Suresh Kollu
Senior Director, Head Of Manufacturing at Proctor and Gamble ➤ FMCG Supply Chain Transformation Leader ➤ Driving Resilient, Future-Ready End-to-End Supply Chains
- Role
- Senior Director, Head of Manufacturing Operations India Grooming at Procter & Gamble
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Suresh Kollu
An accomplished Supply Chain Leader with 25+ years’ experience driving transformation, operational excellence & end to end supply chain performance across the FMCG sector. Skilled in managing complex supply networks across India, Asia, the Middle East & Africa, overseeing multi site operations, manufacturing ecosystems & major regional transitions. Expertise spans strategic planning, network optimisation, digital transformation & agile operations, delivering multimillion dollar value & building resilient, future ready supply chains. Known for strong commercial acumen, cross functional alignment & the ability to stabilise, scale & strengthen operations in dynamic environments.A blend of strategic, operational & digital capabilities positions this profile as a forward thinking supply chain executive skilled in creating integrated, technology enabled operations. Strengths include end to end planning, manufacturing leadership, network redesign, automation, cost optimisation & business continuity. Experienced in driving digital agendas including automation, analytics led decision making & productivity systems while embedding continuous improvement & high performance cultures across teams.An empowering leader recognised for developing strong teams & fostering a culture of accountability, resilience & operational excellence. Leadership is defined by clear direction, decisive execution & the ability to unite diverse organisations around strategic priorities. Known for a calm, structured approach during disruption, with strengths in change leadership, talent development, stakeholder engagement & building aligned teams capable of sustained performance in complex environments. End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership Manufacturing Operations & Multi-Site Leadership Strategic Planning & Network Design Cost, Productivity & Value Creation Business Continuity, Risk & Change Management Digital Transformation & Automation Program & Initiative Management Cross-Functional Leadership & Talent Development Customer Service & Performance Excellence.PG Diploma in Supply Chain National Institute of Industrial Engineering, IndiaBE in Mechanical Engineering Andhra University, VisakhapatnamHarvard Business Program, Age of AIHarvard Business Program, Plant Manager Development Program
Experience
Senior Director, Head of Manufacturing Operations India Grooming
Jul 2024 — Present · IN
Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for P&G India Grooming across six sites, ensuring seamless execution and enabling $300M+ in annual sales through reliable, high-quality production. Oversee a 700+ employee organisation, cultivating a high-performance culture centred on safety, agility, operational discipline, and people development. Drive strategic planning and long-term capacity roadmaps, partnering with commercial leaders to support category expansion, innovation pipelines, and business growth strategies. Champion a comprehensive digital transformation agenda, integrating automation, advanced analytics, and next-generation manufacturing technologies to elevate efficiency and decision-making. Strengthen network resilience and business continuity, deploying strong risk frameworks and ensuring operational readiness in dynamic and fast-paced business environments. Lead cost, productivity, and value creation programs, achieving savings through network redesign, localisation, process optimisation, and manufacturing excellence initiatives. Align manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver consistent service levels, quality performance, and supply reliability across all markets served. Build organisational capability through structured leadership development, coaching, succession planning, and targeted upskilling to strengthen talent pipelines and future-readiness. Sponsor and steer major transformation and capability-building programs, including autonomous operations, end-to-end digitisation, standardisation of processes, and long-term network optimisation projects.
Education
Andhra University
BE, Mechanical
1992 — 1996
Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
PG Diploma , Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
1997 — 1998
BVK College, Visakhapatnam
Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
1990 — 1992
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