Chandar Shekharr

About Chandar Shekharr

I am a senior manufacturing transformation consultant with over 25 years of experience strengthening operational systems, elevating workforce capability, and driving measurable performance improvements across automotive, engineering, FMCG, and process industries. My work focuses on enabling organisations to achieve sustainable excellence by aligning robust processes, disciplined execution, and empowered people.I advise MSMEs and Tier‑1/Tier‑2 suppliers on operational strategy, productivity enhancement, supply chain performance, and capability building. I specialise in translating complex manufacturing challenges into practical, scalable solutions that improve delivery performance, reduce waste, optimise manpower, and build audit‑ready shop floors.My consulting engagements span 5S implementation, warehouse optimisation, vendor development, preventive maintenance, structured problem‑solving, and leadership coaching. I have delivered results such as improved delivery adherence, reduced cycle times, enhanced machine availability, strengthened inventory turnover, and more effective supervisory teams. My approach is collaborative, data‑driven, and grounded in real‑world manufacturing realities.With formal qualifications in Manufacturing Management (BITS Pilani) and Training & Development (IATD), I bring a unique blend of technical depth, operational leadership, and people‑development expertise. This enables me to work seamlessly with senior leadership while building capability and ownership at the shop‑floor level.I partner with organisations that are committed to operational excellence, cultural transformation, and long‑term capability building. My mission is to help them build processes that scale, teams that perform with confidence, and operations that consistently deliver on customer expectations

Experience

1. Senior Technical Trainer

   Excelligent Corporate Services Pvt Ltd

   Mar 2025 — Present · Karnataka, IN

Education

• St Frances De-Sales Higher secondary school

  Middle School

• University of Mysore

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Automobile Engineering

  1986 — 1990

• S J Govt Polytechnic

  Diploma, Automobile Engineering

  1983 — 1986

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master of Science (MS), Manufacturing Management

  2009 — 2011

• Raghavendra high school

  High school

  1980 — 1983

Skills

• Quality Management
• Business Development
• Fmea
• Manufacturing
• 7 Qc Tools
• 8d Problem Solving
• Visual Workplace
• Tqm
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Operations Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Total Productive Maintainance
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Quality Circle
• Management
• Team Building
• Product Development
• Strategic Planning
• Kaizen
• Smed
• Continuous Improvement
• Poka Yoke
• Business Strategy
• Engineering
• Man Management
• Team Management
• Fleet Managemant
• 5s
• New Business Development
• Manufacturing Operations Management