Supply Chain Six Sigma

HIMAL AHUJA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified, Bi-lingual, International MBA candidate. Detail-oriented with proven ability to convey complex ideas to non-technical people and build teams that work effectively as a unit. Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills. Competencies include:

Lean Six Sigma Certified

Kaizen Improvement

Process Improvements

Process Model Simulation

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Service Operations

Project Management

Inventory Management

Forecasting & Planning

Data Analysis

Analytical Modeling

Leadership

Consulting

International Negotiation

EXPERIENCE

SODEXO UNIVERSITY DINING SERVICES ( PART-TIME) Columbia, SC USA

Sustainability Coordinator August 2011 – April 2012

Proposed and implemented a sustainability program within university campus dining facilities.

Introduced and implemented a composting program for all pre-consumer food, reducing waste disposal cost.

Introduced organic, healthy and vegetarian options in campus dining increasing consumer appeal and sales to previously unserved markets.

EATON CORPORATION (PROJECT) Greenwood, SC USA

Operations Consultant September 2011 – December 2011

Played a key role on a team of student consultants, for a Fortune 500 company, aimed at improving on time delivery and inventory management using Six Sigma process improvement methodology.

Used the DMAIC approach to analyze current scenarios, which located potential problem areas of improvement.

Analyzed present performance metrics using process model, and made changes to inventory positions at strategic locations to improve on time delivery of the whole chain.

Collected data, analyzed pain points, and developed a model to simulate the present state and proposed an improved future state.

Provided solutions to enhance OTD service level efficiency by 95% for over 40 “Pain Points.”

HUBBELL POWERS SYSTEMS, INC (PROJECT) Aiken, SC USA

Operations Project Consultant September 2011 – December 2011

Played a key role in a team of student consultants charged with re-evaluating, defining, and improving a baseline production process for high volume manufacturing using Six Sigma and conducting a Kaizen event.

Improved the flow of material by redesigning the shop floor and final pack out area.

Performed Computer Simulation to predict future investments with respect to increase in demand.

Enhanced current state process with layout, line balancing, Gauge R&R and Time study analysis to double production capacity with no additional investment.

PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY OF AMERICA ( INTERNSHIP) Peachtree City, GA USA

Supply Chain & Operations Management Intern April 2011 – August 2011

Improved inventory management for the Mexico manufacturing facility.

Reduced inventory carrying cost and achieved zero down time for production line by implementing Vendor Management Inventory Module in the company for manufacturing unit in Mexico.

Implemented Electronic Data Interchange across all vendors achieving complete transparency of inventory and an increase in efficiency for purchasing department.

Accelerated inventory tracking procedure to deal with disruptions in supply chain caused by Japanese tsunami.

PIDILITE INDUSTRIES, LTD. - leading Indian adhesives manufacturer Mumbai, Maharashtra INDIA

Senior Operations Officer April 2009 – May 2010

Provided technical advice to Operations Director that allowed for more informed decision making. Reviewed and proposed new projects for expansion, improvement, and automation. Chaired monthly meetings in factory locations.

Implemented online portal for data monitoring of all contract manufacturing units performance across functional divisions, supporting the expansionary planning of the company’s product line.

Saved approximately US$80,000/year by proposing and implementing automation across diverse units, creating a paradigm shift in thinking and increasing process efficiency and capacity

Projects Officer October 2007 – April 2009

Managed green field and expansion projects, usually from start to finish, for chemical manufacturing plants. Coordinated information exchange among engineering, production and architectural units to ensure implementation of process improvements.

Achieved savings of US$32,000/month by increasing efficiency of Hexane recovery system from 40% to 85%; increased product profit margins and resulted in new investments in the product by the company.

Led equipment specification and sourcing discussions with interested vendors in China, Taiwan and Italy, including negotiations with Chinese vendors.

Coordinated and managed different aspects and activities for a project in Dubai leading to pre-ordering stage that included layout, equipment negotiations, and resolution of government regulatory challenges in India and Dubai.

Standardized process flow diagrams and detailed equipment lists for all projects, including the complex adhesive manufacturing flow diagram. Also initiated the standardization process for all processes across the company.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Took the initiative to get practical training during education and worked in the following places as an Intern.

Resident Tutor at Preston Residential College August 2011-Present,Columbia,SC,USA BHARAT PETROLEUM CORP. LTD.

MBTE manufacturing process training September 2006-July 2007, Mumbai, INDIA

Operator training for crude and vacuum distillation columns June 2006, Mumbai, INDIA

TECHNO DESIGN PVT. LTD., commissioning of a spin flash drier machine December 2005, Gujarat, INDIA

ASIAN PAINTS, LTD., operations training at phthalic anhydride plant June 2005, Gujarat, INDIA

EDUCATION

MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, University of South Carolina Columbia, SC USA

International Master of Business Administration (IMBA). June 2010 – May 2012

Major: Global Supply Chain and Operations Management

Relevant Courses: Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy Consulting and Organizational Skills

Receiver of Moore Fellowship for the year 2010-2011

Received U.S. Federal Emergency Management Independent Study certificate in Incident Command System

Overseas Business Seminar and corporate visits, March 2011 Shanghai & Beijing, CHINA

THADOMAL SHAHANI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, Mumbai University Mumbai, INDIA

Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Chemical. September 2003 – July 2007

Final Year Engineering Project: Simulation of Manufacturing MBTE (Methyl-Tert-Butyl Ether)

LANGUAGES HINDI: Native, Fluent ENGLISH: Native, Fluent GUJRATI, MARATHI: Conversational

CERTIFICATION Greenbelt Six Sigma through Sonocco.

IT SKILLS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Lotus Notes, AutoCAD, Minitab, SPSS, Statpro, GIS, Global Trade Atlas, Process Model, Map point, SAP, ChemCAD,

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