Milind Datar

Background

About Milind Datar

VP Manufacturing & Operational Excellence | FMCG & Spirits | 30+ Years of Manufacturing LeadershipSenior manufacturing and operational excellence leader with 30+ years of experience driving large-scale, multi-site operations across FMCG, Spirits & Wine environments. Proven track record in building world-class manufacturing organizations, leading complex capex and project portfolios, and embedding Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement to deliver sustainable business results.Expertise spans end-to-end manufacturing operations, including Production, Maintenance, Engineering Projects, Greenfield & Brownfield Capex, Procurement, Quality Systems, EHSS (EHS/HSE), and Sustainability/ESG. Known for successfully balancing cost, quality, safety, compliance, and brand integrity in both high-volume FMCG and highly regulated, premium beverage operations.Strong leadership experience in:• Operational Excellence & Manufacturing Transformation• Lean Manufacturing, TPM, WCM• Capex Planning & Execution• Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance• EHSS, Process Safety & Risk Management• Sustainability, ESG & Resource Efficiency• Talent Development & Leadership Capability BuildingRecognized for driving culture change, improving OEE, cost competitiveness, reliability, and safety performance, and aligning manufacturing strategy with business growth and long-term sustainability goals.Currently serving as VP Manufacturing & Operational Excellence, partnering closely with leadership teams to scale operations, strengthen governance, and build resilient, future-ready manufacturing systems.