Vg Patil

About Vg Patil

Leveraging 30+ years of operational experience, I\'m a highly accomplished Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP-certified leader with a proven track record in transforming business Operations through Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation in large organizations. I excel at streamlining all aspects, from financial controls, and strategic planning to production and inventory management, to ensure efficient operations that meet customer demands. My expertise extends to Greenfield and Brownfield project execution, leading large workforces and fostering positive relationships with cross-functional teams, unions, and government officials.Results-oriented manufacturing leader seeking leadership role to leverage operational expertise and drive operational excellence.

Experience

1. Head Manufacturing Strategy and Development

   Apollo Tyres Ltd

   Aug 2021 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Prepared a framework for strategic decision-making in manufacturing and the linkage between business strategies and manufacturing strategies.Prepare a framework for the APMEA plants on Manufacturing Strategy to meet future requirements (technological + regulatory requirements). Led the cross-regional team to identify emerging technologies and their impact on manufacturing design, ensuring plants cater to future needs.Implemented a data-driven approach using asset information, benchmarking, and forecasts to improve plant synergy and production capacity. Identified potential outsourcing opportunities for cost efficiency.Collaborated with R&D to seamlessly integrate new technologies into manufacturing processes across the APMEA region.Identified and addressed underperforming assets across the organization, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and cost reduction.Partnered with manufacturing plants to implement strategies and best practices that boosted return on capital employed and asset turnover ratio.Established Knowledge Sharing Platform (APMEA & Europe): Developed Yoko Ten, a platform fostering collaboration and sharing of best manufacturing practices across regional plants.

Education

• Karnataka Science College, Dharwad

  P U C, Physics, Science, Maths, Chemistry

  1987 — 1989

• Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering

  Bachelor’s Degree, Polymer Science & Technology

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Strategic Sourcing
• Ts16949
• Vendor Management
• Operations Management
• Kaizen
• 5s
• Tpm
• Quality Management
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Iso
• Tqm
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Spc
• Procurement
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Engineering
• Product Development
• Production Planning
• Value Stream Mapping
• Quality System
• Process Improvement
• Factory
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Black Belt
• Six Sigma
• Total Quality Management (Tqm)
• Management
• Team Building
• Logistics
• Business Strategy
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Assurance
• Team Management