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Varun Awasthi

@varunawasthi

Director of Production and Operations with 12+ years improving throughput, quality, and cost across manufacturing and retail.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead manufacturing and operations teams end-to-end—driving throughput, quality, SOP rigor, and cost optimization with data-driven KPI/MIS tracking, lean practices, and disciplined workforce development.

I’m a results-driven Production and Operations leader with 12+ years across vehicle assembly, management consulting, entrepreneurship, and plastic/toy manufacturing. I bring a strong track record of translating real manufacturing realities—supervisory decision-making, safety protocols, and quality discipline—into structured documentation and repeatable execution.

As Director, Production and Operations at Vedroci Ventures Pvt. Ltd., I supervise end-to-end manufacturing across toy manufacturing and B2B plastic manufacturing. I optimized production flow to increase throughput by 20% while reducing per-unit labor costs, designed SOPs for production workflows and quality checkpoints, and led workforce coordination through shift planning, performance monitoring, and skill development. I also reduced input costs by 15% through raw material procurement contract negotiations and used MIS to drive data-driven performance improvement.

Previously, I led operations as an Owner and Operations Manager, balancing production scheduling with D2C and retail growth, including ROAS/CTR optimization, fulfillment, and return-to-origin reduction. Earlier, in vehicle assembly at Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India, I applied 7QC tools and FMEA to support Zero Defect manufacturing, used CAPA for market complaints, and maintained GHQS/ISO documentation—earning awards including the Honda Quality Circle Award and consecutive Best Performance recognition.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director, Production and Ops

Current

Vedroci Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Supervised end-to-end manufacturing across toy and B2B plastic lines, improving throughput by 20% while reducing per-unit labor costs. Built SOPs for production, quality, and safety; coordinated shifts; and reduced input costs by 15% through procurement contract negotiations.

Production Supervision SOP Development Inventory Control Cost Optimization

Owner and Operations Manager

Shamay Enterprises

Apr 2016 - Aug 2025 (9 years 4 months)

Managed operations for a D2C clothing brand, handling production scheduling, marketing optimization (ROAS/CTR), fulfillment, and return-to-origin reduction strategies. Also managed a bicycle retail store, including procurement, month-on-month sales growth, financial oversight, and customer relationship management.

Operations Management Production Scheduling E Commerce Operations ROAS CTR Optimization order fulfillment RTO Reduction Procurement

Consultant, Strategy and Ops

KPMG India Ltd.

Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Delivered cost optimization and throughput enhancement engagements across manufacturing clients, including laminates, doors, automotive-related parts, and fasteners. Implemented Kaizen and 5S in manufacturing to improve workplace organization and production efficiency; conducted maturity and manpower optimization assessments.

Cost Optimization Throughput Root Cause Analysis Operational Strategy

Executive, Vehicle Assembly

Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India Ltd.

Jan 2011 - May 2013 (2 years 4 months)

Applied 7QC tools and FMEA to eliminate assembly-line defects and support a Zero Defect initiative. Optimized workstation load for target takt time, supported new line commissioning, and managed CAPA for market complaints while maintaining GHQS/ISO documentation.

Production Line Commissioning CAPA ISO Workstation Balancing

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Motherson Sumi Electric Wire

Sep 2010 - Dec 2010 (3 months)

Implemented a Kanban system to improve workflow visibility and reduce in-process inventory. Monitored daily production targets and coordinated preventive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.

Kanban Workflow Visibility Production Downtime Reduction