Nika Kapila

With over 19 years of distinguished experience in global manufacturing and supply chain operations, Nika Kapila has cultivated a remarkable career that spans across 7 different countries on 3 continents. Her work has brought her into contact with the work cultures of more than 18 countries, enriching her expertise in diverse professional environments.

Her career highlights include adeptly steering intricate high-volume manufacturing endeavors and orchestrating cross-functional management strategies. Her results-driven approach is evident in her exceptional ability to oversee the complete product lifecycle for complex multi-site programs and initiatives on a global scale. Collaborating with cross-cultural teams spanning Asia, Europe, and America, she seamlessly demonstrates exceptional communication and leadership skills in each role she undertakes.

Demonstrating her strategic acumen, she has consistently delivered corporate strategies, facilitated internal and external negotiations, provided high-level directives, and successfully translated market dynamics into profitable strategies. Her knack for risk management and her record of achieving quality enhancements through meticulously planned, on-schedule programs underscore her capability.

She possesses an unwavering expertise in leadership development, offering comprehensive training, coaching, and evaluation at both the executive and individual levels. Her proficiencies extend to the domains of precision metal manufacturing, encompassing CNC machining and forming, as well as plastics molding techniques including pressure and injection methods.

Her capacity to conceptualize the bigger picture equips her with the ability to deliver efficient and effective solutions to intricate challenges. As a catalyst for change, she is well-versed in implementing a data-driven, team-oriented culture that champions continuous improvement and upholds standards of operational and process excellence throughout the organization.

Her passions for Aviation and Technology are a driving force in her life, evidenced by her journey as a Commercial Pilot Multi-engine since the year 2000. With certifications in UAV/Drone operation and an Instrument rating, she has accumulated an impressive flight log, boasting over 640 hours of logged flight time.

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - ENTJ
• Belbin Team Role - Shaper, Coordinator
• DiSC - D & I combination (Inspirational profile)

Education

• University of Southampton - Masters in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering with Engineering Management 2002 - 2007
• Texas State Technical College - Associate Degree, Applied Science - Aircraft Pilot Training 2000 - 2002
• Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram - Non-Medical Science, Science with Economics 1995 - 1999

Work Experience

• Airbus
• Ingersoll Rand
• Apple
• Google
• Amazon

L&D Training Delivered

Lean Methodologies

• Mind over Matter: LEAN
• Lean Design Guidlines
• Full Speed Ahead - Lean Transform

Six Sigma

• Basic Statistics for optimization
• Design of Experiment Training

Problem Solving

• Problem Statement
• Change Management
• Effective One pager

Airbus Supply Chain and Procurement

• IPCA (Industrial Process Control Assessment)
• Be An Airbus Supplier

Service Offering

• Training Advisory Services – Collect and analyze the data to uncover the right learning solution to solve your problem and get results.
• Design & Development of Content – Build effective experiences in training modalities that will engage learners.
• Learning & Development Staffing – Experts working for you and with you as an extension of your team throughout the journey.