Arvind A R

About Arvind A R

I am a senior manufacturing leader with 24+ years of experience driving Industry 5.0 transformations, process optimization, and large-scale project management in the automotive sector.At Ashok Leyland, I have spearheaded Project management, Process Engineering, digital manufacturing, smart & Dark factories, complexity reduction programs, and process innovations that delivered tangible business outcomes—including a 12.5% reduction in BOM cost, a 35% reduction in product variety, and capability-building programs that trained 300+ professionals in complexity management.My expertise spans Industry 5.0, Manufacturing operations, P&L management, Project planning & execution, Process engineering, and Organizational productivity improvement. As a PhD in Business Administration & Management with a foundation in mechanical engineering, I combine technical depth with Strategic Manufacturing Leadership to deliver sustainable solutions to complex business challenges.Passionate about digital transformation in manufacturing, lean complexity management, and sustainable industrial growth, I welcome opportunities to collaborate, share knowledge, and contribute to the next generation of smart factories.

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager

   Ashok Leyland

   Jul 2022 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Over 24 years at Ashok Leyland, delivered measurable impact through digital transformation, cost reduction, complexity management, and large-scale process optimization — shaping the evolution of manufacturing operations into Industry 5.0 readiness.Leading the digital transformation of manufacturing and vehicle electrical systems, driving adoption of Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies across production lines.Developed and implemented strategies that improved production efficiency and reduced operational complexity, directly contributing to enhanced cost savings and throughput.Spearheaded initiatives to optimize electrical integration in vehicles, aligning digital tools with real-world manufacturing requirements.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions for productivity, quality assurance, and process standardization.

Education

• Hindustan University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Administration and Management, General

  2016 — 2020

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master's Degree, MS in Engineering Management

  2010 — 2012

• Santhome Higher secondary school

  12th

  1987 — 1997

• Sathyabama engineering college

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

  1997 — 2001