Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP)




Kaushik Chattopadhyay

A Supply Chain leader with 24 years of extensive experience in Plant Management, Operations & Engineering Excellence, and Change Management. Proven contributor in business value through optimization of processes, enhancing efficiency, driving digitalization, and fostering a culture of Kaizen & Innovation. Expertise in diverse areas like EHS&S, QA, Financial Control, Regulatory Compliance, and Industrial Relationship. Inspirational leader with strong leadership development skills, consistently championing DE&I-based culture, People Development, and building talent pipelines to drive high-performance cultures. Brings deep understanding of the local business environment, regulations, and market nuances for successfully managing complex operations.

Education
  • Bachelor of Engineering. 
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute, USA 
  • Manufacturing Asset Management Programme by City & Guild, UK. 
  • Energy Manager from National Productivity Council and BEE, Ministry of power, Govt. of India.
Work Experience
With 24 years of extensive experience, a seasoned supply chain leader specializing in plant management, operations, and change management. Consistently contributes to business value through process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and digital transformation while fostering a culture of Kaizen and innovation. Expertise spans across EHS&S, QA, financial control, regulatory compliance, and industrial relations. Leads with a DE&I-driven approach, focusing on people development and building a talent pipeline to nurture high-performance cultures. Background includes leading large teams, managing complex operations, and implementing strategic projects across industries such as consumer durables, chemicals, FMCG, and medical devices. Has successfully handled projects involving significant capital investments, network optimizations, and the introduction of benchmark technologies, consistently driving operational excellence and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Nature of Work
Leading a team of 800+ members to deliver customer requirements, ensures efficient cost control, safety, compliance, and quality. As part of the India Product Supply Leadership Team, collaborates across functions like Supply Chain, Quality, NPI & LCM, Finance, HR, and Business Excellence to drive J&J's long-term strategy. Leads continuous improvement in QMS to enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Directs the implementation of J&J’s global standards in EHS, quality, cost, and delivery, while also developing 5-year manufacturing strategies. Fostering a DE&I culture, focuses on leadership development, coaching high-potential talents. Networks with industry associations for best practices and maintains a collaborative relationship with the Labor Union Committee to improve plant efficiency.

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