VEMULA PHANINDRA
Vijayawada
Summary
Results-driven Continuous Improvement Manager with 9+ years of experience driving process excellence and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles. Successfully led cross-functional teams in the execution of process improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and increased customer satisfaction. Proficient in Six Sigma methodologies and experienced in using data analysis to identify root causes and implement targeted solutions. Skilled in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager Continuous Improvement
CARGILL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2023 - Current
- Teamed with disciplinary leaders on determining annual operational targets and outlining needed quality improvements.
- Developed Continuous Improvement/Lean production training programs for onsite implementation.
- Drove implementation of formal Six Sigma program resulting in 5% reduction of process and product variations.
- Implemented lean production methods to reduce waste by 2%.
- Championed new Lean strategies, framework and project elements to drive multidisciplinary growth and process overhaul.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
CPF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Mentored and coached Six Sigma White & Yellow Belts of 15 projects in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
- Developed and led lean training sessions for 30+ employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Developed a standardized work system, resulting in a 25% improvement in process consistency and a 10% reduction in training time
- Implemented 5S system and organized work areas, resulting in a 30% reduction in search and setup time
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement Standard Operating Procedures, improving process consistency and reducing errors by 20%
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions, resulting in a 20% reduction in product defects
- Implemented visual control boards to monitor key performance indicators and drive accountability, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity through MS Office (Advanced Excel)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement SOP's, OPL & SWI improving process consistency and reducing errors by 10%.
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions, resulting in a 05% reduction in product defects.
- Conducted internal audits across various departments to assess compliance with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 22000) and identify areas for improvement.
- Developed custom Process mapping to monitor production efficiency.
- Led efforts in analysis and design of more cost-effective processing technology to improve current aquafeed manufacturing systems.
- Improved Lean processes to meet company goals for earnings, quality and completion.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Performed in-depth data analysis, including data cleansing, transformation, and statistical analysis, to identify trends, patterns, and abnormalities that are helpful for LSS Green Belt Project.
- Identified process improvement opportunities using Six Sigma techniques such as DMAIC, RCA, 5S, Kaizen, VOC, etc,...
- Monitored and managed data cleansing requirements and data conversion initiatives.
- Implemented daily, weekly and monthly meetings(KPI) for staff to follow.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
CPF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Worked with cross-functional plant teams to develop and implement manufacturing processing improvements and drive quality mindset resulting in 2% increase in productivity, 4% increase in throughput.
- Implemented lean production methods to reduce waste by 1%.
- Implemented digital investigation tracking system, decreasing time spent on paperwork 55%.
- Drove yield optimization and cost reduction actions for Aquafeed manufacturing process.
- Drove implementation of formal Six Sigma program resulting in 1.4% reduction of process and product variations.
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.
- Utilize AutoCAD and SolidWorks to examine product scopes and plan for adaptations in production methods.
- Developed Continuous Improvement/Lean production training programs for onsite implementation.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
- Built inventory management systems for industrial facilities and reviewed existing systems to identify potential for optimization.
- Conducted evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
- Created and implemented project plans for new or improved industrial processes.
- Study and recommend corrective solutions for enhancing manufacturing efficiency.
- Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
- Implemented Kaizen, Six Sigma & ISO process improvements to increase yields, improve quality and reduce downtime
Junior Document Controller
CPF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Reduce paper work by 40% by creating MS Excel reports in production department.
- Updated and created drawings using Solid Works, AutoCAD and controlled firmware files
- Developed, Established, improved and reinforced document management systems to handle current and expected requirements.
- Maintained organized and efficient document flows by using excellent planning and multitasking skills.
- Provided assistance with inbound and outbound document processes, document sorting, logging and work order creation.
- Transmitted documents, organized revisions and tracked changes.
- Managed training courses, setup and maintenance for document control systems.
- Organizing Department meetings and tracking the MOM of the meetings
- Developing ISO documents, SOP's, OPL within the factory.
- Reported ISO audit findings to management within defined timelines.
- Coordinated internal audit processes and scheduled internal audits within the team.
Junior Factory Technician (Trainee)
CPF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Earned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity in Manufacturing of Aqua Feed
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
VR SIDDHARTHA ENGINEERING
VIJAYAWADA04-2015
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
AANM & VVRSR POLYTECHNIC
05-2012
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma
- KPI Implementation
- Financial Management
- Process Mapping
- HACCP,GMP,GHP
- Audit Management Systems (ISO9001 & 22000)
- SAP (Production & Warehouse Management)
Technical Skills:
- MS Office
- Minitab
- AutoCAD
- Solidworks
- Sharepoint Design
- Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables)
- Microsoft Power Bi (Dashboards, ETL)
Software Skills:
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (LSSGB) - ASQ
- Certified Internal Auditor - ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems)
- Certified Internal Auditor - ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management Systems)
Timeline
Assistant Manager Continuous Improvement
CARGILL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2023 - Current
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
CPF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2020 - 09.2023
Continuous Improvement Engineer
CPF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
11.2018 - 05.2020
Junior Document Controller
CPF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2016 - 10.2018
Junior Factory Technician (Trainee)
CPF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
05.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
VR SIDDHARTHA ENGINEERING
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
AANM & VVRSR POLYTECHNIC
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