Supply Chain Engineer

Jitesh Soliwal PMP, ASQ CSSBB, CSCP

**** * ********* ** *** 3D ( Peoria, IL 61615

********@*****.*** ( 269-***-****

Senior Business Consultant: Project Management, Operations & Process

Improvement

Dynamic professional and engineer with a background in manufacturing,

consulting, project management, operations management, supply chain,

quality and industrial engineering. Innovative and results driven

individual with a strong record of success in streamlining operations,

processes and maximizing productivity

Program and Project Portfolio Management ( Change Management ( Performance

Management

Cost Reductions ( Profitability, Efficiency and Effectiveness Improvements

( Business Analysis

Six Sigma Strategic Sourcing ( Outsourcing ( Resourcing ( Business Metrics

Improvement & Management

Kaizen Blitz ( Process Capability ( JIT Strategies ( Sourcing and Logistics

( e-commerce ( SQC

ISO 9000/ TS 16949 compliance ( Risk Analysis ( Design of Experiments (

APQP ( FMEA

Consensus Building ( Presentations ( Workshops ( Consulting ( Influencing (

Team Training and Building

CAREER PROFILE

. Demonstrated leadership by developing, executing and sustaining effective

process improvements that drive productivity improvements utilizing Lean

Six Sigma methodologies

. Served as a change agent by driving the required cultural changes and the

adoption of successful continuous improvement practices

. Identified and implemented cost reduction initiatives enterprise wide

related to spend aggregation, re-negotiation and re-sourcing and supplier

consolidation

. Obtained savings of up-to $ 200,000 on multiple improvement projects like

supply chain optimization, outsourcing, process mapping, cycle time

reduction, business processes

. Achieved results by implementing effective, appropriate and consistent

practices in the related field, from data analysis to decision making

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Consultant, CGN & Associates, Inc.

April 2008 - Present

. Manage the reengineering of existing business processes to improve

internal efficiency and relationships

. Manage business transformation initiatives with suppliers focused on

supply chain modeling and improvement to provide sustainable long term

cost reduction based on total cost of acquisition of products

. Work in partnership with cross-functional teams to identify operational

and material cost improvement projects that support business initiatives

and future business goals

. Analyze current processes by mapping, flowcharting and communicating

organizational interdependencies to the team for problem solving. Manage

ad hoc analyses, meetings and reports for the client

. Establish, monitor and measure project goals and impact on product or

service quality

. Perform business environment analysis including SWOT analysis,

competitive analysis, stakeholder analysis, internal capability analysis

and conduct interviews with the client for business case assessment

. Define and use performance measures to drive and monitor organizational

performance and evaluate the results in relation to the business plan

. Perform project planning activities to estimate work effort and resources

needed to execute initiatives

. Manage and perform cost reduction activities by facilitating workshops at

client location involving buyers, engineers, business resources and

subject matter experts and provide documentation of outcomes and weekly

status to stakeholders

. Perform internal benchmarking to identify cost differences between

similar parts and simplifying the manufacturing/production processes

. Identify optimal lot sizing ordering strategy at suppliers to obtain cost

reduction based on optimal utilization of tool life, reduced die wear,

efficient use of material and leveled production schedules

. Identify different approaches to consolidate different trucking carriers

in the value chain and obtain cost reduction by re-quoting with freight

carriers ($50-$100K)

. Execute decisions based on the sourcing matrix and leverage core

suppliers for cost reductions (up to $200K)

. Identified and implemented cost reduction based on spend analysis, part

price history analysis and assessment of the supply market factors,

multiple facility analysis and supplier consolidation (up to $100K)

. Conduct workshops that emphasize on product simplification by comparing

design variations and product functionality in product lines and generate

cost reduction ideas by utilizing common components

. Identify and develop strategy to obtain cost reduction for different

categories of products

. Collaborate with suppliers to develop total cost structure for product

and identify areas of inefficiencies in different operations performed

on the product

. Perform regression analyses, cross-functional product comparisons to

implement effective cost reduction activities by identifying variances

due to product design, material and processes utilized for manufacturing

($50-$200K)

Industrial Engineer, Davco Technology, LLC (Penske Corporation)

October 2006 - March 2008

. Managed operations in the manufacturing cell and improved efficiencies by

50% and cycle time by 25%.

