Prateek K Badari Email & Phone Number

Salinas, California, Us

Salinas, California, Us

Continuous Improvement Improved Apple yields by 2% by identifying and rectifying the wastage in the machine Investigated inconsistency in batch quality by identifying the root cause of non-standardized Spin Dryer recipe settings Analyzed root cause that affected inconsistent gas flush and seal integrity on Modified Atmospheric Packing machines and proposed solution to operations Proposed automation for Pasta fill and labeling which will improve the productivity, portion control, and saving four headcountRed Zone – Digital Production System Project Undertook Preventive maintenance on count sensors to maintain integrity of the system Enhanced facility operations KPI reporting through Visual Management in key operating Zone Created a summary template for weekly OEE reporting for key operating zones Warehousing and Logistics Mapped Current State and developed best practices SOP for Picking, Staging, and Loading activities Developed Screen Layout and process behind Visual Management system to improve pick accuracy and real-time status updates

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

• Achieved 20% savings on plating processes by identifying alternate sources and establishing annual rate contracts• Implemented local sourcing strategy and developed three alternate machining suppliers which reduced supplier dependency, provided savings of 12% on component cost• Reduced Inventory carrying cost by 4.76% through effective planning and contractual agreements with critical suppliers ensuring stock availability during the surge in demand and exigencies• Increased OTD of existing suppliers by 3.54% by Organizing Performance Review meets, coordinating, monitoring, controlling, and generating and floating monthly replenishment reports for better visibility• Conducted monthly supplier audits to ensure they meet part technical requirement, delivery, quality, and rated supplier performance • Redesigned supplier evaluation metrics by updating the KPI’s for supplier performance which improved supplier relationship• Conducted supplier feasibility study for new product introduction by accessing capacity, dimensional capabilities, certifications, and existing customer ratings• Created Standard Operating Procedure for suppliers that standardized and streamlined changeover process

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

• Increased the On-Time Delivery of Hi-Lok cell by 20% using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Techniques• Reduced the change over time of Grinding machines by 30% and Forging machines by 10% using SMED approach and gap analysis to Benchmarks• Led KAIZEN/ Continuous Improvement projects coordinating with production, operations, engineering valued at $ 80,000 to drive stabilization and standardization of work across the shop floor, reduce cycle time for various components, eliminated capacity constraints, reduced tool up time, implemented one man two machine using Lean principles• Prevented wastage of Shelf Life consumables by implementing ERP module, for life monitoring and consumption based on shelf life in lieu of FIFO• Introduced KAN BAN in stores using Method analysis, BOM and standard work audits to reduce inventory shortages by 9.57%• Re designed the Production shop layout by creating customer wise cells which increased the machine and labor utilization 3.85%• Introduced Operator Time docket, an operator activity monitoring system in Forging, Drilling and Traub cells to study work methods. Analyzed the data, identified the root cause, and optimized process and equipment which improved the efficiency by 12% and labor utilization by 5.80%• Standardized and improved cycle time by conducting time motion study, evaluating operating time, ergonomic needs and allowances based on labor standard for various broaching, rolling, grinding, drilling, and machining operations• Designed Value Stream Maps identified process bottle necks and proposed changes to operations • Re defined and created new KPIs for every department by understanding, articulating, and implementing process that improve efficiency to which improved the overall process by 3.68%• Created weekly utilization report for all manufacturing and testing equipment’s which lead to the decision of outsourcing of Forging and IVD coating machines which increased the revenue by 1.62%

• Improved on-time delivery of BOSCH pump housing by 10% by better forecasting and internal resource planning• Scheduled machine wise weekly and monthly production plan ensured maximum utilization of machines• As a member of the Product Planning team ensured the availability of raw materials on time at supplier which improved on-time delivery • Introduced Preventative Maintenance Sheet for all machines to ensure compliance with of BOSCH policies

Master Of Science - Ms, Supply Chain Management And Logistics

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering