Harsh Desai Email & Phone Number

Torrance

• Oversee production operations for a factory generating $23 million in annual revenues, specializing in securityequipment such as metal detectors and X-ray machines.
• Lead a team of 15+ technicians, optimizing workflows across multiple product lines and fostering a culture ofcollaboration and innovation.
• Develop and implement production schedules, efficiently managing resources based on sales orders and inventoryavailability.
• Achieved a 98% on-time delivery rate through workflow optimization and comprehensive employee cross-training.
• Collaborate effectively with purchasing, logistics, and engineering teams to proactively resolve production challenges.
• Spearheaded high-stakes projects for clients like TSA and CBP, consistently delivering on time and within budget.

Torrance

• Focused on improving manufacturing processes, troubleshooting production issues, and driving continuous improvementinitiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with production teams to swiftly troubleshoot assembly line challenges, achieving a 15% reductionin downtime.
• Authored and maintained comprehensive work instructions and travelers, ensuring consistency and quality inproduction processes.
• Managed Bill of Materials (BOMs) and released Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to streamline productdevelopment.
• Conducted monthly safety inspections, implementing corrective actions to bolster workplace safety and compliancewith EHS standards.Key Accomplishments:
• Designed and implemented a new production floor layout that increased workspace efficiency by 25%.

NYC

• Assisted low-income families by reviewing applications and providing financial aid for heating assistance.
• Processed over 50 applications daily, ensuring accuracy and eligibility for aid distribution.

Dahej, India

• Planned, organized, executed, and oversaw the successful erection of bulk carrier hull structures within allottedtime frames while maintaining high-quality and safety standards.
• Executed the erection of 32K, 54K, and 10K DWT bulk carrier hulls (approx. 2500 tons) using single or multiplecrawler cranes.
• Conducted air pressure tests, ultrasound tests, and visual welding inspections to ensure leak-proof structures andsound welds.
• Liaised with QA/QC and independent surveyors (Class NK, ABS, etc.) for inspections, rectifying and repairingobservations.
• Implemented the erection of 5 hatch coamings on the 54K bulk carrier within a tolerance of 0.5 mm (IACSstandard: 4 mm).
• Improved weld quality and procedure on the 10K bulk carrier, reducing costs by approximately 20% in weldingrepairs, man-hours, and material consumption.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: - College football team member for 4 years - Member and co-coordinator in Green Club Changa - Member of SAE..

Education record

Activities and Societies: Football Team , Eco Club memberEco club member: Participated in nature awareness science fairs Member of school.