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Nikita Sharma

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to Area of expertise. Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth through Action.

Dedicated Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

PEPSICO
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Communicated demand plans to manufacturing sites to resolve gaps between demand and supply plans.
  • Utilized historical data, statistical software and marketing intelligence to develop and maintain forecast for Product or Service lines.
  • Ran weekly fill rate reports to highlight potential issues and corresponding solutions.
  • Participated in sales and operations meetings to assess performance and forecast and formulate necessary corrective actions.
  • Proposed and implemented solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
  • Procured and managed inventories to support customer backlog and forecast.
  • Provided ad-hoc analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting.
  • Created unique promo combinations to lower inventory levels and increase profit margins Number%.
  • Reviewed historical sales trends and researched demand drivers to prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models.
  • Improved demand forecast for multiple distribution channels based on previous sales and consumption.
  • Collaborated with product development team to effectively modernize and update promotions.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

Quality Engineer

PEPSICO
02.2019 - 09.2021
  • Expanded risk management measures through spot-checking and increased randomization of inspections.
  • Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
  • Integrated diagnostic automation to accelerate and sharpen post-production testing.
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
  • Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Escalated concerns about project and process quality, referring discovered issues to engineering manager for correction.
  • Used SQL, Test Director and TestBench to assist with completing projects.
  • Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders.
  • Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
  • Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
  • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
  • Generated and submitted detailed reports to regulatory agencies and company leadership to help drive enhancements.
  • Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.

Senior Production Officer

Danone
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Wrote standard operating procedures and adjusted policies to meet changing demands.
  • Met regularly with production team and managers to analyze problems and plan cost-effective and high-quality product delivery.
  • Directed team of Number employees focused on producing Items.
  • Planned and assigned daily duties to staff members.
  • Reviewed production reports to spot and correct issues early.
  • Organized repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.
  • Recommended process improvements to enhance product quality.
  • Managed resource utilization and continuous improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.
  • Oversaw discipline, safety and good housekeeping systems.
  • Developed new ways of manufacturing and improved existing manufacturing processes.
  • Collected samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time.
  • Recognized low-cost suppliers and managed deliveries to cut downtime and save costs.
  • Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
  • Cleaned, lubricated or maintained equipment such as Type or Type to prevent failure or deterioration.
  • Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $Amount.
  • Secured necessary permits and renewals to keep operations compliance with legal standards.
  • Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
  • Surpassed company objectives by cooperating with staff and team members to share and actualize processes to accomplish established goals.
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
  • Analyzed and determined resolutions to multi-faceted issues that affected management and business objectives.

Technical Trainee

Danone
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Coordinated and supervised assembly work for couplers and rolling assembly crews.
  • Input data in Software to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
  • Developed production and inventory reports for management and sales managers each quarter.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Scheduled deliveries of Type materials by specified time to begin production on time.
  • Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams.
  • Communicated scheduling with Number employees to promote on-time delivery.
  • Synchronized production of Item type by preparing production order details.
  • Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
  • Successfully identified discrepancies and recommended changes to inventory to increase profits.
  • Addressed supply problems and developed creative solutions to prevent delays.
  • Documented production updates in Software for excellent recordkeeping.
  • Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Quality Assurance - Manufacturing And Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
Current

Bachelor Of Technology - Food Technology And Processing

Jaipur National University
Jaipur, India
08-2016

Secondary Education - Non Medical

St. Xavier’s High School
Panchkula, India
03-2010

Senior Secondary - Non Medical

Dayanand Public School
Nabha, India
03-2012

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Negotiation
  • Schedule Oversight
  • Training
  • Staff Management
  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning
  • Employee scheduling
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Statistical Data Gathering

Timeline

Assistant Manager

PEPSICO
09.2021 - 07.2023

Quality Engineer

PEPSICO
02.2019 - 09.2021

Senior Production Officer

Danone
08.2017 - 02.2019

Technical Trainee

Danone
08.2016 - 08.2017

Post-Degree Certificate - Quality Assurance - Manufacturing And Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Bachelor Of Technology - Food Technology And Processing

Jaipur National University

Secondary Education - Non Medical

St. Xavier’s High School

Senior Secondary - Non Medical

Dayanand Public School

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