Saisuhas Kolli
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with 7+ years of experience leading multimillion-dollar engineering and automation initiatives in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments. Proven ability to reduce downtime and drive ROI through data-driven process improvements. Skilled in CMMS/BMS system deployment, cross-functional leadership, and ensuring FDA and cGMP compliance. Adept at managing CapEx and OpEx budgets, implementing preventive maintenance strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency. MBA-qualified and Lean Six Sigma certified—delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions to complex challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Boston, MA
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Oversaw BMS infrastructure upgrades, decreasing system downtime by 32% while achieving full regulatory compliance.
- Spearheaded automation initiatives that enhanced system reliability and saved approximately $1M annually.
- Initiated preventive maintenance and calibration programs, effectively reducing audit risks and unexpected outages.
- Streamlined budget strategies, resulting in marked cost savings that aligned with strategic objectives.
- Cultivated cross-functional collaboration among engineering, QA, and operations teams for process enhancements.
- Managed CapEx and OpEx planning for facilities to boost project delivery timelines and resource allocation.
- Directed expansion of warehouse space from 180,000 sq ft to 260,000 sq ft to accommodate growth.
- Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
- Implemented robust calibration programs to ensure adherence to quality standards across operations.
Plant Engineer
Moderna
Norwood, MA
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Executed GMP-compliant clean utilities projects worth over $10M, ensuring continuous production support.
- Created installation protocols and directed FAT/SAT testing to expedite project timelines.
- Established preventive maintenance plans, reducing equipment downtime and increasing productivity by 41%.
- Oversaw complex change control during shutdowns, facilitating smooth transitions and minimizing risks.
- Contributed to readiness planning for a new manufacturing facility, achieving on-time startup valued at over $45M.
- Verified engineering drawings for design document accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzed data from computerized maintenance systems to monitor machine performance trends.
- Reviewed production processes to improve efficiency, cut costs, and eliminate waste.
Manufacturing Engineer
Yapp Automotive
Nashville, TN
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Achieved over 85% Overall Equipment Effectiveness by optimizing production line processes.
- Redesigned workflows, reducing cycle times by 18% and increasing throughput.
- Enhanced facility layout, decreasing handling time by 20% and improving operator efficiency.
- Drove lean initiatives, cutting production lead times by 15% and saving $50,000 annually.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to develop solutions that reduced costs and improved quality.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques like 5S, Kaizen events, and Kanban systems for better flow.
- Trained personnel on effective use of machines and tools in manufacturing processes.
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
Manufacturing Engineer
IET Inc.
Toledo, OH
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Led root cause failure analyses (RCFA), enhancing asset availability and addressing recurring failures.
- Implemented inventory optimization strategies, yielding monthly savings of $75,000 by minimizing waste.
- Performed detailed analyses of production data to identify inefficiencies, increasing productivity by 36%.
- Conducted time studies to analyze labor costs per product line, identifying annual savings of approximately $5 million.
- Developed comprehensive asset reliability programs that reduced downtime events and improved system uptime.
- Executed root cause analyses on various production issues, leading to a reduction in machine downtime by roughly 33%.
- Established thorough documentation for all processes, ensuring clarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Education
MBA – Master of Business Administration -
University of The Cumberlands
08-2025
MS - Project Management
University of The Cumberlands
12-2023
MS - Industrial Engineering
Wayne State University
05-2019
B.Tech - Mechatronics Engineering
SRM University
05-2017
Skills
- Project and program management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Budgeting and cost reduction
- Risk management
- Capital and operational planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Scope management
- KPI tracking
- Project planning
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Training
- Quality Engineering Certification
- World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Certification
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2023 - 03.2025
Plant Engineer
Moderna
09.2021 - 03.2023
Manufacturing Engineer
Yapp Automotive
07.2020 - 09.2021
Manufacturing Engineer
IET Inc.
07.2019 - 02.2020
MBA – Master of Business Administration -
University of The Cumberlands
MS - Project Management
University of The Cumberlands
MS - Industrial Engineering
Wayne State University
B.Tech - Mechatronics Engineering
SRM University
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