Prajwal K B Email & Phone Number

United States

• 5S Implementation for TIH (Teflon Inline Heater)
• Conducted Gemba walks to develop a detailed process flow diagram and proposed a new layout, reducing travel time by 25%.
• Performed time studies and corrected standard times for operations that exceeded expected durations.
• Cataloged tools by operation and implemented a color-coding system, red-tagging unnecessary tools.
• Installed shadow boards at each station, reducing tool search time by 15%.
• Performed a gap analysis and a post-5S time study, resulting in a 5% improvement in process time.Profitability Analysis.

Sandusky, Ohio, United States

• As part of the "Experiential Learning with Six Sigma" course, I earned my Green Belt by working with a team to address part flow inconsistencies at JBT, improving operator efficiency, machine uptime, and throughput.
• Conducted Gemba walks and developed a detailed process flow diagram to identify non-value-added activities.
• Performed time studies, identified discrepancies with standards, and implemented corrections, reducing time by 14 minutes.
• Proposed a new layout, reducing travel time by 10%.
• Performed a cost-benefit analysis comparing additional racks to using a material stager/scheduler.

Banglore

• Coordinated with domestic and international carriers and suppliers, maintaining a 95% material delivery rate.
• Resolved root causes and closed 500 old purchase orders, ensuring timely supplier payments.
• Worked proactively with Chinese suppliers during the pandemic, securing 60% on-time delivery of parts.
• Managed fasteners, a critical commodity, ensuring timely orders and maintaining a 95% delivery rate through continuous follow-up.

Pennya Industrial Area

• Implemented a color-coding system for raw materials, streamlining identification and reducing machine downtime by 8-10 minutes.
• Analyzed engineering drawings and selected appropriate measuring instruments based on tolerances, reducing inspection time by 5-8 minutes for line production parts.
• Maintained regular follow-up with suppliers, achieving a 90% on-time delivery rate through effective communication and coordination.

Peenya Industrial Area

• Gained experience with inspection tools and assisted with dimensional and visual inspections.
• Created an Excel template to document red-tagged parts and track scrap rates, improving reporting efficiency.
• Performed inward inspection of raw materials and helped in its documentation.

Master'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, 3.5 Gpa

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, 8.00(72.5%)

Pre-University, Computer Science, 77.5%

High School, 92.5 %