Continuous Improvement Operational Excellence

MUNDEL LUFITHA

***** *. ******* ******* **. MI **167 C: 402-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strong leader and results-oriented Reliability/ Capex Manager with over 10 years of experience leading and executing operational excellence engineering & manufacturing projects in automotive, mining, cement manufacturing, and mineral processing industries. Expertise in developing and implementing standardized asset management system process, operational continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, safety, and process improvement culture across the organization.

Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, create roadmaps for process improvement and equipment standardization while optimizing performance and cost efficiency. Recognized for building high-performing teams, streamlining processes, improving service delivery and driving operational excellence.

Possesses a Master's in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Management from the University of Toronto. Proven ability to align maintenance and manufacturing cost control initiatives with strategic business objectives, organization’s strategic goals, regulatory requirements and budgetary constraints, build high-performing teams, and foster a culture of innovation. Adept at strategic planning, budget and financial management, P&L (Profit & Loss) responsibility, manufacturing best practices, employee development, and Customer relationship management while aligning teams and resources to meet business objectives.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, developing and implementing the Operational Excellence program and Cross-functional Collaboration and Cost control.

Proven experience in Strategic Maintenance & Reliability Management and Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing and strong project management skill with ability to lead cross functional teams.

Well-versed in Asset maintenance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured continuous improvement methodologies and in Coaching and Mentoring.

Skilled communicator and influential leader, capable of driving alignment across all organizational levels with demonstrated leadership in the areas of safety, and leading operational integrations.

Experience in developing and implementing key performance indicators.

Experience in leading manufacturing sites, engineering organizations, and procurement teams

Data-driven Decision-Making, P&L Management & Operational KPI Development

Willingness to travel as required. ERP Systems (SAP, Bentley.)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Reliability & Capex Manager 08/2023 to Present

St Mary’s Cement Manufacturing Detroit, Michigan

Develop and implement the operational excellence program such as by spearheading preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to achieve world-class equipment availability and reliability.

Review the manufacturing process for identifying and implementing innovative solutions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency and achieve operational excellence.

Define and implement department integration, global process optimization roadmap, lead root-cause analyses to reduce downtime to drive efficiency, improve operational efficiency

Established key performance metrics, boosting plant reliability performance and aligning with corporate safety standards.

Develop large capital projects by applying standard methods, tools and procedures, ensuring holistic development to deliver projects to the required investment decision gates on time and with no rework.

Provide overall leadership for Maintenance of Equipment, aligning plant cost control goals with plant strategic mission, values, and objectives while driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, innovation, system reliability, and operational efficiency.

Senior Reliability Engineer / Project Engineer 05/2021 to 08/2023

Ash Grove Cement (Cement manufacturing, Aggregates) Louisville, Nebraska

Increased kiln uptime by 15% and plant air uptime by 25% through strategic maintenance improvements.

Conducted standardization of equipment strategy to streamline operations and improve asset utilization.

Evaluated and assess data from equipment operations and planned development of schedules and strategies to mitigate any negative impacts on reliable Plant operations.

Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective measures to enhance asset reliability.

Streamlined shutdown processes, optimizing plant operations and reducing costs.

Maintenance Manager/Project Manager 05/2014 to 05/2021

Banro Corporation (Aggregates & Gold Mining) Namoya, Democratic Republic of Congo

Directed maintenance of a $60M mineral processing plant, improving equipment uptime by 25% and reducing backlog by 75%.

Established goals, tracked results uptime, quality productivity.

Developed and implemented action plan for controlling the cost and increasing plant income

Championed employee development through training and other resources, asset management, sustainability and safety improvements.

Procurement and Warehouse Manager 07/2011 to 05/2014

Transmac (Heavy Equipment Manufacturing) Kinshasa, DR Congo

Optimized supplier contracts, reducing inventory costs and improving material availability for operations.

Developed robust inventory systems to enhance efficiency and customer service.

Project Manager 11/2004 to 06/2011

FIAT Chrysler Corp. (Automotive Manufacturing) Auburn Hills, USA, MI

Led powertrain engineering projects, achieving a 12% reduction in design and testing costs.

Delivered pre-launch build activities and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring on-time delivery and production readiness.

Developed strategies for new product development and existing product enhancement

Development Engineer 04/2000 to 11/2004

FIAT Chrysler Corp (Automotive Manufacturing) Auburn, Hills, USA, MI

Managed emissions testing for CARB/EPA certification and developed KPIs to optimize engineering test facilities.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

M.S. Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Management 2000

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 1997

University of Toronto Toronto, Canada

Six Sigma, Kaizan, Root cause analysis, Easy RCA, Project management, Lean manufacturing

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