Jagdish Khairnar

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ABOUT JAGDISH KHAIRNAR

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development leader with 18+ years of experience across Mercedes-Benz India, Tata Motors and LG Electronics. Currently accountable for supplier governance of ₹10 Billion annual spend across 8 direct suppliers and 3 Extended Workbenches (EWBs). Expertise includes supplier development, APQP, PPAP, VDA audits, localization, cost optimization, engineering change management, new product launches and cross-functional leadership. Recognized for ensuring uninterrupted supply to premium automotive programs while driving quality, delivery, cost and supplier performance excellence. Expertise in Bodyshop Production, BIW Assembly, Maintenance, Supply Chain Planning, and Capex Execution. Proven expertise in leading end-to-end manufacturing operations including production planning, supplier coordination, strategic sourcing support, equipment maintenance, statutory safety compliance, and operational excellence initiatives. Strong leadership experience in managing large cross-functional teams, driving productivity improvement, OEE enhancement, cost optimization, and zero-defect manufacturing culture. Hands-on exposure in Capex planning & execution, vendor development, procurement coordination, supplier localization, RFQ evaluation, PPC governance, and uninterrupted material flow management for global vehicle launch programs and high-volume production environments. Recognized for delivering measurable business impact through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, SMED, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and strong people leadership across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Procurement, and Supply Chain functions.