?Amir Singh

San Ramon, CA 510-***-****

acwzj2@r.postjobfree.com

Project Management and Administration

Manufacturing and Production professional skilled in leading high-producing teams and using lean manufacturing to reduce costs and increase process efficiency. Able to effectively utilize resources, production scheduling, quality and manufacturing management, writing investigation reposts for deviations, implementing corrective actions, training and cost control.

? Lean Manufacturing

? 5S

? Kaizen

? Statistical Analysis

? A3 - DMAIC

? Operations Management

? Project Management

? Motivational Methodologies

? Public Speaking

? Team Building

? Leadership

? Quality and Operations

? Kanban

? Customer Service

? Health and Safety

? Personnel Management

? Problem Solving

? Confidentiality

Professional Experience

Penumbra November 2021-Present

Production Manager

? Provides direction, ensures resources and manages programs to ensure the plant's safety and environmental performance to meet established goals

? Improve and develop organizational capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of human and capital resources

? Lead and coach Production Supervisors, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training

? Identifies development opportunities and provides subordinates opportunities to meet career development plans

? Work closely with the Director - Lean Manufacturing & Group VP to ensure product group efforts are aligned with global lean strategy & key priorities. Work with the site leadership teams to develop strategic deployment planning as well as specific goals and priorities that drive lean principles and concepts across the product group. Ensure vision, plans, & priorities are communicated throughout all locations

? Provide the direction and leadership to develop and promote a Lean/Sigma continuous improvement culture within Manufacturing

? Ensure clear direction, performance goals, job profiles and job expectations are established for all Team Members

? Provide leadership in the areas of staff selection, training and development, facility planning and construction, process, and procedure implementation

Abbott February 2019-November 2021

Business Line Leader II

Supervised and managed day-to-day operations of Mitra Clip Production lines and R&D lines overseeing second shift of 45 personnel.

? Responsible for driving lean principles into capital equipment decisions & identifying high value-add, low cost solutions for improvements in key measurement areas with concentration on waste reduction; improved material flow; and streamlined internal process flow; work closely with other Lean and manufacturing leaders to solve complex problems that directly impact short and long-term business performance

? Collaborated extensively with the Engineering and Manufacturing teams to design the process and test equipment of new Gen5 Mitra Clip Devices

? Collaborated with BEx in the creation of Kaizen and GEMBA programs to increase productivity and quality

? Collaborated on the design and implementation of a comprehensive training plan for the new hires

? Completed over 200 training sessions to implement a new schedule due to COVID and was recognized for my work ethic and ability to meet deadlines

? Completed a thorough research on PNF (Procedures Not Followed) and implemented new Compliance training in collaboration with quality

? Led development of a process to reduce the time it takes for a product to ship

? Initiated and implemented a visual white board to track daily production/man-hour/downtime/goals to track leading indicators and gather historical data

? Implemented Quality improvement program including spot audits, root-cause analysis

? Facilitated numerous Root Cause Failure Analysis Investigations regarding Safety and Equipment failures

? Initiated and implemented A3 DMAIC project for ongoing production issues, and won A3 spot award and certification

Western Steel and Wire June 2016-January 2019

Site Manager

Actively interfaced with vendors, customers and management for order expediting, capacity planning, and material forecast. Developed and implemented a production schedule for two-shift operation.

? Led and direct team efforts as well as perform work provided in SOW related to customer requirements

? Coach and motivated team members to successfully perform job requirements and to meet / exceed goals and objectives. Encourage through mentoring, as well as supporting individual, professional and team growth

? Management of open order status reports, customer, metrics and department reports

? Identified development opportunities and provided subordinates opportunities to meet career development plans

? Provided the direction and leadership to develop and promote a Lean/Sigma continuous improvement culture within Manufacturing

? Provided training and development as well as back-up to associates to perform required tasks

? Performed administrative duties such as associate performance appraisals, succession planning, time card review, vacation scheduling, etc.

? Trained, coached, and supervised employees to attain optimum performance considering every employee

? Created and promoted a positive culture atmosphere allowing all employees to use best of their skills

Johnson Matthey October 2013-June 2016

Site Manager

Managed operations and engineering personnel and led development programs to completion meeting the company?s strategic and financial goals. Oversaw defining and resolving critical technical and program issues and ensured engineering support to the manufacturing team. Introduced and implemented project management methodologies including formal milestone-based plans, clear definition of deliverables, budgets, priorities, and tracking of engineering labor. Developed and implemented a kitting crew to reduce lead-time from 12 to 14 weeks to 6 to 8 weeks. Developed a tollgate process for plant layout change, and completed in record time utilizing 4th of July week shutdown to have minimal impact. Set challenging cross-functional goals that supported the organizations goals and strategies. Researched and developed new strategies to achieve company goals and objectives. Developed plans for managing and retaining talent inside organization and for improving leadership strength.

? Successfully implemented plant wide C3 (collaborate, customer focus, and create value) initiatives

? Developed and utilized external engineering labor to provide a 20% increase in resources as that provided flexibility during peak demand periods

? Provide direction, ensured resources and managed programs to ensure the plant's safety and environmental performance to meet established goals

? Improved and developed organizational capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of human and capital resources

? Lead and coach Operations Supervisors, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training

? Ensured clear direction, performance goals, job profiles and job expectations are established for all Team Members

? Provided leadership in the areas of staff selection, training and development, facility planning and construction, process, and procedure implementation

? Managed a plant safety program that reduced recordable injuries by 50%, maintained OSHA standards and reduced workman?s compensation costs

? Managed and supervised daily site operations including sales, purchases, supply chains, manufacturing, EHS, resourcing, HR, and distribution

? Participated in a two part, 4weeks training program for next generation leaders, held in India and United Kingdom

NDC/Cordis/Confluent Medical March 2000-October 2013

Manufacturing Supervisor

Developed a traceability program and a scrap program and conducted ISO Audits. Compiled and deployed quality systems including estimating costs and set quality standards. Managed the scheduling of production, provided training and coaching, conducted performance evaluations, and set departmental goals and expectations. Developed, monitored, and implemented departments budgets and production forecasts and hosted audits. Created and implemented an internal training system, which categorized personnel by technical levels within each department and identified specific training needs for new hires.

? Increased throughput 35% without increasing floor space or manpower through application of lean principles

? Achieved zero safety incidents in 17 months thorough improved employee engagement and proactive engineered solutions

? Developed a more efficient organization of dispensing and control of material that lowered labor costs by over $500K per year

? Managed over 70 laborers, and supervised three shifts and three production labs that lowered inventory levels by 20%

? Led manufacturing efforts to achieve OSHA VP Star certification for EHS Excellence

? Created a lean culture by incorporating visual management systems, which resulted in $85K cost savings

? Increased shipment complete on time to 97% while absorbing a 34% increase in volume

? Extensive use of ERP systems, and supplier relationship management, customer relationship management to consistently exercise continuous improvement. Coordinated staff hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluations

Education & Credentials

MBA, Trans Global Executive Leadership, St. Mary?s College of California, 2022

Bachelor of Education, Kurukshetra University, India, 1998

Bachelor of Arts, Osmania University, India, 1996

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