Rahul Radhakrishnan

About Rahul Radhakrishnan

Results-driven General Manager with 16 years of progressive experience across multiple…

Experience

1. General Manager

   Woodon Decor

   Mar 2024 — Present · Thodupuzha, IN

   Leading overall operations of a high-capacity particle board manufacturing and pre-lamination facility, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and holding full P&L accountability. Driving growth, efficiency, and strategic brand development for a company in its expansion phase.• Spearhead organizational leadership across departments including Plant Operations, pre-lamination, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Dispatch, and Procurement.• Manage end-to-end operations of a production unit with capacity of 450 CBM/day and pre-lamination boards/day, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards.• Own profit & loss responsibility, including budgeting, cost optimization, financial forecasting, and business performance analysis.• Lead strategic planning and execution to support growth initiatives, market expansion, and long-term profitability.• Direct brand development and market positioning strategies, working closely with the sales and marketing teams to build a strong industry presence.• Foster a high-performance culture through effective leadership, cross-functional alignment, and KPI-driven management.• Drive supply chain efficiency and procurement strategy to ensure cost-effective sourcing and material availability.• Report directly to the Managing Director, presenting operational updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.Key Achievements:• Successfully scaled operations to meet increased production and market demand during a critical growth phase.• Introduced cost control measures and process improvements, enhancing margins and reducing overheads.• Played a pivotal role in developing and launching a new branding strategy, improving customer reach and market perception.• Built and mentored a high-performing leadership team across multiple functions, improving accountability and productivity.

Education

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai

  Bachelor's degree

  2006 — 2009

• New Indian Model School, Dubai, UAE

  High School

  1998 — 2006

• Murdoch University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Teamwork
• Team Management
• B2b
• Purchasing
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Fmcg
• Purchase Management
• Marketing
• Administrative Assistants
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Networking
• Event Management
• Key Account Management
• Advertising
• Customer Satisfaction
• Analytics
• Video Editing
• Market Research
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Writing
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Social Networking
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management