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HARSH THAKAR

Brampton,ON

Summary

Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Shift Supervisor

ECYCLE SOLUTIONS
06.2023 - Current
  • Created successful shift plans, adjusting team member line-up to achieve shift efficiency.
  • Evaluated/Motivated/Coached /Managed team of [45-50] production associates, overseeing productive production processes, delivering candid feedback on expectations and performance.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Participated in leadership meetings to develop new policies and procedures.
  • Supported HR with recruitment and hiring recommendations.

Production Supervisor

ECYCLE SOLUTIONS
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Boosted operational performance (Approx 60 MT/HR) developing and optimizing continuous improvement strategies.
  • Increased labour efficiency (Direct and Indirect Labour) by 14%( FROM 82% to 96%).
  • Implementing various cost saving ideas.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and utilized lean manufacturing practices in areas to identify/ resolve issues.
  • Reduce downtime of machines and ultimately improving OEE (OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS) by almost 12%.
  • Attended Weekly safety/JHSC/operation meetings discuss incident or first aid reports(5 WHYS) in order to minimize it.

Lead Maintenance Technician

JONES LANG LASALLE
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled/preventive maintenance procedures
  • Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns (including motors, conveyor systems (MHE), transmission systems, etc.
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.

Operations Coordinator

BALAJI ENGINEERING
12.2018 - 07.2020
  • Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans, meet deadlines,and are under budget.
  • The project aimed to produce neem oil from neem fruits with an expelling capacity of 65 MT/D and extracting 80MT/D (Total contract part 130 million INR).
  • Carry out basic and detailed engineering, supply, erection, and commissioning of the plant

Mechanical Engineer Intern

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Working on ongoing Project for Nuclear, Department which was International Thermonuclear reactor(ITER).
  • Assisted and developing technical skills with engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates and field visits to observe construction progress.

Education

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
09.2021

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Uka Tarsadia University
SURAT, INDIA
05.2019

Skills

  • Safety oriented mindset
  • Team Management/ Leadership
  • Communication/interpersonal skills
  • Root cause analysis/ Lean Techniques/5S
  • Quality Standards
  • Multitasking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Training and Development
  • Process Improvement
  • ENSURE FIFO
  • Judgment and Decision-Making

Certification

  • CAPM EXAM BOOK PREP SEMINAR- PMBOK GUIDE, 6TH EDITION by Udemy(FEB 22).
  • MICROSOFT EXCEL- EXCEL FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED by Udemy (NOV 22).
  • 6 Total hours of Six Sigma green belt ( With Excel 26th July 2020 Application) BKO Accredited (Six sigma academy, Amsterdam and Udemy).
  • Lean Six Sigma White belt (MSI CERTIFICATION) 05th June 2020 - 10th June 2020.
  • Project Management Essentials (MSI CERTIFICATION) 10th June 2020 – 11th June 2020.
  • AUTOCAD (Designing Software) 30th May 2018 – 29th July2018 / SOLIDWORKS (Designing Software) 01st Oct 2019 – 31st Dec 2019.

Timeline

Production Shift Supervisor

ECYCLE SOLUTIONS
06.2023 - Current

Production Supervisor

ECYCLE SOLUTIONS
04.2022 - 06.2023

Lead Maintenance Technician

JONES LANG LASALLE
10.2021 - 04.2022

Operations Coordinator

BALAJI ENGINEERING
12.2018 - 07.2020

Mechanical Engineer Intern

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED
05.2018 - 07.2018

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Windsor

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Uka Tarsadia University

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