Six Sigma Lean

Dhaval Patel

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SUMMARY

Multifaceted, well-organized professional with a strong work ethic, result-oriented team player with a sound understanding in Industrial engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Ergonomics, Supply Chain, Planning, and Financial Reporting. Proficient in Solid Works, Microsoft Office. Strong ability to think laterally to provide solutions, exercising independent judgment and decision-making in the diagnosis and resolution of problems. Successfully reported to all levels of management and work well in a team-oriented environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Halliburton (FANN Instruments), Houston, TX 2011 – 2016

-Field Ops Excellence Ldr, I Sep-2013 - Feb-2016

Responsible for driving continuous improvement projects on manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma concepts to improve productivity.

Conduct Tap Root investigation and find root cause for any safety related incidents.

Incorporated cell manufacturing technique and 5S concept to promote safe working environment.

Conduct safety meetings and training according to HSE standards for the company.

Participated in KAIZEN event to reduce the Q-Note process time from one week to 24 hours.

Successfully implemented facility layout and work station design to improve production area effectiveness and performance.

Created process map for the seamless release of a new product from R&D to production.

-Manufacturing Engineer ( Tech Professional ) Aug-2011-Aug-2013

Create and update engineering drawings for parts using geometric dimension and tolerance in Solid Works.

Developed testing certification as per API and ASME standards on cement and fluids testing equipment.

Write work instruction and test procedures for current and new products.

Create and update BOM and Routers for products in SAP.

Address major production issues, ensuring optimum manufacturing methods and techniques.

Design Jig fixture for the assemblies to reduce labor time and improve efficiency.

Created assembly instruction using Solid Works 3D software.

Review part non-conformances and disposition as use as is, rework, or scrap.

Preliminary knowledge of FDA, ISO, OSHA, API and ASME standards.

CSM Bakery Products NA, Houston, TX 2010-2011

-Material Coordinator Feb-2011- July-2011

Assist Maintenance department on developing Preventive Maintenance program and Standard Operating Procedure.

Strategic sourcing of critical components for maintenance department.

Maintain up to date library of machine manuals, prints and schematics.

Maintain computerized procurement and inventory records by data entry in MP2.

Participated in successfully implementing 5S Methodology throughout the department.

-TPM Coordinator Intern Aug-2010-Feb-2011

Reduced shift setup time, changeover time and cost (labor) through SMED analysis and value stream mapping.

Evaluated processes and identified areas of highest waste to improve OEE using Process Flow Mapping.

Developed Standard Operating Procedures for various Manufacturing processes.

Created One Point Lessons to assist manufacturing process and to build equipment/process understanding.

Strong knowledge of all governmental regulations concerning the operations, e.g. OSHA, FDA as well as good manufacturing practices for food processing facilities.

Republic Services, Houston, TX 2007-2009

-MIS-Reporting Analyst, June-2007- Dec-2009

Contributed in several projects by understanding project work scope, needs and deliverables, contract milestones. Estimating budget quantities, costs, durations and resources.

Ensured technology is tested and completely functional.

Generated Reports by creating SQL queries, and managed digital image library using Kwiktag.

Processed report results to identify any data issued and reported to senior management.

Planning, directing and coordinating the information systems of the departments.

Participated in inter-departmental teams addressing the need to make accounting process more consistent by leveraging best practices.

Distributed daily workload to maintain productivity and quality standards.

Worked with Deloitte to create Standard Operating Procedure for AP Department.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Dec-2008

University of Houston, Houston, TX

GPA: 3.2

TECHNICAL SKILLS

1Software applications: Solid works, SAP, MP2, AutoCAD, Simulation, TapRoot, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, One note, Project, Outlook, Crystal Report, PeopleSoft, IDEA, DOS, AS/400.

2Computer Languages: SQL, Visual Basic, ARENA, Matlab.

PROFFESIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Villanova University) - 2014

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Villanova University) - 2013

Geometric Dimension & Tolerance ASME Y14.5 – 2009.

GeoTol Advance application and stacks ASME Y14.5 – 2009.

TapRoot Investigation

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

MVP Award 01/01/2012

MVP Award 08/11/2015

Recognition for Team player 05/02/2012

Recognition for Providing Value added result 09/24/2012

Recognition for Service Quality 01/28/2013

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