Aug 2020 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

May 2017 – Apr 2018 · 11 mos

• Headed a team of 12 managers and 400 workmen to manage day to day operations of Secondary Manufacturing (Cigarettes production) at Munger unit
• Anchored implementation of a comprehensive 'Manufacturing Excellence program' through a cross-functional team winning Gold Award at India Manufacturing Excellence Award. Strategized a road-map with leadership team to conform to the new Goods & Services Tax regime launched in India. Responsible for driving Industry 4.0 and other innovation initiatives in the unit

Apr 2015 – Apr 2017 · 2 yrs

• Headed a team of 100 people to manage day to day operations of Primary Manufacturing (Tobacco Processing) at Munger unit. Instituted an automated Product Quality rating system reducing market complaints and product recalls.
• Streamlined labor practices through execution of Voluntary Retirement Scheme and Long term Agreement with workers' union. Led operational excellence projects and automated processes to reduce Non-Value adding activities

Apr 2014 – Mar 2015 · 11 mos

• Headed a team of 8 Managers and 64 workmen to manage day to day operations of ITC's Pune Foods unit (Potato chips and Extruded Snacks). Oversaw operational stabilization of Flat-cut variety of Potato chips, helping ITC reduce time to market and establish market leadership in the segment. Worked on several quality improvement projects to revitalize the 'Bingo' brand, reducing consumer complaints and gaining market share.
• Steered the unit to win 2nd Prize in National Food Safety Award conducted by CII. Executed Commissioning of new add-on units to reduce vendor dependence. Initiated Quality Circles to improve employee participation in continuous improvement initiatives, winning multiple Gold Awards at Quality Circle Forum of India.

Jul 2013 – Mar 2014 · 8 mos

• Selected by COO based on training presentation to drive process and technology improvements across division (7 units), reducing post-packaging damages by 10%
• Drafted pollution control protocols and formalized inspection system for greenfield Bengaluru factory

May 2012 – Jul 2012 · 2 mos · Jamshedpur Area, India

• Diagnosed the ‘Tundish-travel’ operation at TATA Steel reducing safety risk to ~100 workmen and reducing downtime by 20%

Dec 2011 – Dec 2011 · 0 mo · Kolhapur Area, India

• Devised a ‘decentralized-production’ strategy to enable pan-India growth for this ‘alternative cooking fuel’ startup
• Designed and experimented with different combination of ingredients to stabilize operations of micro-pelletizer

May 2011 – Jul 2011 · 2 mos · Patna Area, India

• Executed cost saving project at this renewable energy start-up to reduce electricity theft in rural areas. Carried out a research on Waste heat recovery and suggested a feasible method for utilization of engine exhaust.