Vidush Rajendran Email & Phone Number

Australia

Sri Lanka

• Managed plant expansion and capacity enhancement projects (total investment of USD 6 Million) by specifying and installation of the second end line and can line extension equipment
• Managed process improvement projects to increase plant throughput by 11%
• Supported down-gauging program for improving metal usage by 1.8%
• Implemented of Shopfloor-Online (SFOL) - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Implementation of SAP B1
• Assisted setup and managed startup of beverage filling plant with an investment of USD 20 Million

Sri Lanka

• Managed overall plant operation: Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Product Development, Health and Safety, IT, Procurement, Warehouse and Human Resource Department
• Managed internal and external teams for installation and startup of plant and OEM equipment
• Supervised ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and FSSC 22000 certification programs
• Headed plant approvals for filling products of major brands (Nestle and Coca-Cola)
• Managed redesign of utilities supply to equipment for optimal operations and energy efficiency

Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka

• Consulted clients in the apparel industry on process improvement studies
• Coordinated training programs for productivity improvements for Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in design centers
• Provided project based solutions to clients resulting in fabric savings of up to 1.5% (over USD 1.2 Million) and improved cutting room efficiency by 60%
• Engaged with regional office in Singapore and corporate office in France for providing technical support for clients
• Focused on group upgrade projects to convert B & C-Accounts to Strategic/A-Accounts
• Managed and tracked sales activities of Lectra solutions through Salesforce.com

Kandy, Sri Lanka

• Reduced material costs through R&D and raw material substitution.
• Formulated costing for products manufactured in the facility.
• Reorganized machinery layout in the facility to reduce material movement.
• Ensured adherence to hygienic food handling practices.
• Monitored production records and adherence to forecast.
• Assisted management of overall operation of the factory facility and office.

Whitsett, North Carolina Area

• Reduced operational cost through improvements in staffing and scheduling at various production levels
• Simulated and streamlined material flow in welding, painting, and assembly process.
• Eliminated stoppage in production by implementing appropriate control strategies

• Created a SQL database, complete with GUI, to assist lab users with component identification, location and inventory levels in the department's Manufacturing and Systems Laboratory.
• Took initiative to facilitate "5s" organizational method for the storage of equipment in the Manufacturing and Systems Laboratory.
• Developed vision-assisted inspection strategies for small part identification in a pilot project for a Fortune 500 company.
• Presented to incoming students on SolidWorks CAD software and statistical process control methodologies

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Provided process optimization, ergonomic assessments and standard operating procedures to efficiently schedule staff, reduce cumulative trauma disorders, reduce learning curve, and increase throughput.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Developed leadership skills by helping and being accountable for students living in Residence Halls.
• Enforced University policies, mediated conflicts, and created an inclusive yet diverse community.
• Created monthly workshops on topics related to personal, academic, and professional development.