Manager Six Sigma

Mukesh K. Jha

***** ******** *****, *******, **- 46037

Email: **********@*******.***; Ph. # 765-***-****

Operations and engineering manager with proven record of improving

efficiency in a fast paced, high volume glass manufacturing plant.

Expertise in updating technology, improving processes, reducing cost

and mentoring/developing personnel. Visionary leader and highly

motivated decision-maker with extensive knowledge base in all facets of

manufacturing processes, procedures including planning and scheduling,

production control, inventory management, engineering and project

management. Oversee safety standards, quality control, maintenance and

continual improvement activities. Demonstrate record of significantly

increasing productivity, efficiency, and profit margins through

technology and process/cost improvements.

KEY EXPERTISE:

Operations Management Safety Culture Quality

Assurance/Control

Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Improvement

Productivity Improvement

Maintenance & Engineering Process Redesign New

Product Development

Cost Reduction/Containment Budgeting & Forecasting

Teambuilding & Leadership

Presentation & Influencing Business Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Hand-selected to lead major corporate initiatives of Energy

Management (annual utility cost of $200M) for reputation as a problem

solver, cross-functional team coordinator, consensus-builder and

technological and financial enabler.

PROFESTIONAL EXPERIENCE:

. Corporate Energy Manager:

Saint Gobain, Muncie (IN). 2009-Present

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, directing and

coordinating all activities related to energy reduction &

sustainable development initiatives across thirteen

manufacturing plants ($1.6B revenue, 4300 employees).

Responsible for selecting, training and developing plant energy

managers and energy teams in each plant. Coordinate energy &

sustainability audits/reduction initiatives with DOE, Energy

Star and other outside agencies to meet corporation's long term

strategic goals. Evaluate and install economically feasible

renewable energy projects.

o Reduced energy usage by 8% over last 4 years, resulting in

cumulative savings of $22M.

o Planning, scheduling & budgeting of energy efficient

compressed air systems across all thirteen plants.

o Saint Gobain was recognized with Energy Star Sustainable

Excellence award.

o Three of the Verallia-NA plants were recognized by Energy

Star for their Superior Energy performance (only glass

plants in the country).

o Created companywide sustainable scorecard and was

recognized by EPA as Climate Leader in the industry.

. Operations Manager:

Burlington (WI). 2006-2008

Responsibilities included planning, directing and coordinating

work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing

functions to meet safety, productivity, cost, quality and

shipping in a large glass manufacturing plant (6 direct and 250

indirect reports) with $120M annual revenue. Improved process

through implementation of lean, kaizen, 5S and six sigma

methodologies. Developed production, labor & capital budget and

performed administrative responsibilities including selection

and development of employees. Performed all administrative

functions in the plant during plant general manager's absence.

o Reduced product change timing by 32% through usage of Lean

and Kaizen methodologies.

o Improved productivity by 2.0% every year resulting in

increased revenue of $2.3M/year.

o Reduced quality failure cost by 37%. Increased ISO 9001

audit score from 80 to 96.

o Achieved 50% reduction in equipment downtime by

implementing predictive maintenance program.

o Reduced employee turnover by 20%.

o Played role of instrumentation in receiving 1S0-9000

certification.

. Engineering Manager:

Seattle (WA) & Elmonte (CA). 2002-2006

Lead engineering & Furnace operations (5 direct and 50 indirect

reports) with responsibility for engineering and maintenance

functions. Directed plant maintenance and executed long term

capital projects. Responsible for keeping plant in compliance

with environmental and other regulations.

o Continuously exceeded budgeted goals of labor, utilities

and maintenance budget.

o Reduced plant downtime from 2.0% to 0.65% by implementing

preventive and predictive maintenance.

o Executed large process improvements and capital assets

projects (up to $6M/Year).

o Modified furnace processes resulting in an annual energy

savings of $700K.

o Worked with corporate engineering group during furnace/shop

rebuilds.

o Planned and budgeted capital and maintenance budget to meet

plants long term strategic goals.

o Improved productivity through debottlenecking of plants

process and infrastructure capabilities.

. Six Sigma Black Belt:

Seattle (WA). 2004-2005

Lead five six sigma projects across functional departments with

focus on plant quality, process and performance improvement

using six sigma methodologies. Trained others in use of quality

and continuous improvement tools and assisted plant in achieving

continuous improvements targets. Analyzed statistical data and

product specification using Minitab and established quality

control standards.

o Lead a six sigma black belt team to reduce variability in

DLG, ANT GR and CHG glass color resulting in an annual

savings of $800K.

o Lead a black belt team to increase productivity in Shop #51

& #52 resulting in an annual savings of $600K.

o Process mapped and streamlined mold transfer process to

reduce mold transfer & shipping cost in wine producing

plants (Seattle, Madera & Port Allegany)

o Guided three green belts in achieving their project goals.

. Management Leadership /Batch & Furnace Manager:

Seattle (WA). 2001-2002

Underwent management training in all functional areas including

B&F, Forming, Cold End, Quality and Maintenance & Engineering.

o Worked as B&F manager for first six months. Lead a team of

14 people who managed operations of 5 furnaces and 9

forehearths. Also managed color changes/chemistry changes

of our product.

o Managed facility maintenance department for two months.

o Analyzed batch house capability. Received $1.5M for

enhancement of batch house system capability.

. Process Engineer: National

Aluminum Company, India. 1996-1999

Monitored, controlled and improved the process parameters for

making quality products used in the aluminum smelters for making

aluminum from alumina.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS:

M.B.A in General Management (2009-2011)

Krannert Business School, Purdue University, Indiana, USA

M.S. in Ceramic Engineering and Material science

(1999-2000)

New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, NY,

USA

B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering & Glass Technology

(1992-1996)

Calcutta University, India

Professional Development & Certification

Black Belt Certified, Statistical Process Control and design

of Experiments, Operations Management,

Lean Training, Project Management Certification, Leadership

development, Kaizen & Treasure hunt

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