VEDIKA DESAI

Harrison, NJ +1-973-***-**** ad23is@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

EDUCATION

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ Sep 2022 - Dec 2023 Master of Science in Industrial Engineering; GPA 3.858 Project Management, Operations Research, Distribution Logistics, SCM, Sequencing and Scheduling, Advanced statistics, Engineering cost and production, System analysis and simulation, Data mining and Analysis, TQM Sharadchandraji Pawar College of Food Technology, Chiplun, India Sep 2017 - May 2021 Bachelor of Technology in Food Science and Technology; SGPI 8.7/10 Demand and supply Management, Production and Operation Management, Food engineering, Food chemistry and microbiology, Biotechnology, Economics Finance Accounting & Costing, TQM, Food Business Operations. SKILLS

Technical Skills: Adv. MS Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Jira, SQL, SAP, Oracle, SharePoint, Tableau, Arena simulation, Minitab, MATLAB

Methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, Process Mapping, process validation, Kanban, Kaizen, Agile testing, 5S, S&OP, SIPOC, PDCA, SOP, WBS, GMP,

Functional Skills: Project Management, Change Management, Risk Management, Procurement, Negotiation, BOM, Data Analytics, Benchmarking, Engineering Specifications, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts, Process Development, 3D Printing, Automation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QA Specialist, Esti Foods LLC, Rutherford, NJ June 2023 - Present

Defined, measured, and managed KPI’s to control & benchmark processes driving improvements for the team

Developed and implemented stricter ingredient and packaging inspection procedures, leading to a 98.5% first-pass yield rate and minimizing rework and waste.

Designed an interactive dashboard for Excess & Obsolete Report by consuming data from company software databases while analyzing sales forecast for upcoming 2 Quarters with real-time filters

Established Business Scope & needs using Project Charter and SIPOC methodology to drive insights effectively

(MS Visio) and concisely to appropriate stakeholders with daily scrum meetings on Project Status

Coordinated weekly agile program management meetings among clients situated globally to track execution timeliness & adherence to operational milestones for the new projects and contracts

Improved laboratory efficiency: Led the implementation of a new LIMS system, increasing lab throughput by 25% and reducing data entry errors by 15%.

Assistant Production Manager, Swastik Dairy Industry, Kolhapur, India July 2021 - July 2022

Developed comprehensive project plans with priorities, timelines, and metrics and maintained SKU sheets.

Generated and maintained a library of RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFP) documents and measured supplier performance

Developed value stream maps on MS Visio to enhance PO processes by 48% by diagnosing inefficient activities. Manufacturing and Quality Intern, Gokul Dairy, Kolhapur, India Jan 2021 - May 2021

Gathered and defined business, user, and technical requirements for a suitable ERP solution.

Created, documented, and managed an oversight process containing deliverables expected from stakeholders.

Collaborated with operations staff to modify departmental SOP’s, QC, and QA programs. Process Engineer, RP Industries, India Jan 2018- Dec 2020

Boosted Production: Increased machine output by 15%, reduced downtime by 25%, and saved 10% on costs through lean process improvements and proactive maintenance.

Elevated Quality: Process Validation, developed testing protocols, analyzed data, and collaborated on upgrades to achieve 18% reduction in defects and ensure client satisfaction. PROJECTS

Systems analysis and Simulation - SM Car Rentals Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 Analyzed customer behavior, optimized fleet management and resource allocation to improve wait times (22% reduction) and revenue (18% increase), Advanced Arena features, data analysis, problem-solving, Proven ability to use simulation to solve business problems, improve efficiency, and drive growth. Supply Chain management, Shopify Plus Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 Increased sales and market reach through Shopify Plus's cost-effective, customizable platform, optimized for international customers.

Optimization and cost reduction for yogurt manufacturing process, Esti Foods, LLC Sep 2023-Dec 2023 Improved Yogurt Production Efficiency: Streamlined manufacturing process through automation, workflow management, and lean principles, achieving increased output and reduced downtime. Optimized resource utilization, minimized waste, and shortened production time, resulting in significant cost savings.

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