Supply Chain Six Sigma

Jayesh Mehta 630-***-**** ************@*****.*** page 1 of 2

Novi, MI 48188 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayesh-mehta-2a5615b

Accomplished, growth-oriented senior manager with experience leading productive teams, improving profitability by streamlining process and continuous improvement. Develop KPI/performance matrix aligned with business strategies to deliver quality product on time in the most economical manner. Adept at implementing lean Six Sigma principles. Transformation leader who challenges status quo and develops a culture to drive operational excellence. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to make data driven decisions. Experience in leading manufacturing operation from 100- 250 hourly and 10-15 Salary employees.

Open to in-office, remote, and hybrid opportunities. Willing to relocation. Open to significant travel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Operations Management Plant Operations Management Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma (DMAIC) Continuous Improvement Budget Management Total Quality Management Supplier Development Supply Chain Management Procurement Digitization Strategic Sourcing Project Management Change Agent Coaching/Training

SKILLS: Leadership, Team Building and Collaboration, Verbal and Written Communication, Critical Thinking, Organization, Prioritization, Financial Acumen, Time Management, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning and Analysis, Influential, Decisive

TECHNOLOGY/PROGRAMS: Microsoft Office, MS Teams, ERP Software, CRM, PeopleSoft, Oracle, TADA

WORK EXPERIENCE

International Inc 10/2019 - PRESENT

Strategic Global Sourcing Manager (Production and Aftermarket) Lisle, IL

Developed strategy to maintain supply chain continuity and improve business performance (EV products)

Conducted onsite business reviews to assess supplier operational, financial, sustainability risk.

Engaged supplier leadership to address lead time, capacity, labor, logistic constraint to minimize prevent delivery issues.

Improved sourcing process using supply chain optimization model to make informed decisions.

Lead cost reduction and spend program initiatives for wiring harness and electrical components.

Manage 68 million dollar annual spend

Led department synergy actions with TRATON and VW.

Lead Supply Chain Risk Manager (commercial truck and bus) Lisle, IL

Conducted onsite assessment at supplier location to document issues and develop improvement action plan.

Lead CI projects to achieve KPI goals in capacity, OEE, quality, delivery, inventory and cost

Provided daily executive summary and ad-hoc presentation to leadership in person or virtually.

Provided coaching and training to supply base on problem solving and developing robust Quality Operating Systems.

Engaged PWC consulting firm to manage complex supply chain continuity projects.

Served as Lean subject matter expert for all operations within Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

oSaved $2.5M annually by resourcing casting commodity from distressed supplier to India in 6 months.

oSaved $1.2M annually in expedite cost by establishing T2 key commodity inventory level.

oLaunched TADA supply chain continuity tool to standardize supplier EDI acknowledgement and capacity.

FORD Motor Company 08/2008 – 10/2019

NEW VEHICLE LAUNCH LEADER (super duty truck and expedition) Louisville, KY

Led launch activities from sourcing to production; utilized Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Conducted design reviews and manufacturing feasibility studies with cross-functional team.

Provided weekly launch performance scorecard update to FORD leadership and escalated issues.

Managed launch team by providing leadership and prioritizing day-to-day activities.

Directed build issue resolution process using 8D and 5-Why problem-solving tools.

Developed and executed improvement action plan at each build phase; met product quality and delivery objectives.

Created lesson-learned database by engaging supplier, plant operations, and design teams.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

oLed launch activities for major program in 2017 and 2020

oManaged change process to assess material change recommendation for cost and quality improvements.

LEAD SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT (hard and soft trim, chassis, exterior, electrical) Dearborn, MI

Managed more than 15 Tier-1 supplier manufacturing sites; provided interior, exterior, powertrain, chassis, and electrical commodities for all FORD vehicle lines.

Conducted manufacturing site assessment to validate supplier production capacity, capability quality operating system (QQS), and plant performance measurement matrix.

Reviewed DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan and approved PPAP for new product/engineering changes, including SREA.

Led workshop to train suppliers in application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma problem solving tools.

Implemented best practices to drive continuous improvements; achieved business objectives.

Directed onsite launch review and validated supplier safe-launch process.

Recognized suppliers with Q1 (Preferred Supplier) award.

Recommended business resourcing for distressed suppliers with poor performance.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

oSaved $280k annually by implementing process improvement actions at supplier site (6 months).

oSaved $400k annually by incorporating product design and material change (8 months).

oSaved $1M annually by insourcing front/rear fascia sub-assembly work to assembly plant (10 months).

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

FORD Motor Company 07/2000 – 08/2008

PLANT RESIDENT ENGINEER (explorer) Chicago Assembly Plant

Improved customer satisfaction from 78% to 94% for missing key fob by implementing robust plant process control.

Developed standardized Plant Quality Review process to address supplier incoming quality concerns.

SUPPLIER CAMPUS LAUNCH LEADER Chicago Manufacturing Campus

Evolved 6 Greenfield supplier site (plant startup) in Chicago manufacturing campus.

SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT (ford 500 and mks) Chicago Assembly Plant

Project: Reduced fascia scrap at plant by improving rack design and application of protective film.

Project: Implemented offline door trim panel sequencing operation to reduce scrap and prevent mis-build.

Both projects resulted in $500k annual savings as part of black-belt certification.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (taurus and sable) Chicago Assembly Plant

Saved $100k annually by reducing scrap and rework due to traction control lead joint as part of CI activity.

Saved $100k annually by labor headcount reduction using lean principles and line balancing.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Intec Group, MANUFACTURING MANAGER (injection and insert mold) Palatine, IL

Motorola, OPERATIONS MANAGER (battery manufacturing) Vernon Hills, IL

Ingersoll-Rant LTD., PRODUCTION ENGINEER (industrial compressor) India

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management DePaul University – Chicago, IL

Master of Science (MS), Industrial Engineering University of Illinois at Chicago – Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering Gujarat University – India

CERTIFICATIONS TRAINING

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (DMAIC) APQP/TS16949 Strategic Leadership Adaptive Manager Operational Risk Management Project Management Certified Quality Professional Value Stream Mapping

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