Hi, I’m
Muthukumar Radhakrishnan
Supply Chain Leader
Johannesburg
Summary
Supply chain leader experienced across FMCG Manufacturing, Competitive Intelligence, regional loss analysis, Organization development & redesign and new product development.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
4
Languages
Work History
PROCTER & GAMBLE
Director- Engineering Sub Sahara Africa
1 2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Implemented Sustainable energy solution for Mfg facility, Supply network design for Direct Shipment to customers.
- As Government Relations SPOC for P&G, Led negotiations with Government on energy allocations for P&G South Africa plant thereby enabling 2 Million USD savings.
- Led Supply network redesign for structural savings from T&W (Transportation & Warehousing).
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
PROCTER & GAMBLE
Director – Operations for Sub Sahara Africa
10.2020 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Responsible for PQCDSM (Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety & Morale) measures across Pampers (Baby Diaper) and Always (Sanitary Napkin) across both South Africa & SADC Countries
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth. The site achieved 11% improvement in the annual cultural survey.
- Awarded Best improved plant for 2 continuous quarters across all Diaper Mfg plant for throughput improvement by 9% across all plants globally.
- Reduced quality complaints by over 40%, cost by 35% over the last 2 years by implementation of 4DX/PDCA method
P&G
Senior Manager, New Products Innovation & India Benchmark Leader
02.2018 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Lead overall cost benchmarking and directed high-impact projects from conception to completion, consistently delivering on time and within budget constraints.
- Chartered cross functional team of 20+ Individuals across R&D, Marketing, Planning & Purchases to evaluate product portfolio, Supply chain strategy etc to identify & implement cost savings ideas worth 4 Million USD
- Awarded as Best 3-day new product development bootcamp trainer across AMA region
- Established the New Hire onboarding process for PS Managers in India as Site Education & Training Pillar owner and was awarded “Best Manager of Others” by Product Supply VP.
P&G
Senior Manager, Operations Department Leader
01.2016 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Led team of 3 managers, 70 technicians administering process reliability (PR), cost and quality with annual capacity 1+bn Diapers
- Recipient CEO award (awarded to less than 2% of organization) for successful startup of a technology which reduced the capital by 65% and is now successfully reapplied across the globe
- Catapulted India Babycare to Global #1 process reliability in FY 2016-17 with 3X reduction in machine stops
- Led product launch that delivered a 20% increase in plant throughput by reducing bottlenecks and streamlining tasks; achieved the Highest throughput globally.
P&G
Manager, Babycare business
07.2012 - 12.2015
Job overview
- India Initiative planner for Babycare: End to end responsibility of all new initiative on the Babycare Pants platform
- Led Localization project for reducing Maintenance through digitization and deployed strategy to Asian sites for reapplication.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
KENNAMETAL INDIA LIMITED
Production Engineer
07.2007 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Single point of contact for client requirements: responsible for machine building to commissioning at the client’s place
- Qualified as Site 'Value Stream Mapping' leader: Reduced machine assembly lead time by 38% & established SOP for same
- Campus Ambassador for the engineering colleges; recruited across 8 campuses in the year 2009-10.
Education
SPJIMR, Mumbai (Ranked Top 5 MBA Program in India Consistently)Mumbai, India
MBA from Operations Management
Anna UniversityCoimbatore, Tamilnadu
Bachelor of Engineering from Production Engineering
Skills
Project Management
Operations Management
Budget Control
Organizational Development
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Director – Operations for Sub Sahara Africa
PROCTER & GAMBLE
10.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Manager, New Products Innovation & India Benchmark Leader
P&G
02.2018 - 10.2020
Senior Manager, Operations Department Leader
P&G
01.2016 - 01.2018
Manager, Babycare business
P&G
07.2012 - 12.2015
Production Engineer
KENNAMETAL INDIA LIMITED
07.2007 - 06.2010
Director- Engineering Sub Sahara Africa
PROCTER & GAMBLE
1 2023 - 04.2024
SPJIMR, Mumbai (Ranked Top 5 MBA Program in India Consistently)
MBA from Operations Management
1 2012
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering from Production Engineering
1 2007