Rajeev Kumar Mishra

COO | Manufacturing Operations Leader | Footwear, Polymer Processing & Plant Transformation Expert | Lean Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Business Scaling | India • Nepal • Africa

Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal

About

Results-driven manufacturing and operations leader with 25+ years of experience across manufacturing operations, PPE production, polymer processing, supply chain management, plant transformation, and business scaling across India, Nepal, and Africa. Currently serving as COO at Goldstar Stride Limited, leading end-to-end operations including manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, quality systems, operational excellence, and business transformation initiatives. Experienced in Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, cost reduction, plant modernization, automation, vendor development, and large-scale workforce management across high-volume manufacturing environments. Demonstrated track record in improving operational efficiency, driving profitability, scaling manufacturing capabilities, strengthening supply chain performance, and building high-performance operational teams. Core expertise includes: • Manufacturing Operations Leadership • Plant Transformation & Operational Excellence • Lean Manufacturing & Cost Optimization • Polymer Processing & Injection Molding • Supply Chain & Procurement Strategy • Workforce & Production Management • KPI & Performance Management • Vendor Development & Strategic Sourcing • Business Scaling & Process Improvement

Experience

  • Chief Operating Officer at Goldstar Stride Ltd
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Vice President Operations at AVALON FOOTWEARS PRIVATE LIMITED
    Dec 2020 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • General Manager Manufacturing at KHADIM INDIA LTD.
    Jan 2012 - Nov 2020 · 8 yrs 11 mos

  • Head of Manufacturing at RELAXO FOOTWEARS LIMITED
    Jan 2008 - Feb 2011 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Head of Research And Development at Slapper shoes industries Ltd
    Feb 2002 - Dec 2007 · 5 yrs 11 mos