. Direct responsibility for production and supervision of the manufacturing

cell

. Identified new equipment and generated process efficiency of 40 - 50%

and savings of up to $50K

. Performed cost analysis and ROI calculations to justify new equipment

. Managed engineering change orders, projects and monitor various phases to

drive implementation

. Coordinated and lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) during new

product development phase

. Developed and completed PFMEA's, control plans, process flow maps and

production readiness plans

. Modified, redesigned fixtures and developed fixture ideas to support the

needs of the production processes

. Implemented corrective actions and close 8D reports. Performed quality

audits to improve compliance

. Trained line associates with processes through work instructions and new

manufacturing developments

. Improved First Time Quality on line by implementing adequate process

controls and participate in production improvement teams to develop and

channelize new ideas

. Implemented cycle time reduction kaizen events to improve the line

throughput

. Managed and reviewed non conforming product and made recommendations for

rework and ways to eliminate non-conformances by setting up better

process controls and mistake proofing

. Developed a packaging replenishment system to save floor space and reduce

impact on on-time delivery

. Analyzed work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data

such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules,

to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment

. Performed scheduling activities, materials planning, sub-contract

activities, product routing, inventory management, production and

operations planning and optimizing product phase-out with ERP software

QAD

. Liaison for quality methods and systems (TS 16949). Performed activities

to maintain ISO and TS certifications. Lead the entire quality audit, re-

certification process and managed quality document control

Industrial (Project) Engineer, Spartan Chassis, Inc.

May 2005 - September 2006

. Managed and lead lean projects generating savings of up to $100K in the

supply chain in the value stream with specific focus on supplier

processes

. Identified waste within the value streams and provide solutions on

eliminating it with focus on optimization of material handling (15-20%),

resource utilization (30-40%) and downtimes (10-20%)

. Managed and conducted kaizen events across the facility

. Lead and implemented process oriented improvements in the corporate

program of identifying waste in processes and eliminated inefficiencies

in reporting by 50%

. Conducted capacity studies pertaining to processes and materials and made

changes to the layout of workstations to ramp up the production volumes

. Coordinated and executed projects with material handling and purchasing

departments for optimizing material logistics in the warehouse with

improvements of 10-15%

. Developed training programs in value stream mapping, lean sigma and 5S

to mentor supervisors

. Implemented lean material handling system by developing Plan for Every

Part and optimizing inventory levels

. Implement continuous flow cells for sub-assemblies with point of use

material locations and achieve one-piece flow

Supplier Development Intern, Delphi

September 2004 - December 2004

Continuous Improvement Intern, Kalamazoo Grill

September 2003 - December2003

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Industrial Engineering, Western Michigan

University, Kalamazoo, MI, U.S. (2004)

Bachelor of Science: Industrial Engineering, University of Bangalore,

Bangalore, India (2001)

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional ( Six Sigma Black Belt ( Certified

Supply Chain Professional

TRAINING

. Lean Manufacturing training from Delphi Lean College

. APQP, PPAP and FMEA training from Automotive Industry Action Group

. Real World Negotiating from BNS, Inc. (Buyer/ Supplier Negotiation

Strategies)

. 8D Problem Solving training at Spartan Chassis, Inc., Lansing Community

College

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Project ( MS Office ( MS Visio ( Powerway (APQP, TS16949) ( QAD (Mfg

PRO) ( Lognet

Minitab ( Promodel ( Crystal Ball (Decisioneering) ( SharePoint (Moss) (

AutoCAD

COVER LETTER

Dear Employer:

An innovative professional and reformer, my contributions have been the

driving force behind substantial increases in productivity, efficient

processes and cost-effective operations for organizations ranging from

small corporations to Fortune 500 corporations. Conducting in-depth

examinations into enterprise-wide operations including business processes,

manufacturing processes and transactional service oriented activities; I am

an expert at identifying opportunities for improvements. Formulating and

presenting multiple customized options, process flows, models, and

methodologies to choose from, my ability to launch and manage high-impact

initiatives that produce long-term sustainable process benefits will be a

valuable asset to your company.

I am highly skilled at translating business strategies into operational

process, organizational transformation and technical concepts to diverse

parties on all levels. Transforming organizational needs into cost-

effective, adaptable, flexible solutions and systematically prioritizing

the process enhancements, I proactively ensure maximum goal attainment

A compelling presenter, and motivating mentor, trainer, and leader, I am

enthusiastic about creating ground-breaking solutions and processes, I

thrive with a challenge and always deliver the most paramount results. Some

of the highlights of my achievements and capabilities are:

. Supported and lead teams as needed to successfully improve various

processes across the business by using operational excellence tools

. Obtained cost savings of up to $100,000 in process improvements on

various projects based on capacity planning, outsourcing and operational

analysis

. Reduced packaging costs by 40-50% and achieved 15-40% improvement in

processes

. Improved resource utilization by 10-15%

. Mentored and trained supervisors and team leads

. Responsible for identifying waste and cost saving opportunities in the

processes by using value stream mapping and other lean manufacturing

tools

. Proficient in Business Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma and

Statistical Analysis tools

. Proven ability to lead cross functional teams and manage complex projects

in cross-functional teams with different departments

. Demonstrated ability to conduct process analysis and deliver high level

presentations to management

I am now seeking a position in a company such as yours, and I am confident

in my ability to enhance your organization as well. Enclosed is my resume

which contains more detailed information on my professional history. Please

review it and contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your

time and I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,

Jitesh Soliwal

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