Aastha

• Developed and maintained Quality Management System documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all departments.
• Coordinated internal training programs on quality-related topics, enhancing employee knowledge and skills.
• Enhanced product quality by implementing stringent inspection protocols and procedures.
• Mentored junior staff members in quality management principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Worked on continuous improvement projects to strengthen the quality system.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective process improvement initiatives.
• Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Reduced defect rates through comprehensive root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Streamlined quality assurance processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Supported new product development efforts by ensuring proper testing methods were employed throughout the design phase, reducing time-to-market delays due to unforeseen quality issues upon launch.
• Reviewed customer feedback data regularly to identify areas requiring targeted improvements or intervention measures.
• Established key performance indicators for monitoring overall product quality and customer satisfaction levels.
• Championed a proactive approach to risk management, mitigating potential issues before they impacted product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
• Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

• Planned and assigned daily duties to staff members.
• Determined best and most efficient uses of available resources, labor, and equipment.
• Managed resource utilization and continuous improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Oversaw discipline, safety and good housekeeping systems.
• Managed daily production schedules to optimize output while maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful product launches, meeting tight deadlines and budget constraints.
• Mentored junior staff members, fostering an atmosphere of professional development within the organization.
• Played a pivotal role in the successful completion of high-profile projects that contributed significantly to company growth and expansion efforts.
• Recommended process improvements to enhance product quality.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for process improvement and cost savings opportunities.
• Established clear lines of communication between departments to foster collaboration in achieving company objectives.
• Championed adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques that resulted in increased throughput capacity.
• Reduced operational costs through effective resource management and waste reduction initiatives.
• Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of materials for uninterrupted production operations.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues and improve equipment performance.
• Wrote standard operating procedures and adjusted policies to meet changing demands.
• Enhanced employee morale and reduced turnover through proactive communication, training, and performance feedback systems.

During my tenure as an Executive Trainee at Hindustan Unilever, I had three distinct stints:

1. Etah: I worked in two manufacturing units. In the instant tea powder unit, I led a mass balance project. In another unit of tea packaging, I implemented a changeover time reduction project on a packing machine using the ECRS technique. Additionally, I handled shifts, participated in cultural programs, and gained in-depth knowledge of processes, including quality, manufacturing excellence, cost, end-to-end supply chain, and HR aspects.

2. Kolkata:In Kolkata, I worked in two units: a tea packing and blending unit, and an ice cream unit. In the ice cream unit, I completed my quality stint, focusing on two projects—eliminating foreign materials using checklists and improving hygiene engineering design in coordination with the factory and central quality teams. In the tea unit, I worked on manufacturing excellence by central lining the machine and creating an action plan to increase OEE by targeting various losses. I was also very active in cultural and team-building activities.

3. Hosur: I took sub charge as a Production Executive and gained an in-depth understanding of the coffee manufacturing process. I collaborated with the team on various audits, including CAD and FSSC. I also learned about digital models using AI and machine learning, process simulation based on VR, and instrumentation modules for industrial control systems. Additionally, I worked on various trials to continuously improve the process and support new product development.