Pranav C Kadewadi Email & Phone Number

Mt.Clemens

Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States

Livonia, Michigan, United States

• Manage the operators to run the required presses according to the production schedule.• Configure the cell layout, CMS software to upload required work order according to the Finite Schedule.• Perform necessary changes in production based on priority from the MRP and Sequencing.• Perform Line Balancing to resolve Bottlenecks. • Report and Monitor Scrap every two hours.• Determine possible process changes to reduce scrap.• Work overtime and weekends as per the requirement.• Monitor the changeover sheets, setup and process documents. • Monitor the downtime between the process changes and failures.• Monitor the OEE and achieve maximum efficiency.• Report industrial issues and take proper steps for proper utilization of manpower.• Work on the GM program T1XX and BEV, Ford program 611 & 625.• Identify the safety rules, report safety problems & all injuries, regardless of severity.• Ensure plant safety & 5S housekeeping standards are maintained.

Portland, Oregon Area

➢ Conducted safety and emissions defect and noncompliance investigations, fact-finding, technical analysis and reporting based on inquiries raised by regulatory agencies and internal to Daimler. ➢ Conducted, analyzed and reviewed warranty data seeks to identify potential emission and safety issues, and perform production data seeks to identify affected vehicles. ➢ Developed methodologies and process (Pre-screening) to identify potential safety issues in the field. ➢ Reviewed various input to the company such as field data, call center reports and warranty data to identify safety related and non-compliance topics. ➢ Provided a priority rating (RPN of FMEA) of the issue based on the detection, severity and occurrence. ➢ Performed deep dive analysis of potential safety issues to identify root cause, consequence and scope of these issues through 5why, 8D. ➢ Presented findings of investigation to safety evaluation committee to determine next step. ➢ Created documentation and presentation of findings to enable review of potential safety related topics.➢ Worked with various tools to obtain KPI such as warranty claims, call center and field reports, vehicle production data.➢ Be updated with the Safety Relevant Module list.➢ Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Field service, Quality and Engineering departments to gather facts for investigation.

Livonia

➢ Used 6-Sigma Methodology for process improvement and eliminate quality defects in the Thermoplastic Injection Molding Plant.➢ Conducted time capability studies, Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and statistical process control (SPC), recording cycle times and inspection reports to evaluate current process and product specification.➢ Performed Gage R&R and Capability studies (PPAP) for General Motors New Model 2019 Launch.➢ Inspected all production parts for quality problems such as surface defects, color variation, dimensional nonconformities etc.➢ Determine possible process changes to reduce scrap.➢ Resolved customer and in –plant issues by identifying the root cause and implementing corrective actions.➢ Conducted end of the line verification and validation of the product to ensure desired quality standards.➢ Proficient in using micrometers, calipers, gauges and Error proofing (Mistake Proofing) fixtures.➢ Prepared Non – Conforming Material Report [NCMR] as per Standard Operating Procedure [SOP] in case if any defect is found in the produced products and carryout corrective action.➢ Monitored Level 1 Controlled Shipping (CS1) for few GM products.➢ Ensure safety & housekeeping standards are maintained.➢ Identify the safety rules, report safety problems & all injuries, regardless of severity.➢ Ensure plant safety & 5S housekeeping standards are maintained.

Greater Detroit Area

• Started as Student Worker, got promoted to Student Lead.• Manage and Lead 50 student workers.• Create and maintain the Work Schedule for the student workers by considering their class schedule, maximum workinghours and rotation among the various stations. Preparing Excel sheets of the schedule and helping in Office work.• Assist the supervisor in daily operations and provide ideas to make it a better place.• Delegate tasks, monitor student employee performance and Multi-task efficiently. • Follow all Aramark standards, HACCP guidelines, sanitation and safety standards and regulatory requirements.• Take on the supervisory/management role, to open and close restaurant properly and run smoothly in between.• Provide training to new student workers and maintain discipline.

Belgaum

 Successfully completed training on manufacturing and assembly of various hydraulic pumps and manifolds. Worked on quality line inspection of the pumps and manifolds along the production line. Worked on the assembly and quality inspection of the project ‘Hydraulic Ring Rolling System’. Studied the circuit diagram of hydraulic systems, interpretation of hydraulic symbols.

Ahmedabad Area, India

 Successfully completed training at various departments of the company, flow of materials and information starting from the Marketing department up to the Dispatch. Attended the Industrial Training in Design, Production, Planning & Quality department for the product of material handling equipment’s of the organization. Observed the manufacturing and assembly of Single and Double Girder, Jib, Electric Wire Hoist, Chain Hoist Cranes and their BOM. Developed understanding of inventory control of the various processed and non-processed parts.

Belgaum

 Observed the casting and molding process of screw machine parts. Carried out time and motion study for manufacturing process of the screw parts and worked on corrective actions and continuous improvement parameters. Perceived the training on control process charts and flow diagram for the screw machine parts.  Studied work area layouts, selection of manufacturing equipment. Worked on providing an insight on efficient use of men, machine, information to achieve better results.

Masters In Management And Leadership, A

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master'S Degree, Industrial Engineering, 3.54

Awarded COE Dean’s Merit Scholarship for Master’s Students for obtaining 4.0 GPA in Fall 2015.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Leaders Accelerating Development ProgramReceived Sponsorship from Karnataka State Council for Science.