Ashutosh Thatte — Operations Associate

Transformational operations leader with 25+ years of expertise in Strategic Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Project Leadership, delivering measurable business KPIs and sustainable growth. Specialist in Greenfield/Brownfield Project Execution, CAPEX Optimization, Quality Frameworks, and Operational Excellence, building future-ready manufacturing ecosystems across industrial, defense, and automotive sectors. WHERE CAN I ADD VALUE • Drive strategic operations excellence by integrating Lean, Six Sigma, and digital tools for performance uplift. • Lead greenfield and brownfield project execution, ensuring world-class standards and cost-optimized outcomes. • Champion CAPEX planning, ROI analysis, and technology upgrades, aligning operational capabilities with business goals. • Elevate cross-functional collaboration and workforce development, instilling a culture of continuous improvement. • Transform manufacturing workflows through VST, SMED, Kaizen, and poka-yoke solutions, maximizing productivity. • Enhance Safety and Quality by impactful projects for process improvement and by uplifting ownership in people KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Spearheaded Rs. 500+ Cr revenue operations in Cummins India with consistent 95%+ on-time delivery. • Delivered 79% BIS PPM defect reduction through Six Sigma projects, ensuring long-term quality stability. • Established turnkey greenfield manufacturing & QA facilities, saving over Rs. 2 Cr via process innovation. • Pioneered setup time reduction projects, cutting cycle times by 2.5 hours and increasing throughput. • Ensured zero non-conformities in QMS, HSEnMS, and legal audits, driving compliance and operational safety. ABOUT ME A strategic leader, Design thinker and analytical problem-solver, I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments with strong expertise in leadership, communication, workforce engagement, and data-driven decision-making. 📧 Do reach me out at: +91 9823419706 | ashutosh.thatte@rediffmail.com

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Manufacturing Operations Leader with expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 26 yrs