Nishant Choudhary

• Directed cost-saving initiatives delivering INR 50+ LPA in bottom-line impact by governing Six Sigma project deployment across multiple sites as Program Manager.
• Executed 10 DMAIC Yellow Belt projects that enhanced operational efficiency, reduced waste, and increased profitability, through structured problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
• Delivered a 25% improvement in process efficiency and 20% reduction in defects by facilitating 15 Yellow Belt and 10 Green Belt Lean Six Sigma training programs across functions.
• Developed and institutionalized Lean Six Sigma business process strategies in partnership with Opex team, leveraging SharePoint for project governance and process standardization.
• Influenced executive decision-making by presenting actionable findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring sustainability of improvement initiatives.
• Trained over 100 team members in Lean Six Sigma statistical methods using Zometric software, enabling data-driven decision-making in collaboration with TAW clients.

Company Overview: QMD | Qure Medical Devices certified with ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001.

It helps OEMs to bring medical devices to the market. Specializing in Silicone and other elastomeric & in manufacturing of high performance single use devices as well as precision components and subassemblies.

• Implemented data-driven root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) systems in compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 standards.
• Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure alignment of QIP/CIP projects with organizational goals.
• Spearheaded Kaizen events and Gemba walks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across production and quality teams.
• Evaluated the impact of work processes on patient safety and identified potential failure points.
• Identified process gaps in SOPs designed to adhere to regulatory requirements and compliance procedures.
• Collaborated with Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering teams to support process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and compliant change management.
• Conducted value stream mapping (VSM) and line balancing to enhance productivity, achieving 10% increase in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Played key role in internal audits and readiness for external audits (FDA, ISO), contributing to successful audit outcomes.
• Key Clients- Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, Alain Medical, SMT, Envision Scientific, Cardionovum across the globe.

• Trained and empowered 200+ employees in Six Sigma, TPM, TQM, and Lean methodologies by coordinating and delivering capability-building programs tailored to plant-wide operational excellence.
• Delivered a 15% reduction in defects and 20% boost in productivity by deploying quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Hoshin Kanri strategy and roadmap across critical production lines.
• Led a global DMAIC project that reduced in-house fiber rejection from 22% to 12%, generating vetted cost savings of $12K per month, through root cause analysis, process controls, and stakeholder alignment.
• Improved visual management compliance from 30% to 60% by facilitating a cross-functional team of 20 and executing visual workplace audits and structured implementation plans.
• Reduced process cycle time by 25% through Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and elimination of bottlenecks in high-impact production processes.
• Minimized process-related risks by 30% by applying FMEA and fishbone analysis, identifying critical failure modes, and implementing robust preventive actions.

• Achieved a significant reduction in COPQ process rejections, dropping from 70% to 30% using DMAIC methodology.
• Implemented 5S that led to increase in workspace by 30%.
• Led a team of 60+ personnel, including 7 Engineers, 3 Supervisors, and 50 Quality Inspectors, to ensure high-quality standards and seamless production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Led design and development of automotive components ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Conducted comprehensive end-to-end process diagnostics to map the entire value stream.
• Improved customer satisfaction and reduced operational costs by applying Lean tools and Six Sigma methods to eliminate defects and optimize process capability.
• Utilized FMEA and fishbone Analysis techniques which helps in identify potential defects and mitigate potential risks.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and reliability.