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Himalay Dunakhe

Hadapsar, Pune

Summary

Experienced Operational Excellence Manager with a proven track record in implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and cost reductions. Successfully led initiatives resulting in a 20% increase in overall operational efficiency across multiple departments. Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Excellence Manager

Lioli Ceramica Pvt Ltd.
Morbi
05.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated workflows to detect and address inefficiencies.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize and streamline processes.
  • Introduced Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented changes.
  • Collect and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
  • Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Facilitate change management processes associated with operational improvements.
  • Executed cost-saving measures and evaluated their effects.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on the performance of operational processes.
  • Created standard operating procedures for all business processes in alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.

Senior Project Engineer

Gandhi Automation Pvt Ltd.
Pune
06.2015 - 04.2023
  • Streamlined processes using Lean tools, like Value Stream Mapping and SIPOC, to define project objectives and allocate responsibilities efficiently.
  • Optimized budgets by applying cost-benefit analysis and refining specifications, reducing project expenses.
  • Improved workflows with tools like DMAIC and Kanban, ensuring timely execution, and better subcontractor coordination.
  • Enhanced collaboration between teams through PDCA cycles and SOPs, ensuring error-free execution of AutoCAD/SolidWorks designs.
  • Led client interactions and created feedback-driven reports to drive continuous improvement.

Project Intern

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy
08.2013 - 08.2013
  • Heat Load Calculation for Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Nigeria
  • MEP Project

Education

MBA - Operations Management

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Pune
04.2021

B.E. - Mechanical

Don Bosco Institute of Technology
Mumbai
03.2015

Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Operational efficiency
  • Project Management
  • Management Information System
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • KPI implementation
  • ERP
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Minitab

Extracurricular Activities

Cycle Polo State Level Competition (Participation), Brown Belt - Taekwondo, Inter College Volleyball Competition (silver medal), Volunteer NGO, Seva Vardhini, Pune., Participated in an event by UNICEF.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
  • Spanish

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/22/93

Timeline

Operations Excellence Manager

Lioli Ceramica Pvt Ltd.
05.2023 - Current

Senior Project Engineer

Gandhi Automation Pvt Ltd.
06.2015 - 04.2023

Project Intern

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy
08.2013 - 08.2013

MBA - Operations Management

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

B.E. - Mechanical

Don Bosco Institute of Technology
Himalay Dunakhe