Tangi Patro

About Tangi Patro

Proven and experienced Operational Excellence Professional with over 21 years of hands-on leadership role. Certified and Industry acclaimed Lean/TPS Sensei, Master Black Belt, and PMP professional. Successful development and deployment of Lean Operating System, Hoshin based business transformation strategy, and lean transformation projects execution in Manufacturing Operations, Warehousing, Distribution Centers, Logistic Network Optimization, Aftermarket, and Integrated ERP Supply Chain including operational, transactional, eCommerce, Customer Services & Support in various industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Heavy Machinery, CPG, Automation Systems, and Industrial Packaging Machinery Industries.<> Proven track record of excellent achievements in delivering timely business results by Lean Operations Transformation, ERP/MRP/WMS streamlining, DC Supply Chain Network Integration, Manufacturing, Warehouse layout and storage density optimization, Plant footprint optimization, KPI based VSM simplification, material flow, inventory control, and process flow integration and system automation.EXPERTISE AND SPECIALITIES:<> Lean Transformation System Development & Deployment, Enterprise Operational Excellence Strategy and Execution.<> Lean Culture Framework, Training, coaching, mentoring & people development, and Change Management.<> Lean Plant Operations & Supply chain Integration, WH optimization, System Automation, and Footprint reduction.<> Multi-Site Operational Excellence Strategy Deployment, Large Project Execution, Project Management, and Multi-Site Support.<> I-4.0 Digital Factory AI Integration and ML Robotic Process Automation. Well-versed with ERP Systems, BW/BI, Power BI, & WMS.<> Skilled in Lean and Six Sigma Tools & Methods – ZDZW Dynamic Pull System, Visual Management, 5S, Visual Factory, Standard Works, Dynamic VSM, TPS Lean, VAVE, TPM, QCO, SMED, 8D, A3, PDCA, Six Sigma, TOC, QMS system, Advanced Statistical Analysis, AI/AML & Data Science Analytics.

Experience

1. Operatioal Excellence Manager

   Clarios

   Mar 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering

  1988 — 1992

• Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

  B.E., Mechanical Engineering

  1982 — 1986

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  M.Tech., Mechanical Engineering

  1986 — 1987

Skills

• Spc
• Logistics
• Quality Assurance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Engineering Management
• Strategy
• Sourcing
• Iso/Ts 16949
• Product Development
• Change Management
• Iso 13485
• Supply Chain
• Ppap
• Strategic Planning
• Lean Manufacturing
• Ts16949
• Industrial Engineering
• Erp
• Program Management
• Dfss
• Kaizen
• Fmea
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Quality System
• Operations Management
• Green Belt
• Integration
• Microsoft Office
• Engineering
• Toyota Production System
• Procurement
• P&L Management
• 5s
• Operational Excellence
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Management
• Apqp
• Forecasting