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Tunduri V. Ramanamurty

Summary

Quality focused Operations Leader with extensive international experience, leading teams and driving change management initiatives for numerous major cement plants. Noted implementer of strategic processes that reduce costs and deliver employee growth. Possess a proven ability to analyze teams and organizational performances to target, develop, and implement strategic operational processes that exceed productivity goals, and continually exceed customer expectations. A noted motivated leader with a track record of delivering exceptional quality assurance, efficiency boosting, and revenue growth operations. Record of project leadership leveraging project selection, prioritization, and execution to deliver results. Mentoring style fosters an engaged, empowered workforce, enabling a high-performance lean mindset and culture at all levels of the organization.

Manufacturing professional with solid background in plant management, known for delivering operational excellence and fostering culture of continuous improvement. Adept at leading teams to achieve high performance and adapt to changing industry needs. Recognized for strategic planning, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety and quality standards.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with extensive experience leading plant operations and driving process improvements. Proven track record in optimizing production workflows and implementing cost-saving measures. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Director

Dangote Cement Zambia
11.2023 - Current
  • Transferred to Zambian operations to improve the reliability of the plant effective 1st Nov 23

Plant Director

Dangote Cement Senegal
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Elected to transfer to the Senegal location to serve as Plant Director and redirect an underperforming location.
  • Mobilize all productivity, quality, cost, and employee performance throughout the plant, continually targeting performance gaps and developing strategies that improve operations.
  • Establish schedules, task assignments, allocation of manpower and equipment to ensure conformity with regulatory guidelines, specified objectives, and goals.
  • Advanced operations to achieve the record of Highest Clinker and Cement Production team with the largest number of dispatches in the company history.

Chief General Manager

Dangote Industries Limited, OBAJANA cement plant, Nigeria
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Directed plant operations of four lines each of 6000TPD with an overall ownership of production, quality, personnel, and profit & loss.
  • Established best practices for production processes, and environmental and safety controls.
  • Accountable for execution of employee development, excellence in service, and operational improvement initiatives.
  • Headed maintenance operations for all four lines and championed initiatives that advanced improvement across all maintenance parameters.

Managing Director

Devi EPC Private Limited
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Crucial leadership role for a startup operation; performed duties unique to opening a new facility, including serving as a communications interface to ensure policies and procedures met the specifications of company vision.
  • Project Manager for large complex projects, including the Andhra cement upgrade, the Sri Chakra Cement upgrade, and the streamlining of comflex circuits for Jindal Cement.
  • Directed all fly ash and coal mill implementation projects for ACC Cement and Gagal Cement Works.
  • Created and set parameters to measure how efficiently and effectively the organization operated.
  • Actively identified issues throughout the facility and reviewed audits to develop strategies to meet performance gaps.

Vice President of Cement Projects

ETA Star International, Chennai, India
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Recruited to execute the 4200 TPD cement plant project in Angola and ensure compliance ETA Star International.
  • Headed all aspects of projects, including evaluating and establishing the scope of work, recruiting teams, establishing the engineering office, managing change orders, and developing and managing construction schedules.
  • Charged with the leadership of Construction and Support staff, team relationship, and project closeout operations.
  • Built and directed accountable, results-driven teams through clear direction and detailed expectations.
  • Partnered with FLSmidth Denmark and L&T Engineering to ensure successful project execution.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Fostered collaborative relationships with stakeholders to drive project success and innovation.

General Manager(works)

MY Home Cement Industries, Mellacheruvu, Kodad Dis
04.1999 - 01.2002
  • Incharge of operation of1900TPD cement plant and also a project of 1 TPA.
  • Executed the project in record 11 months time from first excavation to first clinker.
  • Directed operational strategies to enhance efficiency and drive business growth.
  • Oversaw budget management, ensuring cost control and resource allocation aligned with organizational goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements, increasing productivity across departments.
  • Developed training programs to mentor staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Malaviya Regional Engineering College, University of Rajasthan
01.1980

Skills

  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • MS Project
  • Primavera P6
  • Training and mentoring
  • Customer focus
  • Operations management
  • Staff development

Languages

English
Telugu
Hindi
French

Additional Experience

  • Sr. Vice President Andhra Cement Company
  • Maintenance Manager Lafarge Surma Cements; Bangladesh
  • Sr. General Manager Sanghi Industries, Ltd.
  • General Manager My Home Cement Industries, Ltd.
  • General Projects Manager Saurashtra Cement, Ltd.
  • General Projects & Construction Manager M/S. Tata Technodyne Ltd.
  • Manager of Field Services M/S. Fuller India Ltd.
  • Resident Engineer Larsen and toubro limited, Powai works.

Timeline

Plant Director

Dangote Cement Zambia
11.2023 - Current

Plant Director

Dangote Cement Senegal
01.2020 - 01.2023

Chief General Manager

Dangote Industries Limited, OBAJANA cement plant, Nigeria
01.2014 - 01.2020

Managing Director

Devi EPC Private Limited
01.2009 - 01.2014

Vice President of Cement Projects

ETA Star International, Chennai, India
01.2008 - 01.2009

General Manager(works)

MY Home Cement Industries, Mellacheruvu, Kodad Dis
04.1999 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Malaviya Regional Engineering College, University of Rajasthan
Tunduri V. Ramanamurty