Supply Chain Quality Assurance

NAVEEN KADIAN

**** ***** ***** ***** • Mississauga, Ontario L5W 1S1

**********@*****.*** • 647-***-****

SUMMARY

• Well-developed business and supply chain understanding through various projects in logistics, sales, and business analysis at both manufacturing and warehouse locations

• Working knowledge of different Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and simulation tools

• Managed varied warehouse operations including shipping/receiving, storage, maintenance and inventory control

• Hands-on and leadership experience across a range of logistics functions including: production planning, inventory management, transportation and distribution with a diverse group of companies, products and services

• Enhanced working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R)

• Thorough understanding of Failure Modes & Effect Analysis (FMEA) for different processes/product

• Ability to facilitate in lean manufacturing techniques including 5S

• Strong ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment while meeting tight deadlines

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Simulation ProModel, Arena

Quality Measuring tools Micrometer, Calipers, Height gages

Math and Statistical tools

CAD/CAM tools Matlab, Minitab, SPSS

AutoCAD, CATIA V4, NX-Ideas, FlexSim, Mastercam

Operating Systems Windows NT/98/2000/XP/Vista/ Windows 7, & Mac OS X

Microsoft Office Suite MS-Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint/Project/Visio/Outlook

WORK EXPERIENCE

BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE – Brampton, Ontario 05/2011 - Present

Quality Inspector

• Auditing and monitoring quality requirements in accordance with the quality assurance and customer specifications

• Performing accurate mechanical, physical and visual inspection of raw materials

• Ensure calibration and performing maintenance on inspected equipment

• Conducting various tests and quality checks on finished product

• Initiate Non-Conformance reports as required

• Working with other company personnel to resolve inspection questions

• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work, and inputting data into quality database

LONDON LASER & WATERJET INC. – London, Ontario 04/2010 - 03/2011

Engineering Assistant

• Successfully closed open 8D’s as per the customer requirements on issues pertaining handling of the part safely through the manufacturing process

• Studied past data to find out optimum utilization or machinery, materials and resources

• Developed quality management and quality assurance standards for ISO

• Provide Non-Conformance reports (Material Rejection Notices) as required

• Planned, organized, and controlled shift operations in accordance with established procedures and production schedules

• Coordinated in general operations and day-to-day demands of the Q.A. department and completed daily reports

• Performed time studies and work simplification programs

VITRAN LOGISTICS CORP. – Calgary, Alberta 04/2009 - 08/2009

Inventory Control Assistant

• Handled inventory in the warehouse in a very efficient manor using Maves 3PL

• Assigned and/or De-assigned locations to the new items received in the warehouse

• Reconciled calculated inventories with physical counts (e.g. cycle counting)

• Prepared Re-plan and Move sheets on daily basis as per order fulfillment requirements

• Assisted purchasing department in the identification and disposal of surplus and/or obsolete inventory

• Provided reports and recommended solutions to improve material distribution and logistics

• Monitored inventory levels of issued materials and stocks and compiled inventory reports

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT – Calgary, Alberta 04/2008 - 08/2008

Supply Chain Assistant

• Lead various strategic Supply Chain improvement projects

• Worked with warehouse manager to determine daily work order priorities

• Scheduled personnel to ensure the product efficiently moved through the warehouse

• Worked with Supply Chain Team and networks to ensure best practice in procurement strategy, and supply chain management

• Implemented health and safety program and ensured it was being followed by employees

• Created product level forecasts to maintain high level of accuracy in replenishment

• Conducted product inventory levels, reordering, rotation and accuracy

• Worked with Transport, Distribution and Vendors to co-ordinate flow of goods through the network

• Performed daily reporting functions including schedules, forms and other required documentation

• Provided training to associates in logistics activities

EDUCATION

BASc – Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering with Automotive 09/2006 - 04/2011

University of Windsor

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