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Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

-Drive the Continuous Improvement culture, principles, and best practices to delivery operational expectations for the plant.-Lead cross functional teams to implement Toyota Production System (TPS): WPO/5S improvement, Quality management system (QMS) documentation, value stream mapping exercises, Layered process audits/Gemba walks, A3 problem solving which directly impact Strategy Deployment-Safety, Environment, People, Quality, Delivery and Cost.-Implement improved quality processes and change by conducting workshops andimprovement projects utilizing OpEx toolbox and methods-Develop control plans and facilitate training to ensure proper execution & recording of quality testingValidate results to assure compliance with industry standards and/or specific project requirements-Lead site planning process to maximize floor space, minimize lead time, and optimize flow-Initiate, communicate and manage investigations into process issues and quality (internal & external) issues to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement solutions-Monitor, track and report implementation plans and progress in pursuit of projects and KPI’sEnsure constant application of company procedures and policies

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Participate in and coordinate CI initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, Problem-Solving, Kaizen events and other improvement activities.• Conduct in-house training programs to ensure all established quality policies and procedures are understood and followed.• Review and analyze reports and information relating to scrap, rework, customer returns and defective material.• Responsible for maintaining the internal Corrective/Preventive Action (CPA) system, including maintaining the necessary databases, current status, follow-up, and auditing.• Establish continuous improvement/lean vision for the organization and partner with key leaders and individuals to execute the vision• Demonstrate the capacity to utilize the tools of Lean Manufacturing to deliver quality and cost improvements• Improve customer satisfaction by helping the division reduce cost and lead-time while improving quality and service• Utilize advanced Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

• Manage process improvement project, from start to finish, to de-bottleneck production, increase profitability and improve quality & sustainability. • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.• Work closely with Operations, Technical, Maintenance, Finance, IT, Supply Chain and Safety, to ensure proper communication and technical consultation. • Provide hands-on assistance in modernization initiatives, such as automation, advanced control systems, and predictive analytics.• Reviewed workforce utilization, facility layout, production costs, implemented JIT and reduced wastage of materials by 13%.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Hands-on experience in fast-paced environment, demonstrating leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and delivering exceptional service.

Vadodara Area, India

• Responsible for the timely development and implementation of process improvement initiatives, in accordance with corporate and plant business goals and strategies.• Root caused inefficiencies within plant processes, created a project implementation plan to correct root causes, worked with the plants to achieve buy-in and sustainability.• Conducted chemical and/or equipment trials. Collected and analyzed data, generated reports summarizing the results of the trials. • Calculated overall cost savings, explored new fields of technology to determine if the existing process can be improved and worked with C.I. team members to ensure consistency in implementation across plants.• Created machine change notifications (MCN’s) and updated standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for new equipment’s such as hybrid palletizers.• Attended daily production meetings and executed on actions assigned.

Master'S Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: -Lancer's Cricket Club -Internation Student Society (ISS) -Graduate Student Society (GSS)Graduate Projects.

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: -Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) Student's Chapter -International Society for Automation -Indian.

International Experience Program, Mechanical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing And Hvac