Subrahmanya Nayak
Pune,AB
Summary
Value Stream Expert with extensive experience in SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, MES, and Windchill implementations, enhancing end-to-end process efficiency. Proficient in digital transformation initiatives, AI use case management, and fostering cross-functional teamwork. Committed to standardization and data-driven decision-making, achieving operational excellence through Lean and WCM methodologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Value Stream Expert / Global Porcess Coach
Tetra Pak
Pune
04.2024 - Current
- Spearheading process flow development for Idea to Market (I2M) and Plan to Fulfill (P2F) in SAP S/4HANA, aligning system capabilities with business requirements, and global process standards to optimize operations.
- Leading business sectors in the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) Business Transformation project, finalizing process flows for product creation, MDM, industrialization, and post-industrialization, ensuring compliance with BIS certification, and SAP modules.
- Driving PTC Windchill (PLM) implementation to streamline engineering data management, and foster cross-functional collaboration across business sectors.
- Championing the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) deployment process across production centers to enhance traceability, process control, and real-time operational visibility.
- Champion AI Centre of Excellence, bridging business and AI teams by guiding use case intake, translating requirements, and supporting AI project alignment and implementation.
- Coordinating expert networks and managing digital tool lifecycles, while driving SOP development, training, and performance monitoring to ensure alignment and continuous improvement across value streams.
Regional Product Responsible | High Shear Mixer
Tetra Pak
Pune
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Managed a high shear mixing unit in India, leading technical transfer from Denmark, and supporting product industrialization and process improvements.
- Assisted with product inquiries, and contributed to pre-project and sales phases with customized technical solutions.
Senior Process Engineer | Prepared Food & Plant-Based
Tetra Pak
Pune
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Engineered branded processing units for food applications, optimizing valves, pumps, and instruments for cost efficiency.
- Developed engineering templates for sterilizers and pasteurizers in Windchill.
- Led solution design for particulate lines, collaborating with sales to ensure accurate proposals, and risk management.
Business Expert | SAP and Process Engineering
Tetra Pak
Pune
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Developed plant production strategies by integrating supply chain, production, and engineering through SAP modules.
- Improved engineering productivity using First-Time-Right and OTIF strategies, aligned with global standards.
- Represented process engineering in cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.
- Applied WCM for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Managed master data and aligned local processes with global standards to boost production and engineering performance.
WCM Pillar Leader and Member | BPM Pillar
Tetra Pak
Pune
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Served as WCM Pillar Leader (Aug 2022 – Jan 2023), leading continuous improvement initiatives through single-event analysis, defining KPIs/KMIs, and driving operational efficiency.
- Led an autonomous team to enhance engineering quality, efficiency, and cost control with targeted initiatives.
- Awarded Best Improvement Team for resolving SAP BOM upload issues.
- Contributed continuously to WCM efforts outside of formal leadership tenure.
Process Engineer | Dairy and Beverage
Tetra Pak
Pune
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Led projects from conceptualization to execution, developing processing machines and components with P&IDs, technical descriptions, and cost calculations.
- Utilized SAP for order creation, production planning, and cost management.
- Standardized templates to streamline processes and engineering lead times, ensuring safety and compliance for hygienic equipment.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Executive MBA - Business Administration
S P Jain School of Global Management
Australia06.2026
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal07.2017
Skills
- Business process improvement
- SAP S/4HANA implementation
- SAP ECC
- Windchill PTC
- MES - manufacturing execution system
- WCM
- Data analysis and visualization (Power BI, Knime)
- AI process management
- SOP development
- P&ID, AutoCAD
- Product modeling
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Trekking
- Explore new places
- Yakshagana
Languages
- English
- Konkani
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Marathi
- Tulu
Timeline
Value Stream Expert / Global Porcess Coach
Tetra Pak
04.2024 - Current
Senior Process Engineer | Prepared Food & Plant-Based
Tetra Pak
07.2022 - 03.2024
Business Expert | SAP and Process Engineering
Tetra Pak
11.2020 - 03.2024
Regional Product Responsible | High Shear Mixer
Tetra Pak
07.2019 - 04.2024
WCM Pillar Leader and Member | BPM Pillar
Tetra Pak
09.2017 - 01.2023
Process Engineer | Dairy and Beverage
Tetra Pak
09.2017 - 06.2022
Master of Business Administration - Executive MBA - Business Administration
S P Jain School of Global Management
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Manipal Institute of Technology
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