Ajitabh Kumar

Head of Operations | Manufacturing & Supply at ITC Limited

Role
Head of Process Excellence- Snacks, Noodles & Pasta at ITC Limited
Location
Pune District, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Ajitabh Kumar

With over 15 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain, I lead the central operations, new product commercialisation & process excellence function for 22 foods factories at ITC Limited, ensuring optimal performance, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.I have a strong background in continuous improvement, lean six sigma, and total productive maintenance, having successfully executed multiple projects related to cost, efficiency, safety, and productivity. I am also a certified TPM facilitator, a lean six sigma black belt, and a safety-STOP for supervision trainer. I hold a bachelor of engineering in mechanical engineering and an MBA from IIM Kozhikode, one of the premier business schools in India.I am passionate about solving complex problems, driving innovation, and delivering value to the stakeholders. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, coaching process engineers, and empowering the frontline staff. My goal is to leverage my skills and expertise to create a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Experience

  1. Head of Process Excellence- Snacks, Noodles & Pasta

    ITC Limited

    Jun 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

    Commercialization of all New Products and pack innovations for the Brand\"Bingo!\" & “YiPPee!”. Driving Cost savings initiatives for the category through seamless trials and swift executions across 22 Manufacturing Plants.3. Developing systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets.4. Driving machine capability development initiatives for the category.

Education

  • Visvesvaraya Technological University

    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  • Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

    Master of Business Administration

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