Bharath Kurapati
About Bharath Kurapati
Bharath Kurapati is a Manager of Co-Manufacturing Operations with a strong background in supply chain optimization and process engineering. He has held various roles in operations and management across multiple companies, including Finless Foods and Bonduelle Fresh Americas, and has academic credentials from prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School and Arizona State University.
Work at Finless Foods
Bharath Kurapati currently holds the position of Manager, Co-Manufacturing Operations at Finless Foods, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Prior to this role, he served as Program Manager, Commercialization at Finless Foods from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to the development and implementation of commercialization strategies.
Education and Expertise
Bharath Kurapati has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University, studying from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Warangal. Additionally, he achieved a certification from Harvard Business School and completed the Start-up School program at Y Combinator in 2022.
Background
Bharath Kurapati has accumulated diverse experience in various roles within the manufacturing and operations sectors. His career began with an internship at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in 2015, followed by an Operations Manager Internship at Mentored-Research in India. He then transitioned to Bonduelle Fresh Americas, where he held multiple positions, including Operations Intern, Process Engineer, and C.I/OpEx Project Engineer, from 2017 to 2020.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Bharath Kurapati has demonstrated a strong focus on supply chain optimization, CapEx management, and digital transformation. He has developed leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills through his experiences with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) leaders from Fortune 500 companies. His advocacy for situational leadership and team collaboration reflects his commitment to achieving organizational goals.
Professional Experience at Peet's Coffee
Bharath Kurapati worked at Peet's Coffee as Program Management & Process Engineering in the Supply Chain department from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he applied his engineering expertise to enhance supply chain processes and improve overall operational performance.