Nikhil Pradeep Rane
Bremen
Summary
Resourceful Junior Engineer with an MBA candidacy, specializing in Lean Management. Demonstrated expertise in implementing Lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles to catalyze continuous improvement in manufacturing. Proven proficiency in project management and change management, fostering collaboration to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Engineer- Continuous Improvement
HITEK TOOLINGS & COMPONENTS
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives across production and assembly lines, focusing on enhancing efficiency, quality, and safety within thermal system product division
- Developed and implemented visual management systems (kanban), including performance boards, in production areas, enhancing transparency, facilitating quick decision-making, and resulting in a 23% decrease in downtime and a 32% increase in on-time deliveries
- Analyzed manufacturing processes and independently recorded key process metrics including cycle times, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap rates, and First Pass Yield (FPY) using data collection tools and software like ERP, MES and excel
- Implemented strategies to reduce cycle time in assembly operations through process streamlining, workflow optimization, and the elimination of non-value-added activities, resulting in significant time savings and increased throughput and ensured strict adherence to takt time requirements
- Developed impactful web-based training, ensuring relevance and effectiveness and conducted sessions, equipping teams with skills for continuous improvement, while reducing training time by 45%
- Utilized value stream mapping techniques to visualize and analyze material and information flow within production processes and standardization efforts to systematically identify and eliminate non-value-adding activities, resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced operational efficiency
- Carried out Line Balancing and MTM time studies to ramp up HVAC production by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in the assembly line, resulting in a remarkable 34% increase in operational efficiency by reducing cycle time
- Championed a DMAIC-based process transformation initiative, leading to a remarkable 28% enhancement in operational efficiency and generating cost savings of 60,000 INR annually
INTERN- Process Optimization
KOUSTUBH ENTERPRISES
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with cross departmental team to analyze current production and logistics process, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement
- Successfully spearheaded the implementation of Kanban boards across multiple departments, streamlining workflow processes and reducing task completion times by 18%
- Initiated 5S methodology in production, leading to a 20% reduction in waste time searching for tools, conducted monthly audits which resulted in 18% reduction in workplace clutter
- Deployed TQM tools to identify defects' root causes, enhancing product quality
- Partnered with Quality Assurance to enforce protocols, achieving a 17% defect reduction through audits
- Co-ordinated in the optimization of a welding flow process to reduce manufacturing costs for swing-arms which improved process efficiency by 12%
- Led the development of window timing strategies with Purchase & Logistics, reducing turnaround time by 18% and improving on-time delivery by 15%
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Hochschule Bremen- International Graduate Center
Bremen12.2024
Bachelor of Engineering- Mechanical -
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India06.2021
Skills
- MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio)
- Computer-Aided Design (Creo Parametric, AutoCAD)
- Safety processes and procedures
- Project Management (JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft project)
- Power Tools (Mini tab, Microsoft Power BI)
- Lean and Six Sigma Tools and Methodologies
- Project Planning & Management
- Change Management
- SAP
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Certificate ID- ZSSGB121150321)
- Project Management (PMI Certified)
- Quality Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies
- Trekking
- Physical fitness
- Cooking
- Reading
Timeline
Junior Engineer- Continuous Improvement
HITEK TOOLINGS & COMPONENTS
06.2020 - 08.2022
INTERN- Process Optimization
KOUSTUBH ENTERPRISES
06.2018 - 06.2019
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Hochschule Bremen- International Graduate Center
Bachelor of Engineering- Mechanical -
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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