Ivex Protective Packaging is a recognized name in the North American packaging market for more than 40 years. Back in 2008, Ivex operations merged with Specialized Packaging Group’s Protecpac Division. The new entity was renamed Ivex Protective Packaging and presently operates from 7 different locations throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.Leading all engineering functions including quality and maintenance oversight for 7 locations throughout the US, Canada and Mexico supporting $100 million operations. Guiding other group plants with their engineering needs.Key Accomplishments:• Hired and mentored a team of seasoned and young engineers to provide technical support to the plants.• Turnaround two underperforming plants by upgrading equipment, putting systems in place and training people.• Working on various improvement projects and introducing new technology to help improve product quality and operational efficiencies.• Implemented software like eMiant and DocuQuest to support maintenance and document control across all 7 locations.• Put in place a system of getting installed base evaluation done to identify critical spares and establish parts management system (PMA) to provide ready access of the spare parts needed while reducing operating costs and managing inventory.• Managing Capex for all locations through DocuSign.• Responsible for all compliance related matters.

Plaskolite, LLC. is the largest North American manufacturer of thermoplastic sheet products. Plaskolite NJ is one of the largest custom profile extruders for the lighting industry.Led the manufacturing site with a total of 11 direct reports and 125 indirect reports of a $35 million operation. P&L responsibility to deliver an annual operating plan with sales and operating profit growth. Set and deliver annual targets in Safety, Productivity, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Cost Reductions.Key Accomplishments:• Boosted the First Pass Yield by 13% (from 72% to 82%), saving the company over $1.5 million p.a.• Slashed customer concerns by over 70% and customer returns from 1.2% of sales to 0.2% by changing the culture, implementing SPC & CMMS, upgrading equipment, training, and automating testing. Reduced internal quality concerns by 68%.• Upgraded the manufacturing and quality systems to support annual sales growth of 20%.• Spearheaded capex of over $1 million by adding four new extrusion lines, replacing four old extruders, adding co-ex capabilities, upgrading quality lab., and installing vision systems.• Established 4 key KPIs: Safety, Quality, Scrap, and Over-time.• Championed LEAN manufacturing principles like SMED, KAIZEN, & GEMBA walks and promoted new technology to minimize manufacturing costs and improve overall efficiencies.• Conceptualized new die design to help reduce scrap and improve product quality.• Made the Quality Management System compliant to ISO9001-2015 standards within 12 months.• Responsible for Environmental and Regulatory compliance.

Midwest Hose is a privately held company established in 1983 having 24 locations nationwide and employing 270 employees. Midwest Hose is a distributor of Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses, and associated fittings primarily to oilfields. Complete Setup and Startup of manufacturing plant to manufacture through the weave extruded Polyurethane hose for Hydraulic Fracking involving Capex project of 7 Million dollars. Key Accomplishments:• Served as a key member of the management team and setting company’s strategic direction. • Involved with the building’s construction and electrical requirements involving 5 Million dollars for achieving long term objective and sourced all the equipment, raw material suppliers and vendors.• Saved the company $400,000 by scoping, specifying, and ordering machines and equipment worth 2 Million dollars nationally and from overseas. • Reduced raw material prices by 7% by negotiating with national and international vendors.• Laid out the blue print for corporate policies and procedures. • Created a small but effective team for the plant.

Flexible Packaging Division of Tekni-Plex, consisting of Tri-Seal, Tech-Seal & Tekni-Films is a leading manufacturer of cap liners and seals (closure liners), high barrier films, foils & pouch materials for pharmaceutical, medical, diagnostic, health, and beauty industry. Lead Quality Departments and Process Engineers at four (4) plant locations. A total of 9 direct reports including Senior Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Managers and Process Engineers and 18 indirect reports. Key Accomplishments:• Change Manager, Restructured Quality Departments at all locations to streamline the organization, make the departments more efficient and effective, and align with the customers’ needs.• Lead the communication effort with the customer in response to audit requests and reports, as well as quality complaints. • 100% success in passing numerous customer and 3rd party quality audits.• Managed customer concerns by focusing on root cause and sustainable corrective actions.• Developed and Implemented SPC to ensure manufacturing goals are met. • Responsible for GMP plant wide training.• Helped develop KPIs for the plants. • Initiated actions to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities relating to the product, process, and quality systems.• Recruited, and developed Quality and Process Engineering talent.• In-charge of various Capital Projects involving new and up gradation of older Equipment.• Involved in various new product developments to help increase the revenue by 10 Million.• Directing the efforts to implement ISO 15378.

