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United States

• Led cross-functional production teams to streamline manufacturing processes, achieving a 15% increase in output by implementing Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kaizen for continuous improvements.
• Applied root cause analysis techniques like Fishbone Diagrams to address production bottlenecks, reducing cycle time by 12% in key manufacturing stages without affecting quality standards.
• Enhanced real-time production tracking and scheduling accuracy by integrating SAP ERP data analysis, providing Plant Managers with critical insights for resource allocation and demand forecasting.
• Designed and deployed custom KPI dashboards in Power BI, enabling VP Operations and plant management to make data-driven decisions based on daily, weekly, and monthly metrics.
• Conducted product trials for new material compatibility, performing statistical analysis with Minitab to confirm material performance, which led to the successful launch of three new product lines.
• Led the documentation and alignment of manufacturing processes with ISO 9001 standards, using MS Visio for process mapping, and achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification across all sites within five months.

India

• Spearheaded process improvement projects across various production lines, utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including Kanban and 5S, to minimize waste and improve productivity, increasing output by 20%.
• Conducted in-depth time studies and MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) analysis to identify bottlenecks, resulting in a 15% reduction in downtime by reorganizing work tasks and resources.
• Used Oracle JD Edwards ERP to generate metrics reports that allowed management to track inventory levels and optimize production scheduling, improving material flow across production stages.
• Developed real-time dashboards in Tableau to monitor production metrics, leading to a 10% improvement in on-time delivery by allowing for quick adjustments based on performance data.
• Managed trials for new product launches by conducting FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) on new materials, ensuring production line compatibility and quality standards before full-scale production.
• Documented SOPs and established quality control standards across production lines, achieving zero nonconformances during ISO 9001:2015 audits by maintaining compliance with QMS standards.

Master'S Degree, Engineering/Industrial Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering