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Karan Ajit Mhatre

Plant Operations Leader | Manufacturing Excellence | Operational Excellence | Lean Manufacturing | Production Planning & Control | Supply Chain | Process Improvement | SAP HANA | Team Leadership | KPI Management

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

5+ years of work experience

Flo Mattress
Feb 20251 yr 5 mosJun 2026

Mumbai

Plant Operations Manager • Led end-to-end plant operations across Production, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, Inventory, and Supply Chain functions. • Managed cross-functional teams of over 300 employees while driving productivity, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. • Improved production planning, capacity utilization, workflow optimization, and resource allocation. • Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. • Reduced machine downtime through preventive maintenance planning and production monitoring. • Strengthened vendor management, procurement planning, and inventory optimization. • Monitored KPIs including production efficiency, OEE, quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery. • Worked closely with senior leadership to align manufacturing operations with business objectives.
GM MODULAR
Oct 20222 yrs 5 mosFeb 2025

India

Plant Operations Manager • Led end-to-end plant operations across Production, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, Inventory, and Supply Chain functions. • Managed cross-functional teams of over 300 employees while driving productivity, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. • Improved production planning, capacity utilization, workflow optimization, and resource allocation. • Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. • Reduced machine downtime through preventive maintenance planning and production monitoring. • Strengthened vendor management, procurement planning, and inventory optimization. • Monitored KPIs including production efficiency, OEE, quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery. • Worked closely with senior leadership to align manufacturing operations with business objectives.
Gemsons Precision Engineering Private Limited
Oct 20202 yrs 1 moOct 2022

Vasai east

Plant Operations Manager • Led end-to-end plant operations across Production, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, Inventory, and Supply Chain functions. • Managed cross-functional teams of over 300 employees while driving productivity, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. • Improved production planning, capacity utilization, workflow optimization, and resource allocation. • Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. • Reduced machine downtime through preventive maintenance planning and production monitoring. • Strengthened vendor management, procurement planning, and inventory optimization. • Monitored KPIs including production efficiency, OEE, quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery. • Worked closely with senior leadership to align manufacturing operations with business objectives.

Education

University of Mumbai

Automobile, Mechanical Engineering

University of Mumbai

20183 yrs2021

Engineer's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Theem College of Engineering Boisar (E) Tal Palghar Dist. Thane 401 501

20183 yrs2021

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Headline

Plant Operations Leader | Manufacturing Excellence | Operational Excellence | Lean Manufacturing | Production Planning & Control | Supply Chain | Process Improvement | SAP HANA | Team Leadership | KPI Management

About

Plant Operations & Manufacturing Leader with 5+ years of progressive experience leading end-to-end manufacturing operations across furniture, precision engineering, electrical, and consumer products industries. Experienced in managing production, warehouse, procurement, quality, inventory, maintenance, and supply chain functions while driving operational excellence, manufacturing excellence, and sustainable business growth. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams of 300+ employees, improve productivity, optimize manufacturing processes, reduce operational costs, and enhance customer satisfaction through data-driven decision-making. Core expertise includes: • Plant Operations Management • Manufacturing Excellence • Operational Excellence • Production Planning & Control (PPC) • Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement • Process Optimization • OEE & KPI Management • Supply Chain & Inventory Management • Procurement & Vendor Development • SAP HANA ERP • Quality Systems & ISO Compliance • Cross-functional Leadership • Team Development & Performance Management Throughout my career, I have successfully led initiatives focused on productivity improvement, process standardization, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and customer-centric manufacturing while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. I am passionate about building scalable manufacturing systems, developing high-performing teams, and partnering with business leaders to deliver operational excellence and long-term organizational growth.

Location

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Work experience

Plant Operations Manager at Flo Mattress, Feb 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos, Mumbai, Plant Operations Manager • Led end-to-end plant operations across Production, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, Inventory, and Supply Chain functions. • Managed cross-functional teams of over 300 employees while driving productivity, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. • Improved production planning, capacity utilization, workflow optimization, and resource allocation. • Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. • Reduced machine downtime through preventive maintenance planning and production monitoring. • Strengthened vendor management, procurement planning, and inventory optimization. • Monitored KPIs including production efficiency, OEE, quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery. • Worked closely with senior leadership to align manufacturing operations with business objectives.

Production Manager at GM MODULAR, Oct 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos, India, Plant Operations Manager • Led end-to-end plant operations across Production, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, Inventory, and Supply Chain functions. • Managed cross-functional teams of over 300 employees while driving productivity, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. • Improved production planning, capacity utilization, workflow optimization, and resource allocation. • Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. • Reduced machine downtime through preventive maintenance planning and production monitoring. • Strengthened vendor management, procurement planning, and inventory optimization. • Monitored KPIs including production efficiency, OEE, quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery. • Worked closely with senior leadership to align manufacturing operations with business objectives.

Production Manager at Gemsons Precision Engineering Private Limited, Oct 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Vasai east, Plant Operations Manager • Led end-to-end plant operations across Production, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, Inventory, and Supply Chain functions. • Managed cross-functional teams of over 300 employees while driving productivity, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. • Improved production planning, capacity utilization, workflow optimization, and resource allocation. • Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. • Reduced machine downtime through preventive maintenance planning and production monitoring. • Strengthened vendor management, procurement planning, and inventory optimization. • Monitored KPIs including production efficiency, OEE, quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery. • Worked closely with senior leadership to align manufacturing operations with business objectives.

Education

Automobile, Mechanical Engineering, University of Mumbai

Engineer's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Theem College of Engineering Boisar (E) Tal Palghar Dist. Thane 401 501