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Sarath Kumar Sriramulu

The woodlands

Summary

Results-oriented Service Center Manager with over 10 years of experience leading operations and enhancing client satisfaction. Proven track record in improving efficiency and customer satisfaction ratings. Skilled in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities drive performance and foster positive customer relationships.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Service Center Manager

Alfa Laval Inc
Houston
01.2024 - Current
  • Secure a strong QHSE culture and drive the local safety program
  • Lead the Service Center teams, ensuring that they are performing with a strong customer-oriented mindset and creating an excellent customer experience.
  • Transformed the Houston Service Center into a positive P3 performer for two consecutive years in PHE/WHE, delivering sustained financial improvement and operational discipline & Dec positive P3 2025 after 10 yrs
  • Manage a team of 41 employees across three major product lines, focusing on performance management, cross-functional collaboration, capability building, and safety culture.
  • Oversaw shop operations with focus on safety, efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction, achieving continuous improvement across product lines.
  • Led initiative to update estimated labor hours for PHE jobs across service centers, enhancing labor estimation accuracy.
  • Re-configured the PHE (Plate Heat Exchanger) workflow to match new standardization from GSO, eliminating inefficiencies and increasing overall productivity across the PHE/WHE.
  • Conducted a full PHE gap analysis, driving targeted improvements; oversaw a Green Belt project on inventory management improving the efficiency gains in PHE, while personally completing a Green Belt project on rework reduction, achieving a 25% decrease in rework volume in PHE dept.
  • Develop the capabilities needed within teams to support competence development & improvement inline overall Service strategy of US Service operation.
  • Collaborate with Sales teams to meet Service market demands, ensuring jobs are executed according to their importance, and deviations are reported quickly
  • Develop the Service Center's financial forecast, monitor progress against targets.
  • Determine the proper pricing setting for sales of repairs/reconditioning.
  • Identify and manage high-quality sub-suppliers for repairs and reconditioning
  • Adapt quickly to the availability of internal and external resources based on customer demands
  • Implement continuous safety and efficiency improvements based on ALPS board meetings & running PRP.
  • Implement and follow up on KPIs to measure and improve shop performance.
  • Manage performance issues within the Service Centre appropriately and quickly.
  • Negotiated cost‑saving agreements with multiple suppliers, reducing consumable costs (including LN₂ and other key materials) to secure $150K in annual savings through strategic sourcing and contract optimization.
  • Developed and coordinated projects involving capital expenditures and product/process improvements, including implementation of 5S methodology.
  • Assisted in resolving warranty claims to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured efficient reporting for labor, purchasing, capacity planning, and facility needs.
  • Ensured efficient reporting for labor, purchasing, capacity planning, and facility needs.

Service Centre Team Manager

Alfa Laval Middle East Limited
Jubail
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Spearheaded resource allocation strategies, significantly improving operational efficiency and client satisfaction across service delivery.
  • Led service team, optimizing resources, enhancing efficiency, and boosting client satisfaction.
  • Led service team to optimize resource allocation, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and improved client satisfaction.
  • Enhanced QHSE culture, ensuring compliance and safety while supporting operational excellence across teams.
  • Implemented rigorous QHSE protocols, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety that supported operational excellence.
  • Managed budgets and forecasts, achieving cost-effective operations and measurable results.
  • Coordinated with sales teams to drive service sales growth, strengthening cross-functional relationships and achieving strategic objectives.
  • Mentored team members to develop skills, fostering professional growth and expanding service capabilities within the team.
  • Mentored team members to enhance their skills, fostering professional growth and expanding service capabilities within the team.

Service Centre Coordinator

Alfa Laval Middle East Ltd
Jubail
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Lead service team, optimizing resources, enhancing efficiency, and boosting client satisfaction.
  • Led service team to optimize resource allocation, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and improved client satisfaction.
  • Spearheaded resource allocation strategies, significantly improving operational efficiency and client satisfaction across service delivery.
  • Enhanced QHSE culture, ensuring compliance and fostering safety that supported operational excellence.
  • Implemented rigorous QHSE protocols, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety that supported operational excellence.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with QHSE regulations, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
  • Conducted risk assessments and prepared technical reports, enabling proactive management of deviations and reinforcing client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with sales to drive service sales growth and strengthen cross-functional relations.
  • Coordinated with sales teams to drive service sales growth, strengthening cross-functional relationships and achieving strategic objectives.
  • Managed budgets and forecasts, achieving cost-effective operations and measurable results.
  • Implemented Digital ALPS board to improve service efficiency.
  • Managed inventory, optimizing stock levels, and ensuring timely consumable orders.
  • Streamlined service center operations through digital tracking systems, improving job status updates and customer communication.
  • Facilitated customer communication, maintaining high satisfaction with service updates.
  • Developed team skills through mentoring, fostering professional growth, and service capabilities.
  • Mentored team members to enhance their skills, fostering professional growth and expanding service capabilities within the team.
  • Encouraged team collaboration through regular meetings, enhancing morale and driving collective achievement of service center goals.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive inventory management system to optimize stock levels, resulting in substantial improvements in resource availability.

Service Advisor

Wester Auto Company
Dammam
06.2017 - 01.2020

Resolved issues swiftly, maintaining high service standards and customer satisfaction

  • Resolved customer issues promptly, maintaining high service standards and reinforcing customer satisfaction across all service levels.
  • Streamlined service operations by implementing a digital tracking system, resulting in enhanced job status updates and improved customer communication.
  • Streamlined service operations by integrating a digital tracking system, enhancing job status updates and significantly improving customer communication.
  • Improved customer communication by implementing a digital tracking system, enhancing job status updates.
  • Facilitated team collaboration through regular meetings, improving morale and supporting achievement of individual and team goals.
  • Assessed daily operations, boosting team goal achievement through strategic meetings.
  • Coordinated globally to implement best practices, enhancing service quality.
  • Conducted detailed risk assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, leading to a safer work environment and reduced incidents.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations via thorough risk assessments.
  • Developed comprehensive reporting templates for inspections and arrivals, enhancing documentation efficiency and accuracy in customer communications.

Service Engineer

Sundaram Iyengar And Sons
Chennai
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Reduced equipment downtime through effective maintenance strategies.
  • Enhanced site productivity by addressing unscheduled downtimes.
  • Spearheaded equipment maintenance initiatives, achieving substantial improvements in service center productivity and reducing operational delays.
  • Led a team in preventive maintenance and vehicle delivery.
  • Analyzed service feedback to identify areas for improvement, implementing changes that led to measurable gains in customer retention.
  • Developed supplier relationships to ensure quality maintenance supplies.
  • Developed a vendor evaluation system for maintenance supplies, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring quality standards were consistently met.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, prepared invoices, and processed payments to ensure fiscal accountability and support operational efficiency.

Education

MBA - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Liverpool John Moore's University
Liverpool
05.2023

Postgraduate - PG program in Management

IMT
09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
Chennai, India
04.2014

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales forecasting
  • Inventory management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Cost optimization
  • Budget analysis
  • Performance management
  • Resource allocation
  • Safety management
  • Risk management
  • Problem solving
  • Operational excellence
  • Attention to detail

Dissertation

Electric vehicle slow uptake in India

Certification

Yellow Belt Training

Timeline

Service Center Manager

Alfa Laval Inc
01.2024 - Current

Service Centre Team Manager

Alfa Laval Middle East Limited
07.2022 - 01.2024

Service Centre Coordinator

Alfa Laval Middle East Ltd
02.2020 - 06.2022

Service Advisor

Wester Auto Company
06.2017 - 01.2020

Service Engineer

Sundaram Iyengar And Sons
03.2015 - 11.2016

MBA - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Liverpool John Moore's University

Postgraduate - PG program in Management

IMT

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
Sarath Kumar Sriramulu