Puneet Agarwal LSSBB . MBus . Cornell EPM

Operations Associate

Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland10 yrs 3 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Over 10 years of leadership experience in quality management.
  • Proficient in Lean Management and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Adept at driving innovation and process improvements.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Management and Project Management expert in the Engineering and Construction sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementLean ManagementConstruction ManagementQuality ManagementProcess ImprovementQuality EngineeringBusiness StrategyLeadership

Other Skills

AI GovernanceAIMSAgile MethodologiesAllocationsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence for BusinessAuditingBudgetingBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Intelligence (BI)Business PlanningBusiness ProcessBusiness Process AnalysisChange Management

About

🌟 A Journey of Innovation and Excellence: Meet Puneet Agarwal! 🚀 Once upon a time, in the ever-evolving realm of technology and innovation, there was a passionate professional named Puneet Agarwal. 🌠 With a vision to redefine the boundaries of possibility, Puneet embarked on a remarkable journey that has left a trail of success and inspiration. 🏢 In the corporate landscape, Puneet is an accomplished leader with an unwavering commitment to excellence. With over 10 years of experience in leadership roles, he has honed his skills in strategic planning, project management, and fostering innovation across various industries. 💼 Puneet's career history is an awe-inspiring narrative of his growth as a leader. From his early days as a Quality auditor, where he led cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions, to his role as Project Quality Functional Manager, driving efficiency and quality management systems across the organization. 🚀 Puneet's journey is a testament to his remarkable proficiency in Lean Management, Continuous Improvement (CI), 5S, Control Charts, Gemba Walks, A3 Problem Solving, Six Sigma, and Quality Function Deployment (QFD). As a certified ISO auditor, he has an eye for detail and ensures the highest standards of quality in every endeavor. 🌐 As an avid learner, he is constantly expanding his knowledge base, seeking innovative ways to stay ahead, and building expertise in data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. 🔮 Beyond his professional prowess, Puneet is a natural collaborator and an inspiring mentor. His dedication to building strong, cohesive teams has nurtured a culture of growth and empowerment. 🎯 Puneet's unwavering focus on driving innovation brings exceptional ability to blend creativity with analytical thinking allowing him to identify groundbreaking solutions. 💡 As a natural problem solver, Puneet embraces challenges with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. His strategic thinking and analytical mindset have consistently yielded high-impact results, making him a trusted advisor to leadership. 🎓 Puneet's educational background in Executive Management (Cornell), Master in Business (UOW), and Lead auditor certifications form the bedrock of his technical acumen and thought leadership. His ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world challenges sets him apart as a thought leader in his field. 👉 With Puneet Agarwal at the helm, organizations can look forward to embracing the future of innovation, driving transformative growth, and creating a lasting legacy of excellence. 🚀

Experience

10 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 3 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 5 mos
Current Experience

Joule group ltd

Quality Manager

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland · On-site

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Project ManagersBusiness ProcessProject TeamsMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)Timelines+19

Kra renewables

Energy Engineering Manager

Jun 2024Jan 2025 · 7 mos · Kilcoole, County Wicklow, Ireland · Hybrid

Project ManagersBusiness ProcessProject TeamsTimelinesEnglishCompetitive Analysis+11

Valeo

Quality Project Leader

Nov 2022Jun 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Tuam, County Galway, Ireland

  • As the Project Quality Lead responsible for the compliant management of the overall project part including all the teams such as software, ECU and Camera
  • Leading talks with the customers to discuss all the quality related issues such as requirements, deviation, audit findings, etc.
  • Chasing risks across different modules of the project and ensuring that these are identified and mitigated in a timely manner.
  • Ensure development and maintenance of Regulatory standards and procedures in accordance with all applicable Regulatory regulations, guidance, and specifications.
  • Contribute to the development of high-quality systems by ensuring functionality meets documented specifications, quality requirements and organisational goals
  • Participate in continuing own and team professional development in order to maintain awareness in current and new regulations and ensuring new regulations are implemented.
  • Drive and support the implementation of process improvements to reduce variation and ensure predictable processes across all product lines (e.g. Yield improvements, Product Performance Improvement, Cost Reduction initiatives, Process Automation activities).
  • Lead Quality related activities for device development & manufacturing, ensuring effective and efficient controls are implemented and maintained (e.g. SOP development, reviews, inspection standards, plans, frequencies, and test methods)
  • Develop and execute thorough test plans. Report, analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve anomalies. Take the lead in the integration of other components by solving problems within and across subsystems to produce a final product.
  • Monitor and track project key milestones, timeline, and budget. Apply broad knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes utilized for product release and achieve target quality metrics Identify, mitigate, and communicate project issues, risks, and status to team members and stakeholders.
Project ManagersBusiness ProcessProject TeamsTimelinesEnglishCompetitive Analysis+8

Emirates safety laboratory llc

Quality and Project Specialist

Jul 2020Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos · United Arab Emirates

  • Implementing the ISO 17065 standard for the organization.
  • Performing statistical analysis to support process improvement and reduce variation of current processes.
  • To support the delivery of better value and greater efficiency through the identification and elimination of unnecessary complexity within business processes and the identification of better ways of working.
  • Provide advice to process owners regarding problem-solving processes and strategies to address deviations in process performance.
  • Support process owners with structured risks with a view to improving service efficiency of the operations, action management, and tracking.
  • Continually improve ongoing reporting and analysis processes, automating or simplifying were possible whilst updating existing metrics as well as creating new metrics in liaison with stakeholders.
  • Conducting third-party certification audits such as Initial audits (Stage I and Stage II on-site /off-site audits) re-certification, and surveillance audits.
  • Conducting ISO awareness and internal auditor training for the Internal Management system.
  • Creating a culture of Lean Management by using Kaizen and Kanban tools to bring agility, continual learning, and improving productivity.
  • Leading a team of 10 people on a digital transformation project to create a UI/UX platform for product certification services that include the development of business requirement document (BRD), creation of workflow, testing of platforms created by vendors, and providing training to the teams on the platform.
  • Maintain and improve laboratory capability to evaluate and accept materials and products, analyze failed products and/or process equipment, supporting customers as needed.
  • Support the deployment of process excellence across the enterprise through the delivery of formal training on Lean and Six Sigma, mentoring projects executed within a division, and championing business process methods in communities of practice.
Project ManagersBusiness ProcessProject TeamsTimelinesEnglishMarket Research+5

Lichfield fire and safety equipment (lifeco)

Quality Engineer

Jul 2019Jun 2020 · 11 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Perform as an Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, I conduct Internal Audits for the organization and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standard.
  • Performing as Quality Engineer and focusing on improving processes for business using Lean tools in order to increase overall productivity including training program development.
  • Strategy development and implementation to support new and incumbent opportunities.
  • Ensuring all quality management documents are developed such as Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Customer feedback, and complaints, among others.
  • Preparation of correspondences between the parties involved in the project and assisting the project
  • manager.
  • Provide training and consultation for Management Operating System.
  • Responsible for the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001 registration.
  • Take the initiative to reduce internal and external quality defects by leading or participating in root cause analysis, identifying the root cause, and corrective actions.
  • Serving as a facilitator of continuous improvement they will involve colleagues and supply chain partners to create and sustain a culture that contributes to achieving the project commitments and wider business strategies.
  • Organize and facilitate projects with cross-functional teams related to Value Stream Mapping/Design, Lean Line Design, and Process.
  • Support system design work (e.g., inventory calculations, lot size calculations, changeover requirements, customer pull patterns, material delivery loops).
  • Analyze, Develop and Deliver lean manufacturing-related training activities. Including classroom training, shop floor training, hands-on simulations, and kaizen events as required for manufacturing, logistics, and support operations.
  • Facilitate small group meetings to brainstorm, gather information which support ongoing continuous improvement activities and practice consensus leadership when possible
Project TeamsMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)TimelinesEnglishProgram ManagementQuality Engineering+1

Asia waterjet equipment

Quality and Project Engineer

Nov 2018May 2019 · 6 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Performed as an Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, conducted Internal Audits for the organization, and got company ISO 9001:2015 certification.
  • Performed as Quality Engineer and prepared Processes, Non- Conformity reports and Corrective Actions, and Risk Management related documents.
  • Performed as HSE personnel and ensured that conformities related to Trakhees in Free zone Area are met by the organization and got the Operation Fitness Certification for the organization.
  • Performed as Project Manager for one of the upcoming products of the company and handled Supply Chain and product development.
  • Ensure the Strategic & Operational procedures are effective, and efficient and identify opportunities for continual improvement through collaborating with internal & external stakeholders.
  • Reduce Business risk through the development and enforcement of new processes and initiatives.
  • Lead the Audit Program, collect results, identify trends and apply Corrective Actions.
  • Provide Leadership and supervision to the Quality Team, motivates, coaches, guides and directs the team to execute departmental goals and objectives.
  • Apply extensive Quality methods to identify and drive improvement as well as developing innovative and creative Corporate Quality Solutions to improve customers’ satisfaction.
  • Establish and implement Quality Metrics (Process Capability, Control Charts, and Measurement) for monitoring system effectiveness and enabling the corporate to make sound quality decisions.
  • Use LEAN, Six Sigma, and other performance improvement methodologies to achieve Strategic goals.
  • The improvement projects will focus on process improvements that drive productivity, improve safety, and create effective and efficient ways of delivery
  • Preparation of correspondences between the parties involved in the project and assisting the project manager
  • The role will be to support, manage and deliver continuous improvement and efficiency projects across Major Projects and Highways
English

Zerogravity aerosports

Business Strategist and Co-Founder

Aug 2016Nov 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos · Jaipur Area, India

  • Developing high-quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.
  • Leading and motivating subordinates to advance employee engagement to develop a high-performing managerial team.
  • Overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission.
  • Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important shareholders.
  • Identifying new opportunities for revenue growth, including new products or services that meet unmet needs in the marketplace.
  • Evaluating new technologies and business practices to determine their potential impact on the company’s operations.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, contractors, partners, and other business contacts.
  • Developing an effective marketing strategy to promote products or services offered by the company.
  • Work alongside project engineers to create weekly sprint plans, prioritize tasks, and monitor progress to ensure we develop an amazing product at a timely pace.
  • Foster partnerships, build a network, and channel relationships across consultants and Drone Service providers on a global scale.
  • Manage all steps in the sales pipeline including qualification, demos, proposals, securing required contract paperwork, and coordinating with the Operations team to drive ongoing success and adoption.
  • Collaborate with the product teams to drive adoption, customer success, and feedback on future product enhancements
  • Perform BDR responsibilities as Lead BDR outrebounding into strategic accounts which will account for 50% of the time spent in this role
  • Perform custom lead research & prospective outreach of key, large accounts for new & incremental sales opportunities
  • Create new partnerships – Establish and extend partnership alliances and development of scalable cooperation concepts to element the value chain
EnglishCompetitive AnalysisMarket ResearchBusiness StrategyLeadership

Agarwal sons

ISO Consultant

Jul 2016Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Jaipur Area, India

  • performed as a consultant to companies seeking ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO/TS 22163, and ISO 18000 standards.
  • Contribute to structure, procedures, and templates within the department to enhance the value-add to the enterprise. Works with department leadership and colleagues to continuously improve department offerings and share best practices of business process knowledge and tools.
  • Lead internal management consulting efforts as identified and as needed. This includes unbiased assessment and resulting recommendations to managers and executives
  • Lead Business Process Improvement projects identified across the enterprise. This includes the application of continuous process improvement skills and methodologies to articulate the problem, baseline current state, analyze the root cause, recommend improvements, and monitor results.
  • Lead the Audit Program, collect results, identify trends and apply Corrective Actions.
  • Provide Leadership and supervision to the Quality Team, motivates, coaches, guides and directs the team to execute departmental goals and objectives.
  • Apply extensive Quality methods to identify and drive improvement as well as developing innovative and creative Corporate Quality Solutions to improve customers’ satisfaction.
  • Establish and implement Quality Metrics (Process Capability, Control Charts, and Measurement) for
  • monitoring system effectiveness and to enable the corporate to make sound quality decisions.
  • Provide training and consultation for Management Operating System.
English

Departement of energy, govt of rajasthan

Project Research Associate

Jan 2016Jul 2016 · 6 mos · Jaipur Area, India

  • Given the task to study and analyze power distribution and suggested innovative measures like using drone-based surveillance for electric thefts to reduce DISCOM`s losses.
  • Using my innovative and managerial skills, I was able to reduce DISCOM`s AT&C losses by more than 10percent.
  • Presented a study report to the government on using Solar Thermal Technology for generating power.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in areas of the power and renewables sector and lead the team’s delivery of analytical, modeling, written, or slide presentation outputs
  • Identify business development of follow-on work opportunities and lead new project scoping, lead discussions and proposal development and pitching
  • Present briefings, and research findings for and with (potential and current) clients, at external events, and at meetings with a variety of organizations.
  • Improving the service design process to improve the customer satisfaction level
  • Support the delivery of innovation projects and government funding schemes by providing administrative support, inclusive of drafting correspondence, document processing, and analytics.
  • Provide primary or secondary analysis of all research data, which may involve the use of quantitative and/or qualitative methods, to support the development of or contributions to key findings.
  • Directly contribute to and manage the creation of research reports and presentations, including drafting the findings report and presentation, and collaborating with stakeholders on design and production. Collaborate with team on key research talking points.
  • Contribute to and/or directly participate in the oral presentation and training on the findings.
  • Conduct research on legislative and policy issues and produce policy memos and whitepapers that will inform decision-making at the leadership level.
  • Identify issues affecting the sector, undertake analysis to understand their impact, and develop potential responses.

Welspun energy limited

Trainee

Nov 2013Dec 2013 · 1 mo

  • I learned about the working and maintenance of the solar power plant and also the technology involve in the process.
  • Studied the effect of dust on solar power plants.

Srm hybrutos team

Control Engineer

Jul 2013Jan 2014 · 6 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Designed the control system for the hybrid vehicle and did its simulation.

Srm robocon team

Electrical Engineer

May 2012Apr 2013 · 11 mos · Chennai

  • My responsibility as an electrical engineer in the team was to research and develop a highly efficient electrical system of the robot.
  • Developed the power system of the robot.
  • Developed the control system for the working of the robot.
  • Developed the Matlab simulation for the working of the robot.
  • Used Image processing for driving the robot to a certain path.

Education

Cornell University

Certificate Course — Executive Program in Management

Feb 2023Aug 2023

University of Wollongong in Dubai

Master of Business — Quality Management

Sep 2018Jun 2020

SRM University (Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University)

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Aug 2011May 2015

St. Anslem Pink City School,Jaipur

U — Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Jan 1998Jan 2010

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