• Working on new palletizer project to streamline packaging for Jars and Pouch line from concept to commission. This project is in process and will be completed in Aug 2024.• Working on converting Steam based CIP to 140F water-based CIP to eliminate potential fatality to employees during conducting the CIP process. This project is in process and will be completed by December 2023. • Worked on setting up equipment monitoring system to identify equipment stoppages quickly to reduce the response time by 50%. This project is implemented in Summer 2023• Worked on Operation setup to eliminate roofing tiling fall defect by developing a proposal to convert the tiling roof to Epoxy and eliminate quality defect for baby meat product. This project is implemented in Spring 2023

• Worked on process design mapping to integrate CAM software for all Sheetmetal equipment from punching to laser in single interface for eliminating overtime by 50% and improving nesting yield by $300,000 (3%). This project implemented in spring 2022.• Worked on implementing assembly line setup for supporting increased demand on Q-series product for Albertsons by planning, designing, and installing assembly line to support $5 million revenue with Point of use material presentation and line balancing for over 80% labor productivity. Project implemented in summer 2021• Worked on installing automated paint line with state-of-the-art technology (Infrared and convection oven) from concept, design, permitting, testing and launching to support overall plant revenue increase from $60 million to $90 million.• Worked on continual improvements with employee engagement to problem solve over 30 A3 by practicing lean principles of waste elimination and identified capital investment opportunity to support labor productivity and • Lead team of engineers in continual improvement projects from increasing sub assembly production capacity by 50%, reduce operational WIP by 10%, CAPA, Reduce COPQ by 25%, assist in DFMEA and integrate new product launch• Developed and standardized manufacturing costing standard with operations team, marketing, and finance department for manufactured parts to estimate case manufacturing cost accurately for competitive product costing.

• Supported new equipment (Mitsubishi Laser machine 4500W- $2.5 Million) installation, setup, testing and production readiness to support plant increased production demand from $30 Million to $50 Million.• Supervised department with 20 employees for meeting production demand for case base manufacturing by production planning, line balancing, optimizing material flow, Assembly sequencing and trained new supervisor to continue the standard production setup.• Worked regulatory organization AQMD, Fire district, NFPA, NSF and DOE to be compliant with latest regulations; supported implementation of changes in regulations prior to impacting operations by planning into AOP.• Designed and launched new assembly line process for High mix and low volume manufacturing which resulted in 40% reduction in direct labor cost and improved FPY from 50% to 90%.• Lead warehouse rearrangement project for Sheetmetal parts which resulted in 50% reduction in direct labor in kitting process and improved floor utilization by 35%.

• Control project scope, schedule and budget, utilizing the IT project change management processes to manage operational requirement changes.• Identified the potential claims data with higher dollar value returns and optimized the current labor to work on high yielding denied claims ($240 million for 50,000 accounts). • Acted as IT management liaison to business, to understand the business problem, constraints (Business, Finance and regulatory) and developed effective solution that improves dollar amount collection.• Performed Value stream mapping (VSM) to identify potential improvements.(AS-IS process flows, identify gaps and develop TO-BE process flow).• Developed logical solution to track performance of each collector and schedule the performance report run to calculate staff performance (claims volume) and productivity (dollar collection)• Facilitated the brainstorming session with Business executive directors, managers to drive solution• Escalate and Mitigate project risks and issues by developing contingency plans.• Provide Daily, weekly, bi weekly and monthly project status report (ESR) to executive stakeholders and business sponsors

• Developed new manufacturing process sequence to reduce defect by 70%, reduced labor cost by $240,000 and established standardized inspection practices.• Responsible for increasing productivity through combined work steps, removing non-value added tasks, adding automation and the development of effective work practices• Perform EASE Time studies (Time & Motion) to standardize labor hours and Labor requirement and determine the actual Labor requirement. • Implemented Lean manufacturing practices and 5S initiatives to improve productivity, labor efficiency, and reduce production waste. • Recommended Manufacturing, Planning and Process Engineering departments for improving methods of manufacture and continuous improvement strategy.• Scheduled, conducted and facilitated brainstorming sessions with management, floor supervisors and employees to develop cost effective, ergonomically efficient manufacturing process. • Created capital assets database in-order to monitor productivity, efficiency and performance of all production equipment• Performed data analysis on Labor cost report that involved, Direct Labor, Downtime, Labor Overtime and Maintenance cost to efficiently forecast labor budget and track labor cost. • Propose capital improvement projects for upcoming year. As part of lean manufacturing, conduct time and labor studies, post standard work, and train new employees to increase product throughput.

• Worked and Trained employees on SAP MM, QA, Production modules for clearance of goods receipt & synchronize Production control activity to reduce inspection takt time (25 days to 10 days).• Evaluated and Adjusted new designs and detail drawings to ensure practical completion while adhering to customer standards for usage and bottom line expenditure to reduce inspection time.• Extensively involved in the Production control activities such as process design, validation, standardization, improvement and control from procurement to customer delivery• Actively contributed to Electronic warfare and avionics division quality standard certification (ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and AS 9100)• Successfully Inspected, Re-engineered and Tested (STP) AGCS, APV Shelter units with DOD, BEL and Serendeep Associates (Vendor)• Successfully designed, built and tested the RWR mechanical vibration test fixture for simulating field environment. • Provided Technical Support for the Production control, Assembling, Testing and designing team for improving Product Performance & mitigate production Costs using FMEA, Lean manufacturing (7 Wastes) techniques• Actively worked with Subcontractors in Standardize manufacturing process (CNC codes, Design drawings, Manufacturability)Project SAP: QM, PP & MM Module Functional Implementation