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Ashay Gude

Ashay Gude

OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Milton

Summary

Performance-driven Vice President 20 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies, and regulatory requirements in Fortune 500 and rapidly growing small and mid-sized enterprises. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Vice President, North America

TXM Lean Solutions
Toronto, Ontario
09.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Lean and Continuous Improvement Consulting
  • TXM Lean Solutions is a global operational excellence and supply chain transformation firm that provides interim full-time or part-time interim management, operations and supply chain lean transformation, cost reduction, business process improvement, change management, robotics and automation deployment and six sigma (DMAIC), training and implementation consulting services to mid-market and Fortune 500 companies
  • As the North American and Caribbean Lead, I am responsible for regional strategy, sales growth, regional P & L, stakeholder relationships, client service, recruitment and team development
  • Interim Purchasing Leader: For a private-equity-owned US $0.5 bn manufacturer, restructured the purchasing team and supply base by deploying supplier rationalization and strategic sourcing to drive CAD 2 million in direct and indirect annual cost-reduction
  • Achieved a 20 % y-0-y sales growth over 4 years and developed Caribbean as a new regional for the business
  • Conducted workshops and events to develop brand awareness, leads and prospects and achieved a 50 % sales proposal closure rate
  • For a rapidly growing luxury bath products distributor supporting retail customers, identified and mobilized four transformation projects, including inventory slotting and warehouse redesign using Lean principles
  • Achieved a 38% reduction in customer return service calls, a 2X increase in throughput for one product and an 80% reduction in picking errors within a year
  • Interim Director – Manufacturing and Distribution Operations: Led operations for 2 locations, 115 employees Private Equity owned Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) manufacturing organization making surface disinfection, oral health and hygiene products through compounding, packaging and distribution and managed 6 direct reports
  • Developed a future state organizational chart to scale the operation, promoted 2 employees, terminated 1 employee, & hired 1 employee
  • Established operations KPIs with monthly review, Led the capital project for a 2X capacity increase, and supported the recruitment of a new permanent Operations Leader for the business
  • Reduced past due backlog by 66 % while scaling operations to achieve a 200 % increase in sales
  • Interim Engineering and Operations Director: Managed a team of 15 salaried employees and 60 hourly staff in engineering and manufacturing across 2 locations
  • Established functional KPIs with monthly reviews, implemented workplace organization, daily management system, and inventory control with Kanban
  • Deployed process improvements, cost reductions, and robotics to drive >$1 million in total cost reductions
  • Terminated 3 poor-performing employees, hired 1 employee, and promoted 2 employees
  • On-time performance improved from 70 % to 85 % in five months
  • Lean and Continuous Improvement Consulting
  • TXM Lean Solutions is a global operational excellence and supply chain transformation firm that provides interim full-time or part-time interim management, operations and supply chain lean transformation, cost reduction, business process improvement, change management, robotics and automation deployment and six sigma (DMAIC), training and implementation consulting services to mid-market and Fortune 500 companies
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.

Senior Manager – Distribution Center (DC) & Logistics Operations

Stryker Canada
Waterdown, ON
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for the overall performance of all distribution center and logistics teams for Stryker Canada holding 20K critical and life-saving medical device and pharmaceutical SKUs and generating CAD 500MM annual revenue
  • Managed a $25M budget and provided on-site leadership and direction to 4 Managers and 90 associates
  • Delivered 40 % YoY growth while achieving Health Canada/GMP compliance, health & safety, optimizing EBIDTA and service levels to all internal and external customers of Pharmaceutical and medical devices
  • Implemented Key Performance Indicator Dashboard with monthly reviews to drive performance improvement
  • Achieved a Gallup annual engagement index Score of 4.62 which was among top 10 % managers in the company
  • Submitted and achieved CAPEX approvals for a robotic unit, Cubiscan, Box Erector Cobot and TVs for the distribution center and developed an ASRS deployment roadmap to modernize the facility
  • Through collaboration with PMO, lead a 40,000 sq foot expansion of the facility by owning the distribution and logistics workstream and working with sales, marketing, customer service, inventory, and suppliers on DC layout to boost DC pallet storage capacity by 60%
  • Delivered talent offense by promoting 1 Associate Manager, recruiting 1 team lead, and 2 Associate managers to help drive employee engagement
  • Through lean thinking, deployment of A3s and coaching direct reports, delivered performance improvements in numerous areas of the DC, including upper bulk performance, returns area, med-surge area and hold sub-inventories while achieving over 50 % reduction in issues and marked improvement in SLA and/or throughput
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
  • Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems or processes among employees.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.

Regional Director (Team Lead) – BDC Advisory Services – Operational Excellence Implementation Consulting

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Mississauga, ON
03.2015 - 09.2019
  • Apply sales and business development skills and collaborated on go-to market sector planning via 2 live national webinars, and 30+ speaking engagements with partners such as Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA), Farm Credit Corporation, Food and Beverage Ontario and Export Development Bank of Canada to generate brand awareness, educate small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) and identify, support and capitalize on advisory opportunities
  • Deploy BDC’s client experience model and contribute to full-cycle project management by utilizing relationship building and team motivation skills to navigate organizational landscapes to drive results for diverse clients in Ontario, Prairies and British Columbia
  • Utilize strategic planning, analytical thinking, and consultation strengths to work with C-suite and their operational team to understand their business needs, validate strategic plans, develop lean operations transformation strategy as well as coach leaders and managers to lead and champion lean six sigma projects and kaizens to deliver cost and lead-time reductions and customer experience improvement for small-medium sized Canadian organizations
  • Promoted 3 times in 4 years to ultimately manage PMO, lead and direct 6 Senior Project Leads/Black Belts, 15 External Consultants and 40 projects concurrently using leadership, portfolio management, client service and team management strengths
  • Achieved 40 % CAGR and increased number of clients from 10 to over 100 over 4 years
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new products and services, meeting customer demands while driving revenue growth.
  • Delivered comprehensive training programs to build highly skilled teams capable of delivering on company goals and objectives.
  • Served as a mentor to emerging leaders, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
  • Led a team of managers to achieve consistent revenue growth through effective leadership and strategic planning.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making, adapting quickly to changing conditions for sustained success.

Operations Manager

Emerson Electric Canada Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Utilized operations management strengths to lead managers and union employees involved in the quoting, manufacturing, technical service, assembly and distribution of custom engineered to order (ETO) power transmission products
  • Demonstrated financial management skills to oversee P&L and budgets for customer service, production, inventory, quality, and Health and Safety for a facility earning US $150 M in annual sales
  • Applied team management and leadership skills to oversee eight direct reports consisting of 1 Customer Service Manager, 1 Purchasing Manager, 3 Manufacturing Managers, 1 Administrative Assistant, 1 Quality Manager and 1 Service Center Manager, as well as 100 indirect reports
  • Provided adept coaching, feedback, training and employee development using communication and interpersonal skills, resulting in the promotion of Quality Inspector to Cost Estimator, and Manufacturing Manager to Operations Manager
  • Utilized recruitment, selection and team building skills to grow team, including adding customer service staff
  • Successfully managed and developed staff to achieve the highest monthly shipment record
  • Demonstrated strong negotiation skills to create a 4x increase in capital expense budget
  • Spearheaded the procurement of state-of-art material handling and inspection equipment, resulting in reduction in overtime and increased operational efficiencies
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.

Procurement and Supplier Development Manager

Rolls-Royce, plc.
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Provided technical and manufacturing capability insights to commodity strategy to align supply market, supplier capabilities and performance with business objectives and company expectations for 650+ suppliers and US $450 M direct spend under management
  • Developed commodity sourcing strategy for critical turbomachinery commodities and deployed supplier segmentation and balanced supplier performance scorecards
  • Utilized Rolls-Royce SABRe framework and lean six-sigma tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, BiQ (Build-in-Quality), FAIRs, AIAG/NADCAP special process audits, QMS audits and problem-solving methodologies (Red-X, 7-Step, DMAIC) to qualify and develop suppliers as well as execute multi-site global containment and resolution of critical issues causing disruption in operations and turbine assembly
  • Managed operational quality, delivery and contractual compliance and performance improvement of over 180 global suppliers using quality management, supply chain management and organizational strengths
  • Successfully developed team of internal quality engineers, MRP controllers and supplier quality engineers to drive supplier quality assurance, supplier quality and delivery improvements and cost reduction targets
  • Optimized quality score from 60% to 95%, achieved $100 - $500k hard cost reduction; and 2-15% year-over-year cost reduction
  • Improved overall project efficiency by setting clear goals, milestones, and expectations for the development team.

Assistant Manager – Metallurgical Engineering and Toyota Production System (TPS) Deployment

Aisin Seiki AWA – The Toyota Group
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for Product Launch for Big 3 as well as Japanese automakers and Tier 1 suppliers
  • Conduct Metallurgical Testing and Failure Analysis, Design Validation (DV) and Production Validation (PV) testing, Supplier Qualification, VA/VI and product benchmarking activities for steering and suspension components such as ball joints, control arms, rack and pinion and EPS systems in Japan and North America
  • Work with Toyota Supplier Support Center (TSSC) and Aisin Holdings, Inc
  • To develop expertise in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and apply Lean/TPS and TPM principles to drive OEE and achieve safety improvements, process yield improvement and lead time reduction for production of steering, suspension and body component product groups

Education

Master’s in Business Administration - Operations & Supply Chain

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
03.2011 - 05.2013

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
08.2001 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
06.1996 - 06.2000

Skills

Team leadership

Certification

Certified ScrumMaster, Scrum Alliance, 01/01/22

Affiliations

  • Program Advisory Committee, Sheridan College, Advanced Manufacturing Management Program
  • Digital Transformation Instructor, Asian Business Management Program

Timeline

Senior Manager – Distribution Center (DC) & Logistics Operations

Stryker Canada
05.2022 - 07.2023

Vice President, North America

TXM Lean Solutions
09.2019 - Current

Regional Director (Team Lead) – BDC Advisory Services – Operational Excellence Implementation Consulting

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
03.2015 - 09.2019

Operations Manager

Emerson Electric Canada Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2015

Master’s in Business Administration - Operations & Supply Chain

The Ohio State University
03.2011 - 05.2013

Procurement and Supplier Development Manager

Rolls-Royce, plc.
01.2010 - 01.2013

Assistant Manager – Metallurgical Engineering and Toyota Production System (TPS) Deployment

Aisin Seiki AWA – The Toyota Group
01.2004 - 01.2010

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Oklahoma State University
08.2001 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Mumbai
06.1996 - 06.2000

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