Gajendra Prabhu

CEO

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India13 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing Excellence
  • Proven track record in business turnaround strategies
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified with extensive process improvement experience
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Operations Management expert with a strong focus on E-Commerce and Manufacturing sectors.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

Operations ManagementLeadershipTraining & DevelopmentManufacturing EngineeringQuality Management

Other Skills

Problem SolvingTeam LeadershipKey Performance IndicatorsPerformance MetricsLogistics ManagementStakeholder ManagementCommunicationMicrosoft PowerPointInterpersonal SkillsCapacity PlanningWarehouse OperationsPlanned Preventative MaintenanceAnalytical SkillsLogistics PlanningPeople Management

About

Strategic professional with strong business acumen and proven track record of stamping success across entire gamut of Supply Chain Management | Manufacturing Excellence | E-Commerce Operations; targeting assignments with an organization of high repute for mutual growth.  Competent professional, offering 13 years of rich experience in spearheading operations, increasing productivity and initiating new systems & procedures with expertise in Manufacturing Excellence, Logistics, Supply Chain Management  Business Turnaround Specialist with excellence in undertaking analysis of business performance / bottlenecks to make strategic decisions; skilled in formulating future objectives & operational policies / procedures on performance for the organization  Comprehensive experience in devising significant solutions, managing day-to-day manufacturing operations and projects for making effective utilization of man, machine, method & materials  Subject Matter Expert; experience in leading entire gamut of Supply Chain Management including Contract Management, Procurement, Material Planning, Logistics, Inventory Management, Liaison & Negotiations  Cultivated positive business relationships with customers and vendors; directed pricing and performance reviews to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities and manage costs  Proven acumen in developing strategic supply chain solutions that contributed to top-line & bottom-line objectives & improved overall business results  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, established, implemented & maintained engineering processes based on Lean Engineering Philosophy with the aim to increase efficiency and productivity; led process improvement through 5S, TPM, Kaizen, CFT  Successfully directed numerous Cost Saving Projects; spearheaded various Rapid Lean Transformation (RLT) projects and implemented numerous mechanisms  Energetic & Enthusiastic Leader offering diverse & extensive experience in formulating & implementing business transformations & innovation strategies, building robust processes  Demonstrated excellence in effectively managing operations spanning requirement analysis, sampling, quality, production, dispatch and liaison to ensure on time achievement of organizational targets  Excels in making high-stake decisions within fast-paced, high-pressure environments using experience-backed judgment, innovation, strong work-ethics, and irreproachable integrity

Experience

Flipkart

Cluster Operations Head - SM2

Dec 2025 – Present · 4 mos

Instamart

2 roles

City Head - Business Operations

Promoted

Oct 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Deputy City Head - Business Operations

May 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

Amazon

3 roles

Operations Manager II

Apr 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Led and managed a team of 12 Team Leads and 150+ Associates (Skip Level) to deliver KPIs consistently.
  • As a single point of contact represented Operations, in installing, commissioning, and trailing out ‘Auto-Sorter’ (First in India Operations).
  • Designed and executed layout options on shop floor accordingly to the incoming Value flow ensuring best in class productivity and quality.
  • Program managed individually in implementing a sortation strategy for Auto-sorter by coining a concept called ‘Dimensional Stacking Filter, (First in India Operations).
  • Carried out various Rapid Lean Transformation (RLT) projects; Implemented numerous mechanisms.
Problem SolvingLeadershipOperations ManagementTeam LeadershipKey Performance IndicatorsPerformance Metrics+15

Operations Manager I

Jun 2020 – Mar 2021 · 9 mos

  • Led and managed a team of 12 Team Leads and 150+ Associates (Skip Level) to deliver KPIs consistently.
  • As a single point of contact represented Operations, in installing, commissioning, and trailing out ‘Auto-Sorter’ (First in India Operations).
  • Designed and executed layout options on shop floor accordingly to the incoming Value flow ensuring best in class productivity and quality.
  • Program managed individually in implementing a sortation strategy for Auto-sorter by coining a concept called ‘Dimensional Stacking Filter, (First in India Operations).
  • Carried out various Rapid Lean Transformation (RLT) projects; Implemented numerous mechanisms.
Problem SolvingOperations ManagementTeam LeadershipKey Performance IndicatorsPerformance MetricsLogistics Management+14

Regional Head - Learning and Development

Apr 2017 – Jun 2020 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Led and managed a team of Trainers and Process Assistants, and had hands on experience in creating Training Modules, Contents, Visual Aids, SOPs, Video Tutorials, Audit Plans, Survey Forms, etc.,
  • Demonstrated fastest ‘Learning Curve’ ramp up of 5 Days (Best in Class), by developing and implementing a simulated work environment for the new Associates. (First in India Operations)
  • Ensured ‘Building Proficiency Index’ >90% by converting maximum possible ‘Cross Skilling’ opportunities.
Presentation SkillsProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipKey Performance IndicatorsInterpersonal CommunicationPerformance Metrics+12

Caterpillar inc.

Section Manager - Production & Quality

Feb 2015 – Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Managed a team of 50+ hourly union-based employees, and delivered the KPIs successfully.
  • Demonstrated Throughput Time Reduction upto 52% (Best In Class) for Truck’s Chasis Fabrication.
  • Led a team of Quality assurance inspectors, and drove initiatives like Built In Quality, Rapid Improvement Workshops, Value Stream Mapping, Zero Defect Culture, QMS/ISO Audits, etc.,
Manufacturing EngineeringProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipKey Performance IndicatorsStakeholder ManagementCommunication+10

Modine thermal systems private limited

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Sep 2014 – Feb 2015 · 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Hands on experience in creating Process Instructions, Control Plan, PFMEA, QA Checklists, etc.,
  • Achieved Line Balancing by reducing ‘Cycle Time’ by 35% for Radiator Core making process. (Benchmark)
Manufacturing EngineeringProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipKey Performance IndicatorsStakeholder ManagementCommunication+9

India pistons ltd

2 roles

Engineer

Mar 2012 – Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Managed a ‘machine shop’ with a team of 35+ Operators with consistent delivery track records.
  • Explored ranges of ‘Abrasive Grinding Wheels’ and executed options for ‘Piston Ring Grinding’ process.
Manufacturing EngineeringProblem SolvingKey Performance IndicatorsStakeholder ManagementCommunicationMicrosoft PowerPoint+7

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Mar 2012 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr

  • Involved directly in installation & commissioning of new machines,Layout Designing & marking,Standardization of various process parameters, Arranging all facilities which aid productivity, Maintenance of machine,Utilities,Shop floor.
Manufacturing EngineeringProblem SolvingKey Performance IndicatorsStakeholder ManagementCommunicationMicrosoft PowerPoint+7

Agnite education

Content Developer

Jan 2012 – Mar 2012 · 2 mos

Presentation SkillsProblem SolvingKey Performance IndicatorsInterpersonal CommunicationMicrosoft PowerPointInterpersonal Skills+4

Education

Bharathiar University

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Operations Management

May 2015 – Apr 2017

Anna University Chennai

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2007 – Jan 2011

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