DelStar Technologies is a private-equity owned, international, 5-plant, 500 employee company and the world's leading manufacturer of thermoplastic nets, nonwovens, laminates, and extruded components used in filtration, automotive, healthcare, industrial, food, electronics and textile markets. Joined the company in 2008 as Process Engineer and was quickly promoted to Sr. Process Engineer in 2009 followed by Manager-Process Engineering Division in 2010 and now as the Director of the Division; all within 28 months. Currently manage Senior Process Engineers for all U.S. facilities and process development for Four Business Technologies; Delnet, Naltex, Meltblown and Lamination along with Calendaring and Ultrasonic Bonding..Key Accomplishments:• Turned around the under-performing Delnet Division; increased the gross profit of the division from 30% to 50% using scrap reduction, increased productivity, re-gaining lost business and reduction in other expenses like filter changes and screw pulls. • Successfully implemented scrap utilization program in Naltex; used for RO filtration market which result in an annual savings of $250,000.00. Successfully transferred and qualified products between Austin and Middletown plants.• Improved the quality of major raw materials; Negotiated tighter specifications with resin suppliers. Introduced higher quality and less expensive materials resulting in direct savings and improved product quality.• Developed Test Data Entry System used by Quality, Operations, Process Engineers and R&D for product test runs. Reduced Labor Costs through Capital Projects and Efficiency Improvement; improved hours per unit. Utilized GMP Guidelines and Procedures, Cost Reduction Strategies, Operations Improvements, Employee Training Programs, SMED, 5S and 5 Whys, Problem Solving Techniques, Workplace Safety, and other Programs; improved plant efficiency, reduced cost, lowered scarp rate, and improved quality.

Managed state-of-the art extrusion plant with single screw and twin screw technology and co-extrusion capability. Products included use of variety of resins for manufacturing Polyethylene Moldings, Flexible PVC Bumper Moldings, Polystyrene Tracks, U- channels, Caps & Panel moldings, Price Tag Moldings, Foamed Rigid PVC Extrusions, Slat wall, Casing & Crown Moldings, Doors & Windows Moldings, Sections for outdoor Fencing & Decking, Printing on T-Moldings & Edge Bandings, etc.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Standardized production procedures & parameters (SOP) and colors, reduced the set-up time, rejection levels, and changeover time. Increased the production and reduced the down time. • Analyzed and implemented cost saving program by implementing simple and effective ways to consume regrind generated over time. • Developed and introduced new products which positively impacted market share.• Successfully introduced the system of internal product evaluation by production personnel. This program focused on reducing the rejection levels and returns from customers.• Introduced system for writing SET-UP sheets by the line leaders.

Started the company from ground up including capital procurement, management development, and process development, sales, marketing and reporting. Over the course of 12 years, worked with hundreds of OEM’s, private & public companies, distributors, dealers and commission agents for business and customer development. • Established Sinecos (India) Pvt. Ltd. in 1989 and expanded the business in 1992 by developing Sinecos Profiles Pvt. Ltd. Negotiated agreements for term loans and working capital. Ordered and installed Plant & Machinery. Developed Tools & Dies for manufacturing Extruded PVC Profiles for Electrical, Building & Construction, and Automobile Industry etc. Set up complete production line for Extruded PVC profiles.• Recruited and trained personals for production, marketing, office work. Managed a team of 50 people.• Managed the reporting process including annual reports. Increased revenue to $250,000. Grew sales to 150 accounts. Consulted with Sr. Management on business development and corporate positioning. Developed marketing strategies for the company. • Developed PVC Water stop for sub zero applications, - 40 C (First time in India) for Uri Civil, a Swedish Company.• Introduced ABS Swimming Pool Grating (First time in India).

• Designed tools & dies for manufacturing Extruded PVC Profiles; Setup new plant and equipment. Introduced new quality control standards and its implementation. Planned production schedules and reports. Reduced rejection level from 15-3%. Developed system for consumption of rejected material. Developed PP Pipes and HDPE Pipes.• Consumed 100 tons of PVC scrap accumulated by the company and significantly reduced write-off loss.• Increased revenue from $400,000 to $1,000,000. Grew sales accounts from 100 to 450 accounts. Focused on development of PVC profiles.• Managed more than 225 team members.• Project Engineer for 3 months at Korba Thermal Power Project installing PVC Louvers for 6 x 500 MW Cooling Towers.