Sanju Davis

Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a Master's in Engineering Management from BITS Pilani and over 27 years of experience in Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Operational Excellence. Possesses 16+ years of specialised expertise in the Wind energy sector, with a strong focus on Assembly, Testing, Process Optimisation, and Change Management. Proven track record of driving Continuous Improvement, Enhancing Operational Performance, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve Business Objectives.

Operations / Manufacturing Head at INOXAWIND (2026-05 – Present)

• Responsible for development of 4.5 MW WTG and proving manufacturing and ramp-up capabilities.
• Lead Operational Excellence initiatives across Nacelle, Blade and Tower factories.
• Drive Continuous improvement to enhance Productivity, Quality, and Cost efficiency.
• Foster a culture of Accountability, Innovation, and Operational Excellence.
• Implement Lean process improvement practices across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business and operational goals.
• Monitor key performance metrics and drive sustainable improvements.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching and mentoring.
• Enhance plant capacities to meet the exploding market demands.

Operations Head at TDPS (2025-09 – 2026-03)

• Responsible for the Manufacturing of Generators & Motors
• Responsible for the operations of 3 Units
• Supply Chain Management
• Process and Continuous Improvement
• Business Excellence
• Inculcating Safety Culture
• Spearheading Cost Reduction Drive
• Factory Capacity Enhancement
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders on project management.
• Developing the aftersales market for multi-brand generators.

Manufacturing Head at Rexroth (A Bosch Company) (2023-06 – 2025-07)

• Responsible for the Production of Gear Pump
• New Product Development
• Process and Continuous Improvement
• Developing Supply Chain
• Inculcating Safety Culture
• Spearheading Cost Reduction Drive
• Testing and validation of new products

Plant Head / Vice President at Adani Renewables (2021-07 – 2023-05)

• Setting up a new factory for Nacelle and Hub
• Development of 5.2 MW Nacelle prototype
• Line balancing and load levelling
• Process and continuous improvement
• Development of Standard Operating Procedure
• Process Engineering
• Adherence to factory KPIs
• Safety Management & Skill Development

Senior Vice President - Manufacturing at SIEMENS Gamesa Renewable Energy (2009-05 – 2020-11)

• Responsible for the operations of 3 factories
• Setting up a new factory for Nacelle and Hub
• Setting up a generator and cabinet factory
• Development of 6 new models of Nacelle / Hub
• Line balancing and load levelling
• Process and continuous improvement
• Adherence to factory KPIs
• Safety Management & Skill Development
• TQM Champion responsible for Deming Award

Plant Manager at Vestas (2005-10 – 2009-05)

• Process and continuous improvement
• Establishment of Single Piece Assembly Flow
• Line Balancing and load levelling
• MUDA, MURA, MURI elimination
• Development of Standard Operating Procedure
• Process Engineering
• Nacelle and Hub production
• Value Stream Mapping

Manufacturing Engineer / Senior Engineer at ASHOK LEYLAND (1997-03 – 2005-10)

• Assembly, Testing & Dressing of Diesel Engines
• Process and continuous improvement
• Time Study for new models of Engine testing
• 5S Co-Ordinator
• Facilitator for Quality Circles
• Time Settlement for genset assembly
• Co-Ordinator for Cost Optimisation drive
• Line Balancing and load levelling
• Waste elimination
• Field campaign co-ordination
• Development of Standard Operating Procedure
• BOM correction for new models
• Safety Management
• Tools and consumables management

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineer – College of Engineering, Trivandrum (1992 – 1997)

Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Management – Birla Institute of Technology (BITS) Pilani (2002 – 2004)