As a dynamic business leader with over 32 years of experience in Industrial Packaging and Manufacturing operations, I have honed my expertise in Operations Excellence and Lean methodologies. A commitment to Lean Expertise has marked my career, driving process improvements and operational efficiency in both outsourced and in-house settings.Since joining the Management Team in 2014, I have played a pivotal role in developing and implementing the strategic roadmap for our organization. My focus has been on ensuring Process Re-engineering and the integration of Quality Systems into our operations, ensuring both innovation and consistency in our approaches.In managing SBU's and profit centers, I have leveraged my skills as a Sourcing Specialist to consistently deliver on challenging top and bottom-line targets. This has been achieved through meticulous Plant Operations management, Strategic Sourcing, Production oversight, and a steadfast commitment to Quality, Cost, Safety, and Delivery metrics.As a seasoned industry leader involved in Training & Development cross functional and diverse teams in operations domain, I am adept at coaching, mentoring, motivating, and monitoring teams, leading to consistent excellence in performance. My leadership and team management skills have been acknowledged multiple times, highlighting my commitment to fostering a culture of excellence.My Cross-Cultural experience has been a cornerstone of my career. I have worked with experts and vendors globally, both remotely and in-person, to study and transfer best practices. This has included training teams on new methods, undertaking customer visits, and spearheading new projects and products.My academic background, including an MDP Course from IIM A (2013) and a specialization in Manufacturing Excellence (GoldSash - CII, 2018-19), further underpins my commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.