• Led various focused improvement project teams on waste reduction that has resulted in cost savings of over $2M• Helped reduce manufacturing waste by 1.5% from 2015 to 2016• Implemented improved design of rollers & process changes on the adhesive laminator to resolve wrinkles defect resulting in $68K savings• Implemented inline coat weight monitoring system on the adhesive laminator to resolve adhesive skip/missout defect and downtime resulting in $145K savings• Created a central waste lockdown area and procedure to monitor daily roll, loose film and foil waste resulting in increased waste reporting accuracy from 70% to 95%• Performed time studies on the adhesive laminator and a roto-gravure press, reduced changeover times by 10% and 5% respectively• Utilizing DMAIC phases of Six Sigma methodology for focused improvement projects through Milliken Performance Solutions• Supervised 1 process engineer (directly), 10 project leaders (indirectly)• Assisted quality department with CAPAs (10+) for a critical customer, compiled CAR/PAR/NCR from audit findings (15+), participated in internal ISO audits for the Elgin facility. Compiled complaint investigations/RCCA for customers.• Supporting Quality Management (QM) team with projects related to defect identification/reduction, Product Development team with new product trials

• Implemented floor scales of modified design at non-optical area in 2012 and optical in 2013 that resulted in consistent TPU block weights and melt index results• Eliminated use of cooling fins in non-optical TPU blocks. This process change removed one step in process, reduced operator time and labor (savings of $6K/yr) and improved color of TPU blocks in addition to improved quality from caskets covered with lids• Implemented improved design of pipes for 2 main components in pouring process that eliminated residuals in pipes and resulted in consistent TPU block melt indices and increased RFT (Right First Time) by 3% (savings of $300K/yr)• Implemented new Cabosil discharge system for optical products that resulted in improved handling of Cabosil, less wastage during addition and imporved operator hygiene• Implemented a modified design of coveyor system for optical products that resolved ergonomic issues of operators and reduced manpower needed from 2 to 1 (savings of $50K/yr)• Implemented solutions for electrical classification areas in the plant that reduce dust around equipment, improve operator health and bring system into compliance (capex of $280K)• Proposed solution for material handling on single screw extruder with the use of lump breaker that would eliminate existing unsafe practice and improve throughput

• Assisted in the installation and monitoring of XPAR, a forming inspection equipment• Built master job history records for 375 jobs that run at the current plant• Developed and monitored process control charts for furnace and forehearth parameters• Implemented process control and optimized the hot end coating process/material that resulted in cost savings of $5,000 during the year 2010 (compared to 2009)• Monitored forming process parameters to maintain process under control• Helped implement 5S in all areas of plant, assisted in achieving 58% score during the FBS (Food, Beverage and Spirits) sector- wise audit (Jan’11)• Trained 70% of salaried people in PDCA methodology of problem solving• Trained 100% of both hourly and salaried people on 5S and E2 concepts• Monitored OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) of 6 lines on a quarterly basis

• Implemented the in-house direct metallization process (DMSE) in the Plating Manufacturing Cell (PMC) area that resulted in cost savings of $35,000 for the year 2008• Implemented the in-house tin stripping process for a specific product group (PGB0402) that resulted in cost savings of $6500 in year 2007 and reduced cycle time• Reduced scrap in PMC (Panel Manufacturing Cell) area by 46% from year 2006 resulting in cost savings of $25,500 in year 2007• Involved in the plant transfer operations to Philippines. Trained engineers, operators and technicians, helped transfer technology to Philippines• Involved in the monitoring/troubleshooting of the daily activities of wet plating process areas• Monitored process parameters using SPC control charts

• Updated all the laboratory work instructions for various electroplating line chemistries.• Monitoring/Troubleshooting the daily activities of wet plating process areas.• Started using SPC control charts for monitoring various process parameters in the plating and wet process areas• Assisted in preparing lab and Standard Operating Process (SOP) work instructions for the other unit of the same company.• Worked on continuous improvement projects (installation and optimization of new ammonia etcher, immersion silver line modification, new basket design)• Prepared 8D (Discipline) corrective action sheets for customer quality complaints