Sathish Babu Karunanithi
Deputy General Manager @Wheels India Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy General Manager @Wheels India Limited
End-to-End Plant Operations Leadership by driving seamless plant operations with a focus on productivity, safety, and quality.Strategic Business Alignment by translating organizational strategy into actionable operational goals to achieve sustainable growth.Expertise in budgeting, cost optimization, and full P&L ownership to ensure profitability.Monitoring key performance indicators, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and enhancing overall efficiency.Building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving a culture of accountability.Manufacturing Excellence – Driving operational efficiency through world-class practices and continuous improvement culture.Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma & CI – Implementing proven methodologies to eliminate waste, enhance quality, and reduce costs.Production Planning & Control (PPC) – Optimizing resources, capacity, and schedules for on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.Quality Management Systems – Strong expertise in ISO, IATF, and OHSAS standards ensuring compliance, safety, and zero-defect culture.Process Optimization & Automation (Industry 4.0) – Leveraging digital tools, smart manufacturing, and automation for scalable productivity.Expertise in supply chain, vendor development, logistics, and customer service excellence.Proven people leadership through mentoring, engagement, and building high-performance teams.Strong track record in greenfield/brownfield projects, capacity expansion, and digital transformation.Skilled in strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and crisis management.Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
EDUCATION
Institute of Road and Transport Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Associate's degree
SKILLS
ABOUT SATHISH BABU KARUNANITHI
With 18+ years of experience, I lead end-to-end plant operations as Deputy General Manager at Wheels India Limited, focusing on productivity, safety, and quality. My expertise includes P&L ownership, budgeting, and cost optimization, ensuring operational alignment with organizational strategies to achieve sustainable growth. Committed to manufacturing excellence, I prioritize fostering high-performing teams, driving accountability, and embedding continuous improvement practices like Lean and Kaizen. By leveraging operational best practices, I enable impactful business outcomes, enhance efficiency, and contribute to long-term profitability.
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