Manjunath H G
Operation Head Manufacturing Excellence
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
Plant Director overseeing end-to-end manufacturing performance across 7+ production and support teams spanning production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering. Builds greenfield smart factories and leads 3+ projects, scaling operational systems through Lean, TPM, SMED, and automation. Strengthens cost, productivity, and delivery results by aligning cross-functional teams around plant KPIs and improving plant productivity by 11%–20%.
Overview
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Languages
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4
Certificates
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Plant Officer (CPO)
Pramara Promotions Ltd
Bengaluru
03.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize event planning and execution processes.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency through process improvements, resulting in streamlined operations.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
Deputy General Manager – Operations
Aequs Engineering Plastics
Bengaluru
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Directed end-to-end operations for plastic manufacturing.
- Industrialized 7 new products in 90 days (about 3 months).
- Enhanced workforce productivity and operational KPIs through targeted initiatives.
- Coordinated Production, QA, Engineering, PPC, and Supply Chain to streamline operations.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to reduce costs and improve product quality across manufacturing lines.
- Streamlined supply chain operations, increasing responsiveness to customer demands and reducing lead times.
- Collaborated with R&D teams to innovate materials and processes that meet evolving industry standards.
- Enacted contingency plans, escalated and directed system problems and issues and participated in post-mortem analysis to provide input for process improvements.
- Implemented new systems for better data management, leading to improved decision-making processes.
Head – Production & Operations
Propelus Manufacturing Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
07.2021 - 10.2025
- Established Greenfield Smart Factory for drones and electronics, enhancing operational capabilities and production capacity.
- Achieved ₹12 Cr+ cost savings through Lean, localization, VE, and optimization.
- Improved efficiency by 25% via automation & ergonomic workstation design.
- Reduced defects by 27% using MES dashboards & Poka-Yoke.
- Improved changeover efficiency by 40% using SMED.
- Developed and implemented MES and Power BI dashboards to enable real-time monitoring of overall equipment effectiveness.
- Oversaw production, quality assurance, maintenance, production planning, HR, tool room, procurement, and supply chain management to ensure seamless operations.
Production In-Charge
Micro Plastics Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Managed 30+ high-mix assembly lines for HASBRO NERF GUNS, SPIN MASTER TOYS, MATTEL, CASDON, IMC CRY BABIES, HORNBIE,BOSCH, Decathlon, enhancing production flexibility.
- Oversaw 500+ molds in injection molding operations, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Delivered 90,000+ parts/month with 98% on-time delivery.
- Reduced cycle time by 30% and defects by 25%.
- Implemented automation and material optimization, achieving 20% reduction in waste.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Junior Training Officer
Govt ITI
Bengaluru
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided machining and safety training to enhance skills of 120+ students.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
CNC/VMC Cell In-Charge
Rapsri Engineering
Bengaluru
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Oversaw CNC/VMC machining operations to streamline workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Production Assistant
Forge Pro India
Bengaluru
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Assisted in shop-floor operations and ensured adherence to safety compliance standards.
- Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency across multiple departments.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality control measures to enhance product consistency.
- Supported team members in executing daily tasks while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
BMS Institute of Technology
Bengaluru03-2017
Mechanical Engineering
APS Polytechnic
Bengaluru09-2013
High School Diploma -
GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
KANAKAPURA01-2009
Skills
Plant operations management
P&L ownership
Cost optimization
Production leadership
Supply chain management
Capital expenditure planning
Budget forecasting
Workforce planning
Lean manufacturing
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Timeline
Chief Plant Officer (CPO)
Pramara Promotions Ltd
03.2026 - Current
Deputy General Manager – Operations
Aequs Engineering Plastics
11.2025 - 02.2026
Head – Production & Operations
Propelus Manufacturing Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 10.2025
Production In-Charge
Micro Plastics Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 06.2021
Junior Training Officer
Govt ITI
06.2014 - 06.2015
CNC/VMC Cell In-Charge
Rapsri Engineering
05.2013 - 06.2014
Production Assistant
Forge Pro India
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
BMS Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering
APS Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
Languages
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Digital Tools And Technologies
- ERP & MES: SAP-PP, AI-Enabled Analytics, MES Dashboards
- Data & Visualization: Microsoft Power BI, Real-Time Cloud Analytics
- AI Tools: ChatGPT Integration, Predictive Algorithms for Maintenance
- Digital Manufacturing: Digital Twin Modeling, Edge Computing, CPS