Anish Kumar
About Anish Kumar
Anish Kumar is the Design Lead at Aditya Birla Group in India, with extensive experience in project management and manufacturing in the paint industry.
Professional Title and Current Role
Anish Kumar currently serves as a Design Lead at Aditya Birla Group in India. In this role, he is involved in overseeing design operations and implementing key strategies to enhance design efficiency within the organization.
Educational Background
Anish Kumar pursued his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from Allahabad Agricultural Institute, completing his degree program from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he attended DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali Ranchi, where he completed his higher secondary education over a span of 12 years, from 1995 to 2007.
Work Experience at Asian Paints
Anish Kumar worked at Asian Paints in various capacities over several years. He served as a Materials Manager in Mysore, Karnataka, from 2020 to 2021 for a year. Prior to this, he held the position of Manager Projects for two years from 2018 to 2020 in Mysore. From 2015 to 2018, he worked as an Assistant Manager in Pune, Maharashtra, following his role as a Senior Executive Projects from 2012 to 2015, also in Pune.
Early Career at ITC Limited
Before his tenure at Asian Paints, Anish Kumar worked at ITC Limited in various roles. He was a Manufacturing Executive in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, for 9 months in 2012 and in Pune, Maharashtra, for 5 months in 2011. Additionally, he started as a Graduate Engineer Trainee in Bengaluru, Karnataka, for 3 months in 2011.
Expertise in Process Automation and Efficiency
Anish Kumar has substantial experience leading the establishment of large-scale paint factories, with an emphasis on high levels of process automation. His expertise includes managing new equipment and manufacturing execution systems, reducing downtime, improving efficiency, achieving design rates, ensuring right-first-time production, and optimizing costs across power, fuel, and raw materials.
Leadership in Manufacturing Projects
Anish Kumar played a pivotal role in the execution and commissioning of greenfield projects in the manufacturing sector. He is known for leading teams towards achieving organizational goals and fostering self-dependence within teams. His leadership skills have been crucial in driving successful project outcomes and ensuring the efficient operation of manufacturing facilities.