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Houston, Tx, Us

Cramlington, Northumberland, Gb

Houston, Texas, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

San Antonio, Tx, Us

• Identified optimal sequence of operations to ensure less cycle time for Letter manufacturing and created Line Balancing using Critical Path Method (CPM) and altered the process flow which increased the efficiency by 8% and made a profit of $200,000. • Implemented 6S along the Job shop and trained 80 personals with 8D waste elimination techniques and improved the accuracy of orders by optimizing wait time using Kanban system.• Conducted Time Study Analysis and Value Stream Mapping for analyzing Material, Process and Information flow and implemented Just-In-Time for procurement of goods and saved warehouse space by maintaining sufficient buffer stock. • Increased Inventory storage space for the incoming stock by Warehouse Slotting and Root Planning methods which yielded cost reduction for inventory holding, helped in storing additional goods and increased storage efficiency from 19% to 23%.• Inspect incoming materials for correct quantity and quality and cross-docked intermediate inventory. • Perform periodic Cycle Counting, internal audits by prioritizing inventory using ABC Analysis for over 5000 SKUs and prepare weekly reports using SAP to deliver Lean Management.• Plan production operations, manage MRP using ERP system, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products in order to meet defined customer expectations for quality

Houston, Tx, Us

• Conducted process analysis of IT assets, facility planning, inventory and logistics management using supply chain methods. • Delegated inventory levels, determined EOQ, optimized warehouse level using 5S and Lean methodologies to drive supply chain refinement which resulted in surpassing inventory reduction targets by 27%.• Facilitated operations management and IT technical support for the College of Education staff and students using the University Help Desk Ticketing System. • Assisted, tutored students and resolved queries on topics like aggregate, transportation models and simulation using Microsoft Excel and conducted sessions on topics like Binary & Non-Linear Optimization, Simple & Multiple Regression.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

• Achieved more efficient cycle counts by implementing ABC analysis & reduced inventory carrying cost by 17%. • Prepared and completed orders for delivery or pickup as per requirements and completed daily logs into inventory.• Improved the warehouse operations using value stream mapping, Kanban and 5S lean techniques.• Implemented safety training programs to avoid injuries and related expenses, responded quickly to the work-related safety concerns and trained new employees on how to use the equipment properly.• Perform inventory control and maintain superior quality standards for audits and implemented pareto charts for employee performance.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, In

• Designed a fixture for “Ball Pressing of a Gearbox assembly” by implementing Lean Manufacturing.• Analyzed operating data from the manufacturing process using statistical process control and troubleshooting.• Conducted Root Cause Analysis for identifying potential Bottleneck operations which reduced Productivity.• Worked with cross-functional teams through 8D, 5 WHY analysis, 7QC Tools & CAPA to identify the root cause of failures and optimized process parameters for yield, throughput, and quality.• Formulated a new design with SolidWorks and tested the design for sustainability using ANSYS Workbench.• Combined SMED and OTED concept of Die exchange for designing the fixture by using ASME standards. • Applied Mistake proofing (poka-yoke) to increase yield from 85% to 89% on the mounting of gearbox threading process and eliminated a process thereby reducing the lead time of Production saving 5 minutes of production time.

Gurugram, Haryana, In

• Adapted Rough-cut Capacity planning to release Bill of Materials (BOM) to calculate the capacity requirements for the Master Production Schedule. Created Ad-hoc analytical work products for managing the account.• Recommended business process improvement by analyzing Direct Material and Labor Variances and establishing Root Cause Analysis using Excel. • Requested for Quotations (RFQ) from vendors and create Purchase Orders (PO) for stock up to $500,000 and maintain Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process cycle. Negotiate with vendors to get the best rate with minimum lead time. Experienced in Requisition to Pay Process in SAP. • Identified the potential flaws in the traditional approach for supplier selection using Lean Six Sigma and proposed a comprehensive model using ANOVA and Gauge R&R method with the aim of increasing the Reliability in supplier selection. Ensured compliance with legislative regulations and corporate policies and procedures - Sarbanes-Oxley.• Performed other SAP-ERP related works in procurement, distribution and aggregate inventory management, using 3PL by Ex-Works and Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) in Inbound and Outbound logistics.

Chennai , Tamil Nadu, In

• Identified the Critical Path (CPM) of the process for making ”Starter Yolks” for two-wheelers using Line Balancing methods and analyzed the time consumed for each work centre and eliminated the number of rejections. • Conducted a Time Study Analysis and constructed Pareto Chart for factors causing rejections vs the number of rejections per time frame and categorized rejections, implemented Trend Analysis to monitor the types of variations. • Performed “Yoke Height Variation Analysis” and sorted out the displacement in the position of magnets. • Used Statistical process control (SPC) tools to identify out of control points, investigate the data and calculate process capability using Minitab. • Coordinated the advanced product quality planning (APQP) activities, control plan and process failure mode effect analysis (PFMEA) and organized PPAP submissions to OEM’s and created reports to deliver Lean Management.• Identified cost-savings and process improvement projects and moved them from concept to implementation.

• Prepared Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for complex process and responsible for calibration of measuring instruments in quality and reviewed drawings and BOMs.• Modelled Control and Pareto charts as part of SQC analyses reports. Initiated work orders for production of Aftermarket products such as bearings, rotational pump components and assisted maintenance technicians on preventive maintenance.• Programmed CNC lathe milling, drilling processes and analyzed company’s progress after implementing Additive Manufacturing. • Conducted cycle time studies, identified bottlenecks, rebalanced and redesigned various work stations on the assembly line leading to optimized work station utilization and reduced takt time.

Master'S Degree, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering