Senior Manager – Manufacturing Excellence & Digital Transformation leading lean transformation across 15+ sites using agile project methods, delivering 50%+ output improvement through digital manufacturing systems designed and implemented across 25+ digital transformation projects, and SAP-enabled process improvement across plant operations. Delivers measurable gains in output, quality, traceability, and planning through dashboarding, training 200+ employees, and standardized execution.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - PE & Digital Tranformation
Kimbal Private Limited
02.2026 - Current
Lead digital transformation initiatives that improve visibility across production, inventory, and planning activities.
Develop process improvement plans that support operational excellence and reduce waste across manufacturing workflows.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to align plant priorities, escalation paths, and execution timelines.
Apply lean methods to identify root causes and remove bottlenecks in recurring production issues.
Support production planning decisions using data-driven analysis of capacity, material flow, and schedule constraints.
Build manufacturing dashboards that track operational performance and highlight areas needing attention.
Use agile project methods to track priorities, remove blockers, and keep improvement work moving.
Document process changes and rollout steps to support consistent adoption across plant functions.
Facilitate continuous improvement workshops that gather input from production, planning, and support teams.
Review capital expenditure needs for improvement projects and align requests with operational priorities.
Monitor execution of manufacturing system updates and work with stakeholders to address adoption issues.
Senior Manager – Manufacturing Excellence & Digital Transformation
EPACK Durable Limited
12.2023 - 01.2026
Drive PCBA output by 133% through lean line balancing, workforce training, and disciplined production reviews.
Improve CFF production by 49% while lifting quality 75% and doubling Air Cooler efficiency through lean methods and shopfloor coaching.
Deploy traceability systems across CFF, washing machines, and small home appliances to support real-time visibility, zero defects, and compliance.
Launch a centralized manufacturing dashboard to strengthen data-driven decisions and proactive operations control.
Lead NWT training for 76+ cross-functional teams, building continuous-improvement ownership and stronger performance.
Revamp inventory and asset utilization with dynamic buffer management, automated sub-shop planning, and Kanban flow to improve agility.
Senior Business Consultant – Digital Transformation
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
10.2021 - 11.2023
Saved ₹10.7L/site annually by implementing paperless manufacturing at pilot plants, with a model designed to scale across 23 locations.
Built an AI-driven column failure prediction model to strengthen predictive maintenance and flag risks earlier.
Proposed a centralized impurity inventory system to streamline demand planning and automate safety stock decisions.
Cut planning workload by 80% and increased testing throughput through optimized quality planning processes.
Improved analyst efficiency by 6% and reduced product changeover time by 20 mins with a tailored LIMS kitting tool.
Led 33+ strategic projects under Re-Imagine QMS, driving scope clarity, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment.
Digital Transformation & Automation Lead
Varroc Engineering Limited
05.2018 - 10.2021
Digitalized operations across 16 plants, standardizing workflows and enabling real-time visibility through an IoT dashboard.
Improved productivity with 52% gains by optimizing manpower across 6 SMT lines and tightening training coverage.
Reduced defects by 84% and delivered 100% audit success by aligning staffing, training, and line controls.
Boosted resource utilization from 53% to 76% by implementing planning software across 8 sites.
Engineered a Smart Greenfield facility, expanding SMT capacity 5x to support future scale-up.
Trained 260+ employees on Lean Six Sigma and Data Analytics to strengthen continuous improvement and project tracking.
Developed a supplier integration tool for starter motor assembly, improving supply chain reliability and reducing shortages.
Senior Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering
BCH Electric Limited
04.2015 - 05.2016
Reduced non-value-added activities by 15% in Welding shop through Value Stream Mapping, improving process flow and line balance.
Resolved 529 customer complaints through root cause analysis in CRM, eliminating recurring issues and improving customer satisfaction.
Launched Electronic Trip Unit-based MCCB, streamlining manufacturing processes and supporting peak production line efficiency.
Applied value stream analysis to identify bottlenecks and rebalance welding shop operations for smoother throughput.
Used CRM feedback patterns to trace recurring defects and support corrective actions across production teams.
Managing Director at Secure Deals Properties & KGM Constructions, Facilities & Fit out ServicesManaging Director at Secure Deals Properties & KGM Constructions, Facilities & Fit out Services