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5000+

Manufacturing Experts
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67%

of the projects were of full-time capacity
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68%

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41%

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40%

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Top In-Demand Manufacturing Skills

Large project management

Manufacturing / Operations head

Manufacturing oversight

Process Engineering / Process excellence

Quality assurance

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Manufacturing Process Optimisation Consultant (Industrial Engineering)

Project Scope:

A leading manufacturing company engaged a consultant to enhance shop-floor productivity and operational efficiency through time and motion studies and Lean Manufacturing interventions at its Pune facility.

Key Deliverables:

  • Conducted detailed time and motion studies to analyse production workflows and identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and cost optimisation
  • Applied Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimisation techniques to improve throughput and eliminate inefficiencies
  • Established standard work procedures and accurate work measurement systems to ensure consistent task execution and productivity benchmarking
  • Led continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives focused on reducing waste in time, materials, and energy

Consultant Profile

15+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineering professional with expertise in time study methodologies, industrial engineering, and Lean transformation.

Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility Setup Consultant (Renewable Energy)

Project Scope:

A leading consulting organisation engaged a specialist consultant to oversee the establishment of a large-scale solar cell manufacturing facility in India.

Key Deliverables:

  • Advised on the end-to-end setup of a GW-scale solar cell manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to international technology and efficiency standards
  • Guided technology selection and process design to align manufacturing capabilities with evolving solar cell efficiency trends and market demands
  • Led procurement and contracting for critical manufacturing equipment with global OEMs and technology providers across China and Europe

Consultant Profile

Renewable energy and manufacturing expert with 15+ years of experience in establishing GW-scale solar cell production facilities in India and China.

Manufacturing & Procurement Advisory Consultant (Tiles and Bathware Sector)

Project Scope:

A top-tier management consulting firm engaged a manufacturing and procurement expert to support a plant diagnostic and opportunity sizing exercise for a leading tiles and bathware manufacturer in India.

Key Deliverables:

  • Conducted diagnostic assessments of manufacturing plants near Hyderabad to identify operational inefficiencies and process improvement areas
  • Reviewed procurement and vendor management systems to enhance cost-effectiveness and supply chain reliability
  • Quantified potential cost and operational improvements through benchmarking and performance analysis
  • Assessed Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, including planning, inventory management, and coordination practices

Consultant Profile

Industry expert with a deep understanding of India’s tiles and bathware manufacturing landscape, combining expertise in procurement, operations, and go-to-market strategy.

Senior Manufacturing Operations Specialist (FMCG Sector)

Project Scope:

A leading FMCG company engaged a senior consultant to optimise end-to-end manufacturing operations and strengthen production efficiency across its facilities in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Key Deliverables:

  • Identified and implemented process optimisation initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve resource utilisation
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve bottlenecks and drive operational excellence
  • Led root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented CAPA programs for deviations, equipment failures, and process non-conformities
  • Ensured strict regulatory and quality compliance with GMP, ISO, and HACCP standards

Consultant Profile

Manufacturing operations specialist with 10+ years of progressive experience in high-volume FMCG environments. Deep expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement, with proven ability to deliver measurable gains in efficiency and quality.

PMO Consultant (Agro-Chemical Sector)

Project Scope:

A reputed heritage conglomerate in South India, with diversified operations across Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Engineering, Foundry, and Shipping, engaged a senior consultant to establish and lead a Project Management Office (PMO) for its Agro-Chemical Contract Manufacturing division.

Key Deliverables:

  • Established and led the PMO function to oversee end-to-end governance of contract manufacturing projects
  • Designed and implemented standardised project management frameworks, tools, and reporting systems to improve visibility and accountability
  • Worked cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure aligned and efficient project delivery
  • Developed and tracked key project performance indicators (KPIs), preparing executive-level dashboards and performance reports

Consultant Profile

Experienced project management leader with 15 years of experience in contract manufacturing and process industries, with a proven track record in establishing PMOs, managing complex multi-stakeholder projects, and ensuring operational excellence.

Manufacturing Excellence Consultant (Lean Transformation)

Project Scope:

A leading industrial client engaged a consultant to drive lean transformation and manufacturing excellence initiatives across multiple production sites in India.

Key Deliverables:

  • Conducted Lean assessments and time-motion studies to evaluate current-state operations, quantify non-value-added activities, and identify process improvement opportunities
  • Performed Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to analyse material and information flows, highlight bottlenecks, and streamline operations
  • Designed and implemented Kaizen events, SMED projects, line balancing, and flow optimisation to improve productivity and reduce waste
  • Led root cause analysis (RCA) to address gaps between nameplate and actual capacities, developing data-backed solutions for performance enhancement

Consultant Profile

Manufacturing excellence professional with 5+ years of experience in lean implementation and operational optimisation within high-volume manufacturing environments. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, with demonstrated expertise in Value Stream Mapping, RCA, and process engineering.

Senior EPC & Industrial Manufacturing Business Development Consultant

Project Scope:

A digital platform specialising in Capex Procurement and Vendor Management for the manufacturing sector engaged a senior consultant to accelerate business development and strategic market access.

Key Deliverables:

  • Leveraged an extensive professional network within EPC and industrial enterprises to facilitate senior-level introductions (CXOs, BU Heads, and Procurement Leaders)
  • Personally coordinated authenticated introductions through direct communication channels (email, calls, and meetings) to ensure credibility and conversion potential
  • Delivered insights on Capex Procurement and Vendor Management challenges, enabling sharper targeting and enhanced value articulation
  • Supported the client in evolving its go-to-market (GTM) strategy for enterprise-level partnerships and institutional sales growth

Consultant Profile

Seasoned business development leader with 20+ years of experience across EPC, construction, and industrial manufacturing sectors, specialising in strategic partnerships and enterprise relationship management.

Manufacturing Operations Consultant – Productivity Improvement

Project Scope:

A leading FMCG client engaged a senior consultant to drive productivity improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites in India.

Key Deliverables:

  • Conducted a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of manufacturing operations, evaluating processes, manpower, material, power, and fuel utilisation
  • Identified and prioritised high-impact productivity improvement opportunities, focusing on efficiency enhancement and waste reduction
  • Designed and implemented performance optimisation programs in collaboration with plant and corporate operations teams
  • Defined KPIs and performance dashboards to monitor progress and measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives

Consultant Profile

Manufacturing operations leader with 20 years of experience in FMCG and packaged food industries, including prior leadership roles as Plant Head or Operations Head.

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