Swaroop S

About Swaroop S

Manufacturing and operations leader with extensive experience in tyre manufacturing, production planning, and large-scale shop-floor management at CEAT Limited. Currently serving as General Manager – Production, leading Passenger Car Radial (PCR) and Two-Wheeler tyre manufacturing operations in Chennai, with responsibility for end-to-end production performance.My career journey has evolved through roles across production, PPC, logistics coordination, and digital initiatives, giving me a well-rounded understanding of how manufacturing systems operate—from planning and resource alignment to execution on the shop floor.I have been closely involved in key operational milestones including plant start-ups, rapid production ramp-ups, operational excellence initiatives, and digital transformation in manufacturing environments.Key areas of experience include: • Leading large-scale shop-floor operations and cross-functional teams • Production Planning & Control (PPC) and supply chain coordination • Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation and digitalization of shop-floor processes • Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational discipline • Material and resource planning aligned with business and customer requirements • Strengthening production stability, productivity, and process efficiencyI strongly believe that sustainable manufacturing performance comes from strong people engagement, clear processes, and consistent execution on the shop floor. My focus is always on building capable teams, improving systems, and delivering results even in challenging operational environments.

Experience

1. General Manager Production

   Ceat Limited

   Jul 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Leading end-to-end operations for Passenger Car Radial (PCR) and Two-Wheeler Radial production lines. • Managing large shop-floor operations with a team of employees, ensuring safe, stable, and efficient production. • Driving Lean implementation and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce losses. • Leading Total Quality Management (TQM) initiatives to strengthen quality culture and problem-solving across teams. • Implementing digital initiatives on the shop floor to improve visibility, tracking, and operational control. • Focused on productivity improvement and operational discipline across production lines.

Education

• SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

  EPGDBM, Business Administration and Management, General

• Mar Athanasius College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering