Ravisankar Selvam
Head of Operations @ TANFAC INDUSTRIES LIMITED
About
"Curiosity is the engine of achievement." – Ken Robinson. Curiosity has been the driving force of my 18-year professional journey, constantly pushing me to: i) Excel in diverse roles ii) Acquire a broad range of cross-functional skills iii) Transition from a field engineer in steel manufacturing to a multifaceted leader in chemical operations iv) Manage end-to-end operations across various chemical manufacturing plants Progress through key roles including: i) Senior Executive ii) Manager iii) Chief Manager iv) Associate Vice President — with leadership responsibilities expanding at each level My expertise spans across: i) Production of sponge iron, chlor-alkali, PVC including VCM and EDC ii) Industrial chemicals like CMS and AHF iii) Refrigerants such as R134a, R125, R32 and blends like R410A, R407C iv) Excipient manufacturing for Pharma v) Effluent treatment (ZLD systems) vi) Packaging and filling operations (ranging from 0.34 Kg to 20,000 Kg) Key milestones in this journey include: i) Commissioning of new plants ii) Debottlenecking existing facilities iii) Process optimization iv) Achieving operational breakthroughs v) Driving productivity enhancements These efforts have been recognized through five awards since 2018: i) 2 awards for individual excellence ii) 3 awards for outstanding teamwork However, this journey hasn’t been without failures—each challenge has taught me valuable lessons and strengthened my leadership abilities. Beyond the professional sphere, I bring the same curiosity and energy to my personal life. Whether it’s: i) Traveling across India to experience its rich diversity ii) Playing badminton to sharpen reflexes and stay active I strive to make each moment enriching. Steve Jobs' words, "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish," deeply resonate with me, encapsulating my approach to both professional and personal growth. I remain eager to: i) Learn ii) Innovate iii) Connect with like-minded individuals Feel free to reach out to me at ravisankar83@gmail.com – let’s explore opportunities and ideas together.
India
Cuddalore
Chemicals
Business Strategy, Cross-functional Coordination, HSE Management Systems, Project Planning, Team Coordination, Technical Skillset, Internal Communications, Team Building, Customer Advocacy, EHS compliance, Budgeting & Forecasting, Manufacturing Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), EHS Statutory Compliances, Product QA and QC, Product and Packaging Complaints, TQM and Audits, Inventory Management, Resource Planning and Management
Experience

Associate Vice President
India
● Spearheaded the commissioning of Superior Chloromethanes (CMS) in Sept, 2022, and Difluoromethane (R32) in Dec, 2023. ● Augmented the plant capacity of Difluoromethane (R32) by 12% in June, 2024. ● Collaborated with vendors to improve productivity of skilled manpower in packaging filling by 15% in Sept, 2023 and chlorine tonner unloading by 8% in July, 2024. ● Optimized utility consumption in Superior Chloromethane (CMS) plant by 3%. ● Spearheaded the debottlenecking of Anhydrous Hydrochloric Acid (AHCl) by 75% in Feb, 2024. ● Collaborated with the Technical Service and Engineering team to improve the product quality of Chloroform for a new customer and conduct capacity enhancement trials in Superior Chloromethanes (CMS).

Chief Manager
Gujarat, India
● Spearheaded the debottlenecking of Difluoromethane (R32) refrigerant plant by 33% in Jan, 2021. ● Augmented the plant capacity of Difluoromethane (R32) by 6% in Apr, 2021. ● Augmented the plant capacity of Pentafluoroethane (R125) by 8% in Oct, 2021. ● Re-location of flammable refrigerant filling station for the set up of new chloromethane plant and ensured continuous supply of refrigerants to fulfill the market demand. ● Optimized utility consumption in Pentafluoroethane (R125) plant by 6%. ● Augmented the plant capacity of Dilute Hydrofluoric Acid (DHF) by 25% in Jan, 2020. ● Recognized twice with "Team excellence award" for 1) For stabilizing Pentafluoroethane (R125) plant as this was the first re-located plant acquired from Mexichem in "Protsahan Awards 2020" 2) For carrying out debottlenecking activities along with plant operations as product falls under flammable category in "Protsahan Awards 2021".

Manager
Dahej, Gujarat
● Pioneered the adoption of alternative raw materials and optimized AHF plant operations with a 30% technology upgrade. ● Spearheaded the commissioning of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid (AHF) in Mar'2019. ● Recognized twice for the individual contribution for working on the adoption of alternative raw materials and optimizing AHF plant operations. ● Recognized with "Team excellence award" for managing plant operations as well as project commissioning of the new plant in "Protsahan Awards 2019".

Senior Executive
Mettur Dam, Salem
● Formulated the recommissioning of the Ethyl Alcohol Dehydration and Oxychlorination plant after a long shutdown with zero incidents. ● Transformed Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant operations, reducing power consumption by 26% per KL of effluent treated. ● Contributed as part of a team to the efficient operation of the incinerator for handling heavies and lighters generated from VCM, EDC, and Chloromethanes production plants.

Engineer
Hazira, Surat
● Ensure Shift Productivity in Shop-floor of a DCS controlled Natural Gas based Sponge Iron plant by monitoring process parameters. ● Ensure efficient operation and trouble shooting of catalytic tubular reformer (Natural gas cracker), recuperator (heat recovery system), vertical shaft reduction furnace, pumps, positive displacement compressors, blowers and fans and take corrective actions. ● To start up and shutdown the plant during requirement by verifying start up and shutdown checklist and to record all process parameters in log book. ● Ensure a safe working environment at all times and demonstrate commitment and involvement to company's HSE policy. ● To suggest ideas to improve the plant working conditions and participate in 5S activities of the plant.
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