NISHANT DIGE (LinkedIn)

**** * ***** ****** #***, Milwaukee, WI-53226 • 312-***-**** • ac2slz@r.postjobfree.com University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Aug 2014 - May 2016 Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (GPA 3.85) THESIS: Efficient sampling algorithm for large-scale optimization under uncertainty. (Stochastic Optimization)

• Developed a novel for statistical analysis to provide cost-effective sourcing decisions with uncertain, ambiguous demand transportation cost parameters in supply chain transportation network to reduce 4.8% cost.

• Formulated Supply Chain cost reduction model with like Demand, Capacity, and Warehouse balance constraints. Journal Paper Publication: Computers & Chemical Engineer Journal (Manuscript: CACE-D-17-00564) University of Pune Jun 2008 - Jun 2012

Bachelor of Engineering in Production (GPA 3.4)

Work Experience

Industrial Engineer - Broan-NuTone LLC - Hartford, WI Jun 2016 - Present

• Managed capital projects up to $750,000 for assembly line, re-design, automated material handling/flow design & robotics to achieve ROI through manpower reduction, efficiency increase in fast-paced work environment.

• Provided process improvement recommendations based on data-driven analysis, Value Stream Mapping/process flow diagram, facility layout designs to reduce in NVAA/waste, plan resource utilization and cost reduction.

• Identified continuous improvement opportunity to track KPI across SQDCI metrics & trained in LEAN and PDCA.

• Developed project plans with a cross-functional team, collaborated with the internal team and external vendor to achieve timeline. Effectively negotiated and communicated equipment purchase.

• Implemented automated material flow through E-Kanban & Just In Time flow using WMS system.

• Retrieved & analyzed part data for routers, Bills of Materials, inventory accuracy from WMS & ERP using SQL queries & report writing. Classified SKU’s to ABC / high velocity to improve picking efficiency through slotting.

• Established & maintained standards in labor management system (time/motion study) for performance feedback.

• Directed Kaizens to maximize throughput by 8%, reduce WIP and layout footprint from 7 to 1.2 days & 2000 Sq. Ft. Industrial Engineering Intern - CNH Industrial, New Holland, PA May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Involved in World Class Manufacturing (WCM) team to improve safety, eliminate ergonomic inefficiencies, variant reduction & NVAA wastes to improve productivity through 5S, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, SMED, VSM, spaghetti diagram.

• Conducted PFEP analysis to improve production planning and inventory accuracy. Led time-motion study and line balancing to reduced cycle time by 22%, reduce production breakdown and increased utilization to 91%.

• Identified Continuous Improvement opportunities through Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory Matrix (KPI’s). Product Design Engineer - Larsen & Toubro - Baroda, India Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

• Provided engineering design support to create 3D models, Proof of Concept (POC) using software Pro-E, develop detailed engineering drawings using GD&T for CNH Harvesters and CNH Round Baler.

• Managed New Product Development projects till production launch, Design for Manufacturability & DFMEA.

• Developed strong problem-solving, decision-making through data analysis and communicated to teams.

• Experience with engineering change process through ECR, ECN, manufacturing prototypes & production release. Engineering Intern – Alfa Laval, Pune, India Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

• Developed Value Stream Map, Conducted time/motion study to identify & reduce bottleneck cycle time by 63%.

• Redesigned internal logistics system to reduce lead time from 12 days to 3 days, delivering savings of $2M. Projects: Supply Chain safety inventory and distribution strategy Multi-Channel Retailing May 15

• Analyzed demand variation, forecast inaccuracies & SKU lead time for optimum safety inventory stock. Time-Series (Auto-Regressive Moving Average) Forecasting of the behavior of promoted trend Dec 15

• Developed ARMA model using R-Program, Excel (VLOOKUP, Solver) for predicting complex data & data pattern. Certification: Lean Green Belt Certificate (IIE 2348-7120) (Broan-NuTone) Skills: Technical: Data Analysis & Processing, Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, SQL, Report Writing, Relational Database, Python Software: MS Excel, 3D CAD Pro-E, AutoCAD 2015, Simio Simulation, MS Project, Minitab, R-Studio, FORTRAN Business: Project Planning, Conflict Management, Vendor Negotiation, Team Building, Communication, Training

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