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Ashburn, VA, US

San Diego, CA, US

Watertown, Connecticut, US

• Standardized new program launch processes by clarifying roles and functions for a team of 6 (including the ones in sister plants) program managers and 27 indirect reports, improving on-time completion of deliverables.
• Saved $3M in cost over 2 years by re-sourcing new suppliers and adjusting part designs to match available raw materials without compromising quality requirements during a period of supply chain disruption (Covid-19).
• Cultivated strong relationships with industry-leading customers through weekly meetings to align on program expectations, helping secure new business from an existing customer and a 10% surge in revenue.
• Introduced monthly reporting template to update the executive team on program status, identify delays, helping secure more support and resources from functional management teams.
• Implemented weekly internal meetings with product development teams (PDTs) including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality to simplify collaboration channels and proactively resolve roadblocks.
• Establish and maintain best practices for program management through the use of standardized tools and templates, risk management strategies, standardized timing plans, and project reporting, improving customer.

Watertown, Connecticut, US

• Transferred to sister plant in China to manage a new program launch supplying products to customer plants across multiple continents, achieving 2-year launch goal by following APQP methodology and structured process.
• Led cross-functional team of 7 (engineering, quality and production) to develop the program plan and effectively manage risk, rescuing the facility from negative revenue flow to +15% and accounting for 40% of total.
• Received the prestigious World Excellence Award out of 300-400 suppliers from the customer for the flawless launch.
• Drove annual savings of $1M during new program launch by conducting VA/VE analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and slash material costs by 4% while maintaining quality.
• Facilitated smooth transition of operations to a larger facility within 8 weeks by banking parts from suppliers and monitoring stock movements, ensuring no disruption to business operations or customer service.
• Simplified global collaboration by creating open actions lists to streamline project activities and boost efficiency across different time zones with different cultures, leading to on-time program launch.

Watertown, Connecticut, US

• Industrialized 2 new programs that accounted for 25% of sales by following the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process to optimize process design and development phase activities and ensure flawless launches.
• Utilized lean principles to design assembly lines, equipment and manufacturing strategies, improving cycle times by 20% and meeting all targets for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Implemented root cause analysis methodologies to identify and rectify production inefficiencies, cutting scrap by 13% over 6 months.
• Conducted feasibility studies with product design and development teams to ensure efficient manufacturing and managed project plans for new product launch to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Watertown, Connecticut, US

• Optimized processes and resource utilization by following APQP methodology to develop a detailed master timing plan with more focus on critical tasks, launching a new program in 18 months (industry standard: 30-36.
• Launched the program within all financial KPIs and project budgets by implementing cost-control measures and identifying cost-saving opportunities

Knutsford, Cheshire, GB

• Skyrocketed sales from $1.24M USD to $10M USD by implementing strategic initiatives such as relocating assemblies to India, expanding sourced components, and eliminating overproduction with enhanced machining.
• Streamlined global procurement process for casting and forging through a new strategy, reducing unplanned air freight and boosting on-time deliverability from 60% to 98%.

Saint-Ouen, FR

• Managed an annual budget of $6M USD for purchasing various components, such as plastic, rubber, sheet metal, and precision turned parts.
• Deployed cost-saving initiatives such as re-sourcing, re-negotiation, redesign to cost, and business consolidation to optimize buying power, slashing cost by 3% annually.
• Monitored supplier scorecard and utilized 8D methodology to address quality and delivery issues, maintaining consistent on-time delivery performance for customers.
• Performed on-site assessments and audits to mitigate risks associated with high-risk suppliers and enhance supplier processes and capabilities.Successfully implemented several re-sourcing initiatives that aligned with.

Postgraduate Diploma, Finance, General

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering