Deeksha Aggarwal
Gurugram
Summary
Strategic Senior Manager with strong track record of driving operational excellence and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results. Skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce costs. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, empowering teams, and aligning organisational goals with business strategies. Proficient in managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, and exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Operations
Procter & Gamble
Bhiwadi, India
03.2024 - Current
- Led and delivered E2E the first ever Accessories Localisation project for P&G India enabling cost savings worth 900$M by leading cross functional teams, accelerating vendor risk assessment by 50%, ensuring legal and vendor compliances, and enabling on-time product launch through rapid testing, SAP readiness, and proactive stakeholder management.
- Drove an 11% increase in business growth , by revamping existing SOPs, boosting overall efficiency by 50%
- Spearheaded a comprehensive restructuring of operational workflows, increasing company-wide productivity by 25% within one year
- Optimized production processes using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in a 30% reduction in manufacturing waste and defects..
- Reengineered the supply chain management process, resulting in a >60% reduction in lead times and a 500$M cost avoidance
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through rigorous tracking of PDCA processes, and focusing on innovation in operations.
- Led a cross-functional team of 80+ staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement that led to a 25% increase in employee satisfaction
- Achieved zero safety incidents (0 SI) and zero quality incidents (0 SQI) while reducing quality issues by 51% . Implemented best-in-class Preventive actions, shifting org focus from administrative controls to design changes.
- Cultivated high-performance team culture, mentoring 10+ managers to foster career growth
Senior Manager, HR
Procter & Gamble
Bhiwadi, India
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Drove a 10-point improvement in plant health score by strengthening organizational effectiveness, frontline leadership capability, and employee engagement—directly supporting productivity and operational stability.
- Institutionalized a PDCA-led operating discipline across functions, improving execution rigor, accountability, and problem-solving at all levels of the plant.
- Built and stabilized the POPS framework, enabling clear ownership of losses, structured root-cause problem solving, and improved operational efficiency.
- Led succession planning and career development strategy for critical roles, building a strong internal talent pipeline and reducing dependency on external hiring.
- Acted as a key leader during transformation initiatives (Project Pluto), managing change with courage and clarity, ensuring business continuity and high workforce morale.
- Strengthened industrial relations climate, fostering trust-based engagement and ensuring zero disruptions while navigating sensitive transitions and workforce changes.
- Championed culture and capability-building initiatives (Health MIP 2.0, Family Day, leadership connects), reinforcing a high-performance, inclusive, and people-centric organization.
- Drove HR digitization and paperless transformation, improving process efficiency, decision-making speed, and cross-functional transparency.
Manager, SIEL | 3rd Party Operations | IC
Procter & Gamble
Bhiwadi, India
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Led end-to-end operations at a third-party manufacturing (CM) site, establishing strong governance, internal controls, and performance discipline to consistently deliver on safety, quality, cost, and service metrics.
- Instituted a zero-defect quality ecosystem (zero SQI, zero repeat QI) through rigorous DDS cadence and structured problem-solving, significantly strengthening quality compliance and risk closure.
- Delivered 100% business targets by successfully leading complex product launches and scale-ups (Guard, Mach3, Fusion portfolio), ensuring on-time execution and seamless commercialization.
- Drove manufacturing excellence and capability uplift, enabling MPAS scores >95% and embedding AM standards (CILs/CLs) across all production lines to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Increased line productivity by ~27% (300K to 380K units/day) through process optimization and cross-functional collaboration, directly supporting volume growth and demand fulfillment.
- Strengthened financial governance and cost control, delivering FY budget on target while implementing monthly tracking rigor that unlocked ~10% cost savings.
- Led strategic and capacity-building initiatives (BCP machine development, Project Comienzo feasibility), influencing long-term manufacturing strategy and ensuring business continuity readiness.
Manager, Operations
Procter & Gamble
Bhiwadi, India
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted in classifying various inputs. Supported team members with data entry tasks. Helped maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Directed product supply operations for efficiency and reliability. Contributed to daily operations at Procter and Gamble in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.
- Aided team members in meeting production targets and upholding quality standards.
- Facilitated effective communication within the team and across departments.
- Oversaw skin and shave care operations in India, focusing on process management and product quality.
- Led a team of 10 to optimize skin and shave care operations throughout India
- Managed operations for the India skin and shave care business, driving efficiency and strategic growth.
Business Operations Associate
ZS Associates
Gurugram, India
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted teams in executing projects to achieve timely completion. Supported project management tasks to fulfill deadlines and specifications.
- Promoted collaboration by facilitating communication among team members.
- Optimized business operations to improve efficiency and streamline workflows. Contributed to report and presentation preparation for stakeholders.
- Enhanced interdepartmental communication to foster teamwork.
- Executed incentive compensation management for leading global pharmaceutical firms. Directed incentive compensation strategies for medical and therapeutic units managing a sales force of over 500 representatives.
- Designed business analytics frameworks in collaboration with client teams. Improved analytic-driven processes for clients regularly to enhance outcomes and drive growth.
- Interacted with internal and client teams to refine process inputs and flow.
- Delivered error-free assessment projects through process orientation and automation by identifying and streamlining manual operations and reporting.
- Analyzed business needs and communicated them effectively with internal and client teams.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics Instrumentation 7 Control
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Patiala, IN-PB2017
Skills
- Safety management
- Quality assurance
- Cost reduction
- Process improvement - Integrated Work System
- Employee development
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Performance monitoring
- Risk assessment
- KPI development and tracking; Contract Management
- P and L management
- High-value project management
- Supply chain coordination
- Communication strategy
- Change management
- Excellent communication skills
- Human resources operations
- Decision making
- Succession planning
- Organisational Assessment
- People Leadership
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Punjabi
Advanced
C1
Certification
- BOLT (Bold, Outstanding Leaders of Tomorrow) - P&G Cetification
- People Pillar - P&G Certification
- Qualified Interviewer - P&G Certification
- Manufacturing Skills (IWS) - P&G Certification
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - P&G Certification
- Influence Effectiveness - P&G Certification
- SLII (Situational Leadership) - P&G Certification
- Inclusive Leadership - P&G Certification
Accomplishments
- CEO Award Winner, P&G
- Vice President Award Winner, P&G
- Multiple awards given in P&G
Timeline
Senior Manager, Operations
Procter & Gamble
03.2024 - Current
Senior Manager, HR
Procter & Gamble
01.2022 - 02.2024
Manager, SIEL | 3rd Party Operations | IC
Procter & Gamble
01.2019 - 12.2021
Manager, Operations
Procter & Gamble
01.2019 - 12.2021
Business Operations Associate
ZS Associates
06.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics Instrumentation 7 Control
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology