Karthik Parthasarathi Email & Phone Number

Peoria, Il, Us

* Lead projects using 6 Sigma tools and methodologies supporting supply chain and operations.* Lead complex value stream transformations (VST) and rapid improvement workshops (RIW).* Coach, teach, and develop others to use the tools and methodologies of 6 Sigma* Relaunched digital continuous improvement (CI) process across operations.* Core Program Management Team

* Provided Technical Leadership and responsible for over $17 million of autonomous equipment including an Automated Storage Retrieval System (AutoStore), autonomous box builder, 11 self-driving vehicles, 4 robotic pickings cells, and automated conveyor systems. * Responsibility over team Automation Maintenance personal all 3 shifts. * Programed 11 automated guided vehicles to efficiently navigate the facility interacting with other automated vehicles as well as pedestrian traffic. * Coordinate with multiple different vendors to successfully program and launch 3 automated guided vehicles and multiple autonomous projects throughout the facility.

* Managed 30+ employees at Caterpillar Worldwide Distribution Center that fulfilled orders for over 50 different customer routes at an on-time rate of greater than 99%.* Assigned and delegated work assignments, ensured completion of tasks following established guidelines and processes, monitored, and evaluated staff performance, and provided feedback and on the job training as needed.* Increased employee engagement through effective leadership, motivation, inclusion, and empowerment

Morton, Illinois, United States

Master Of Engineering - Ieng, Industrial Ans Systems Engineering

Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management