Transformation Leader · Trainer for Manufacturing Excellence
excellence is built at the gemba.
ConsultantTrainerLead AuditorTransformation catalyst
I help manufacturing companies move from audit anxiety and firefighting to stable, compliant, high-performance operations. And I train the people who keep them that way.
38Years experience
6Industries
5+Standards implemented
Experience across
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Electronics
- Toy Manufacturing
- Precision Machining
- Casting & Injection Molding
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About
38 years at the gemba
My story, what I believe and the results behind the work.
Read more →CoursesTechnical & digital marketing
An L1 to L4 path in quality, Lean and manufacturing, plus digital marketing courses.
View courses →Work with meConsulting, training & transformation
IATF and ISO implementation, in-house training programs and shop-floor projects.
See how I help →MediaVideos, podcast & book
The Gemba Stories video series, the GTWP podcast and my book, all coming soon.
See what’s coming →Track record
Results, not promises
A few numbers from plants I have led quality for.
Results on the shop floor
Defects and complaints, cut by half or more
BeforeAfter
Sreenivasan Kasiviswanathan · Transformation Leader · Lead Auditorsreenivasankasiviswanathan.com
Career path
38 years: machine, production, quality, operations
1987
1994
2001
2008
2012
2016
2020
2024
ISROMachining
BPLProduction leadership
BPLQuality & operations
APW President SystemsElectronics enclosures
TAFEFord Q1 · Nissan ASES
Schneider ElectricZero complaints
SintexPPM 10,000 → 800
AequsAS9100 · Airbus audit
SSS SpringsIATF zero NCR
AequsDPPM 4,000 → 1,500
Micro PlasticsToy-testing lab
Present roleGM Quality · 7 certifications
Since 1987 · from one machine at ISRO to multi-plant quality leadershipsreenivasankasiviswanathan.com
What colleagues say17 / 17strongly recommend working with Sreenivasan
Picked most often
What describes him best
Practical shop-floor problem solver13
Deep IATF / ISO / quality expertise12
Delivers measurable results6
Honest and ethical6
Customer-focused6
Results they saw
From his work
Built QMS and documentation12
Reduced defects / PPM8
Team became more skilled7
Improved OEE / productivity6
Passed customer / certification audit5
Testimonials
In their words
From managers, colleagues and people he trained. Shared with their consent.
I will always remember him as a leader who built enduring operational systems while upholding the highest standards of ethics.
Deep IATF / ISO expertiseShop-floor problem solverCustomer-focused
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Sarathkumar RAssistant Manager · Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
He goes to the gemba and fixes problems at the root.
Deep IATF / ISO expertiseShop-floor problem solverHonest and ethical
N. ShankaranarayananProprietor, Technical Consultant · RS Consultants“Down to earth person. Hardworking and a workaholic.”
Srinivas ShivaprasadDirector, NAM India Supplier Development · Schneider Electric
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Ashok DSr Manager
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Madan Gopal TMentor · Spectrum International
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PrasannaVP Operations
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Venkatesh H RManufacturing Manager
He builds people, not just processes.
Shop-floor problem solverMeasurable resultsHonest and ethical
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G HarishSenior Manager, MIS · APW President Systems Ltd
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C S GovindarajAssistant Manager · BPL Limited
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M. SatishManager Production · Schneider Electric
One of the most practical trainers I have learned from.
Deep IATF / ISO expertiseShop-floor problem solverExcellent trainer
Channabasava MManager
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Gunasekar MRProjects IFM · ABB“Asset to any company.”
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Manjunath HExecutive Calibration“Very intelligent.”
I would work with him again without hesitation.
Shop-floor problem solverExcellent trainerCustomer-focused
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Dhananjay K SApprentice Trainee · SSS Bommasandra
SandeepAsst. Manager QA · A O Smith India Water Products Ltd.“Strong organisational skills.”
Sreenivasan turns audit pressure into a stable, compliant plant.
Deep IATF / ISO expertiseCustomer-focusedHonest and ethical
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DattatrayaQA Lead
The systems he built kept working long after he left.
Shop-floor problem solverBuilds audit-ready systemsHonest and ethical
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Ramakant SharmaHead Quality Assurance · Hasbro Inc.“An exceptional QA professional with an eagle eye.”
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