Shrikrishna Kulkarni
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Business Professional with over 10 years of global experience, including 8 years in the US specializing in Industry 4.0 and Digital & Advanced Manufacturing. Proven expertise in end-to-end project management, adept at identifying and mitigating risks while consistently achieving milestones and managing deliverables. Highly organized leader recognized for exceptional attention to detail and process planning skills. Career goal is to leverage extensive knowledge in advanced manufacturing to drive innovation and efficiency in future projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager-Projects
Electromech Material Handling Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
07.2023 - Current
- Project leader for brownfield and greenfield factory setups for Electromech Group Companies and Ventures.
- Designed a greenfield factory shed and process plan to manufacture over 6,000 units per year of electric and diesel forklifts.
- Designed, planned, and executed a 9,000 square meter shed for forklift manufacturing and crane servicing businesses.
- Designed the entire factory master layout for the Fabrication, Paint, and General Assembly shop areas in 19K sq. m. shed.
- Successfully launched the DSD pallet truck product for the North American market through the Prototype and SOP phases.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - EV Launch
LUCID MOTORS USA
Casa Grande, AZ
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Built a high-performing team for Manufacturing, IE, and New Programs (18 engineers, 6 engineering technicians).
- Led the task force to resolve production constraint management, reporting daily to the CEO and executive leadership.
- Led the CFT to resolution through the 8D methodology for the top three product issues that heavily impact repair hours per unit.
- Successfully launched two greenfield EV facilities in Arizona, with a yearly capacity of 34,000 and 90,000 units, respectively.
- Led the successful setup of a 400k sq. ft. temporary warehouse for logistics operations in a record 3-week deadline.
- Achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification as Lead Coordinator for the General Assembly in 2021.
- Led the CF team from PLM, MES, and SAP systems to architect a global business solution for the US and Saudi Arabia.
- Bill of Process lead for creation and maintenance using DELMIA PLM, and MBOM across all shops.
- Led IoT and digital manufacturing projects for plant digital KPI and Andon dashboards at Lucid Motors, US.
Manufacturing Technical Specialist
Volvo Group Trucks USA
Macungie PA
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Led executive management reviews for greenfield/brownfield business cases for industrial investigations.
- Collaborated with global stakeholders to communicate programs in NA and EU to save $32 million per year.
- Coordinated team of over 40 members cross-functionally for the new model launch for the highway truck.
- Set up logistics, kitting, and sequencing to optimize manpower and flow, resulting in $2.4M per year in cost savings.
- Implemented 6+ IoT and automation projects at Mack Trucks for AGV, AGC, and Robot Cells.
- Led the installation of SAT and FAT from process inputs to set up the window gluing robot cell for the new cab model.
Industrial Engineer
Syncreon – Harley Davidson Motorcycles USA
York, PA
12.2015 - 10.2016
- Industrialized factory for new product launch from facilities, tooling, and systems perspective for 46 JPH.
- Project Leader for the handlebars area to optimize the layout, resulting in a reduction of daily scrap costs by over 75%.
- Designed and executed a logistics warehouse and supermarket using WMS four weeks prior to the deadline.
Manufacturing Engineer
Electromech Material Handling Systems
Pune
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Estimated labor requirements and relative costs to provide data for operational decisions.
- Achieved a 70% reduction in time for order costing by preparing tools for computing the economics of orders.
Education
Masters - Automotive Engineering & Technology
Clemson University
USA08.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis International University
INDIA12.2013
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
INDIA08.2012
Skills
- Cross-functional coordination
- Schedule development
- Business analysis
- Multi-project management
- KPI tracking
Certification
- Six Sigma Quality Green Belt Certification, Clemson University, USA, August 2014
- Strategic Management Professional Certificate, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania,USA, May 2023
Phone
+91, 8855980770, WhatsApp, Cellular
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- President and Co-Founder, Astrotrekkers Group (Non-Profit Science Society), Pune, India (2005 - Present)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Manager-Projects
Electromech Material Handling Systems Pvt. Ltd.
07.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - EV Launch
LUCID MOTORS USA
08.2020 - 05.2023
Manufacturing Technical Specialist
Volvo Group Trucks USA
10.2016 - 08.2020
Industrial Engineer
Syncreon – Harley Davidson Motorcycles USA
12.2015 - 10.2016
Manufacturing Engineer
Electromech Material Handling Systems
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Six Sigma Quality Green Belt Certification, Clemson University, USA, August 2014
- Strategic Management Professional Certificate, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania,USA, May 2023
Masters - Automotive Engineering & Technology
Clemson University
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis International University
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
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