Shivam Arya

Operations Associate

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada6 yrs 4 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Led cross-functional projects saving over €500K annually.
Expert in Lean Six Sigma and process optimization.
Skilled in bridging technical solutions with stakeholder engagement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist with expertise in Lean methodologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementManufacturing EngineeringManufacturing ProcessesQuality AssuranceProcess ImprovementLean Manufacturing

Other Skills

5SAnalytical SkillsAutoCADBusiness Process MappingCommunicationComputer LiteracyComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Cost ReductionCritical ThinkingDevelopmentsERP SoftwareEmerging TechnologiesEngineeringEnglishGoogle BigQuery

About

I’m a process improvement professional with 5+ years of experience helping organizations streamline operations, cut costs, and elevate customer experience. With a background in Industrial Engineering and certification as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, I specialize in transforming complex workflows into scalable, efficient systems that deliver measurable business results. Across my career, I’ve led cross-functional projects that reduced AHT, lowered defect rates, and drove annual savings of over €500K. I’ve designed and standardized SOPs, optimized processes across multiple business units, and built data dashboards in SQL, BigQuery, Tableau, and Looker Studio to empower leaders with real-time insights. My approach blends Lean tools with advanced analytics, ensuring improvements are both sustainable and data-backed. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge technical problem-solving with stakeholder engagement. Whether facilitating workshops, coaching teams, or aligning leadership around shared goals, I thrive at embedding continuous improvement into the culture of the business. I’m passionate about using data, collaboration, and innovation to deliver impact from reducing waste and cycle times to building customer-focused solutions that scale.

Experience

6 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 7 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

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Continuous Improvement Associate

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada · Hybrid

SQLBusiness Process MappingData AnalysisProject Management

Canada-europe hardware import ltd

Project Engineer

Oct 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site

>Spearheaded the successful adoption of ERP software in manufacturing operations, resulting in a significant 40% reduction in manual labor and a remarkable 25% increase in overall productivity while optimizing processes.
>Streamlined in-house manufacturing operations by developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs), resulting in a 20% reduction in overall cost and lead time for products.
>Applied engineering principles to drive continuous improvement (CI) projects, resulting in the identification and implementation of quality enhancements and defect prevention measures, leading to a 15% reduction in product defects.
>Collaborated cross-functionally with departments to develop and execute projects focused on enhancing Manufacturing Process Improvement, including Product Development and Design for Manufacturing saving 50+ labor hours per week.

Manufacturing ProcessesContinuous ImprovementMicrosoft PowerPointMechanical EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisManufacturing Engineering+11

Plasser india pvt ltd

Manufacturing Engineer

Jun 2019 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Faridabad, Haryana, India · On-site

>Developed and documented SOPs, based on engineering drawings, process flows, and Bill of Materials (BOM) resulting in a 15% improvement in process efficiency and adherence to manufacturing safety standards.
>Led Key Indicators (KPI) Reports using SAP, presenting critical performance metrics such as On-time Delivery (OTD), downtime, production loss, Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and work order status to top management.
>Conducted kaizen workshops applying Lean Manufacturing principles, utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to identify and troubleshoot process and quality issues, leading to a significant reduction in defects and rework by 20% for tamping unit.
>Orchestrated the alignment of workforce requirements and organizational demands, also conducting comprehensive root cause analysis (RCA); achieved an impressive 15% reduction in downtime and operational disruptions, optimizing production reliability and efficiency.

Manufacturing ProcessesEnglishManufacturingEmerging TechnologiesMicrosoft PowerPointDevelopments+23

Indian railways

2 roles

Continuous Improvement Intern

May 2018 – Jul 2018 · 2 mos · Greater Delhi Area

> Successfully applied methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma, VSM, Takt, 5S, Kanban, and PFMEA, to streamline the assembly line, leading to a notable 25% enhancement in product quality and increased overall productivity.

EnglishManufacturingAutoCADMechanical EngineeringProduction LinesMicrosoft Office+3