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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Rakesh Kumar

Rakesh Kumar

Brampton,ON

Summary

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt manufacturing engineer with 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Process Improvement, and Continuous improvement with a proven track record in reducing production costs and enhancing efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Technician

Teva Canada
06.2023 - Current
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Completes all GMP documentation (MBR, controlled procedures, labels, logbooks, validation documentation, etc.) in accordance with Data Integrity in their area of responsibility.
  • Performs duties in accordance with the master batch record (MBR) and compliance with EH&S policies, GMPs, and controlled procedures (SOP, EM, WI, JA, etc.)
  • Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
  • Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
  • Maintained accurate production records to track progress, identify areas for improvement and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.


Production Supervisor

Satyam Auto Components
09.2020 - 08.2022



  • Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand and improve methods in Press and weld shop.
  • Assist in financial planning, cost analysis and process optimization.
  • Design, implement Lean Manufacturing principles and support quality programs in press and weld shop.
  • Develops process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA's), control plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and supports problem solving initiatives by implementing corrective actions.
  • Train new operators for operating new or existing tooling, equipment, processes and update skill matrix with operator competencies.
  • Work closely with Project Management Team to support new product launches, engineering changes implementation and product/process continuous improvement initiatives and related activities.
  • Administer and maintain safe operating procedures, report and analyze various engineering reports and various other engineering activities to support production.

Production Supervisor

Alstrong Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 08.2020


  • Supervise and manage the daily operations of the extrusion blow molding process and adjust machine settings and parameters to optimize production efficiency and product quality
  • Conduct time studies, motion study, method study identify capacity constraints and opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs.
  • Overseeing and optimizing the blow molding and Extrusion production process to ensure the efficient, safe, and high-quality production of plastic products.
  • Lead, train, and mentor a team of blow molding machine operators and technicians and assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on production needs.
  • Develops and trains operators for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and ensures by regular audits.
  • Support quality concerns and trouble-shoot production issues on the lines and promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the team
  • Leading studies, continuous improvement strategies or analysis on any procedure or pre-requisite program to identify areas of improvement (ie. improve efficiency, quality or safety) and communicating results to management team.
  • Oversee the maintenance and repair of blow molding equipment to minimize downtime and Work closely with the maintenance team to schedule preventive maintenance and address mechanical issues.
  • Identify and resolve process-related issues, such as material defects, equipment malfunctions, or production inefficiencies.

Education

IBM-Logistics System -

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
08.2023

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Punjab Technical University
Jalandhar, India
11.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP
  • MINITAB
  • AUTOCAD
  • Project Management
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpret Drawing and Blueprint reading
  • Leadership skills
  • Process troubleshooting skills
  • Time management
  • Decision making

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Indian Statistical Institute.

  • Knowledge of applying DMAIC, DMADV, Lean and project management methodologies to successfully complete improvement projects and realize targeted benefits.
  • Understand key metrics that measure business unit
    performance, and monitor process performance over time.
  • Knowledge of Business statistics, SPC, and monitoring of quality programs.


Certified Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing.

  • It is an original manufacturing philosophy that aims to eliminate waste and achieve the best possible efficiency also having sound knowledge of Japanese tools like 6S, TPM, 7QC tool, RCA, POKA YOKE, JIT, KANBAN, KAIZEN.


Certified Work System Design.

  • In-depth analysis of all the elements, factors, resources and relationships affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of the work being studied.
  • Sound knowledge of IE tools like Method, Time, and Motion Study.


Certified Processing of polymers and polymer composites.

  • Processing of Polymers and Polymer Composites contains an understanding of the manufacturing science and engineering of polymers and polymer composites.
  • Knowledge of various processing techniques of polymers such as Extrusion, Injection molding, Thermoforming, Compression molding and Transfer molding.


Timeline

Production Technician

Teva Canada
06.2023 - Current

Production Supervisor

Satyam Auto Components
09.2020 - 08.2022

Production Supervisor

Alstrong Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 08.2020

IBM-Logistics System -

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Punjab Technical University
Rakesh Kumar