Senior Associate Manager - Mfg / Ace
India
I am a visionary, strategist, and accomplished professional with over 17 years of diverse and multi-cultural experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, Operational Excellence, Program Management, Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, NPI, and Project Management within the Aerospace and Manufacturing sectors. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong track record of making significant contributions to streamlining operations, revitalizing businesses, enhancing productivity, and optimizing systems and procedures. My expertise lies in aligning strategies with organizational goals to drive operational efficiency and excellence in the Aerospace and Manufacturing domains.● Managed planning, organization, and execution of production schedules to consistently meet daily, weekly, and monthly delivery targets, ensuring fulfilment of customer requirements● Spearheaded strategic initiatives to streamline operations, boost business volumes, and ensure profitability, while controlling expenses.● Led process improvement projects targeting Boeing & Airbus part families, significantly improving First Pass Yield (FPY) and reducing lead times.● Drove policy deployment and goal alignment for operational results, employing Core Problem Solving (CPS) methodologies, Gemba walks, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Lean Transformation practices.● Achieved ACE Bronze Certification for Cargo & Evacuation Systems and established a benchmark Lighthouse Cell in India.● Led Lean events focused on waste elimination and cycle time improvements to align with customer TAKT requirements.● Led Industry 4.0 and Automation projects, including Smart Workbench Implementation and Robotics-driven Auto Screwing and Auto Sealant applications.● Conducted ACE training sessions and contributed to key process maturity enhancements, receiving accolades like Lean Leadership Week Kaizen Event Awards.● Exceptional relationship-building skills with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.