Aakash Kumar

Operations Associate

Gurugram, Haryana, India8 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

7+ years in project management and process optimization
Expert in Industry 4.0 and IoT integration
Proven track record in cost reduction and efficiency improvement

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Manufacturing Project Manager with expertise in process optimization and Industry 4.0 integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Process OptimizationIndustry 4.0 IntegrationNew Product DevelopmentProcess ImprovementProject ManagementIot IntegrationProcess EngineeringQuality Management

Other Skills

process flow diagram (PFD)Root Cause Analysis5 WhyProductivity ImprovementOracle PrimaveraStatistical Process Control (SPC)7 QC ToolsOSHA ComplianceContinuous ImprovementDMAICProcess DesignProduct DesignRelationship BuildingMentoringBuild Strong Relationships

About

Aakash is a results-driven project manager with 7+ years of experience in process optimization and Industry 4.0 integration. Expert in leading cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance productivity using IoT and automation. Proven track record of delivering data-driven solutions for continuous improvement. with a focus on driving sustainable, scalable, and innovative manufacturing systems for future-ready business growth and operational excellence

Experience

Senior india private limited

Assistant Manager

Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

> Pioneered integration of Industry 4.0, driving increase in OEE, contributing to 5% reduction in
unplanned downtime
>Led a team of 10 in cross-departmental communication resulting in a 15% improvement in
operational throughput
>Innovated energy-saving initiatives by adoption of cutting-edge technologies for company’s green
manufacturing goals
>Spearheaded the negotiation and optimization of supplier contracts, achieving a 7% cost reduction
and ensuring timely delivery of critical materials, safeguarding production timelines and boosting
supplier relationships
>Drove process improvements across production & logistics to reduce cycle time and accelerating
project timelines by 12 %
>Enhanced efficiency by reducing operation time via strategic re-layout, resulting in faster workflows
and improved productivity

process flow diagram (PFD)Root Cause AnalysisProcess OptimizationIndustry 4.0 Integration

Uno minda

Deputy Lead

Mar 2023 – Jul 2023 · 4 mos · Manesar, Haryana, India · On-site

> Spearheaded new product introduction (NPI) processes, improving production efficiency and cost
effectiveness
> Delivered cycle time reduction strategies leading to higher output and equipment utilization

process flow diagram (PFD)5 WhyNew Product DevelopmentProcess Improvement

Jtekt india ltd.

3 roles

Process Engineer

Promoted

May 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · On-site

>Implemented a project management tool, improving cross-departmental collaboration reducing
project delays by 25%.
>Rolled out IoT-based real-time monitoring, cutting downtime and enhancing troubleshooting
efficiency
> Built in-house press m/c, assy stations & test benches at ₹1.3 Cr vs ₹3 Cr vendor cost, cutting project
and equipment expenses
> Launched Zero Defect Management and Kaizen initiatives, improving quality by 10% and efficiency
by 5% on annual basis
>Led green manufacturing project, reducing carbon emissions by 20% and saving ₹30L annually in
energy costs

Productivity ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementIoT Integration

Section Engineer

Sep 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · On-site

> Implemented poka-yoke and interlinked end-of-line stations to proactively eliminate defects and
prevent customer complaints
> Reduced unit machine line time from 56s to 36s, increasing deliverability from 100 to 140 units and
lowering man-hours per unit

Oracle PrimaveraStatistical Process Control (SPC)Process EngineeringQuality Management