Viswanathan P (Viswa)
About Viswanathan P (Viswa)
Viswanathan P (Viswa) is the PRM Head of Plant Operations at Emerson in Chennai, India, with extensive experience in plant management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.
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Viswanathan P (Viswa) holds the position of PRM Head of Plant Operations at Emerson in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Current Role at Emerson
In his current role as PRM Head of Plant Operations at Emerson, Viswanathan P oversees the plant operations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is responsible for implementing Perfect Execution initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance. He also manages Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols and enhances overall compliance measures at the Mahindra World City facility.
Previous Roles at Emerson
Prior to his current position, Viswanathan P served as the ISV Strategic Projects / Operations Leader from 2017 to 2023 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Moreover, his tenure at Emerson includes serving as the ISV Supply Chain / Plant Head from 2011 to 2017 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in integrating Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and driving strategic planning initiatives.
Education and Credentials
Viswanathan P holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Bharathiar University, which he completed from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management, General from Annamalai University from 1998 to 2001. He also holds a diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DMRE) from Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Polytechnic College, obtained between 1994 and 1997.
Professional Background
Viswanathan P has an extensive professional background that spans various industries and roles. He served as Project General Manager at VINIR Engineering Private Limited from 2007 to 2011 in Bengaluru. From 2001 to 2007, he worked at GTN GROUP OF COMPANIES as the Materials & Planning Manager in Coimbatore. Earlier in his career, he was the Senior Marketing Engineer at Shanthi Gears Limited - Murugappa Group from 1997 to 2001 in Coimbatore.
Industry Expertise
Viswanathan P has a strong background in plant operations with specific expertise in maintenance, HR management, and the costing and estimation processes in engineering industries. He has extensive experience managing both Industrial and Natural Gas business operations. At Emerson, he has been key in strategic planning and Perfect Execution, which emphasizes operational efficiency and compliance.