ANAND SHRIDHAR SARUK

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-saruk-a060a4148/

Peoria, Illinois 61615

Mobile: 313-***-**** Email: adgtgn@r.postjobfree.com Professional Summary and Objective:

• Aspiring Industrial Engineer with strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Process improvement with Six sigma Green Belt Certification.

• Comprehensive experience working on tools like - MS-Project; MS-Excel; AutoCAD.

• Significant experience in quality tools, Lean, 5S, Continuous Improvement, SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Gage R&R, Root Cause Analysis, Poka-Yoke, MRP, Kaizen, Kanban.

• Looking for a Full-Time Opportunities in areas involving continuous improvement for personal and professional advancement.

Professional Experience:

Packaging Engineer Caterpillar Mossville Illinois Nov 2019 – Present

• Overseeing all the packaging projects for Large After Treatment CAT, Pontiac.

• Developing packaging designs in Creo to reduce handling and to optimize throughput and production rate.

• Worked with different organizations such as operations, logistics, manufacturing, quality and purchasing to effectively and efficiently implement packaging projects resulting into cost reduction of over $200K.

• Benchmark direct and indirect material spend on packaging to identify cost saving opportunities.

• Work with design team to optimize packaging containers using Pack Assist to reduce space and cost and to reduce rejection rates of parts coming to the facility.

• Developed Standard processes and Packaging Work Instructions (PWI's) for outbound packaging review resulting in process improvement.

• Work closely with Lean initiatives, JIT efforts and contribute to process improvement projects. Manufacturing Engineer Honeywell Dayton Ohio July 2019 – August 2019

• Working on SAP integration project on plant level to document the workflow.

• Conducted Cycle Time Study on designs and processes in order to identify production route, labor cost and lead time.

• Support in process documentation to update Manufacturing drawings, Manufacturing Work Instruction, Specifications, Material definitions, Bill of materials (BOM) and Special Process Instruction.

• Apply working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles with the team on the manufacturing process and analyze VA and NVA activities.

• Performing Root Cause Analysis for any quality issues and performed regular dock audits for quality assurance.

• Coordinate with design team on new and existing tech packages to make changes in the design to Optimize the process and cycle time.

Industrial Engineer Chavan Packaging Supa India July 2016 – June 2017

• Initiated & directed Kaizen activities for the plant using Value Stream Mapping to reduce waste & improve productivity.

• Conducted Cycle Time Study to identify and analyze process bottlenecks thereby reducing them by 10%.

• Implemented suitable Material Handling System for the plant that significantly improved efficiency.

• Analyzed operator, material motions using Spaghetti Diagrams and redesigned the material route to reduce transportation.

• Introduced and focused on use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the Production line.

• Worked with Cross-functional team to streamline the material movement process and eliminated Non-Value-added walk

(MUDA) by 17%.

• Assisted in Continuous Improvement team to implement Lean system on production line – FIFO, Kanban, Kaizen to eliminate waste(5S) from the system

• Work with supervisors and production to create Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Analyzed current processes and performed Root Cause Analysis using Fishbone Diagrams to reduce downtime by 7%. ANAND SHRIDHAR SARUK

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-saruk-a060a4148/ Education:

• M.S. in Industrial Engineering Wayne State University (CGPA – 3.83) Aug 2017 – May 2019 Coursework: Deterministic Optimization, Applied Statistics Engineering, Fundamentals of Six-Sigma, Production Systems, Supply Chain Management, Digital Automation, Lean Manufacturing.

• B.E. in Production Engineering University of Pune (CGPA – 3.07) Aug 2011 – May 2016 Coursework: Industrial Engineering and Quality Assurance, Human Factors in Engineering and Ergonomics, Operational Research, Fundamentals of Packaging, World Class Manufacturing. Academic Projects:

5S Project for S&R Department July 2016 – June 2017 Technical Scope: Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Standard Work Instruction (SWI)

• Successful implementation of 5S principles in Shipping and Receiving Dept. of company.

• Improved the process with lean practices and proposed corrective actions to tackle the problems.

Optimization of Relief funds Sep 2017 - Dec 2017 Technical Scope: Deterministic Optimization, Linear Programming, Material Flow, Routing, Inventory.

• Developed a Linear Programming Model to optimize the hurricane “Harvey” relief funds.

• Analyzed 10 most affected counties by hurricane “Harvey” & obtained an Optimal Solution for relief fund.

• Obtained total cost of $806,758 for healthy food packages and relief materials along with a practical distribution route from the non-affected regions.

Design of Foam Cutting Machine Aug 2015- May 2016 Technical Scope: Design, Packaging, Process Improvement, AutoCAD.

• Designed simple Foam cutting machine using nichrome wire to cut Foam into different shape.

• Machine helped improving Accuracy and Flexibility in cutting and maintaining uniform efficiency throughout the cut. Core Competencies:

Project Management Supply Chain Management Optimization Lean Manufacturing

Production Planning Vendor Management Material Handling Inventory Control Computer & Technical Skills:

• Applications: Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project.

• Software: Minitab, AutoCAD, Creo, CATIA, Pro Engineer, Solidworks. Professional Skills and Tools:

SMED FEMA PPAP Cycle Time Study

Design of Experiments (DOE) MS Office Suite Kaizen, Kanban 5S

Six Sigma (Green Belt) 5-Why analysis AutoCAD Data Analysis Extra-Curricular Activities Achievements:

• Worked as a student Co-Ordinator for NGO “PRAYAS Youth Forum & Social Research Foundation”

• Organized a 10-day Computer literacy camp and sports competition for children in rural area.

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