PRADEEP P

• Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
• Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes.
• Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
• Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
• Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
• Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
• Enforced federal, state, local and company rules for safety and operations.
• Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
• Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.

As Manager:-

• Managed the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes.
• Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Provided technical support for production operations and process optimization initiatives.
• Collaborated with engineering staff to develop new products or modify existing designs.
• Determined appropriate materials, tools, machines, and personnel needed for each job task.
• Identified opportunities for automation within the manufacturing process; specified equipment requirements accordingly.
• Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
• Improved production efficiency, lowered cycle times and optimized product quality.
• Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives with successful changes affecting operations.
• Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans at New Product Development to achieve company objectives.
• Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
• Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
• Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
• Led a team of 25 engineers, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
• Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
• Implemented innovative solutions to optimize operational procedures.
• Reviewed financial statements and budgets prepared by Finance team periodically and took corrective actions where needed.
• Identified cost reduction opportunities through improved processes, materials utilization, and waste elimination initiatives.

As Engineer:-

• Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions that reduced costs or improved quality and delivery performance.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
• Reviewed engineering drawings for accuracy prior to releasing them into production environment.
• Assisted with the design and development of manufacturing systems to ensure quality standards were met.
• Analyzed production data to identify areas of process inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve productivity.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen events, Kanban systems, in order to optimize production flow and improve overall efficiency.
• Conducted time studies to determine labor costs associated with each product line.
• Evaluated existing tooling designs for manufacturability improvements.
• Created new processes for fabrication, assembly, testing, and inspection of products to meet customer requirements.

• Managed a team of Quality Engineers, providing guidance and direction on process improvement initiatives.
• Developed and implemented quality systems to ensure product compliance with customer requirements.
• Conducted regular audits of production processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Implemented corrective action plans to address identified issues in production processes.
• Assisted in developing new products by creating design specifications based on customer needs.
• Performed failure analysis testing to determine cause of defects in products.
• Investigated customer complaints about product performance or quality problems promptly and thoroughly.
• Developed and implemented quality assurance procedures to ensure product compliance with industry standards.
• Monitored key performance indicators such as defect rate or scrap rate regularly for trend analysis.
• Identified root causes of non-conformance issues and developed strategies to eliminate them.
• Contributed to root cause evaluation to mitigate risk and foster continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with quality team members and leaders to monitor conformance to quality standards.
• Facilitated continuous improvement projects focused on reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
• Led root cause analysis initiatives for product failures, warranty issues and customer concerns

• Analyzed and tracked production quality metrics to identify areas of improvement.
• Performed process capability studies to optimize manufacturing methods.
• Provided technical guidance and expertise in the resolution of complex problems related to product quality.
• Coordinated the implementation of corrective actions resulting from nonconformances discovered during routine inspections or testing procedures.
• Recommended changes in work instructions or operating procedures when necessary for improved product quality.
• Developed and implemented Quality Assurance plans for all production processes.
• Evaluated vendors' performance by performing supplier audits on a regular basis.
• Generated reports detailing production quality data on a weekly basis.
• Assisted in troubleshooting production line issues related to product quality or design flaws.
• Participated in Failure Mode Effects Analysis meetings to evaluate potential risks associated with new designs or processes.
• Reviewed engineering drawings and specifications prior to product release.
• Identified opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives based on analysis of existing processes and systems.
• Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality issues.
• Investigated customer complaints and identified root causes of product defects.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of company standards and protocols during inspections.
• Utilized statistical process control techniques to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
• Designed and executed test plans for product validation and reliability testing.