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Windsor, Ontario, Canada

-Managed Continuous Improvement initiatives across the Valiant TMS group, overseeingoperations at 7 locations in Windsor, ON, and Detroit, MI.-Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources to successfully execute improvementinitiatives, delivering projects on time and within scope.-Developed and facilitated training programs on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, enhancingteam capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement-Led cross-functional teams in brainstorming and prioritizing projects, implementing solutions thatachieved measurable improvements in production and quality.-Identified inputs and outputs of the processes; determined and applied quality and statistical toolsto measure the performance of the processes-Leveraged sophisticated data analysis tools to track and visualize performance metrics, preparedetailed reports, and deliver actionable insights to senior management, facilitating data-drivendecision-making and strategic planning.-Championed using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics dashboards to monitor anddrive continuous performance improvements, resulting in enhanced transparency andaccountability within the team.

Managed quality and continuous improvement initiatives across company location.Performed data analysis to enhance delivery timeliness and customer satisfaction.Trained personnel in each location to lead continuous improvement process and provided them adequate guidance.Monitored KPI’s regarding quality of product and completion of orders and initiatives to improve them.Examined historical supplier data to identify past issues and devised strategies to mitigate them in the future.Proposed and implemented numerous ways to improve efficiency of day-to-day operations with the help of Lean management principles.Helped to improve racking design/layout for newer locations which eventually increased overall operational efficiency.Organized 5S drives in the company.Helped decrease operation costs by analyzing budgets and looking for opportunities to improvement and then working on the implementation of the changes.Established a centralized continuous improvement culture resulting in increase in process efficiency.Led a cross-functional team in reducing product defects through the implementation of Six Sigma methodologies.

Effectively lead a team of more than 35 unionized Full-Time and Part-Time employees.Planed, organized, and oversee operational logistics of the organization, established work schedules and procedures, resolved work-related issues, prepare, and submit progress and other reports and co-ordinate activities with other supply-chain work units or departments.Collaborate with cross functional management teams to align best practices across all business groups.Trained warehouse personnel when required, including part-time staff.Provided leadership, direction and sought to empower team members and resolve their conflicts.Measuring and reporting effectiveness of warehousing activities as per the financial budget and help reduce cost.Achieved elevated levels of customer satisfaction that included communicating effectively with escalated customers.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Conducted 5S drives, and other lean principles initiative and facilitated employees with their suggestions.• Performed Line balancing considering M.O.S.T. technique and rearranged tasks performed at appropriate stations.• Reduced the cycle time by transferring bottleneck activities to robotic stations.• Helped in reduction of spot-welding defects by conducting root cause analysis study.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering