Nanda Kishore Pitchai Pillai
Berlin
Summary
MBA & Engineering candidate at HTW Berlin with 3+ years of experience spanning operations strategy, supply chain optimisation, and cross-functional program execution in global manufacturing environments. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with strong exposure to business analytics, PMO frameworks, and stakeholder management across European OEM clients (Vestas, Nordex). Adept at translating operational data into strategic insights, supporting efficiency, cost, and growth initiatives. Seeking global roles at the intersection of strategy, consulting, and operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product & Process Engineer
TPI Composites INC
Chennai
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Supported business critical programs across 17 projects for European wind-energy OEM clients, including Vestas and Nordex, coordinating engineering, supply chain, quality, and production stakeholders across geographies.
- Analysed production economics and process bottlenecks, delivering cycle-time reduction of 30 minutes/blade and turnaround-time improvement of 150 minutes, contributing directly to delivery reliability and margin improvement.
- Developed and maintained KPI dashboards (Excel, Power BI) tracking productivity, quality, inventory, and cost drivers enabled management to make data-backed prioritisation and resource-allocation decisions.
- Led Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams, improving operational throughput, safety metrics, and standardisation.
- Authored and governed PFMEAs, SOPs, BOMs, ensuring process robustness, risk mitigation, and compliance with global customer quality expectations.
- Drove material cost optimisation, reducing putty usage by ~7 kg/blade and glass wastage by 4%, supporting cost-efficiency and sustainability goals.
- Streamlined warehouse and logistics workflows, delivering 24 man hours annual savings through improved scheduling, inventory visibility, and process redesign.
- Conducted 30+ Layered Process Audits (LPA) and Root Cause / RCCA studies, translating findings into corrective actions tracked through PMO-style governance.
- Supported supplier quality and performance management, coordinating non-conformance resolution, and corrective actions to balance cost, quality, and delivery.
- Contributed to inventory optimization initiatives, reducing excess stock by 15% through demand planning, stock-level analysis, and KPI alignment.
- Recognised with SQDC Shining Star of the Year Award for measurable contributions to operational excellence and business outcomes.
IN- PLANT TRAINING
Mondelez India Foods Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, India
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Observed end-to-end FMCG manufacturing operations, gaining exposure to high-volume production planning, automation, quality assurance, and supply chain coordination in a multinational environment.
- Developed foundational understanding of cost, efficiency, and compliance considerations in consumer goods operations.
IN- PLANT TRAINING
United Breweries Limited
Chennai, India
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Gained exposure to large-scale beverage manufacturing, focusing on process flow optimisation, quality control systems, and safety standards within regulated production environments.
- Built early interest in operations strategy and industrial process improvement.
Education
MBA - Industrial Operations and Supply Networks
Hochschule Für Technik Und Wirtschaft Berlin
Berlin, Germany06-2027
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management Professional (PMP)
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Delhi, India06-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
St. Joseph's College of Engineering
Chennai, India06-2022
Skills
- Strategy, PMO & Business Analysis : KPI & OKR Frameworks, Executive Dashboards, Program Tracking, Stakeholder Management
Business Case Support, Process Economics, Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) - Supply Chain, Operations & Quality: Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, PFMEA, SOPs, BOMs, Layered Process Audits
- Data, Technology & Analytics :Advanced Excel, Power BI, Python, Machine Learning (foundational) Vensim, Process Mining, Manufacturing & Business Technology
- Process Improvement & Change Management:
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (TÜV SÜD), DMAIC, 8D, PDCA, A3 Thinking, VSM
Affiliations
• .Participated in company CSR initiatives, contributing to community development.
• Attained the 3rd prize in the technical quiz during Agni Fest, the National-level symposium.
• 2nd place in the 'chemcar' competition at the technical symposium by Anna University.
• Achieved runner-up position in the box cricket competition during VIDYUTRENZ-2019
• Top 5 out of 500+ champions in the national level robotics competition, IIT Kharagpur
• Rajyapuraskar Award (The Governor's Award) for active participation in Scouts & Guides
• Attained the 3rd prize in the technical quiz during Agni Fest, the National-level symposium.
• 2nd place in the 'chemcar' competition at the technical symposium by Anna University.
• Achieved runner-up position in the box cricket competition during VIDYUTRENZ-2019
• Top 5 out of 500+ champions in the national level robotics competition, IIT Kharagpur
• Rajyapuraskar Award (The Governor's Award) for active participation in Scouts & Guides
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, TÜV SÜD
- Problem-Solving, TPI Academy
Hobbies & Interests
- Team Sports (Cricket & Football) – fostering collaboration, strategy, and team spirit
- Strength Training & Weightlifting – discipline, resilience, and CI mindset
- Travel & Road Trips – adaptability, curiosity, and appreciation of diverse environments
- Cross-Cultural Exploration – engaging with different cultures, enhancing global perspective
Languages
- Tamil
- English
- German
- Hindi
Timeline
Product & Process Engineer
TPI Composites INC
09.2022 - 08.2025
IN- PLANT TRAINING
Mondelez India Foods Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2020
IN- PLANT TRAINING
United Breweries Limited
05.2019 - 05.2019
MBA - Industrial Operations and Supply Networks
Hochschule Für Technik Und Wirtschaft Berlin
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management Professional (PMP)
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
St. Joseph's College of Engineering