§ Achieved site-wide savings of $3 million USD by leading multiple high-impact Lean Six Sigma projects, earning the “Manufacturing and Technical Excellence” Award from 3M Saint Paul in 2011.
§ Delivered over 10,000 man-hours of Lean Six Sigma training to 200 employees by managing a structured plant-level training program, strengthening in-house capability and continuous improvement culture.
§ Realized $600K in annual productivity savings in Graphics Printing by executing Lean flow strategies, including layout optimization, raw material cost reduction, and process modification; project won first prize at the CII National Forum (2011) and was replicated across all value streams.
§ Generated $500K in cost savings over three years by redesigning the Kaizen/Idea Generation program to boost operator engagement from 30% to 65%, while also introducing a recognition system that significantly improved shop floor morale.
§ Closed 50+ Green Belt and 4 Black Belt Six Sigma projects in areas such as productivity, quality, lean implementation, and cost reduction by mentoring candidates and ensuring proper application of DMAIC tools.
§ Secured ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for the 3M Ahmedabad plant within 3 months by leading QMS/IMS and compliance processes as the Deputy MR for the site.
§ Reduced customer complaints by 10% through data-driven quality system monitoring, daily accountability boards, and team engagement; initiative was recognized with a Gold Award by 3M US Corporation in 2012.
§ Increased plant yield to 99% at 3M Ahmedabad by reusing process waste using Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology; project received the 3M Global EHS 3P Award and was later implemented in 3M China.
§ Executed rapid scale-up and standardization of Corrosion Protection Paint Manufacturing in 105 days by driving the installation, technology transfer, and process optimization in collaboration with 3M Shanghai/global teams.
§ Leadership in driving Quality across organization.
§ Delivered $0.5 million in cash flow improvement by optimizing inventory levels and reducing dependency on long-lead-time suppliers.
§ Enabled the 3M Ahmedabad site to achieve 822 consecutive days without a lost-time injury, earning the 3M CEO Safety Award (2008) by laying the foundation for EHS implementation as per global guidelines.
§ Contributed to Abbott India’s historic achievement of the Shingo Prize (2022) by deploying Shingo principles across the Jhagadia plant as the Site Business Excellence Head – the first such recognition in India.
§ Facilitated 100% production increase at Apotex India within the first year (2024) by leading a multi-pronged ramp-up strategy integrating production management, quality, workforce, and technology upgrades.
§ Delivered $3 million in cost savings over two years at Apotex India by systematically eliminating waste, enhancing operational efficiency, and elevating product quality through data-driven excellence initiatives.
