Prashant Wankhade
Director- Plant Operations Management at Cargill | Operations I Projects I L&D I 3-P Tolling I SCM I Capability Trainings I Biz Cost Leadership I Innovation and Disruptive Mindset I
- Role
- Director Operations Management at Cargill
- Location
- Pune, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Prashant Wankhade
Results-driven Operations Director with 20+ years of leadership experience in the FMCG sector, specializing in driving organizational efficiency, cost optimization, and scalable growth. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams to execute lean methodologies, digital transformation initiatives, and strategic operational plans. Adept at enhancing productivity, strengthening process discipline, and boosting profitability through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Known for combining strong business acumen with innovative problem‑solving, people leadership, and a collaborative approach to managing diverse, high-performing teams across the region.Key Skills & Achievements:Strategic Planning: Designed and implemented strategic operational roadmaps aligned with company vision, improving overall efficiency by up to 15%.Process Optimization: Streamlined end-to-end workflows, reducing operating costs and significantly improving productivity and service quality.Leadership Excellence: Led large-scale projects and cross-functional teams, building a culture of accountability, ownership, and high performance.Technology & Financial Expertise: Skilled in ERP systems, budgeting, cost control, and performance analytics to strengthen operational decision-making.Change & Transformation: Championed digital initiatives and lean practices to enhance agility, resource utilization, and long-term operational sustainability.
Experience
Director Operations Management
Feb 2025 — Present · Pune, IN
Education
Kothari High-Shool, Amaravati Board
HSSC (Intermediate), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths along with language subjects)
1996 — 1998
UDCT
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Chemical Technology - Oil & Paints Technology
1998 — 2002
Institute Of Chemical Technology
Master of Technology - MTech, Chemical Technology/Technician
Institute Of Chemical Technology
Master's Degree, Chemical Technology with specialization in Oils, Oleo-Chemicals & Surfactants Technology.
2002 — 2004
UDCT
Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Chemical Technology (Oils, Oleochemicals & Surfactants Tech)
2002 — 2004
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Qafs
- Process Engineering
- Operations Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Fmcg
- Process Improvement
- Pmo
- Pmp
- Project Portfolio Management
- Process Management
- Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
- Project Management
- Business Strategy
- Supply Chain
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