Harjeet Singh Thind

• Led Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) at various business partners by analyzing root causes for quality issues and hence provide solutions.
• Introduced techniques and tools for cost reduction at core business partners.

Result: 1.5 Mil CAD saving annually

• Introduced new methods, practices and systems to increase OEE and reduce lead time.
• Designed and implemented an training program (called DP2 - Denso Program to Develop Partners) which aims to establish a strong foundation of Quality, Cost and Delivery by developing self-reliant Kaizen leaders. This program focuses to change mindset of business partners by providing them hands on experience on quality and lean manufacturing tools and letting them experience a 'feel of success'.

Result: Defect Rate reduced by 50% (4950 ppm -> 2340 ppm)

Delivery Improvement by 35% (70% -> 95%)

• Initiated company wide improvement projects of CO2 reduction (energy saving), process improvement by incorporating new technology i.e. Internet of Things (IoT) and Quality improvement by enhancing visual inspection reliability.

• Established standard systems for quality improvement and production management.
• Implementation of lean manufacturing concepts of line balancing, model changeover and start-up time reduction by identifying and thus reducing MUDA (waste) to reduce lead time by 20% and saved 15 manpower (15%).
• Analyzed and re-designed existing processes to enhance operational efficiency by 10%.
• Collaborated and led cross functional team to continuously improve KPI targets of quality, delivery and cost.
• Human development by identifying team's training needs and establishing DN Academy for company wide production supervisor development which trains 16 supervisors annually.
• Conflict resolution and prevention through introducing reporting system to enhance middle management-associate communication.

• Led team of 90 associates in fuel pump assembly line.
• Managed production operations through manpower allocation with judicious load management, production planning, monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
• Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
• Coordinated with various departments and organized work to meet demanding production goals.
• Successful implementation of operation procedures,production systems,line balancing and cycle time reduction during new product launch (I2 Long Fuel Pump).
• Led QC Circle and 'Zero Defect' activities to reduce defects and to develop kaizen mind-set among associates.
• Human development by identifying and providing training/skills considering company vision and rapidly changing environment.
• Mentored and led team members for their professional growth.