & bottom-line profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of the resources. Displayed excellence in managing Web-Offset/sheet fed printing; Flexography Machine, Digital printing, Large format digital, continuous stationary, Z-cards, printing operations with enhanced productivity. Proficient skill levels in Presentation, communication, negotiation, networking. Adept in planning & controlling the design, quality, costing & development operations; skills in conceptualizing and effectuating process initiatives to enhance efficiency and the productivity. Exceptional analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities with detail- oriented attitude and efficiently work under deadlines. Professional in Restructuring Organization, bringing cost under control

Work History

Head of Operations

Chrome Partners
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2020 - Current
  • Restructured Organization, laying off forty-six personnel in negotiation with Union bringing down wage bill by eight million
  • Substantial change in Organization's culture bringing six diverse cultures to one
  • Amalgamated two different entities improving operational efficiency and reducing costs internally.
  • Successfully implemented excess asset sale, bring down financial liability by 9%
  • Improvements in MIS to bring accuracy of Data
  • Increased KFC business by 10% through efficient operations and quality out put
  • Introduced innovative packaging solutions for food industry
  • Improved over all equipment efficiency by 22%, making all maintenance modules robust.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.

CEO

Print well Industries
Nairobi, Nairobi
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Notable Highlights:
  • Restructured Organization, improving overall efficiency
  • Implemented systems to bring down expenses by 7%
  • Increased packaging business by 5
  • Established foundational processes for business operations
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices
  • Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand

General Manager

Ramco Printing
09.2014 - 02.2020
  • Steered the unit functioning of all operations in the organization encompassing Manufacturing, HR, Purchase & Logistics, Sales and Marketing
  • Improved overall efficiency of unit by 8%
  • Chairman of QMS committee, ISO 9001:2015 certification, improving operational efficiency
  • Implementation of various programmes to reduce wastage by margin of 6%
  • Implemented systems to bring down expenses by 7%
  • Expanded Z-cards business
  • Successfully executed entire branding project for WTO conference, first time in Kenya
  • Project head for IEBC security jobs
  • Improved P&L of the unit, resulting in better EBITA.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning

Vice President

BELL PRINTERS Ltd
Sivakasi
04.2013 - 08.2014
  • Notable Highlights:
  • Directed & controlled overall business operations of organization as in in-charge of complete Business Development including P&L
  • Effectively introduced Quality Standards to improve operational efficiency
  • Introduced ERP MIS making organization's system more Robust and transparent
  • Built & mentored Core Team for strengthening operations/ client base and enhancing profits
  • Brought in overseas customers and laid strong foundation for export Business
  • Initiated systems to bring down expenses by 12 %
  • Introduced E-Commerce, expanding business gamut.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals
  • Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement
  • Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect
  • Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity
  • Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team

General Manager

SAFIRE Printing and Packaging Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
11.2011 - 03.2013
  • Highlights:
  • Directed & controlled overall business operations of organization as in-charge of complete Business Development including P&L
  • Deftly managed operations of five units
  • Functioned as in-charge of 2 big projects entailing printing as well as packaging
  • Introduced Best Operational Procedures/ Practices that involved latest scientific methods instead of conventional methods
  • Monitored total new setup with all printing and packaging process/ machineries
  • Significantly contributed towards streamlining entire process there by reducing production time, improving the operational efficiency, resulting in cost efficiency by 12%.

Manager

Stora Enso Inpac Delta India Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
09.2009 - 10.2011
  • Quality Control & Systems, New Product Development, Continual Improvement & Projects
  • Notable Highlights:
  • Spearheaded functions of Quality Control and Systems Department for manufacturing corrugation boxes, sales cartons, poly bags and variety of printing
  • Management Representative for QMS and Nokia Suppliers Requirement, Core member for EMS, HACCP, 5S, Kaizen and SGA
  • Functioned as In-charge of Training Division for organizing several training programmes on technical and non-technical agendas to employees
  • Managed Technical Sales/Marketing functions; interacted with key customers for business development
  • Undertook efforts to streamline operational procedures thereby minimizing wastage by 2%
  • Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages

