Anit Pal Singh

• Managed a business portfolio exceeding USD 100 million, overseeing seven plants and leading a workforce of 1,500+ employees. • Holding full P&L responsibility, with a track record of increasing EBITDA from 7% to 12% through operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives. • Leading cross-functional teams including Procurement, Supply Chain, PPC, Production, Operations, Quality Assurance, HR, Administration, and Logistics, ensuring aligned execution of strategic goals. • Skilled in managing client relationships and contract manufacturing, consistently achieving quality norms, cost targets, and delivery performance. • Deep expertise in General Management, with hands-on leadership in high-stakes, multi-plant environments. • Responsible for developing the Annual Profit Plan and rolling six-month outlooks, ensuring alignment with business objectives. • Accountable for customer relationships and maintaining a green scorecard status with all key clients. • Championing talent development, focused on nurturing high-potential teams and fostering a culture of employee engagement. • Driving a strong problem-solving culture, empowering teams with structured problem-solving tools and continuous improvement mindset.

• Held full P&L accountability for the plant, ensuring financial performance and strategic alignment with corporate goals. • Successfully implemented JCMS (Johnson Controls Manufacturing Systems) to drive standardized processes, operational excellence, and lean manufacturing practices. • Led the preparation and approval of the annual budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost control. • Monitored and controlled key Plant KPIs to drive performance in productivity, quality, delivery, and cost. • Achieved and maintained Green Customer Score Card status, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and delivery performance. • Led initiatives to meet and exceed continuous improvement targets, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste. • Ensured full compliance with statutory, environmental, and corporate audits, maintaining zero non-conformance status. • Prioritized workplace safety, consistently driving toward the goal of “Zero Accidents” through strong safety culture and systems. • Implemented effective strategies for carbon footprint reduction, contributing to the organization’s sustainability goals.

• Led the design and development of seating systems for a wide range of vehicles including: • Passenger Vehicles: Tata Nano, Tata Safari, Fiat Punto & Palio, GM Sedans • LCVs & Commercial Vehicles: Tata Ace, Ace Magic, Nissan LCVs (both passenger and cargo variants), M&M Maximo. • Collaborated with the Business Development team to support new product introductions aligned with strategic business objectives and customer demands. • I interacted with OEMs to understand technical requirements, translating them into a well-defined Product Target Definition Matrix. • Finalized quotation-level BOMs and coordinated with Materials and Finance teams for cost estimation and submission. • Created and managed comprehensive project plans, including resource planning, time scheduling, and staffing recommendations. • Directed the finalization and release of product designs, drawings, and BOMs during prototype and development stages. • Oversaw prototype build, testing, and homologation as per AIS standards in coordination with ARAI and other certifying bodies. • Served as the primary customer interface, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to launch.

• Led the design and development of new products, from concept to production readiness, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction. • Prepared detailed Fitting Lists, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Inspection Standards to support seamless manufacturing and quality control. • Ensured strict adherence to QS-9000 requirements, maintaining compliance with quality system standards and documentation protocols. • Actively contributed as a Cross-Functional Team (CFT) member in the preparation of: • Carried out costing of sheet metal components, supporting pricing strategies and supplier negotiations. • Involved in mould design and development for PU pads, ensuring quality, durability, and performance of molded components.

• Led the design and development of side boxes and accessories for two-wheelers, ensuring functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal. • Engineered various lock assemblies, including component development and validation for reliability and performance. • Developed and optimized sheet metal components used in lock assemblies and mounting structures for side boxes, supporting efficient production and consistent quality.

• Joined as a Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) with cross-functional exposure in Production, Projects, Maintenance, and ISO systems. • Actively involved in the development of halogen lamp assembly components, including filament assemblies, sheet metal bases, and plastic parts, with a focus on design feasibility and manufacturability. • Conducted aging and life testing of final products to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with quality standards. • Led customer complaint analysis, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions, contributing to continuous product and process improvement.