Industrila Engineer

SANDESH REDDY VEDERE

***** ********** **, **** *****, IN; M: 765-***-****; Email: ******.*******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Possess a unique blend of leadership skills combined with solid technical and management experience with a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering emphasizing on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Supply Chain Management. Identified and coordinated continuous improvements projects to eliminate non-value added operations. Headed numerous reputable organizational clubs throughout college and motivated fellow students by setting and achieving challenging goals. Trained in Green Belt (Six Sigma). Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Arena. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to plan and execute. An excellent leader and communicator as well as a team player.

EDUCATION

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (G.P.A: 3.81/4.0) Dec. 2008

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Dec. 2006

 

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

OGYN Associates, Fort Wayne, IN July 09 – Till Date

Lowered process lead time for scanning medical insurance paper claims utilizing lean six sigma tools.

Developed a Value Stream map to identify non value added activity in the process.

Implemented 5S at individual stations that resulted in a 27% reduction in cycle time.

Standardized employee training process and offered rewards for employee motivation.

Reduced overall process lead time by 40% and man hours required to fix claim errors by 60%.

OGYN Associates, Fort Wayne, IN March 09 – June 09

Re-designed the insurance claim process using six sigma tools to reduce insurance claim denials.

Conducted surveys and created Pareto chart to identify the root cause of insurance claim denials.

Prepared standard work instructions and offered rewards for achieving best practices.

Reduced insurance claim denials and write offs on the order of about $5,000 per week.

Faurecia, Detroit, MI May 08 – Aug. 08

Re-designed the central control HVAC bazel present in a Chrysler Sebring at the lowest overall cost.

Analyzed current spend data by identifying stages with real cost savings potential using FAST diagram.

Proposed design changes that reduced labor costs by 21% and material cost by 16%.

Potential saving of $37,600 for the first year of production.

Wabash National Corporation, Lafayette, IN Aug. 06 – Dec. 06

Re-designed process flows and plant layout based on Ergonomics and Lean concepts to increase efficiency.

Performed Time and Motion Studies to optimize plant layout and process flows, reducing overhead costs.

Developed Standard Work Instructions for better work flow that resulted in 3.8% reduction in cycle time

Implemented 5S to ensure proper organization of work floor that resulted in 7% reduction in cycle time.

Proposed layout changes that resulted in 13% reduction in cycle time and 10% reduction in handling costs.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Hydrogen Magazine, India Feb. 07- Aug. 07

Headed Marketing and Promotional strategies and initiatives.

Generated ad-revenue in excess of $12,000 in the first year of launch.

Established alliances with national brands such as Airtel, Spykar, Estelle, Café Coffee Day and Barista.

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