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Pranav Lakhkar

Lean Management

Pranav Lakhkar

OperationsPuneOnline & Offline
pranav.lakhkar@promilesmc.com

About

I bring over 18 years of experience across Project Management, Lean, Business Excellence, and Operational Improvement in manufacturing. I have conducted Internal trainings at Tata AutoComp on project management practices and customer deliverables, led Lean training initiatives through ACMA at Rucha Group, and delivered Lean Management sessions for MBA SCM students at Symbiosis Institute of International Business (2025). My training approach is practical, experiential, and business-impact driven

Intro Video

Training Domains

Operations
Supply Chain ManagementLean / Six SigmaOperational ExcellenceProcess ImprovementLogisticsProcurementManufacturing OperationsQuality Management

Education

  • MBA (Marketing & Operations)Masters

    ICFAI Business School Mumbai · 2007-2009

  • BE Mechanical EngineeringBachelors

    PES Modern College of Engineering Pune (University of Pune) · 2001-2006

Work Experience

Apr 2025 – Present

Founder

ProMiles Management Consulting

Full-time · Pune

Lead Consulting and Training / Mentoring Engagements in Project & Program Management, Operational Improvement and Business Excellence for automotive and manufacturing clients, MSME Support Clients in Developing and overseeing project plans, ensuring timely execution and alignment with client expect…

Jan 2017 – Nov 2023

Program Management Leader

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited

Full-time · Pune

Busbar for EV Application (Rigid, Flexible and Pole Pieces) • Spearheading the Tata Group Key Synergy Project of Jaguar Land Rover for Busbar Development for upcoming EV Platform • Setting up Program Management Function and Processes for New Business Unit • Leading and skill development team of 5 Pr…

Mar 2013 – Jul 2016

Assistant Program Manager

Magna International

Full-time · Pune

• Managing effective communication between Key Stakeholders – Customers, Leadership & Internal CFT • Tracking and Monitoring of project baselines and adherence to action plans to achieve with CFT • Engagement with: • Stamping Team & Assembly Team for Product Definition during design phase with Produ…

Jul 2012 – Mar 2013

Assistant Manager Programs

Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies

Full-time · Pune

Managing Programs on Winger 4DL (RFQ), Sumo Gold (RFQ), Winger Stallion & Automotive Exhaust System (Hot End) with CFT

Apr 2011 – Jul 2012

Deputy Manager - Program Management

Tata Johnson Controls Automotive Limited

Full-time · Pune

Responsible for Executing and delivering Program Deliverables for Tata Motors Indica, Vista and Nano platforms.

Jun 2009 – Apr 2011

Assistant Manager (NPD)

Rucha Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Full-time · Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

- Developed detailed project plans and secured customer approvals to ensure alignment with expectations - Monitored project timelines closely, raising alerts proactively to address potential delays - Engaged with customers for approvals, feedback, and status updates, ensuring smooth communicatio…

Certifications

Business Excellence Assessor Program (Gold Standard)

Tata Business Excellence Group · 2020

Microsoft Project

Maratha Chamber of Commerce · 2020

Internal Auditor for IATF 16949

ASR Certification Services Private Limited · 2019

Project Management Professional PMP®

Project Management Institute · 2024

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE™) · 2025

Certified TPM Practitioner

The Institute of Six Sigma and Kaizen · 2025

MSME Lean Consultant

Govt. of India MSME · 2025

ISO 28000:2022 Supply Chain Security and Resilience (Security Management Systems)

IRCLASS Systems and Solutions Pvt. Ltd. · 2025

Training Programs

Project Management
Lean Management
Operations Management