Highlights:

Skills:Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Analysis, Process Improvement, Continuous improvement

Operations Lead 08/2016 - 12/2017
Pie Five Pizza Co., Arlington, TX United States
Industry: Hospitality
Managed a team of 10 members, ensured effective and smooth operations with maximum customer satisfaction.
• Performed Direct time study at the workplace, identified the bottlenecks in the system and suggested solutions to reduce bottlenecks and improved cycle time from 4.5 mins to 3.6 mins. • Significantly contributed in reducing labour cost by 3% through optimized scheduling of employees. • Reduced food cost by 2% with the process improvement and lean production techniques. • Oversee food preparation and production to maintain a lean production technique. • Trained new team members and assigned them to work to achieve maximum throughput and excellent service levels.--
Manufacturing and Development Engineer 07/2012 - 12/2015
Kudale Instruments Pvt Ltd, Pune , Maharashtra India
Industry: Manufacturing
Managed and led a team of 3 engineers and 20 machine operators for all manufacturing activities and product development projects
• Managed and led a team of 3 engineers and 20 machine operators for all manufacturing activities and product development projects - Precision Bore Comparator: Increased accuracy by 30% by eliminating movable parts. - Torque Calibration Rig: Restructured and developed a Torque Calibration Rig of torque capacity 50 Nm to 2000 Nm enabling calibration of torque sensors, transducers and torque wrench testers. - Scale Tape Calibration Unit: Achieved weight reduction by 58% of a 180 Kg unit and successfully reduced manufacturing lead time by 9 days through restructuring and using lightweight components. • Created Process flows, SOP’s, and instructional documents. • Utilized Six Sigma DMAIC methodology for projects to improve quality by defect reduction. • Worked on process requirements and benchmarks, rectifying bottlenecks using root cause analysis (RCA), 5Whys, 8D and SPC. Evaluated feasibility of manufacturing by using DFM and DFA principles • Conducted/documented activities under Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to meet with client’s quality requirements • Followed standard operating procedures to ensure ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards were maintained. • Created 3D/2D drawings with GD&T mark-ups using SolidWorks and AutoCAD and released designs for manufacturing. • Developed programs for CNC turning and milling machines using DELCAM software. • Focused on Lean manufacturing, implemented 5S, Kaizen and other Quality Control tools for continuous improvement. • Identified and monitored the CTQ (Critical to quality parameters) using SPC charts and determined Cp & Cpk. • Evaluated and suggested recommendations on manufacturing quality control processes, types of manufacturing methods to be adopted, list of processes to be followed and tooling’s, jigs & fixtures. • Took active role in leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, detail oriented, budgeting and goal setting. • Performed internal audits for KIPL as an internal ISO 9001 Auditor trained by DNV, Netherlands.--

Shivaji University 07/2008 - 05/2012
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Mechanical Engineering
Minor:Manufacturing Engineering
Member of Student Council Co-ordinator of Mechanical Student Association

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