Rajan Jain
About Rajan Jain
Rajan Jain serves as the Chief Operating Officer at National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), bringing over three decades of experience in operations and procurement across various sectors, including automotive and industrial manufacturing.
Current Role at National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings)
Rajan Jain serves as the Chief Operating Officer at National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), a position he has held since March 2022. In this role, he leads the Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain functions. His focus is on driving profitable growth within the organization. NBC Bearings specializes in the production of bearings for various sectors including automotive, industrial, and aviation.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Before joining NBC Bearings, Rajan Jain held several significant positions in operations management across various organizations. He served as Vice President Operations at HNI India from 2013 to 2017 and as Vice President Global Procurement at Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited from 2017 to 2022. His career also includes roles such as General Manager-Operations at Subros Limited and Senior Manager at Hitachi Limited, contributing to his extensive experience in the manufacturing sector.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Rajan Jain has a solid educational foundation in engineering and management. He graduated with a BE (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Silchar in 1993. He further enhanced his qualifications with a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, which he completed from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, he achieved a Management Development Program (MDP) from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad in 2012.
Expertise in Global Procurement
Rajan Jain possesses significant expertise in global procurement, having served as Vice President Global Procurement at Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited. His role involved managing procurement strategies and operations on a global scale, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain processes. This experience complements his extensive background in operations management and manufacturing.
Career Overview and Leadership Roles
Rajan Jain's career spans over three decades, characterized by progressive leadership roles in operations and procurement. He has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives across multiple sectors, including consumer durables and automotive. His diverse experience encompasses managing multi-site, multi-product portfolios for global companies, Indian multinationals, and joint ventures, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and quality management.