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.• Identified a high-runner product in TIH based on sales data and performed a cost breakdown.• Conducted Pareto analysis on material costs, focusing on the top 80%.• Analyzed MRR data to identify problematic suppliers and collaborated with purchasing to source potential new suppliers.• Aligned the Kaizen event with profitability goals, reducing labor costs by $500.• Successfully increased profit margins from 31% to 40%.

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 %