Kumara Ramachandrappa
About Kumara Ramachandrappa
Kumara Ramachandrappa serves as the Director of Materials Operation at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, bringing over two decades of experience in supply chain management and manufacturing engineering across various companies.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Kumara Ramachandrappa serves as the Director of Materials Operation at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's operations in York, Pennsylvania. In this role, he oversees materials management and supply chain processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in production.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Kumara Ramachandrappa has extensive experience in supply chain management across various companies. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. as a Global Supply Chain Manager from 2013 to 2018 and again from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Global Supply Chain Manager at Corning Incorporated from 2019 to 2021. His roles involved managing supply chain operations and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency.
Background in Manufacturing Engineering
Kumara Ramachandrappa began his career in manufacturing engineering, working as a Manufacturing Engineer at Trust Technologies from 2004 to 2005. He later held various positions at CNH, including World Class Manufacturing Manager and Manufacturing Business Unit Manager, where he developed and deployed Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across multiple facilities.
Education and Expertise
Kumara Ramachandrappa holds a Master's degree in Manufacturing CAD/CAM from Eastern Michigan University, which he completed from 2001 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering from B. M. S. College of Engineering between 1994 and 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain management and manufacturing processes.
Leadership in Global Manufacturing Projects
Kumara Ramachandrappa has led large-scale global manufacturing footprint projects, collaborating with various stakeholders across different functional groups. His leadership experience includes designing and deploying supply chain functional areas for new greenfield facilities, showcasing his ability to manage complex projects in the manufacturing sector.