Operations Excellence Quality management

SAGAR SHRESHTHI +91-897*******

Operations Excellence *****.*********@*****.***

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Professional Summary

A true Philomath with an insatiable curiosity and a passion for continuous learning. As a Generalist, I possess a unique ability to connect the dots across various domains, bringing innovative solutions to complex challenges. My Essentialist approach ensures that I focus on what truly matters, driving impactful results and maximizing efficiency.

Dedicated and versatile management & facilitation professional with a comprehensive skill set across multiple domains, committed to driving excellence, fostering innovation, and achieving organizational success. Acquired 14+ years of professional experience in Operations Excellence by managing and facilitating in enhancing team’s ability to manage products, projects, quality, operations, business processes, and innovation to driving success and growth. Capabilities

1. Product Management Facilitation: Guiding and supporting the development, launch, and lifecycle management of products and services to ensure they meet market needs and organizational goals. 2. Project Management Facilitation: Guiding and supporting the planning, execution, and completion of projects to achieve specific goals within defined constraints such as time, budget, and scope. 3. Quality Management: Overseeing all activities and tasks needed to maintain a desired level of excellence in products or services, including the development and implementation of quality policies and procedures.

4. Operations Management: Overseeing and optimizing the production and delivery of goods and services to ensure efficient and effective operations. 5. Business Process Management (BPM): Analyzing, designing, optimizing, and managing business processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and agility. 6. Innovation Management Facilitation: Guiding and supporting the process of generating, developing, and implementing new ideas and solutions to drive organizational growth and competitiveness.

7. Excellence Management: Achieving and sustaining higher levels of performance, quality, and customer satisfaction within an organization by systematically applying best practices, continuous improvement methodologies, and strategic alignment. Competencies and Skills

Strategic Thinking: Visioning, Goal Setting, Trend Analysis, Scenario Planning, Resource Allocation, Waterfall Project Management, Agile Management, Risk Management

Optimization Thinking: Kanban, Kaizen, Lean Management, Six Sigma, Performance Metrics, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking: Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Analysis, Researching and Comprehending, Effective Communication, Software Proficiency

Systems Thinking: Holistic analysis, Pattern recognition, Interconnection awareness, Feedback loop identification.

Experience

Senior Manager Quality Management Implantaire Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd Sep 2022 – Present

Developed, implemented, and maintained processes that align with organizational goals and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Ensured QMS compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations.

Developed and communicated quality policies and objectives throughout the organization.

Oversaw the creation, review, approval, distribution, and control of documented information within the QMS.

Implemented processes for identifying, assessing, and mitigating quality and compliance risks.

Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives and established processes for monitoring and measuring key aspects of the QMS.

Planned, conducted, and managed internal audits and coordinated management review meetings.

Implemented processes for identifying, addressing, and preventing non-conformities.

Promoted process and procedure standardization to enhance consistency and efficiency. Quality Manager PDN Bio-Chem Pvt Ltd March 2021 – Sep 2022

Implemented and maintained a Quality Management System (QMS) to streamline quality processes and ensure compliance.

Led and mentored the quality assurance team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Managed customer complaints related to product quality and ensured timely and effective resolution.

Gathered and analyzed customer feedback to implement necessary improvements.

Identified and assessed potential quality risks and implemented mitigation strategies.

Coordinated and led internal and external audits, inspections, and reviews by regulatory agencies. Freelance Consultant Operations Excellence Assessment & Auditing. April 2018- March 2021

As ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) assessors played a crucial role in evaluating and certifying companies as part of the ZED certification scheme, which is an initiative by the Indian government to promote quality manufacturing and environmentally friendly practices among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Operations Manager Dhatu Organics and Naturals Pvt Ltd August 2015 – Feb 2018

Planned and executed the establishment of the entire processing facility, including product design, process design, equipment design, and plant layout.

Ensured organic integrity by complying with NOP and NPOP standards. Liaised with government and certification agencies.

Implemented various aspects of QMS, FSMS, EMS, and OSHA.

Oversaw operations including procurement, warehousing, inventory, manufacturing, hiring, and training.Implemented a Quality Control Plan for incoming, in-process, and finished goods.Assured timely product delivery.

Process Manager Implantaire Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd August 2013 – July 2015

Coordinated and implemented quality processes.

Planned, Designed, Engineered testing environments for Development and Operations of various hydroponic technologies. Identified critical constraints and provided remedial solutions. Senior Lecturer Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Sep 2012 – July 2013

Delivered lectures on Industrial Safety, Health, Environmental Management, Plant Design and Economics, Lab to Industrial Scaling, and Industrial Biotechnology.

Organized industrial visits and seminar series by SMEs. Process Engineer Biorefinery - Starch & Derivatives Processing, Roquette Riddhi Siddhi Pvt. Ltd Aug 2008 – Sep 2010

Executed deliverables in major production lines (Liquid Glucose, Dextrose Mono Hydrate, Maltodextrin), with unit operations and processes as hydrolysis, scarification, evaporation, filtration, Drying, Crystallization, Ion exchange, Sorting, Shifting & Screening with pressure leaf filters, plate & frame filters, Plug flow reactors, heat exchangers, Calandrias, Triple effect evaporators, Spray dryers, Flash dryers, Pneumatic conveyors, Virbro shifters and packaging.

Implemented FSMS-HACCP for production lines. Served as Audit Observer, Auditee, and Internal Auditor for QMS and FSMS.

Education

M.Tech Environmental Engineering Sep 2010 - June 2012: Visveswaraya Technological University.

Presented Technical paper “Model Based Analysis of Biological Processes to Predict River Water Quality” at National Conference BIOCADENCE at KLESCET, Belgaum on 31th March 2012.

Presented Technical paper “Assessment of Assimilative capacity of River Cauvery at selected Stretch in Madikeri District” at National Conference FIGHT POLLUTION at AIT, Bangalore on 4th April 2012

Completed Dissertation on “Modelling and Simulation of Water Quality at selected stretches of River Cauvery in Madikeri district” sponsored by MoEF, Government of India.

As Co-ordinator of EEA (Environmental Engineer’s Association) served in organizing various events at SJCE, Mysore.

Served as Class Representative while pursuing M.Tech Environmental Engineering at SJCE, Mysore.

Served as Committee member of Postgraduate Departmental Committee, Department of Environmental Engineering, SJCE, Mysore.

B.Tech Biotechnology Engineering June 2004 - July 2008: Visveswaraya Technological University.

Secured First prize in Bio-modeling contest at National level symposium “Synapse-2007” organized by BEATS at KLESCET, Belgaum

As Co-ordinator of BEATS (Biotechnology Engineers Association of Teachers and Students) served in organising National level Symposiums and various Workshops at KLESCET, Belgaum. Certifications

CQI IRCA Certified Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015

Quality Council of India Certified ZED Assessor

Certified Lean Six Sigma

Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 22000:2005

FoSTaC Certified Food Safety Supervisor (Advanced)

MSME Capacity Building for ZED Capability

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 24th Feb 1986

Permanent Address: #232, Tilakwadi, Belagavi

Current Address: #21, M V Road, Vijaynagar 3rd Stage, Mysuru

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