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Ronak Jain

Summary

PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with over eight years of experience in Leading projects for Continuous Improvement, QMS and environmental standards ISO 9001, 14001, IATF 16949, GMP. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing principles, cost optimization, process improvement and practices such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Setup Reduction, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5s, Continuous Flow Manufacturing (CFM) & Poka-Yoke. Improve KPI metrics by building process accuracy and operational precision using AI model and Expert Troubleshooting System (ETS). Experienced working in a world-class manufacturing center across Logistics, Automotive Manufacturing, Electronics, Computer Hardware/ Software, and renewable energy industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Western Continuous Improvement Leader

Kuehne+Nagel
06.2023 - Current
  • Led process improvement projects and Lean initiatives across 8 sites in Western Canada, achieving $1.2 million in savings in 2025.
  • Gained diverse experience with industry products and operational capabilities in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, sports equipment, and electronics.
  • Facilitated the successful implementation of operational excellence strategies, setting up 5 sites for long-term success using Lean methodologies and principles.
  • Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, including CO2 reduction, electronics recycling, and cardboard recycling, resulting in average financial savings of $10,000 per month.
  • Collaborated with operational leadership to train and mentor staff in Lean methodologies, including Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and Kaizen events.
  • Leveraged emotional intelligence and stakeholder engagement skills to gain operational buy-in for change implementation, resulting in smoother transitions and sustained improvements.

Continuous Improvement Manager

PACCAR
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Led process improvement projects and created process maps, procedures, and Standard Working Instructions (SWIs) to streamline operations.
  • Improved overall KPIs subjecting to Errors rates (1.74), Claims (9.43), Statistical Inventory Testing (99.86%) and NIS (1.63) metrics per 10,000 processed lines.
  • Achievement: Awarded Bronze medal for best-in-class performance in the annual quality metrics, 2022.
  • Delivered cost reduction of USD 50,000 annually by optimizing the 'Pick pack' process using various tools such as 5-why, SWI, process redesign and data analysis of multiple DA’s.
  • Researched and introduced a new smart wearable scanner equipment which cut down the processing time to 1/4th of the actual, bringing an internal savings of approximately 1.4 million CAD.
  • Improved overall Mezzanine pick rate by 60 % through better floor space utilization.
  • Designed an Annual employee star performance program to encourage and appreciate employees for achieving job specific functional goals.

Quality Engineer

Ivy Technology
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Improved KPI and Quality Metrics of the customers (Dell Technologies) by over 75% through deep dive analysis, Power BI analysis, Gauge R & R, training methodologies and strategies planning.
  • Delivered 50 % of the total cost savings through scrap analysis by eliminating variance and automating the process.
  • Deployed a new employee performance program to boost the Out of Box Audits (OBA) and better the customer experience through failure analysis techniques.
  • Implemented Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) and developed Control Plan, corrective actions for Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) leading a team of 20 people.
  • Performed Time/ Motion Study, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA), Statistical Analysis and led continuous improvement projects to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of a production process.

Industrial Standards Quality Auditor and Project Quality Lead

Orlick Industries
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Complete capability, Gauge R & R and Setup-Overall studies reading blue prints and GD & T.
  • Run in process checks on CMM and doing Statistical process control, Monitor and calibrate various stages of production to ensure adherence to the Quality System IATF 16949.
  • Working on certifying New jobs through gauge tryout, checking the surface finish and champer values using Blue prints and Customer specification.
  • Conduct final Quality Audits, verifying I- Gear system using company software and evaluating process (Cp and Cpk) and performance capability (Ppk).
  • Participate in preparation of initial samples, PPAP Documents and special order for Research and Development.
  • Testing and evaluating pre-production Parts according to Mitutoyo CMM Standard report.
  • Advise and communicate with Managers and Supervisor when standards are not being met.

Lean Implementation and Process Improvement Engineer

Exkor, Linamar Corporation
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Implemented Lean manufacturing and six sigma tools on the production lines of 10R80 Ford Front Transmission covers.
  • Worked with cross functional teams to perform PFMEA and developed Control Plan of $110M substation project.
  • Conducted A3 and 8D problem solving of material issues to reduce schedule delays and achieved savings of $60,000.
  • Led a Process Improvement project to create process maps, procedures, and SWIs to streamline operations.

Education

Masters - Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
04.2018

Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology
05.2016

Skills

  • Power BI, MS Project, MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint & Visio, N X CAD (Siemens Certified), Star CCM, CATIA V5, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), MCOSMOS (CMM)

Certification

  • Six Sigma: Black Belt-International Six Sigma Institute, April 2023
  • PMP Project Management Professional- from Project Management Institute (PMI) December 2021
  • CQPA Certified Quality Process Analyst – from American Society for Quality (ASQ) August 2020
  • Six Sigma: DMAIC Green Belt- Technical University of Munich, Germany April 2020
  • APEGA, Association of Professional Engineers Licensing in progress ETC -Oct 2025

Timeline

Western Continuous Improvement Leader

Kuehne+Nagel
06.2023 - Current

Continuous Improvement Manager

PACCAR
02.2022 - 06.2023

Quality Engineer

Ivy Technology
05.2019 - 01.2022

Industrial Standards Quality Auditor and Project Quality Lead

Orlick Industries
05.2018 - 08.2019

Lean Implementation and Process Improvement Engineer

Exkor, Linamar Corporation
09.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology

Masters - Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)

University of Windsor

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