Kaustubh Bapat
Product Owner Digital Process Expert @John Deere
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WORK HISTORY
Product Owner Digital Process Expert @John Deere
Pune, IN
Driving digital transformation across John Deere’s global manufacturing ecosystem by leading the convergence of digital products, processes, and tech stacks to enable smart, connected, and data-driven factories.Key Achievements:• Led Technology Stack Deployment across India and China factories, successfully implementing a complex MES product in 5 manufacturing units under stringent global timelines, ensuring stability, scalability, and operational excellence.• Spearheaded Tech Stack Convergence across global manufacturing units, achieving 85% digital adoption for Pune operations through deployment of platforms like JDAAT and RunOps.• Led the Smart Connected Factory initiative, integrating MES, PLM, and digital design platforms to enable seamless visibility, interoperability, and control across manufacturing lines.• Collaborated cross-functionally to define the Digital Product Vision and Roadmap, ensuring alignment between enterprise objectives and technology execution.• Developed a governance and readiness framework for digital product deployment, ensuring standardized, secure, and sustainable rollout across 10+ global factories.• Mentored and upskilled SMEs in manufacturing digital systems, establishing digital capability hubs across key production regions.• Delivered 20% improvement in process efficiency through digitized work instructions, automated reporting, and real-time performance dashboards. Specialties: Digital Manufacturing Strategy, Industry 4.0 Implementation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Smart Factory Integration, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Virtual & Pragmatic Manufacturing, Digital Product Development, Tech Stack Convergence, Agile Product Ownership, Project & Program Management (PMP Certified), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Global Process Integration, Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, Lean), Knowledge Management & Skill Frameworks, Change Leadership & Transformation, Innovation Management
EDUCATION
Bharati Vidyapeeth University College Of Engineering, Pune
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Post Graduate Diploma In Business Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, ENGINEERING
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
Executive Master of Business Administration
ABOUT KAUSTUBH BAPAT
I’m a technology-driven manufacturing leader with 27+ years of experience shaping the future of digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and smart factory integration across global operations. At John Deere, I’ve led digital product development and deployment initiatives that have transformed factory efficiency, unified technology stacks, and advanced the convergence of manufacturing design and execution systems across regions.I specialize in bridging engineering, digital technology, and people — translating manufacturing needs into scalable digital solutions that optimize performance, enhance quality, and drive measurable business outcomes. Over the years, I’ve:• Led digital transformation across 10+ global factories, improving manufacturing efficiency by 20% through MES and digital product integration.• Achieved 85% tech stack convergence across manufacturing units by driving collaboration, agile adoption, and smart connected factory initiatives.• Delivered successful integration for a European acquisition (France), aligning enterprise processes and fostering cultural adoption of digital systems.• Designed and implemented enterprise-wide skill assessment frameworks to elevate Manufacturing Engineering capability and knowledge sharing globally.• Built and mentored high-performing digital teams, achieving engagement scores exceeding 90% through purpose-driven leadership and coaching.A Certified PMP, Scrum Product Owner, and Agile Coach, I blend structured execution with innovation, enabling manufacturing organizations to evolve into intelligent, data-driven ecosystems. Passionate about continuous learning and people development, I actively engage in mentoring and capability-building initiatives to prepare teams for the next frontier of digital manufacturing.Let’s connect to explore how advanced manufacturing technologies and human-centered digital transformation can redefine operational excellence.Do reach me out at: b••••••••@gmail.com
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