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Niilesh Jadhhav

@niileshjadhhav

Supply chain and manufacturing operations leader driving cost, safety, and transformation.

India
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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles driving end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing transformations, focusing on cost optimization, digitalization, safety culture, and measurable operational gains.

I am a strategic, results-driven Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations Excellence leader with 21+ years of experience across FMCG, chemicals, paints, lubricants and food & beverage sectors, focused on driving measurable gains in cost efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction. I have led cross-site digitization, vendor strategy, lean transformations and capex projects that delivered award-winning plant performance, substantial cost savings and capacity expansions.

I excel in operational excellence frameworks (TPM, WCM, TRACC), procurement and logistics optimization, regulatory and safety compliance, and people leadership, including labor negotiations and talent development. My recent achievements include multi-site supply chain cost reductions, significant OEM volume wins, behavior-based safety Institutionalization and recognition such as Best SCM Plant–APAC.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Asian Paints Ltd logoAL

Manager – Production / Supply Chain

Asian Paints Ltd

Mar 2013 - Apr 2023 (10 years 1 month)

Led manufacturing and supply chain improvements achieving 92% PRSL and drove 20% supply chain efficiency gains via VSM, ASRS automation and SAP integrations, while delivering 3% cost savings and 15% margin growth.

HL

Team Leader Manufacturing

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd

Oct 2008 - May 2009 (7 months)

Led vertical startup of a PET line and accelerated product launch timelines, improved changeover times and contributed to plant mechanical efficiency awards while reducing supply chain costs marginally.

Hindustan Lever Limited logoHL

Asst TPM Secretariat / Production Officer

Hindustan Lever Limited

Feb 2004 - Jun 2006 (2 years 4 months)

Coordinated TPM activities and vertical startups for multiple food product lines, improving food safety and reducing supply chain costs through new vendor strategies and forecasting enhancements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore logoIB

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Business Management Program, Supply Chain Management

2020 - 2021

Completed a Business Management Program with specialization in Supply Chain Management.

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad logoIA

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Accelerated General Management Program, General Management

2017 - 2018

Completed the Accelerated General Management Program focused on advanced management and leadership topics.

Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research logoSR

Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research

Master of Business Administration, Finance

2011 - 2014

MBA with a major in Finance, covering corporate finance, accounting, and management subjects.

K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering logoKE

K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering, Production Engineering

1998 - 2002

Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering with coursework in manufacturing and production systems.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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