SHURESHBABU JAYAPRAKASH
Chennai,India
Summary
Global manufacturing executive delivering multi-plant operational excellence, strategic transformation, and double-digit profitability growth across automotive & industrial operations in India, North America, and APAC. Led teams of 1,300+, executed greenfield/brownfield projects, and sustained best-in-class SQDCME metrics with full P&L accountability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Operations Manager / Plant Head
MillerKnoll
01.2016 - Current
- Profit +₹16.5 Cr (US$2M) YoY through Lean transformation across assembly lines.
- Cost −₹24.8 Cr (US$3M) via strategic cost planning, labor efficiency, productivity lifts.
- Defects −200+ PPM/year by First-Time Quality gates & layered audits.
- OTD +10pp; overtime −10pp through labor planning & cross-functional integration.
- Executed ₹208 Cr (US$25M) Cove Project to SOP on time, enabling new business.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative strategies.
- Championed change management initiatives to facilitate the successful adoption of new technologies or processes within the organization.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement, collaboration, and transparent communication practices.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
Plant Manager (Powertrain Engine Plant – Greenfield)
Renault Nissan Ltd. (RNTBCI)
10.2008 - 12.2015
- Capacity uplift with zero capex across India/JP/TH/ID engine plants; savings ₹100 Cr+.
- Throughput +12 JPH; test bed cycle −2.5 min (₹5.1 Cr/year savings).
- 10% sampling reduced inspection load; ₹1 Cr/year savings; defects −150+ PPM.
- 12 months uninterrupted KPI delivery across four sites; OTD +10%, delays −5%.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai06-2001
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Bharathiyar University
Coimbatore05.1997
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Vision
- P&L Management & Business Acumen
- Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Management & Influence
- People Leadership & Talent Development
- Decision-Making & Problem-Solving under Pressure
- Supply Chain & Resource Optimization
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Innovation & Technology Integration
- Communication & Executive Presence
- Customer & Market Orientation
- Strategic Leadership
- Strategic planning and execution
- Safety management
- TQM
Websites
Accomplishments
• ₹100 Cr+ cumulative cost savings via Lean, productivity, and sourcing.
• P&L leadership up to ₹1,000 Cr; teams of 1,300+ (union & non-union).
• Greenfield & brownfield launches in India, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia.
• OEE, FPY, OTD improvements; defects reduced by 150–200+ PPM annually.
• ₹208 Cr (US$25M) strategic project delivered on time, enabling major wins.
• Vendor localization, Make-in-India compliance; IATF 16949, ISO 9001/14001/45001.
Personal Information
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen with OCI
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Certification
• MBA – Madurai Kamaraj University, 2001
• B.E. Mechanical Engineering – Bharathiar University, 1997
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, 2015; Green Belt, 2014
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager / Plant Head
MillerKnoll
01.2016 - Current
Plant Manager (Powertrain Engine Plant – Greenfield)
Renault Nissan Ltd. (RNTBCI)
10.2008 - 12.2015
MBA - Business Administration
Madurai Kamaraj University
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Bharathiyar University
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