Six Sigma Supply Chain
Resume:
Anubhav Sharma
Northfield, MN 55057
**********@*****.**.**
EDUCATION
MS, Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Minor in MBA
NC State University, USA
BS, Mechanical Engineering
MD University, India
Trained in: Lean & Six Sigma, Supplier Quality Management, Supply Chain
Logistics
Computer Skills: Minitab, JMP, MS Visio, MS Publisher
WORK EXPERIENCE
LEAN BLACK BELT, SPX CORPORATION, Owatonna, MN
June, 2007 to Jan, 2010
. On-Site Black Belt, with responsibilities for Supplier Quality
(capability analysis, CA/PA, incoming inspection etc.)
. Project Lead for deployment of PDM/PLM application across
Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing
. Training and Mentoring Green Belts for the Manufacturing, Quality,
Materials Management, Purchasing depts. etc.
. Developing Supplier Quality Management framework to reinforce
o Supplier Capability Assessment & Selection
o Supplier Segmentation/Classification
o Supplier Performance Measurement (with monthly Supplier
Scorecard)
o Supplier Improvement
o Supplier Collaboration
. Creating U shaped cells, lean layouts for minimum inventory and
cycle time for new product lines/value streams.
. Provide oversight for resolving Customer Quality issues while
performing root cause analysis and documenting appropriate
responses in the form of standardized 5P, 8D worksheets etc.
. Leading cross-functional teams and implementing standardized
processes & change control mechanisms for optimum SKU
rationalization & efficient NPI processes for AC, Tools & Equipment
division worldwide.
. Executing a global lean supply chain project to reduce 'Total Cost
of Ownership' (logistics, inventory, administrative cost etc.) and
enhance responsiveness, information visibility/flow between plants
and warehouses.
. Developed and delivering specialized trainings for
design/manufacturing engineers - Product Tolerance Analysis,
Reliability Data Analysis & Predictions, DFMA & 5 Poka Yoke
Principles etc.
. Leading several 'Design of Experiments' projects on various key
equipment products for performance optimization & regulatory
compliance.
. Authoring Global Quality Playbook - as a reference/guide for
understanding key imperatives - globalization of quality systems,
cost of poor quality, supplier quality management etc.
. Member of the Operations Consolidation team to reduce manufacturing
footprint of the business segment.
. Represent Global Engineering (GE) on SPX Corp. Quality & Lean
Council (QLC).
SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT, SIX SIGMA DEPARTMENT, BOSCH SIEMENS HOME APPLIANCES,
New Bern, NC
Aug, 2005 to May, 2007
. Deployed Six Sigma program with a team of black belts - $4.1M
Savings in first 12 Months of Program Rollout.
. Laid the foundation of Lean Six Sigma program including strategic
initiatives like hoshin kanri etc.
. Developed and delivered Green/Yellow belt trainings, implemented
Kaizen/Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs)
. Mentored green/black belts and "sponsors" in all N.A. departments
including HR, Marketing, Engineering etc, in Laundry, Dishwasher &
Cooking/Range factories.
. Initiated the Lean program rollout in the Range factories with the
short term vision to optimize flow of product families, reduce non
value added time using automated/manual Kanban system which
ultimately reduced rework and helped to maintain less WIP in a
specified order.
. Implemented the global Service Parts' supply chain project using
Bullwhip principles(optimizing Fill Rate/Inventory), synchronizing
distributors with downstream operations.
. Made a successful case for implementation of Lean Six Sigma Project
management S/W throughout US.
. Executed a six sigma project on reducing project cycle times by 50%
in the Laundry R&D/Design Departments - acknowledged as one of the
first project management best practices and leveraged in all US
departments.
. Implemented a major Black Belt project which helped to realize
phenomenal operations savings out of the most successful product by
forming a "product value stream", reducing inventory (and muda) &
cost of poor quality, optimizing machine and man hour utilization
which all together led to alignment and decline in reverse-logistics
cost along the whole supply chain.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER, PROCESS ENGINEERING, SUMITOMO MOTHERSON GROUP, Noida,
India
May, 2003 to Aug, 2005
. Optimization of the manufacturing processes used in the fabrication
of various plastic injection moulds used in automotive industries.
. Researched operating efficiencies and process layouts of the floor
by analyzing various value stream maps of Manufacturing/Non
manufacturing processes of several in house sites and preferred
vendors such as Natraj Machinery Pvt. Ltd., Faridabad, India.
. Implemented changes in the layout plan of various plant sections to
reduce movement time.
. Lead the TPM & SMED implementation drive.
Certifications/Trainings/Memberships
Six Sigma Black Belt (NC State University : May '06, Bosch Siemens Home
Appliances : Jan '06, ASQ : Nov '07),
Lean Black Belt (Juran Institute : May '06)
Master Black Belt (SPX Corporation : Jan '10)
DFSS Black Belt (BMGI : Apr '09)
Member of Board of Examiners - The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.
Member of Research & Technology Executive Council (Corporate Executive
Board)
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