Manivel Ravanan R
GM Production
Karur
Summary
Dynamic Garment Manufacturing Professional with more than 15 years of progressive experience in Production Planning, Cutting Operations, Capacity Planning, Factory Coordination, and Production Management across Knit and Woven apparel manufacturing. Started my career in Production Planning and Cutting Operations and progressed into senior management roles by consistently delivering improvements in productivity, material utilization, production planning accuracy, and on-time shipment performance. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams involving Merchandising, Industrial Engineering, Production, Cutting, Quality, Stores, and Supply Chain to achieve customer commitments while maintaining optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials. Strong exposure to production planning systems, factory capacity planning, line loading, order execution, SAP, Fast React, WIP management, shipment planning, inventory control, and continuous improvement initiatives. Capable of leading factory operations through data-driven decision-making, process optimization, Lean Manufacturing practices, and effective team leadership to improve business performance.
To obtain a senior leadership position within a world-class apparel manufacturing organization where I can utilize my expertise in production planning, factory operations, process improvement, and people management to enhance operational excellence, maximize productivity, reduce manufacturing costs, and consistently achieve customer delivery commitments.
Experienced with strategic planning, team leadership, and operational excellence. Utilizes forward-thinking approach to drive business growth and streamline processes. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving measurable results.
Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
General Manager – Production
HP Cotton Casual Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
- Overall responsibility for factory production and planning activities.
- Prepare monthly, weekly and daily production plans based on customer delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with Merchandising, Planning, Cutting, Production, Quality and Stores departments.
- Monitor factory capacity and allocate production lines effectively.
- Ensure fabric, trims and accessories are available before production starts.
- Review daily production status and take corrective actions to achieve production targets.
- Monitor cutting, sewing and finishing progress to ensure on-time shipment.
- Improve manpower and machine utilization to increase productivity.
- Control WIP and maintain smooth production flow across all departments.
- Conduct production meetings with department heads to review daily performance.
- Monitor quality performance and support continuous improvement activities.
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs and customer requirements.
- Review production reports, shipment status and factory performance regularly.
- Factory Profile
- Products: Knit & Woven Garments
- Handling area: Cutting, Sewing, Finishing & Packing
- No of sewing machines:
- Factory manpower:
- Key Achievements
- Improved production planning and coordination across departments.
- Achieved better production flow through effective line loading and capacity planning.
- Reduced production delays by closely monitoring daily production status.
- Improved communication between merchandising, planning and production teams.
- Enhanced factory productivity through better manpower utilization.
- Successfully supported on-time shipment by effective production planning and execution.
Planning Manager
Sri Saravana Mill Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Prepare monthly, weekly and daily production plans based on customer priorities.
- Plan yarn, fabric processing and production capacity to meet delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with Merchandising, Production, Stores and Purchase departments.
- Monitor fabric availability and ensure materials are ready before production.
- Prepare cutting plans and line loading plans based on factory capacity.
- Track production status and update management on order progress.
- Monitor WIP levels and ensure smooth production flow.
- Coordinate with dyeing, weaving and finishing departments for timely material availability.
- Review production delays and implement recovery plans.
- Ensure on-time delivery through effective planning and coordination.
- Key Achievements
- Improved planning accuracy through systematic production scheduling.
- Reduced production delays by improving inter-department coordination.
- Maintained smooth material flow to avoid production interruptions.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing factory loading.
- Successfully achieved customer delivery schedules through proactive planning.
Planning Manager
HP Cotton Casual Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepare production schedules based on confirmed customer orders.
- Develop daily cutting plans and sewing line loading plans.
- Coordinate with Merchandising to ensure order readiness before production.
- Verify fabric, trims and accessories availability before planned cut dates.
- Monitor cutting, sewing and finishing progress against production plans.
- Maintain production reports using SAP and Fast React.
- Follow up style changes and support smooth line changeovers.
- Monitor shipment schedules and coordinate with production teams to meet delivery dates.
- Analyze production bottlenecks and coordinate with IE for corrective actions.
- Ensure balanced line loading for optimum factory utilization.
