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SUGATANAND INGLE
Lean Leader
Ahmednagar
Summary
Pragmatic and result‑oriented Industrial Engineering leader with 16+ years of experience in Operations, Continuous Improvement, and Industrial Engineering. Demonstrated expertise in Capacity & Productivity Management, Manufacturing Process Optimization, Plant Layout Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and MTM-based work measurement.
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, drive large‑scale operational improvements, and align Industrial Engineering initiatives with overall business strategy. Recognized for delivering sustainable cost reductions, productivity gains, flow optimization, and world‑class operational performance across diverse manufacturing environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Deputy General Manager – Methods (Industrial Engineering)
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDIA PVT. LTD.
01.2023 - Current
- Leadership & Strategy
- Set up full IE function at plant; delivered 2% IE improvement YoY and consistent productivity gains.
- Drove CSC & TP Campaign, achieving 5% improvement (2024) and 2.9% (2025).
- Led end-to-end plant shifting with zero customer impact, full validation & capability rebuild.
- Operational Excellence
- Designed a new Lean-flow plant layout, enabling optimal space utilization and flow.
- Setup Training Centre with skill matrix & standardized training modules.
- Stabilized manpower for a 100% contractual workforce—reducing absenteeism & attrition.
- Digitization & Automation
- Deployed Smart Factory tools for Performance Tracking, Andon, Kanban, MRB, Kitting, OWS, Capacity & Manpower modules.
- Enabled automation roadmap for OEE improvement and IE digitization.
- High-impact Projects
- Delivered 1 Cr+ CAPEX savings YoY through IE-driven improvements.
- Introduced Platformization & Late Differentiation, achieving significant space optimization.
- Led multiple Lean tools workshops: VSM, MST, Line Design, PFMEA, Capex ROI analysis.
Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Performance (Methods & CI)
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT BUSINESS
11.2016 - 12.2022
- Strategic CI & Lean Leadership
- Led Winning Plan Deployment: 90+ projects across 7 factories & central warehouse; achieved 102 MINR savings.
- Conducted 28+ VSM Workshops, created CVSM & FVSM for factories & suppliers, enabling major reductions in PLT, PCE & Lead Time.
- Drove enterprise-wide Lean deployment, Six Sigma, Kaizen Blitz, and Office Lean.
- Digital Transformation
- Key contributor to Smart Factory Launch (2019) – LDS, DISS, PME-RA, QDISK, cybersecurity, OWS digitization & WH automation.
- Delivered €0.3M savings through Industry 4.0 digitization & advanced analytics.
- SPS (Schneider Performance System) Leadership
- Led plant-wide SPS audits, coaching, mentoring & deployment of 33 clauses.
- Introduced digital SPS audit system for India BU factories.
- Drove SIM culture, best practices competitions, and global knowledge sharing.
Manager – Methods, OpEx Leader & EHS Coordinator
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PRESIDENT SYSTEMS LTD.
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Drove Lean transformation, VSM, SMED, Kaizen, and CI programs.
- Improved OEE, IE, labour productivity, line balancing, flow engineering.
- Led Six Sigma project reducing cycle time of cyber rack by 15%.
- Strengthened EHS systems: LOTO, PPE compliance, machine interlocks, safety KPIs.
Engineer – Production
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDIA PVT. LTD.
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Managed CNC punching, bending (AMADA), fabrication scheduling & manpower planning.
- Monthly OEE/IE analysis, scrap reduction, workflow improvement.
- Enhanced material flow, skill matrix deployment & shift-level KPIs.
- Strong exposure to Oracle R12, SAP transactions & inventory control.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Amravati University
01-2009
Skills
- Industrial Engineering Leadership
- Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen Blitz
- Plant Layout & Greenfield/Brownfield Setup
- Capacity Planning & Manpower Optimization
- VSM – Current & Future State
- Digital Manufacturing / Smart Factory
- TPM, OEE Improvement
- CAPEX/OPEX Planning & ROI Justification
- MTM (MTM-1, UAS)
- Six Sigma GB
- CI Culture Deployment
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- 5% Product Cost Reduction (2023–2026) for Wiring Devices
- 10% Labour Productivity Improvement YoY (2023–2026)
- Led complete plant shifting (2022–2026) without customer or business disruption
- Engineering Achievement Award – IE (2023)
- Shingijutsu Kaizen Winner – India (2023)
- Best International E2E VSM (2018), Schneider Electric
- Electrifier Level 1 in SPS Audit – 2019 & 2025
- Smart Factory savings of €0.3M via digitization & automation
- CAPEX savings of 1 Crore YoY through IE & Lean initiatives
Certification
Lean Expert
Interests
Timeline
Deputy General Manager – Methods (Industrial Engineering)
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDIA PVT. LTD.
01.2023 - Current
Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Performance (Methods & CI)
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT BUSINESS
11.2016 - 12.2022
Manager – Methods, OpEx Leader & EHS Coordinator
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PRESIDENT SYSTEMS LTD.
09.2013 - 10.2016
Engineer – Production
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDIA PVT. LTD.
05.2012 - 08.2013
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Amravati University