Independent Consultant Industrial Engineer

SELVAM RAMAIAH PAUL

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Richmond VA 23059 ***********@*****.***

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SUMMARY

“CERTIFIED LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT”

“CERTIFIED INTRENAL QULAITY AUDITOR FOR ISO & OHSAS”

“CERTIFIED 5S CHAMPION”

“CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER”

A visionary Manager leveraging in-depth Lean Six Sigma knowledge across various manufacturing environments through strong organizational and communication skills. Bridges engineering performance gaps, develops process improvement initiatives, and expertly converts complex product development concepts through optimized production processes.

SENIOR ENGINEER

LUTRON ELECTRONICS -ASHLAND -VA

March 2021- Currently working

• Engage and inspire the manufacturing, warehouse and maintenance employees to recognize process improvement opportunities and actively participate in the realization / validation of their suggestions utilizing the appropriate Lean /CI approach (5S, Standard work, Visual Management, Short Interval Control, etc.)

• Use data fluency and expert level Excel skills to transform data into usable / insightful information re- lated to work center performance, equipment capability, scrap reduction, downtime elimination and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

• Work with cross functional teams to gain process knowledge by determining and documenting key manufacturing process parameters with regards to equipment performance and product quality

• Prepare and deliver Lean/CI training and coaching to employees

• Generate,Evaluate and Analyze Monthly production reports and devise Lean mechanisms to reduce/ eliminate process gaps and increase productivity.

• Conduct 5S,Lean training meetings and build a change management culture. MANAGER, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

GAITHERSBURG ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK-WARRENTON -VA

Sep 2019 - March 2021

As an expert in the use of the Lean tools / methods with a comprehensive knowledge of Six Sigma and descriptive statistics, lead and manage the completion of continuous improvement projects within a given timeframe to meet the department or facility goals in productivity, quality, efficiency, and safety. Work closely with the Planning and Scheduling teams to implement Lean Manufacturing. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

PREMIER -XD - RICHMOND VA

June 2019 -Aug 2019

• Assist /Supervise multiple projects, perform initial surveys to indicate areas of improvement.

• Direct cost reduction programs, improve manufacturing productivity, manage crisis, develop and ! implement loss control and risk management programs.

• Developed accurate, operations-wide measurement standards to increase production, minimize ! non-value-added time, and reduce cost incurred on production.

• Designed a lean manufacturing work cell, implemented lean manufacturing methodologies.

• Monitored and analyzed workflow, process, procedures, and line activities, identifying and ! resolving bottlenecks to maximize efficiency.

• Created cost models to support customer proposals and cost reduction initiatives.

• Worked along with the quality assurance team, developing guidelines and procedures to ! improve standards and performance. Developed documentation system to ensure accurate updates. PRODUCTION ENGINEER

SHOW BEST FIXTURE CORPORATION Richmond - VA

Feb 2019 - June 2019

• Recommend Changes in Product Design, Tooling and manufacturing methods to Improve Production efficiency.

• Implement preventive and corrective actions in the process whenever required to control and avoid Quality/Production issues.

• Leader in the creation of Current and Future Value stream mapping and the implementation plan for getting from Present to Future.

• Responsible for identifying gaps in processes by Performing Value Stream Mapping and eliminating Non - Value Add’s in the process

• Implementing Lean Process Flow, Kaizen Projects and lead Continuous Improvement Projects.

• Control Cost by through effective utilization of labor, proper maintenance of equipment, enforcement of safety rules, 5S and reduction of waste, scrap and spoilage. LEAN CONSULTANT/NEW FACILITY DESIGNER.

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT - Dallas TX

Mar 2013 -Dec 2018

Provided systematic and comprehensive consulting services that took clients through the Value Stream Mapping processes to gain efficiencies and eliminate waste

• Applied tools such as Pilot Line development, Kaizen events, training of employees, that resulted in significant culture shift driving improvements of the clients production system.

• Assisted clients in developing a culture of lean-thinking that led to improved productivity, efficiency, and employee morale resulting in 13% reduction of delivery delays, 16% turnaround time improvements

• Executed on projects that analyze current state and closes gaps to meet strategic objectives.

• Provided lean production consulting and implemented cost reductions in various industries. Recent projects included furniture, cabinet making, restaurants, packaging, customer support and IT functions. PRODUCTION MANAGER

DISHA RETAIL FIXTURES PRIVATE LIMITED - BANGALORE -INDIA Aug 2006 - March 2013

Responsible for oversight of Production Department with a team size of 120.Responsible for leading high performing Process Improvement teams, including educating executives and operational staff on DMAIC tools and Methodologies.

• Horizontal deployment of 5S & lean concepts throughout the different areas of the facility.

• Perform Value stream mapping for multiple product lines and reduced NVA’s (Non-Value Added).

• Led lean six sigma and lean manufacturing initiatives that reduced rejections by 18%,while catapulting productivity and quality metrics by 43% and 23% respectively

• Implemented scrap reduction methods by initiating “single-piece flow”,that resulted an annual savings of $1.09M

• Prime contributor to implement ISO 9001:2008 standards and requirements.

• Developed very skilled work force and implemented rigorous training sessions to educate lean ideology.

• Organize weekly-Brainstorming meetings to improvise production process and let involve core team members to share ideas.

• Established an effective maintenance program and remarkably reduced machine breakdown by 1.4%.

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