Engineer Plant

Richard J. Ravikumar

**** ********** **. **********, ** 43551

Cell 765-***-**** . *********@*****.***

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To work as an industrial engineer, where my experience and skills can be

utilized and further developed to suit the growing needs of the company.

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EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (2009)

PURDUE UNIVERSITY - West Lafayette, Indiana

GPA: 3.08

ACHIEVEMENTS AND HONORS

Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Scholarship

Semester Honors

Spanish National Honors Society

National Honors Society

Mu Theta Alpha Math Honors Society

Chrysler Performance & Leadership Management Award

SKILLS

Languages: Conversational in Spanish and Tamil; native speaker of English

Software: AutoCad 2011/2012, Catia ver 5, Microsoft Office, SAS, Minitab,

GAMS

Programming: Unix OS, MATLAB, C/C++

Certification: MODAPTS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LOGISTICS ENGINEER/MATERIALS AREA SUPERVISOR/LOGISTICS TECHNICAL PLANNER

(Jun 2012-Present)

Chrysler LLC - Toledo, OH (Toledo Assembly Complex)

> Assistance with World Class Manufacturing transformation at Jeep

Assembly Complex

o Supported and lead WCM initiatives/continuous improvement

activities.

o Created tools to determine optimal solutions for varying

returnable packaging options based on capacity and cost.

o Developed tools to determine the impact of material handling

efficiencies on part relocations.

o Aided with development of visual SOPs for material handling

routes.

o Assisted with correlation of parts for current production to

build out.

o Kit cell analysis/justification (T-study) for future vehicle

launches (reduction of non-value added activities from the

assembly line to the kit cell).

o Rack design concepts to optimize pick of operator on line.

> Direction of hourly workforce so as to ensure smooth material flow to

the assembly line while facilitating a safe work environment.

o Analyzed tugger route efficiencies to determine loses of

productivity due to non-value added activities utilizing the

systematic WCM tools/approach.

o Performed daily station audits for 5S/5T and inventory integrity

(cost and quality).

o Trained team leaders to drive WCM targets of kaizens,

suggestions, and safety pocket cards.

o Mediated between management and union represented employees.

> Management of all World Class Manufacturing activities as they relate

to logistics.

o Responsibility of developing and maintaining material

classifications and part families, so as to ensure that the

plant is on track for achieving the required step certification

for obtaining a score of 3 for the audit.

o Development of optimal kit cell layouts based on part

complexity, usage, layout constraints, and point of use.

o Buy off of container and material displays so as to provide a

single pick point for the operator on line and hands-free

delivery/minimal material handling for the logistics operator.

o Training of WCM tools and implementation of kaizens to improve

material flow and reduce non-value added activities.

o Introduction of WCM lite to suppliers and guidance in achieving

step certification.

o Development of best practices to be used within the assembly

complex (read-across) as well as other plants.

PLANT INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER (Mar

2012-Jun 2012)

Advantage Technical Resourcing-Flat Rock, MI (Ford Assembly Plant)

> Developed and maintained time/motion studies utilizing MODAPTS.

> Supported manufacturing cost reduction efforts.

> Supported layout proposals and process changes for new vehicle launch

with current production.

> Coordinated line balance adjustments to work standards based upon

business challenges (i.e. option and model mix, engineering, process,

facility, tooling, and safety/ergonomics).

> Analyzed and identified productivity improvement opportunities using

best practices and lean manufacturing concepts.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER (Apr

2011-Feb 2012)

IET, Inc. - Toledo, OH

> Production Assistance with Supplier to Magna Car Top Systems

(Broadview, IL)

o Assisted supplier in building a bank of parts to support change

in business.

. Monitored and tracked daily production, to determine if

goals were met and identify potential disruptions through

cause-effect analysis.

. Monitored and tracked inventory of components and raw

materials to ensure sufficient on hand daily requirements

were present.

. Performed time studies to determine the feasibility of

running above the normal rate and potential bottlenecks.

. Assisted with quality alerts through 8D problem solving.

o Assisted with the change in business through capital equipment

relocation and implementation.

> Plant Layout Design/Assistance for International Automotive Components

(Belvidere, IL)

o Completed detailed CAD drawings for initial launch of sequencing

facility, using standards as outlined by IAC.

. Determined footprints for daily usage of both line side and

main storage components.

. Verified dimensions of containers and pack densities.

. Assisted with developing racking and presentation of

line side parts.

. Developed designs for main storage through the use of

FIFO lanes.

. Developed station layouts to minimize non-value added

movement of the operator.

. Assisted with dock assignments to optimize least travel of

tuggers from trailer to main storage/finished goods

(material

flow analysis).

> Business Unit Lean IE for Chrysler JIT facilities Johnson Controls

(Plymouth, MI)

o Trained in best business practices as it relates to material

flow.

o Trained in IE documentation of process books for direct labor

and indirect labor tool for material handling.

o Provided support to plants through re-balancing of process books

using MODAPTS and plant layout changes (strike zone), to

decrease the gap between actual headcount and suggested 90%

MODAPTS/70% Value Add.

o Assisted in the development of process books using MODAPTS and

indirect labor tool through PFEP.

o Maintained and reported monthly business unit roadmaps of all

Chrysler JIT facilities to achieving labor reductions.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE SENIOR V.P. OF OPERATIONS/LEAN COORDINATOR

(Jul 2010 - Dec 2010)

Hospira Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai, India

> Assisted in the implementation of lean principles to increase the OEE

(Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and overall throughput.

o Completed comprehensive and thorough time studies to develop

standard work/time procedures.

o Documented results to determine major deviations and common

occurrences to perform root cause analyses.

o Determined and presented bi-weekly PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)

reports to upper management.

o Developed performance boards with KPIs for labor force.

o Trained work force in common lean ideology.

> Coordinated with various functions/departments for gathering

information and preparing daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports.

> Organized and scheduled meetings with internal and external customers.

> Maintained information, data, records, and files relevant to the

functions and activities being handled by Senior V.P. of operations.

> Read and analyzed incoming memos, submissions, and reports to

determine their significance and plan their distribution.

PROJECTS

Development of a Collaboratorium Initiative Hall for the Industrial

Engineering Dept, Purdue University (Aug 2009 - Dec 2009)

> Created a justifiable design layout that optimizes the flexibility of

the room, dictated by the needs assessment developed, through

surveying and questionnaires. Taking into consideration ergonomics

(such as visual interface, manipulation, and body support) and

resource constraints (physical and capital).

Competitive Design for Minimizing Cost of Pool Valve

(Aug 2008 - Dec 2008)

> Designed 3D models and developed corresponding cost justifications for

an economical pool valve, based on various production quantities;

taking into consideration raw material properties, manufacturing

processes (machine tools and operational variables), and

specifications of the product (tolerance and surface finishes).

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