May 2020 – Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Managed a greenfield factory transfer project for Cepheid's Jidoka Mfg plant in Bangalore. Managed a cross functional effort between Manufacturing, Engineering, SCM, Quality, Facilities, and IT depts. in Cepheid’s US and Sweden plants to setup MII-Bgr plant. This is an ISO and CDSCO certified Mfg facility with an annual production capacity of 13M cartridges used in IVD testing kits for TB.
• Currently leading the Engineering (Process Engg, Maintenance Engg, Controls Systems Engg) and Technical Operations (Failure Investigation, Product Transfer) verticals for Cepheid's Mfg plants in Bangalore and Chennai.
• Established and sustained the implementation of Lean & Six Sigma Mfg tools. Proficient in A3 problem solving, Daily / Visual Management, Standard Work, Kanban systems, Value Stream Mapping & 5S.
• Part of Danaher’s prestigious GMDP (General Manager Development Program)

Dec 2015 – Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Developed & installed an automated pick-put station for palletized inventory. Successfully deployed the station in Sodimac warehouse in Chile and secured a patent for the innovative design.
• Developed and installed an automated Cross-Belt Sorter (sorting capacity 18000 packets/hr) in a Flipkart warehouse in Gurgaon. Developed automated Linear Sorter solutions deployed in various warehouses across the globe (Amazon, Flipkart, Asurion, XPO, Delhivery)

Jul 2012 – Jul 2015 · 3 yrs · Jamshedpur Area, India

• Involved in 2 inhouse development projects:
• 1. Axles for Tata Ace vehicles
• 2. 230 BHP DCT Gearboxes for Tippers, Trucks and Trailers.
• Both projects completed on time and achieved targeted cost reduction of ~15% & B10 life increase of ~10%.