Nirav Chauhan
Operations & Manufacturing Engineering @ KIA India | MBA Operations, Project & Strategy | Great Lakes Alumni | Ex-Honda Cars | Ex- Ford | Ex- PPG Asian Pains | Digital Manufacturing - IoT, Digital Twins, Automation
- Role
- Deputy Manager - Manufacturing Engineering Operations Managment Vehicle Quality at Kia India
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nirav Chauhan
As a Deputy Manager at Kia India, I lead the manufacturing engineering and operations for the Kia Seltos, Kia Sonet, and Carens models. I have over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, working with global brands such as Ford, Honda, and PPG Asian Paints. I am a certified Six Sigma Green Belt, with a proven track record of delivering business process improvement, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction.I have successfully managed green field projects at Ford India and Kia India, overseeing the planning, execution, and launch of new models and facilities. I have also been part of the new model launch teams at Honda Cars India and Ford Asia Pacific, contributing to the successful launch of the Honda City, Honda Brio, Ford Figo Aspire, and Ford Eco Sport. I am passionate about applying the latest technologies and innovations to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness of the automotive operations. My goal is to leverage my expertise in operations management, manufacturing engineering, and new model launches to drive the growth and excellence of Kia India and the automotive industry.
Experience
Deputy Manager - Manufacturing Engineering Operations Managment Vehicle Quality
Jul 2019 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Executive Management, Organizational Behavior Studies & Leadership
Great Lakes Institute of Management
PGDM, Management- Manufacturing Operations & Strategy
University of Michigan
Digital Technologies & Future of Manufacturing Specialization
Institute of Science & Technology for Advanced Studies & Research (ISTAR) Vallabh Vidyanagar
Paint Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology
Skills
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Sap R/3
- Quality System
- Coatings
- New Business Development
- Product Development
- R&D
- Key Account Management
- Team Management
- Paint
- Troubleshooting
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