- Key Achievements
- Improved production visibility through timely planning reports.
- Reduced line idle time by effective production scheduling.
- Strengthened coordination between planning and production teams.
- Improved factory loading efficiency through better capacity utilization.
- Supported on-time shipment by maintaining planned production schedules.
Planning Executive – Woven Trousers
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd. (Madura Clothing)
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Prepare production plans based on customer orders and factory capacity.
- Coordinate with Merchandising, Production and IE teams for smooth order execution.
- Verify fabric consumption and confirm material requirements for new styles.
- Prepare line loading plans and monitor production against schedules.
- Ensure fabric, trims and accessories are available before production starts.
- Follow up style-wise production status and update daily planning reports.
- Coordinate with cutting and sewing departments to achieve planned targets.
- Monitor shipment schedules and support on-time delivery.
- Maintain planning data in SAP and prepare management reports.
- Assist in capacity planning and production balancing.
- Key Achievements
- Improved production planning accuracy through better order scheduling.
- Reduced production delays by closely monitoring daily production status.
- Supported timely execution of customer orders through effective coordination.
- Improved communication between planning, merchandising and production teams.
Cutting Officer
Page Industries Ltd. (Jockey India)
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Plan daily cutting schedules according to sewing requirements.
- Prepare lay plans for maximum fabric utilization.
- Monitor marker efficiency and fabric consumption.
- Coordinate fabric inspection and fabric issue for cutting.
- Ensure timely cutting input to sewing lines.
- Maintain cut panel inventory and bundle tracking.
- Monitor cutting productivity and machine utilization.
- Coordinate with Production and Planning teams to avoid line shortages.
- Prepare daily cutting production reports.
- Ensure cutting quality standards are maintained.
- Key Achievements
- Reduced fabric wastage through improved marker planning.
- Improved cutting productivity by effective production planning.
- Maintained continuous line feeding without production interruptions.
- Achieved better fabric utilization through optimized lay planning.
Planning Executive
UNISOURCE
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Prepare daily and weekly production plans for knit garments.
- Coordinate with Merchandising and Production departments.
- Follow up fabric knitting, dyeing, compacting and printing processes.
- Monitor order progress from fabric stage to shipment.
- Prepare production status reports for management review.
- Coordinate subcontract processes such as printing and embroidery.
- Ensure timely availability of materials for production.
- Support shipment planning and delivery schedules.
- Key Achievements
- Improved coordination between processing and production departments.
- Maintained smooth production flow through effective planning.
- Supported on-time order execution by closely monitoring material readiness.
- Developed strong planning and production coordination skills at the beginning of my career.
Education
Diploma - Textile Technology (Honours)
The Karur Polytechnic College
Karur01-2009
Higher Secondary (HSC) - undefined
Government Higher Secondary School
01-2003
Skills
- Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing from fabric receipt until shipment
- Expertise in production planning for Knit and Woven garments
- Excellent understanding of capacity planning and order allocation
- Strong analytical skills for production balancing and resource optimization
- Proven ability to coordinate with merchandising, sourcing, production, IE, quality, and logistics teams
Leadership and team building
Problem resolution
Operations management
Goal setting
Performance improvements
Workflow planning
Cost analysis and savings
Quality management
TRAINING & TECHNICAL EXPOSURE
- Textile Testing & Quality Assurance
- Internal Training on SAP ERP
- Fabric Quality Inspection
- Production Planning Systems
- Garment Manufacturing Process
- Knit & Woven Apparel Production
Timeline
General Manager – Production
HP Cotton Casual Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
Planning Manager
Sri Saravana Mill Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Planning Manager
HP Cotton Casual Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2018
Planning Executive – Woven Trousers
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd. (Madura Clothing)
01.2014 - 01.2016
Cutting Officer
Page Industries Ltd. (Jockey India)
09.2010 - 09.2014
Planning Executive
UNISOURCE
06.2009 - 08.2010
Higher Secondary (HSC) - undefined
Government Higher Secondary School
Diploma - Textile Technology (Honours)
The Karur Polytechnic College