Ranjeet Mehta is a senior operations and lean transformation consultant with 30+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and MSME growth.
Ranjeet Mehta
Senior Operations & Lean Transformation Consultant
30+ Years of Leadership in Manufacturing, Operations & MSME Transformation
Profile Overview
Ranjeet Mehta is a seasoned management professional with over three decades of leadership experience across automotive, FMCG, media, and MSME sectors. An engineer by training and a strategist by practice, he is known for delivering measurable operational results, building high-performance plants, and transforming businesses through Lean, Six Sigma, and productivity excellence.
He combines deep technical expertise with global exposure and hands-on leadership, making him a trusted advisor for manufacturing owners, CXOs, and growth-stage enterprises.
Education & Professional Credentials
- B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) – IIT Bombay
- Advanced Management & Leadership Programs:
- AOTS, Japan
- IIM Calcutta
- Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
Core Strengths: Operations Excellence, Supply Chain Optimization, Negotiation, Lean Leadership, Future-Ready Manufacturing
Career Highlights & Impact
Maruti Udyog Ltd.
Deputy General Manager – Materials (2007)
- Redesigned material handling and supply chain processes
- Reduced truck turnaround time from 24 hours to just 2 hours
- Set new benchmarks in logistics efficiency and materials management
Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited (BCCL)
Assistant Vice President – Production & Projects (2008–2011)
- Led large-scale production and process optimization initiatives
- Achieved 2nd position globally in the INCQC Color Competition
- Secured a patent that reduced print time and improved print quality
- Drove technology-led performance improvement
Orient Fans
Vice President – Operations (2011–2013)
- Spearheaded plant modernization and productivity enhancement
- Achieved a 100% increase in plant productivity within 18 months
- Implemented process standardization and shop-floor governance systems
Consulting, Mentorship & MSME Transformation
Lean Management Consultant – MSME Program (2013–2017)
- Worked with micro, small, and medium enterprises across sectors
- Implemented Lean, Six Sigma, and profitability improvement frameworks
- Helped businesses improve margins, throughput, and operational discipline
Mentor – M.A.C.E. (2017–2021)
- Mentored 150+ MSMEs
- Enabled scalable growth through:
- Process optimization
- Leadership capability building
- Sustainable operational systems
Why Should You Hire Ranjeet Mehta?
- Proven Results, Not Theory – Delivered 50–100% productivity gains and dramatic cycle-time reductions
- End-to-End Manufacturing Expertise – From shop floor to boardroom
- MSME Growth Specialist – Practical solutions for Indian manufacturing businesses
- Lean & Six Sigma Practitioner – Hands-on implementation, not just frameworks
- CXO-Level Perspective – Extensive experience with promoters and senior leadership
- Mentor & Coach Mindset – Builds internal capability for long-term sustainability
Languages & Personal Interests
- Languages: English, Hindi | Conversational Punjabi | Basic Japanese
- Interests: Badminton, mentoring, environmental causes, child welfare initiatives
Ideal Engagements
- Manufacturing productivity improvement
- Plant modernization & turnaround
- Lean / Six Sigma implementation
- MSME profitability & scale-up mentoring
- Operations strategy & execution support
