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Pune, India

Experience

Apr 2017 - Present

8 years 11 months

Pune, India

Chief Manager (Manufacturing Engineering for Global Factories)

John Deere India Limited

Achieved 94% employee engagement score in Employee Engagement Survey and 93% net promoter index for business deliverables in global project deliveries
Led manufacturing design & strategic projects for smooth launch of critical programs in global John Deere factories
Improved bill of material accuracy by 11% and reduced throughput time by 31%
Initiated cost reduction projects resulting in $5.7 million savings
Led packaging, shipping & logistics planning with different plants outside India, achieving $2.1 million cost reduction
Reduced inventory cost by 12% through storage & dispatch racks design optimization
Achieved 22% productivity improvement through innovation ideas and POC implementations at global factories
Reduced product launch time by implementing manufacturing process planning tool, virtual tools, animations, 3D line layout & factory master planning projects
Implemented talent development initiatives resulting in business flexibility, capability development & 15% cost savings

Apr 2014 - Apr 2017

3 years 1 month

Pune, India

Senior Manager (Global Customer & Product Support)

John Deere India Limited

Drove strategic projects in advanced diagnostics, technical training & parts information development
Led aftermarket & customer service business initiatives to enhance customer experience & machine up-time
Led large & diverse global teams of 100+ engineers to enable business objectives
Led environment, health & safety at Deere tractor factories through a special assignment

May 2008 - Mar 2014

5 years 11 months

Pune, India

Manager (Manufacturing Engineering - New Product Introduction)

John Deere India Limited

Manufacturing strategy planning for global crop care application & specialty harvesting products manufactured at US, Europe & Brazil factories which includes self propelled & trailed sprayers, tillage, cotton & sugar harvesters, tractors
Strategic development of competencies in factory master planning, manufacturing process design, virtual builds, DFM, advanced ergonomics analysis, hardware variation analysis, digital manufacturing
Developed framework, strategy & communication plans to establish strong business relationships and increase penetration of Technology Center at various factories
Drove digitization & Industry 4.0 key initiatives
Implemented manufacturing planning tools
Led manufacturing strategy & new product introductions at Deere domestic & global tractor, crop care factories
Led lean, body travel analysis, virtual reality, data analytics related projects to enhance safety & productivity
Coached, mentored and drove talent development initiatives to foster innovation & employee engagement
Drove cost reduction projects

Mar 2007 - May 2008

1 year 3 months

Mumbai, India

Assistant Manager (Manufacturing Engineering)

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (FES)

Achieved 15% man-hour reduction in transmission machining & tractor assembly area
Improved capacity by 5% in engine machining through low cost automation & multi Manning guidelines
Enhanced productivity by 41% at Punjab Tractors Plant, Chandigarh via MOST implementation, line balancing, single piece flow and lean concepts

Mar 2006 - Feb 2007

1 year

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India

Junior Manager (Manufacturing Engineering)

Greaves Cotton Limited (Light Engines Unit)

Managed new product introductions with focus on manufacturing planning
Planned & implemented engine & transmission new model processes with a budget of $2M
Implemented gear tester, oil purification system and automatic number punching machines for quality & efficiency
Managed supplier relationships for capital procurement

Nov 2000 - Mar 2006

5 years 5 months

Pithampur, India

Junior Manager (Engine & Transmission Assembly & Testing)

Eicher Motors Ltd.

Planned & implemented greenfield engine & transmission factory project designed for multi-model mix set line with $2.5M budget & capex management
Managed new product program implementation and cost avoidance projects
Applied MOST for productivity improvement at factory level
Handled capital budgeting, new equipment planning, procurement, costing & supplier negotiations
Reduced engine factory throughput time by 22–25% across 18 variants
Executed engine model mix factory setup with $1M cost avoidance
Increased engine assembly capacity from 35 to 100 per shift
Managed mass production of 4-cyl, 6-cyl and CNG engines for passenger segments
Achieved sequence of events & line balancing within ±5% accuracy

Apr 2000 - Nov 2000

8 months

Pithampur, India

Quality Assurance

Bridgestone India Limited

Steered quality across final inspection focusing on product reliability and reduction of field failures

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (26 years), Agriculture (18 years), and Automotive (8 years).

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (16 years), Production (15.5 years), Product Development (10 years), Logistics (9 years), Project Management (8.5 years), and Procurement (6.5 years).

Operations

Production

Product Development

Logistics

Project Management

Procurement

Summary

Process Transformation Specialist offering a Career of 22 years that reflects pioneering experience and year-on-year success in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Line Design Customer Support, EHS, Program Management, & Quality Assurance functions; I’m committed to drive Customer Value by ensuring world class Mfg Processes & Industrial Engineering quality of products.

Leadership experiences in Manufacturing Engineering, Customer & Product Support, Program Management, Environment, Health & Safety Management Digital Transformation functions.

Successfully planned & established Manufacturing Strategy & facilities for Program Management Greenfield Project of Engine, Transmission factory setup.

Implemented Work Measurement Systems for Productivity & Efficiency Customer & Product Support Solutions.

Design and Implementation of systems, processes and procedures to facilitate smooth functioning of overall production operations and enhance operational efficiency utilizing Digitization & Advance Manufacturing tools.

Passionate about Talent development & Employee engagement to drive sustainable business growth & Collaborative culture.

Smart Industrial Operating Model Implementation to drive efficiency & agility.

Skills

Smart Industrial Operating Model Implementation To Drive Efficiency & Agility
Change Agent
Collaborator
Motivational Leader
Communicator
Emerging Technologies
Situational Leadership
Basic Lab For Human Process
Thinker
Most Applicator For Work Measurement & Productivity Improvement
Planner
Software Tools: Sap, Most, Pdm
Other: Cad, Agile
Data Analytics: Tableau, Bi, R

Languages

English

Advanced

Hindi

Advanced

Education

Rajiv Gandhi Technical University

Diploma · Mechanical Engineering · Bhopal, India

Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering

BE · Industrial Engineering · India

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Post Graduate Diploma · Business Administration · Pune, India

Certifications & licenses

Business Analytics (BA)

Certified Product Owner (CSPO®)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®)

Foundational Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Six Sigma Green Belt (DMAIC)

Profile

Created

July 2023

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Sumit based?

Sumit is based in Pune, India and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sumit speak?

Sumit speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Sumit have?

Sumit has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Sumit has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months. Note that Sumit may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sumit be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sumit would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Manager (Manufacturing Engineering for Global Factories), Senior Manager (Global Customer & Product Support), Manager (Manufacturing Engineering - New Product Introduction).

What is Sumit's latest experience?

Sumit's most recent position is Chief Manager (Manufacturing Engineering for Global Factories) at John Deere India Limited.

What companies has Sumit worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sumit has worked for John Deere India Limited.

Which industries is Sumit most experienced in?

Sumit is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Sumit most experienced in?

Sumit is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Product Development. Sumit also has some experience in Logistics, Project Management, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Sumit worked in recently?

Sumit has recently worked in industries like Agriculture and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Sumit worked in recently?

Sumit has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Sumit's education?

Sumit holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning.

Does Sumit have any certificates?

Sumit has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Business Analytics (BA), Certified Product Owner (CSPO®), and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®).

What is the availability of Sumit?

Sumit is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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