HARSH THAKAR , M.ENG
Woodstock,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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Johnson Electric
06.2023 - Current
- Managed powder metallurgy processes (compacting, sintering, machining) for planetary carriers in auto transmissions (gas/diesel engines).
- Managing a team of 45-50, optimizing schedules, cross-training, and resource allocation to ensure smooth production, on-time shipments, and meeting customer deadlines.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with quality engineers, maintenance, forklifts and other teams to maintain high product standards.
- Conducted Layered Process Audits, ensuring quality via OIS, CMM reports, and Sterling gauge readings.
- Implemented process improvements and quality alerts, reducing scrap by 8% (from 15% to 7%) and driving cost savings.
- Inventory management monitoring and implementing FIFO.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Compliance with health and safety regulations and practices.
Production Supervisor
ECYCLE SOLUTIONS
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Boosted operational performance (Approx. 60 MT/HR) by developing and optimizing continuous improvement strategies, root cause analysis, and utilizing lean manufacturing practices.
- Increased labor efficiency (Direct and Indirect Labour) by 11%( FROM 88% to 99%).
- Implementing various cost-saving ideas.
- Reduce downtime of machines and ultimately improve OEE (OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS) by almost 12%.
- Attended Weekly safety walks,hazard assessments, and monthly JHSC meetings to discuss incidents/ first aid reports(5 WHYS) to minimize them. Also, assist in WSIB areas.
- Evaluated/Motivated/Coached /Supervised team of [25-35] production associates, delivering candid feedback on expectations and performance.
- Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns
- Ensuring Non-Conformances are contained and solved at the end of shifts.
- Supporting HR in the hiring process and updating required SOP's.
Operations Coordinator
BALAJI ENGINEERING
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with area managers for the International Thermonuclear Reactor(ITER) project to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans, meet deadlines,and are under budget to achieve shift efficiency.
- Read blueprints and technical drawing develop technical skills with engineering calculations.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON2021
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Uka Tarsadia University
05-2018
Skills
- Safety oriented mindset
- Team Management/ Leadership
- Communication/interpersonal skills
- Root cause analysis/ Lean Techniques/5S/Kaizen
- Quality Standards
- Multitasking ability
- Microsoft Office tools/Good computer literacy
- Training and Development
- Continuous process Improvement
- Production scheduling
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Troubleshooting skills
- Waste Reduction
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Technical reviews
Additional Information
- Successfully completed the project on topic “To improve Boiler efficiency by using Glycol cycle in Air Preheater” (1/05/18 to07/05/19). (Overall boiler efficiency increased by 8.19%. and Payback time of our project is approximate123 days).
- Appointed as a GS (General Secretary) of my University in academic year 2018-19 (India).
- State-level player and a University captain for Soccer, Chess, Frisbee and Martial arts.
Certification
- Standard First Aid CPR A + AED
- OBTAINED following certifications-1. Effective workplace inspections.2. The Effective Supervisor – Building Strategies for Success 3. Successful leadership training 4.Nick Pollice leadership training.
- Automotive Engineering: Automobile Fundamentals and Advanced (16 AUG 2023)
- 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 Supervisor
Johnson Electric
06.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
ECYCLE SOLUTIONS
02.2020 - 06.2023
Operations Coordinator
BALAJI ENGINEERING
01.2016 - 07.2018
Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Uka Tarsadia University
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