Amiya Kumar
Operations & Manufacturing Leader | 30+ Yrs in Automotive | Multi-Plant & P&L Expert | Lean, Six Sigma, TPM | AI, IIoT, Industry 4.0/5.0 | Smart Factory | Driving Operational Excellence & Sustainable Growth
- Role
- Senior Operations Leader - Non Ferrous Foundry and High End Machining at Linamar Corporation
- Location
- Indore, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amiya Kumar
I am a results-driven operations leader with over 30 years of global experience in Tier-1 Automotive,(Auto Component), and Industrial Manufacturing. I’ve led multi-plant operations across India, South Africa, and global markets, transforming underperforming plants into high-efficiency, high-output facilities. My passion lies in blending traditional manufacturing excellence with cutting-edge technologies like AI, IIoT, MES, and Industry 4.0/5.0. I specialize in driving large-scale transformations using IoT-based predictive analytics, enhancing efficiency, and enabling data-driven decision-making. From turning around underperforming plants to leading complex Greenfield/Brownfield projects, I focus on delivering measurable results. My Key Deliverables to Business are :# End-to-End Plant Leadership: Managed P&L, production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and EHS. Led Greenfield/Brownfield projects, turning facilities into world-class operations.# Operational Excellence: Improved EBITDA, boosted OEE, reduced costs, and enhanced product quality through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement.# Business Growth & Customer Engagement: Led sales, business development, and new product launches, focusing on customer relationships and market growth.# Supply Chain & Cash Flow Optimization: Streamlined supply chain management, optimized inventory, and negotiated with vendors to enhance cash flow and efficiency.# Technology Integration: Implemented AI/IoT solutions and MES systems to optimize processes, increase reliability, and enable real-time decision-making.# Leadership & People Development: Built and mentored diverse, high-performing teams with a strong focus on DEI. Earned global recognitions, including the JIPM-TPM award.# Conflict Resolution & IR Expertise: Managed complex industrial relations (IR) while ensuring operational continuity and employee engagement. At my core, I am driven by a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth. I believe in creating value not just for businesses, but for employees, customers, and the broader community. I am currently exploring senior leadership opportunities in Global Automotive, Auto Components, and Manufacturing sectors, where I can leverage my expertise to drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and scalable growth. If you are passionate about transforming manufacturing, leveraging AI/IIoT for smarter operations, or simply want to connect and share insights—let’s connect and shape the future of manufacturing together!
Experience
Senior Operations Leader - Non Ferrous Foundry and High End Machining
Oct 2022 — Present · Indore, IN
Education
BIT Sindri
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
BIT Sindri
B.Tech
1988 — 1993
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
3TP- Management Development Program
2003 — 2003
XLRI Jamshedpur
PG
2007 — 2008
XLRI Jamshedpur
Postgraduate Degree
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