Kalaivendhan T

Deputy General Manager @ JK Fenner (India) Ltd

About

Seasoned Engineering and Technology Leader with 19+ years of experience driving new product development, process engineering, material innovation, and cross-functional leadership in the rubber and polymer industry. Proven track record of leading large-scale R&D and technical programs in OEM and industrial sectors, delivering breakthrough innovations, sustainability initiatives, and business-aligned technology roadmaps. Adept at global collaboration, IP generation, and capability building across geographies and teams.

Country

India

City

Madurai

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Automotive, Cross-Cultural Communication Skills, Intercultural Communication, Global Management, Agile Methodologies, Resiliency, Team Leadership, Quality Management, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Partnerships, Branded Content, Cross-functional Partnerships, Internal Marketing, HR Business Partnering, Building Business Partnerships, Organizational Change Management, Mental Health, Wellness, Critical Thinking, Personal Development

Experience

Deputy General Manager

JK Fenner (India) Ltd

2021-12 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Deputy General Manager -R&D/Technical(HOD)

JK Fenner Ltd., India

2021-12 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Leading the Technology & Development (R&D) function for the Industrial Product Division (IPD) and Export Aftermarket (AAM), with full ownership of Application Engineering, Product & Process Development, Material Innovation, and Validation Engineering. Key focus areas include Wrapped Belts, Cogged Belts, Poly V Belts, Industrial Timing Belts, and Automotive Aftermarket Hoses.

Senior manager technology

CEAT TYRES LTD.

2013-6 - 2021-11 · 8 yrs 6 mos

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Senior Manager-Technology

Senior Technology Manager

CEAT Ltd., India

2013-6 - 2021-11 · 8 yrs 6 mos

Led multiple technical functions across CEAT’s manufacturing and outsourcing units—covering tyre compounding, mixing, calendaring, extrusion, textiles, and heat engineering. Managed cross-functional teams and vendors, supporting new product launches for 2W/3W, commercial, and specialty tyre categories.

Associate Manager

Apollo tyres ltd

2006-5 - 2013-6 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Associate manager -Technical

Apollo Tyres Ltd., India

2006-5 - 2013-6 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Led technical operations in tyre compounding, tyre engineering, and heat engineering areas, with full responsibility for specifications, process control, productivity improvement, and new product release across bias and OHT categories.