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ABHISHEK SHUKLA

ABHISHEK SHUKLA

XLRI Jamshedpur, Fellow Program in Management (~ PhD, Production, Operations & Decision Sciences )
Kanpur

Summary

I am a dynamic and forward-thinking professional, currently pursuing a Doctoral Program in Operations Management at XLRI Jamshedpur. My relentless passion lies in becoming a visionary leader and a catalyst for positive change in the realm of research, with a focus on fostering sustainable practices for business organizations. I am enthusiastic about applying analytical, engineering, managerial and leadership skills in field of Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operational Excellence

I root my work in the belief that a solution isn’t a solution unless it is viable economically & design per se & interested in developing viable engineering & managerial solutions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Executive

HINDUSTAN COCA-COLA BEVERAGE (P) LTD
08.2019 - 07.2021

Senior Production Executive

  • Championed safety, quality, and compliance as the lead for GMP and TPM in production settings, significantly elevating operational standards.
  • Spearheaded Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives (CLIT), including Kaizen, which enhanced system efficiencies and identified and mitigated production abnormalities.
  • Conducted rigorous Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to address and rectify failure points, enhancing system reliability.
  • Drove substantial improvements in System Line Efficiency (SLE) and overall productivity through strategic project execution.

Operational Excellence Projects

  • Led a Lean Six Sigma project focused on Preform Yield Improvement and Beverage Loss Reduction, which significantly optimized material usage and reduced waste.
  • Initiated an Energy Project incorporating Intelligent Automation, which achieved a Zero Fluctuation Compressed Air System and Continuous Operating Parameter (COP) Monitoring, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Implemented cost optimization strategies for Material Handling Equipment, including forklift operations optimization based on a detailed Work Study, reducing operational expenses.
  • Developed and implemented a live dashboard using Power BI to eliminate paperwork and enable real-time data visualization and decision-making across all departments. This innovation significantly increased operational efficiency and transparency.

Senior Shipping Executive

  • Directed warehouse operations focusing on advanced safety measures, cost optimization, and strict adherence to FIFO principles, improving customer service through enhanced product availability.
  • Performed Time and Motion studies to streamline operations, effectively reducing process times and distinguishing between Value-Adding (VA) and Non-Value Adding (NVA) activities.
  • Utilized advanced tools such as SAP, a Transport Management System (TMS), and Power BI dashboards for detailed monitoring and analysis, enhancing operational transparency and decision-making capabilities.

Education

Fellow Program in Management(~PhD) - Operations Management

XLRI - Xavier School of Management
Jamshedpur, India
04.2001 -

PGDM - Business Management

XLRI - Xavier School of Management, India
Jamshedpur, India
2023

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

SMVD University (Central Funded State Govenment)
Jammu, India
05.2018

Higher Secondary -

The Jain International School
Kanpur
04.2001 -

High School -

The Jain International School
Kanpur, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Supply Chain Analytics

Certification

Lean Six Sigma - Green & Black Belt (In process)

Research Paper

Examining the linkage between managerial ties and firm performance, Industrial Marketing Management, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indmarman.2024.04.010

Activities

  • Best Paper Presentation Award, NCITME, SMVDU in association with IEEE Mumbai [2017]
  • Decoration, Media & Publicity, Disciplinary & Event Coordinator Technical Festival-SMVDU [2016]
  • 1st Prize Automess, 2nd Prize Bridge Building, 3rd Prize Slingshot Technical Festival-SMVDU [2016]
  • 1st Prize Junkyard Wars, 2nd Prize De-Cohetes Technical Festival-SMVDU [2014]


Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/23/96

Timeline

Senior Executive

HINDUSTAN COCA-COLA BEVERAGE (P) LTD
08.2019 - 07.2021

Fellow Program in Management(~PhD) - Operations Management

XLRI - Xavier School of Management
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary -

The Jain International School
04.2001 -

High School -

The Jain International School
04.2001 -

PGDM - Business Management

XLRI - Xavier School of Management, India

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

SMVD University (Central Funded State Govenment)
ABHISHEK SHUKLAXLRI Jamshedpur, Fellow Program in Management (~ PhD, Production, Operations & Decision Sciences )