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Pennsauken, New Jersey

• Drafted SOPs for equipment and processes used in packaging line and manufacturing rooms at extended AptaPharma facility for generic drugs. Trained production workers on SOPs and ensure it is being implemented properly.• Executed equipment qualification test (IQ/OQ/PQ) for all equipment on the packaging line.• Handling product serialization processes in compliance with DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act).• Prioritize production planning with a broad range of responsibilities in order to meet safety, cost, delivery, and productivity goals on daily basis.• Provide engineering support related to daily production activities.• Reduced the machine downtime by raising change control for SOPs related to Preventive Maintenance of equipment.• Reduced the overall process time by 15% for Liquid manufacturing after effective use of available resources. • Conducted root cause /corrective action for process improvement using Lean tools: 5 whys, SPC (Statistical Process Control), and Fishbone diagrams in the Liquid OTC packaging line.• Implemented 5S on the liquid manufacturing shop floor and warehouse by coordinating with the management team, which saved time searching for items, increased space, better inventory control, and reduction of wastages.

New Jersey, Usa

• Aided Specially challenged students by taking their exams in a comfortable environment• Maintained the integrity of the exams and respected the confidentially of all the students

Gujarat, India

• Streamlined the production processes by eliminating wastages through time & motion studies.• Designed manufacturing operations with a required tool- fixture design and documentation (2D drawings, BOMs) by using 3D Solid modeling to improve quality and productivity.• Contributed to the preparation of the annual capital expenditure plan for the selection and purchase of new production equipment. • Improved workflow efficiency by 5 % after implementing a Kanban system for continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Ahmedabad Area, India

• Improved the layout of the shop floor to meet the takt time using AutoCAD.• Provided CAD drawings using Creo to support production, sales, and new product development.• Trained production staff about basic knowledge of machine parts so that basic self-maintenance can be done.• Monitored inventory targets and safety stock levels to support business operations by using ERP software.• Conducted root cause /corrective action for process improvement using Lean tools: 5 whys, SPC (Statistical Process Control) and Fishbone diagrams in the various area through shop floor to ensure the product meets customer requirements. • Implemented 5S on the manufacturing shop floor by coordinating with the management team, which saved time searching for items, increased space, better inventory control and reduction of wastages.

Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

• Developed and maintained SOPs for all new product launches and design changes to existing products or processes.• Generated bill of materials and created 3D models in Creo for LED products.• Eliminated wastage by 7% by implementing Lean Manufacturing Techniques such as SMED and JIT.

Master'S Degree, Industrial And Systems Engineering, 3.6/4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Member of Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 8.6/10 Cgpa

Activities and Societies: SAE-BAJA, Xenesis (Annual Tech fest)