New Delhi [India], June 19: For decades, manufacturing leadership has worn a masculine face: steel-toed, hard-hatted, and overwhelmingly male. But Tripti Jairath didn’t just walk into this world; she disrupted it. Her rise isn’t a rare exception; it’s a bold statement of what’s possible when determination meets brilliance. In an industry slow to shed its traditions, Tripti didn’t wait for a seat at the table; she built her own and invited others to join. Her journey isn’t just impressive; it’s transformative, reshaping the very mould of what leadership in manufacturing can look like.
That spark of curiosity led her to pursue a degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, where she didn’t just study systems; she immersed herself in understanding their logic, purpose, and potential. But Tripti never saw engineering as the end goal. For her, it was a language, one she would later use to rewrite the narrative of leadership in Indian manufacturing.
Her early career was anything but easy. As a young woman stepping onto shop floors and into control rooms, she encountered not just the usual challenges of operations but the unspoken scrutiny that comes with defying norms. But Tripti didn’t enter the rooms to prove herself. She entered to learn, to lead, and to leave things better than she found them. She was driven not by the need to fit in but by the resolve to stand out through her work.
A pivotal chapter unfolded when she moved to Switzerland for two years, gaining exposure to some of the world’s most advanced manufacturing systems. That stint reshaped her perspective. She witnessed firsthand how precision, process optimisation, and employee empowerment could elevate manufacturing from good to world-class. “The learning was intense,” she recalls. “But more importantly, it showed me what was possible, what Indian manufacturing could aspire to.”
Returning home, she brought back more than knowledge. She brought back a blueprint. Integrating global best practices into Indian operations, she spearheaded process improvements, streamlined production, and elevated quality benchmarks. Her ability to think globally and act locally made her a standout leader.
Today, Tripti serves as a Director at a leading multinational, making history as the first woman in a manufacturing leadership role within the organisation. Her journey, however, isn’t just about breaking a glass ceiling; it’s about opening the entire roof. At a time when many still consider manufacturing leadership to be a man’s domain, Tripti has shown that expertise, resilience, and vision know no gender.
Her tenure as Plant Director at a global electrical firm stands as a case study in operational excellence. Under her leadership, the plant not only met but exceeded production and quality goals. She restructured teams, digitised processes, and introduced lean management practices that turned sluggish systems into agile, responsive units. But beyond KPIs and targets, what defined her leadership was her belief in people.
Tripti sees manufacturing not just in terms of machines and metrics but in terms of minds. She invests deeply in team development, creating environments where people feel seen, heard, and empowered. “Machines are predictable; people aren’t,” she says. “And that’s where leadership becomes more than a job; it becomes a responsibility.”
This philosophy extends beyond her team. Tripti is a vocal advocate for women in manufacturing, actively mentoring young professionals and working with organisations to improve gender diversity in technical roles. Her efforts aren’t about token representation; they’re about systemic change. She’s launched training programs, spoken at forums, and most importantly, served as living proof that women not only belong in this field, but they can lead it.
She often shares a mantra with her mentees: “Don’t wait for permission to lead. Start where you are.” It’s a mindset that has carried her through the toughest moments, and one she hopes to pass on to every young woman who dreams of making her mark in industry.
Looking ahead, Tripti envisions a future where manufacturing in India is not just competitive but compassionate. A future where innovation is driven by inclusion and where sustainability isn’t an afterthought but a priority. Her focus is not just on growth but on growth that matters for people, for the planet, and for the next generation of leaders.
Tripti Jairath didn’t set out to be a symbol. But in challenging convention and leading with authenticity, she’s become one. Her story isn’t just one of success; it’s a call to action. For every organisation that still sees leadership through a narrow lens. For every young girl who loves machines but doesn’t see herself in the industry. For a future where leadership looks a lot more like Tripti: bold, thoughtful, and boundary-breaking.
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