RAJNEESH KATHURIA
Bengaluru
Summary
Operations leader with 25+ years of experience building and scaling global manufacturing ecosystems across electronics, automotive and industrial sectors. Currently leading end-to-end global operations for Rotimatic (Zimplistic), with an accountability across NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Contract Manufacturing across India and Southeast Asia. Recognized for driving large-scale industrialization, cost transformation, and operational excellence, with cumulative impact exceeding $60M+. Talented Vice President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 25 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives. High-achieving Vice President Operations with demonstrated skills in integrating operational strategies, building partnerships and developing new revenue streams. Skillfully manage KPIs and internal controls to monitor operational trends and devise forward-thinking solutions. Results-focused, flexible and resilient in resolving issues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President – Operations
Zimplistic
Bengaluru
02.2025 - Current
- Delivery improved to 99.5%; yield increased to 87%
- 33% productivity improvement through line optimization
- 13% product cost reduction via automation and process redesign
- Supplier OTIF improved from 74% to 98%
- Multi-country operations (India, Vietnam, Philippines)
- Contract manufacturing ecosystem leadership
- India manufacturing scale-up strategy
- Own global operations across manufacturing, NPI, supply chain, and quality for a consumer appliance ODM platform.
AVP – Engineering
Tata Electronics
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Led engineering within Apple global supply chain ecosystem.
- NPI cycle reduced 13 months → 4 months
- Delivered $28M+ savings
- CNC setup scalability improved 2.5x
AVP – Central Production Engineering (7 Plants)
Subros Limited
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered $5M+ savings
- Led enterprise-wide lean transformation
- Defined capacity and localization strategy
General Manager – Manufacturing Engineering
Tata Cummins
09.2011 - 10.2020
- Delivered $15M annual savings
- Eliminated field failures → $17M annual impact
- Managed $16M+ capex programs
Education
MBA - Operations & HR
Institute of Management & Technology
Ghaziabad01-2008
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Maharishi Dayanand University
Rohtak01-2004
Advance Diploma - Tool Engineering
YMCA Institute of Engineering & Technology
Faridabad01-2000
Skills
- Global Operations Strategy
- Operational Excellence
- Manufacturing Scale-Up
- NPI & Industrialization
- Contract Manufacturing
- Supplier Ecosystems
- Cost Transformation
- Quality & Reliability
- Manufacturing Analytics
- Automation & Industry 40
- SAP
- MES
- Process Mapping
- Cross-functional Leadership
Global Exposure
- Apple Supply Chain (Foxconn, ICT, TZ Lens)
- Cummins Global Manufacturing (India–USA)
- Japan Supplier Ecosystem (Fanuc, Big Daishowa)
Education Credentials
- MBA, Operations & HR
- B.E., Mechanical Engineering
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- TS16949 Auditor
- ISO 14001
Systems Digital
- SAP
- MES
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Manufacturing Analytics
Earlier Experience
- New Holland Fiat
- Escorts
- Denso (Toyota Group)
- Amtek Auto
Leadership Capabilities
- Global Operations Strategy
- Manufacturing Scale-Up
- NPI & Industrialization
- Contract Manufacturing
- Supplier Ecosystems
- Cost Transformation
- Automation & Industry 4.0
- Quality & Reliability
- Cross-functional Leadership
Timeline
Vice President – Operations
Zimplistic
02.2025 - Current
AVP – Engineering
Tata Electronics
05.2022 - 02.2025
AVP – Central Production Engineering (7 Plants)
Subros Limited
11.2020 - 05.2022
General Manager – Manufacturing Engineering
Tata Cummins
09.2011 - 10.2020
MBA - Operations & HR
Institute of Management & Technology
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Maharishi Dayanand University
Advance Diploma - Tool Engineering
YMCA Institute of Engineering & Technology