Kavit Antani

About Kavit Antani

Global automotive operations leader with 25+ years of experience driving operational excellence, complex vehicle launches, and next-generation manufacturing across OEM environments in the United States, Germany, and Mexico.Proven track record leading plant organizations of associates, integrating advanced automation technologies, and delivering safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across complex, mixed-model assembly (EV, ICE & hybrid powertrains).Known for bridging strategy and execution—partnering with engineering, logistics, quality, finance, and executive leadership to translate enterprise objectives into scalable operational results. Passionate about developing high-performance teams and enabling sustainable growth through disciplined operating systems.

Experience

1. General Manager Vehicle Assembly (Bmw X3 & Next Generation X-models)

   BMW Group

   Apr 2025 — Present · Spartanburg, SC, US

   Lead multi-platform vehicle assembly operations for BMW X3 and next-generation X-models, overseeing plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost at scale-Accountable for strategic plant expansion and integration of next-generation X-model architecture, ensuring seamless launch readiness across multiple powertrain variants-Drive operational excellence through cross-functional collaboration, systems-based problem-solving, and KPI-focused execution across all assembly processes-Build and develop a high-performing leadership team, strengthening governance, workforce capability, and continuous improvement culture in a complex, premium manufacturing environment.

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Innovation Leadership Bootcamp

• MIT Professional Education

  Project Management: Leading Organizations to Success

• Auburn University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Industrial & Systems Engineering

  1998 — 2000

• Clemson University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Automotive Engineering

  2011 — 2014

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Production Engineering

  1995 — 1997

• University of Mumbai

  Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• R&D
• Iso Standards
• Production Part Approval Process (Ppap)
• Quality Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Statistical Process Control (Spc)
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Process Engineering
• Research and Development (R&D)
• 5s
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Motors
• Operations Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Black Belt
• Ppap
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Dmaic
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Iso
• Kaizen
• New Product Launch Management
• Matlab
• Engine Calibration
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Gt-Power
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Machining
• Spc
• Poka Yoke
• Vehicle Testing
• Six Sigma
• Value Stream Mapping
• Engineering
• Product Development