Ramakrishna Rao

Head of the Tool Room @ Radiant Design

About

I am a Tool Room Head / Injection Mold Specialist with over 18 years of international experience in managing tool rooms, plastic injection mold making, and precision engineering across India, Dubai, and Singapore. My expertise lies in: Injection Mold Manufacturing & Validation – from design review to production release. Leadership & Operations Management – building, mentoring, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets. Process Optimization – driving cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and machine utilization through innovative solutions. Global Exposure – successfully delivering projects for industries in India, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. As a results-driven leader, I thrive in challenging environments where I can combine technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver high-quality molds and tooling solutions. 🔍 I am currently seeking senior leadership opportunities such as Tool Room Head / Plant Head / Operations Manager in the plastics, automotive, packaging, or precision engineering industries — where I can contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and business growth.

Country

India

City

Chennai

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Client Coordination & Vendor Management, Training, Mentoring & Retention of Skilled Workforce, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Cost Reduction & Cycle Time Optimization, Tool Room & Production Management, Mold Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance, Plastic Injection Mold Manufacturing & Validation, Vendor Management, Plastics, Injections, Grinding, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, Machinery, plastic injection molding, mould maker

Experience

Head of the Tool Room

Radiant Design

2024-2 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

India

Leading end-to-end tool room operations, ensuring on-time delivery of molds supporting production. Implemented resource planning & Gantt chart scheduling, improving machine utilization by reducing idle time. Achieved cost reduction in tool manufacturing and optimized cycle times through process improvements. Mentoring and training engineers in advanced tooling and troubleshooting techniques.

Tool Room Manager

MIR (Aalmir) Plastic Industries LLC

2023-3 - 2024-1 · 11 mos

United Arab Emirates

Directed tool room supporting 50+ injection molding machines and multiple production lines. Strengthened safety and training programs, enhancing workforce efficiency. Coordinated closely with design teams to deliver optimized mold designs aligned with global standards. Improved production planning and reduced downtime through preventive maintenance initiatives.

Senior Engineer in Tool Room

Moldtek Packaging Limited

2021-8 - 2023-3 · 1 yr 8 mos

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Managed mold assembly, trials, and final validation, releasing molds for production. Conducted root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues. Led manpower and shift planning, achieving monthly targets consistently.

Tool and Die maker

Amritha Tool Crafts

2016-5 - 2021-8 · 5 yrs 4 mos

India

Oversaw mold qualifications, troubleshooting, and optimization of injection molding processes. Supported operators and contractors to streamline manufacturing and ensure quality compliance.

Tool Maker

Crafts Precision Engineering Pte Ltd

2010-9 - 2016-5 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Singapore

Supervised shop-floor operations, manpower planning, and daily production schedules. Achieved consistent production targets while ensuring precision in mold manufacturing.

Tool and Die maker

Atharva associates

2007-7 - 2010-7 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Designed, manufactured, and assembled injection molds for clients including Samsonite, L&T, Legrand, and Royal Enfield. Prepared machining plans and optimized processes to improve efficiency and output.