Navneet Saharan

About Navneet Saharan

I am an EV Manufacturing & Operations Excellence Leader with 12 years of experience scaling production, digitalizing operations, and localizing advanced EV systems for global OEMs. My expertise lies in building future-ready manufacturing ecosystems that combine Lean practices, Industry 4.0, and digital supply chain strategies to deliver measurable business impact. EV Systems Leadership: Spearheading localization and production of DC-DC converters, on-board chargers, PDUs, traction inverters, magnet less motors, and integrated 5-in-1 power modules — reducing import dependency, cutting costs, and enabling faster OEM adoption. Digital Transformation: Integrated IoT, RFID, predictive analytics, and SAP-driven OEE dashboards to boost equipment reliability by 30%, cut manpower needs by 24%, and lower operating costs by 15–20%. Lean & Supply Chain Excellence: Led pull production, SMED, Kanban, and supplier improvement programs, achieving 20%+ productivity gains, 30% reduction in lead times, and enhanced supply chain resilience.With an Executive MBA in Operations & Supply Chain (IIM Kashipur) and ongoing EV Design certification from IIT Roorkee, I combine technical depth with strategic business leadership. My vision: To lead global operations and digital transformation in the EV & advanced manufacturing space, shaping sustainable, future-ready supply chains.

Experience

1. Operations Excellence Manager

   Sterling E-Mobility Solutions Ltd

   Feb 2024 — Present · Faridabad, IN

   Scaled greenfield EV projects, leading setup of production lines for 5-in-1 integrated modules (DC-DC, traction inverter, PDU, air compressor & oil pump controllers).Localized critical EV systems — including magnetless motors, DC-DC converters, OBC+DC-DC+PDU units — reducing costs by ~20% and strengthening Indian EV supply chain resilience.Industry 4.0 & Digitalization: Deployed IoT, RFID traceability, SAP-linked OEE dashboards, and predictive analytics models; improved equipment reliability +30%, reduced downtime, and increased productivity 20%.Lean Productivity Programs: Delivered 24% manpower optimization through automation & process redesign, while embedding Kaizen and poka-yoke across lines.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

  Executive MBA, Operations & Supply Chain Management

• Lovely Professional University

  B.tech(mechanical), Mechanical Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

  Postgraduate Certificate Program in EV Design

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Ptc Creo
• Matlab
• C++
• Mechanical Engineering
• C
• Catia
• Engineering
• Solidworks