Gulshan Kumar
Senior Director: Samsung Electronics ✦ SME in Lean, Smart Factory, Project Mgmt ✦ Global Manufacturing Leader ✦ 30+ Yrs Exp ✦ Talks about Industry 4.0 ✦ Talks about Fintech ✦
- Role
- Senior Director Smart Factory at Samsung Electronics
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gulshan Kumar
Senior Director : Smart Factory at Samsung Electronics India | Global Manufacturing…
Experience
Senior Director Smart Factory
Aug 2022 — Present · Chennai, IN
Smart Factory Initiatives Leadership: Driving the automation and innovation strategies for the consumer durables manufacturing plant, enhancing productivity, eciency, and operational excellence across various product lines, including refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, TVs, and compressors. Manufacturing Process Optimization: Leading plant innovation eorts to improve production processes, focusing on reducing costs, increasing yield, and enhancing overall operational eciency. Global Manufacturing Best Practices Implementation: Applying Lean Manufacturing principles, Samsung Production Systems, and global best practices to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with cutting-edge industry standards. New Production Lines Development: Successfully setting up a new manufacturing line for premium refrigerators and washing machines in 2023, expanding production capacity and meeting growing market demand. Productivity Gains Achievement: Increased productivity by 50% in TV and AC manufacturing lines through automation, achieving over 70% automation integration, and driving substantial cost reductions. Cross-Functional Localization Team Leadership: Headed a cross-functional localization task force to achieve 85% localization of components, contributing to cost savings of over $3M annually. Product and Process Innovation Enhancement: Continuously innovating and improving manufacturing lines for consumer durables to incorporate the latest technological advancements, ensuring high product quality and market competitiveness. Advanced Automation Solutions Implementation: Integrated advanced automation technologies, including robotic systems, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and auto-test equipment, to streamline operations and enhance quality control.
Education
Samsung Electronics Korea
Global Mobility Program
2015 — 2016
Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
1988 — 1992
Samsung Electronics Korea
Global Mobility Program
1996 — 1996
Samsung Leadership Center Seoul
Global Executive Course
2014 — 2014
Samsung Electronics Korea
Samsung Award of Honor 2012
2012 — 2012
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2023 — 2025
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