Shankarappa Basavanal
Senior Manager Production – Renewable Energy | Lean Manufacturing | Operational Efficiency | Sustainability
- Role
- Senior Production Manager at GE Vernova
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shankarappa Basavanal
As an experienced leader in the wind energy sector, I have dedicated over 23 years to advancing greenfield wind turbine blade manufacturing. My career has spanned various aspects of the industry, from overseeing the full lifecycle of blade production facilities to optimizing manufacturing processes that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.My passion lies in scaling up renewable energy solutions through innovative manufacturing techniques, helping companies bring high-performance wind turbine blades to market faster and more sustainably. I’ve led teams through large-scale production projects, developed cutting-edge fabrication strategies, and implemented lean manufacturing practices that have significantly improved output while reducing environmental impact.Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with cross-functional teams, from R&D to supply chain management, ensuring seamless integration and the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget. I’m committed to continuous improvement, staying ahead of industry trends, and fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability.Key achievements include: • Spearheading the development of multiple greenfield blade manufacturing facilities, scaling production capacity. • Implementing advanced composite material technologies that enhanced blade durability and performance. • Leading cross-functional teams in achieving ISO certifications for quality and environmental management in production facilities.I’m excited about the future of renewable energy and eager to connect with like-minded professionals passionate about sustainable energy solutions.”Well-versed with Lean,TPM,SMED,SPC,5S, KANBAN,VSM, HSE, RCA, Visual Management and Kaizen concepts for process enhancement & quality control.E Mail : a••••••••@gmail.comM :+91••••••••90
Experience
Senior Production Manager
Feb 2022 — Present
Education
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering
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