Kumar Gaurav

About Kumar Gaurav

I am a Plant Operations Strategist with over 20 years of leadership experience across aerospace, defence, automotive, and premium mobility manufacturing sectors. My expertise spans end-to-end production management, lean transformation, business development alignment, and quality-driven delivery systems.I specialize in leading complex manufacturing ecosystems—from high-precision armoured vehicles and luxury buses to mission-critical aerospace systems. My strength lies in translating operational complexity into scalable, cost-efficient, and high-performing outcomes.Key focus areas include: Driving Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM practices Leading cross-functional teams and multi-shift plant operations Aligning supply chains, vendors, and production goals under one strategic vision Building a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvementHaving worked with both global consultants and defence institutions, I bring a unique blend of technical depth, interpersonal leadership, and market foresight. I thrive on solving problems, accelerating execution, and delivering excellence—whether on the shop floor or at the strategic table.

Experience

1. COO

   Eedr India Private Limited

   Jun 2025 — Present · IN

Education

• Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

  BSc IT, Information Technology

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Certificate , Security Management of strategic installations

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Associate's degree, Science

• Amity University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Production and operations

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Diploma, Mechanical Engineering