Pradeep Pradeep Mahajan

About Pradeep Pradeep Mahajan

When I joined Cummins\' remanufacturing division, waste levels were impacting both profitability and sustainability goals. Today, through innovative operational strategies and cross-functional leadership, we\'ve reduced waste by 15% while achieving 20%+ cost savings—proving that sustainability and profitability are not just compatible, but synergistic. With over 30 years of transforming global supply chains across complex manufacturing environments, I\'ve built my career on the principle that operational excellence and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. At Cummins Inc, I lead operations and supply chain management for a business that spans 2 facilities, managing teams of 500+ professionals while driving both efficiency and sustainability initiatives.My expertise spans the full spectrum of operations and Supply chain leadership: from Annual Operating Plan, Budgeting, New Product Introduction, Program Management, Health Safety and Environment, Manufacturing Engineering, implementing lean manufacturing principles and Facilities and Maintenance at site Have spearheaded growth of 25% CAGR for last 5 years, that reduced cycle time by 35% to spearheading eco-conscious initiatives that eliminated 500 tons of annual waste by core recovery. Lead Remanufacturing Industry Impact initiatives related to Customs and Trade CompliancesI\'ve successfully led cross-functional teams through major transformations, including ISO 9001|14001certification achievements and the development of circular economy strategies that created closed-loop material flows with 200+suppliers.As a COO-ready executive, I bring a unique combination of traditional manufacturing expertise with forward-thinking sustainability innovation. My track record includes developing and mentoring 25+ supply chain professionals (80% achieved promotions within two years), establishing strategic partnerships that reduced raw material costs by 12%, and leading digital transformation initiatives that improved on-time delivery from 78% to 96%.I\'m passionate about driving positive change in manufacturing and operations, particularly at the intersection of operational excellence and environmental responsibility. I\'m always interested in discussing supply chain innovation, sustainability strategies, and operational transformation with fellow leaders.Let\'s connect to explore how we can drive the future of sustainable Operations together.

Experience

1. Head of Operations and Scm

   Cummins Inc.

   Oct 2020 — Present · Pune, IN

   Leading operations and supply chain management for Cummins Inc.\'s New andRecon Parts and Distribution business across India, managing 500+ professionalsand 3 manufacturing facilities.Key Achievements:• Transformed supply chain operations implementing lean manufacturingprinciples, reducing cycle time by 35% and improving on-time delivery from 78%to 96%• Spearheaded sustainability initiatives that reduced waste by 15% while achieving20%+ cost savings, proving operational excellence and environmental stewardshipare synergistic• Led cross-functional teams through ISO 9001, 14001 certification while maintainingoperational efficiency targets and customer satisfaction levels• Developed circular economy strategy establishing partnerships with 200+suppliers, creating closed-loop material flows that reduced raw material costs by12%• Mentored and developed 25+ supply chain professionals with 80% achievingpromotions within two years, building organizational capability and successionplanningSkills: Cross-functional Team Leadership, Supply Chain Transformation,Sustainability Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, ISO Certification, Talent Development, Risk ManagementTalent Development, Innovation Management, Strategic Planning, Change ManagementDigital Transformation, ESG StrategyTechnical/Industry Skills: Industry 4.0, Circular Economy, Six Sigma, ISO Certification, ERP Systems, Advanced Analytics, Supplier Development, Quality Management, Safety ManagementContemporary Skills: Artificial Intelligence in Operations, Sustainable Manufacturing, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Reverse Logistics, Demand Sensing, Supply Chain Visibility, Predictive Analytics

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Ai for Growth, Project Management

• IIMK MDP (Management Development Programme) -Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

  Chief operating Officer Program, Business Administration and Management, General

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences

  Certificate course in Industrial relations, Labor and Industrial Relations

• Karnataka University, Dharwad

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Industrial and Production

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Business Strategies for Growth: Fewer, Bigger, Bolder, Business strategy

• SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations