Mahesh Thakur

About Mahesh Thakur

Orchestrating ACG World\'s Global Operational Excellence Strategy, my leadership has been pivotal in aligning initiatives with our overarching business goals. Partnering across functions, we\'ve successfully embedded Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement. This journey has not only enhanced our business performance metrics but also empowered our teams to harness analytical thinking and technical skills to their full potential.Previously, as Plant Continuous Improvement Head, I spearheaded continuous improvement projects that significantly uplifted plant performance. The strategic focus on structured analysis and problem-solving capabilities led to the adoption of best-in-class manufacturing practices. Our collective efforts have been instrumental in driving operational excellence, which is a testament to our commitment to quality and efficiency.

Experience

1. Global Operational Excellence Senior Manager

   ACG World

   Apr 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Develop Global Operational Excellence Strategy in alignment with the ACG business strategy.Global Operational Excellence transformation at ACG worldwideBusiness Diagnostic and Identify Improvement opportunities across ACG business vertical.Lean and Six Sigma Cultural Transformation across ACGLed Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve Business performance metrics.Lead and Mentor Lean and Six Sigma Continuous Improvement initiativesDevelop people for analytical thinking, build the problem solving capability and improve individual technical and functional skill sets across functionsAdopt the bench-marked Best manufacturing excellence practices.Monitor and communicate OPEX Program progress periodically to all stakeholders. Facilitate implementation of Kaizen Mechanisms to drive small improvements across ACG World.Creation of Small Group Activity teams/Quality Circle Teams for Problem Solving. Conduct Value Stream Mapping/Bottleneck and Cycle Time studies for Process Improvements.Best Practice sharing for replication of improvement across ACG.Develop people Capability for Lean, Kaizen,TPM, Six Sigma etc.Conduct Kaizen Events and Six Sigma Project competitions for employees and build award mechanisms.Conduct GEMBA Kaizen Idea Workshops across ACG to identify potential areas of improvements

Education

• Shree Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic, Mumbai

  Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

  1997 — 2001

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Executive Program in Operation Management, Operation Management

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  B E Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• 5's Methodolgy
• Business Process Improvement
• Tqm
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Certified Lead Auditor Ohsas 18001
• Tpm
• Customer Orientation
• Fmea
• Pokayoke
• Operational Excellence
• Certified Internal Auditor Iso 9000
• Team Management
• Project Management
• Business Process Excellence
• Workplace Ergonomics
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Lean Transformation
• 7 Qc Tools
• Manufacturing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Process Improvement
• Investment Planning & Realisation
• Oee
• Engineering
• Trainings & Seminar
• Time Management
• Outstanding Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Certified in Basic Most
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Certified in Mini Most
• Prooduction Planning & Control
• Quality Management
• Cip Systems
• Total Productive Maintenance (Tpm)
• Machine Installation & Comissioning
• Kaizen
• Ergonomics
• Team Leadership