Rakesh Ramasamy

About Rakesh Ramasamy

I lead enterprise transformation at scale - aligning strategy, operations, and people to deliver sustainable business outcomes across global manufacturing organizations.As a Strategic Portfolio Leader at Clarios, I partner with executive leadership to drive high-impact transformation initiatives across the USCAN region, including:• Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) Rollout: Leading strategic portfolio management for a multi-plant transformation program focused on OEE improvement, operational consistency, and frontline capability development across the US manufacturing network• Supply Chain IBP Transformation: Roadmap to improve service by advancing integrated business planning capabilities, and supply chain decision-making• Enterprise Metals Core Logistics Transformation: Leading end-to-end logistics redesign initiatives to strengthen cost efficiency, service performance, and supply continuity • AGM Battery & Components Business Programs: Spearheading critical product, operations, and business transformation programs across OEM and aftermarket channels• Ethics & Compliance: Serving as Geographic Program Leader for the USCAN regionMy leadership sits at the intersection of operational excellence and enterprise strategy translating executive vision into executable roadmaps, building cross-functional alignment, and embedding governance frameworks that scale across complex organizations.Beyond program delivery, I invest in organizational capability by coaching leaders, strengthening portfolio management as a strategic business function, and driving disciplined change control that creates long-term enterprise value.Recognition & Leadership:• Global Contributor and Reviewer for the PMBOK Guide – Eighth Edition, unveiled at the PMI Global Summit 2025 • monday.com Ambassador focused on productivity and workflow innovation • Board Council Bradley University IMET Department • VP of Finance, PMI Western Lake Erie Chapter • PMP | ASQ CSSBB | ASCM CTSCI believe the best transformations are built on disciplined execution, courageous communication, and relentless focus on business value. That is the standard I hold myself and my teams to.

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager - Business Transformation

   Clarios

   Oct 2021 — Present · Holland, OH, US

   Strategic Portfolio Execution Leader for USCAN Manufacturing Operating System Transformation, Supply Chain Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and Enterprise Metals Core Logistics Transformation by collaborating closely with business leaders and serving as Geographic Program Leader for Ethics & Compliance for USCAN region.• Led multiple ICE/HEV/BEV program launches with AGM batteries, ensuring compliance with OEM/AFM requirements and resolving program issues using 8D methodology.• Implemented new manufacturing technology as part of AGM portfolio Expansion to enhance product quality and production efficiency, aligning financial projects with executive leadership.• Improved competitive position in North America by expanding AGM strategic goals and production capabilities to meet increased demand.

Education

• Coimbatore Institute of Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Vani Vidhyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School

  Maths, Biology, HSC, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

  2000 — 2006

• Bradley University

  Master’s Degree, Industrial Engineering

Skills

• Value Stream Mapping
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Management
• Engineering
• Strategic Marketing
• Iso 9001
• Mechanical Engineering
• Quality Control
• Capacity Studies
• Sheet Metal
• Manufacturing
• Iso 9001:2015 Implementation
• Ptc Creo
• Quality Assurance
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Quality Management
• Production Part Approval Process (Ppap)
• Product Design
• Q1 Manufacturing Site Assessment
• Supplier Quality
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Pro Engineer
• Iso 14001:2015 Implementation
• Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Iatf 16949:2016
• Ansys
• Fmea
• Capability Maturity Model Integration (Cmmi)
• Iso 14001
• Corrective and Preventive Action (Capa)
• Windchill
• Auditing
• Autocad
• Statistical Process Control (Spc)
• Project Management
• Six Sigma
• Quality Auditing