Head

United Printing and Publishing
04.2008 - 03.2009
  • Production
  • Notable Highlights:
  • Guided production team that comprised of Production Controllers, Production Supervisors for ensuring 24x7 /365 days non-stop operations
  • Mentored Quality Control Team and acquired ISO Certification for the organization
  • Built In-house Quality Audit Team to ensure consistency in quality
  • Conducted training programs by identifying and mapping skills of existing personnel
  • Served as active team member for handling purchase activities; involved in identifying right raw material for production and secured significant cost savings and overall quality improvements
  • Coordinated installation of 8 towers Hiline Newspaper Web in shortest time span; this prevented chances for outsourcing and led to increase in capacity, successful product launch and increase in turnover
  • Maintained delivery of on-time management report to the top management and monitored the production data reviewing with the team
  • Took steps to:
  • Reduce the wastage and production time by constant production control with help of effective maintenance techniques
  • Attain the production target and increasing the output capacity by 28%
  • Streamlined operational procedures by taking unique initiatives that led to increase in the operational efficiency
  • Bagged the Gold Medal for Best Quality in News Paper Division for the year 2008 & 2009
  • Brought significant reduction of wastage from 11.8% to 5.6%; augmented the sales turnover by 4%.

Senior Manager

Hindustan Times
New Delhi
01.2007 - 03.2008
  • Notable Highlights:
  • Played key role in implementation of ISO standards in all branches across country
  • Implemented & promoted Quality Certification Programmes of SNAP, Publish Asia and INCQC
  • Managed customer centric functions; involved in resolving customers’ complaints
  • Oversaw plant operations
  • Performing Root Cause Analysis of printing problems, testing of inward materials, etc
  • Organized training programmes for all quality executives and shop floor personnel, resulting in better quality in production by increasing output of good copies
  • Implemented Consistency Project in all branches across PAN India that led to improvement in process
  • Successfully introduced new systems for testing of inward materials that ensured better control over materials
  • Coordinated Quarterly Audits for minimising all gaps thereby improving the Quality Audit Systems
  • Commissioned Baker Perkins Heat Set Commercial Press entailing 8 units, double dryer and folder in Delhi
  • Streamlined operational procedures by introducing various quality measuring methodologies during the tenure.

Engineer

07.2004 - 09.2006
  • In charge of shift production and Maintenance of web machines
  • Reduced down time by 5%
  • Ensued 98% efficiency on timely delivery
  • Increased circulation due to high print quality standards
  • Established clear ISO standards
  • Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement
  • Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets

The Hindu
Chennai
01.1987 - 09.2006
  • A leading News Paper Organization having multiple branches across pan India.

Foreman

12.1994 - 06.2003
  • Handling shift operations
  • Overseeing the production activities, ensuring the editions come on time
  • Managing the preventive maintenance of web machines
  • Reduced wastages by 0.5%
  • Played a leading role in getting INCQC and maintaining the quality to highest standards

Production Assistant

01.1987 - 11.1994
  • Assisting in all Production related activities
  • Managing the operational maintenance of web machines

Education

B.E - Printing Technology

College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University
Chennai, India
06.2000 - 09.2003

Diploma - Printing Technology

Salesian Institute of Graphic Arts (SIGA)
Chennai, India
06.1993 - 06.1986

B.Com - Accounts

University of Madras
Chennai, India
06.1984 - 06.1988

Skills

Strategic Planningundefined

Timeline

Head of Operations

Chrome Partners
08.2020 - Current

CEO

Print well Industries
03.2020 - 08.2020

General Manager

Ramco Printing
09.2014 - 02.2020

Vice President

BELL PRINTERS Ltd
04.2013 - 08.2014

General Manager

SAFIRE Printing and Packaging Pvt. Ltd
11.2011 - 03.2013

Manager

Stora Enso Inpac Delta India Pvt. Ltd
09.2009 - 10.2011

Head

United Printing and Publishing
04.2008 - 03.2009

Senior Manager

Hindustan Times
01.2007 - 03.2008

Engineer

07.2004 - 09.2006

B.E - Printing Technology

College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University
06.2000 - 09.2003

Foreman

12.1994 - 06.2003

Diploma - Printing Technology

Salesian Institute of Graphic Arts (SIGA)
06.1993 - 06.1986

The Hindu
01.1987 - 09.2006

Production Assistant

01.1987 - 11.1994

B.Com - Accounts

University of Madras
06.1984 - 06.1988

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