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SIDDHARTH JAIN

Langley,Canada

Summary

Lean Transformation Leader with 9+ years in manufacturing operations and program management. Currently enhancing operational excellence at IEM as Project Manager, focusing on lean methodologies and strategic initiatives. Achievements include a 15% increase in productivity, a 95% reduction in returns, and over 500 days of incident-free safety. Skilled in strategy deployment and team development through effective lean practices.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager - Lean Transformation

IEM
Surrey, Canada
09.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Leading lean transformation initiatives for North America’s largest independent electrical distribution equipment manufacturer
  • Spearheaded organizational transformation initiatives implementing standard work and lean methodologies, improving product reliability and production efficiency by 15%
  • Planned and facilitated cross-functional Kaizen events targeting flow, productivity, and quality improvements across manufacturing operations
  • Developed and executed strategy deployment plans ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and operational best practices
  • Established tiered daily management system with daily, weekly, and monthly reviews to monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
  • Led teams through process changes, ensuring proper training and adoption of new standard work procedures
  • Developed comprehensive performance metrics tracking process efficiency, production metrics, and organizational improvements
  • Deployed effective risk mitigation strategies ensuring complete SLA compliance.
  • Executing lean transformation initiatives for North America’s largest independent electrical distribution equipment manufacturer

Production Manager - Lean Operations

SERTA SIMMONS BEDDING
Burnaby, Canada
05.2018 - 08.2022
  • Directed strategic production operations and lean transformation for high-volume manufacturing environment ($15M+ annual production)
  • Led 10 monthly Kaizen events (5 Quality, 5 Safety) resulting in 500+ days without time loss incidents and 95% reduction in customer returns
  • Implemented lean manufacturing principles improving operational agility, reducing surplus inventory by 25%, and enhancing overall productivity
  • Created and implemented standardized work procedures for frontline operators and leadership roles, ensuring consistency and quality
  • Conducted comprehensive value stream mapping to identify and eliminate waste in production processes
  • Implemented visual management systems and daily huddles to track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
  • Trained and coached teams on structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, PDCA), empowering employees to identify and address root causes
  • Strengthened cross-functional collaboration through structured tier meetings, minimizing operational bottlenecks

Plant Supervisor - Operations

PACE PROCESSING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Surrey, Canada
09.2014 - 01.2018
  • Deployed lean principles optimizing production workflows and enhancing productivity by 20%
  • Reduced raw material inventories by 30% through strategic procurement planning and enhanced resource allocation
  • Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives resulting in significant waste reduction and operational efficiency
  • Led 5S workplace organization initiatives improving safety, productivity, and workplace organization
  • Coached and mentored production teams on lean principles and problem-solving methodologies

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) -

Scrum Alliance
02.2026

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -

University of British Columbia
01.2022

Project Management Certificate -

Simon Fraser University
01.2021

Master of Administration - Health Sciences

Fairleigh Dickinson University
01.2014

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science -

Swami Vivekananda College of Pharmacy
01.2011

Skills

  • Lean Transformation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Kaizen Event Facilitation
  • Leadership
  • Strategy Deployment
  • Standard Work Development
  • Implementation
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Process Analysis
  • Tiered Management Systems
  • Visual Controls
  • Operations Leadership
  • Production Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Process Optimization
  • Waste Elimination
  • Performance Metrics
  • KPI Development
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Supply Chain Efficiency
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • ERP Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Reporting
  • Production Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Lean Tools
  • Methodologies
  • 5S
  • Visual Management
  • A3 Problem Solving
  • PDCA
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Production Planning Tools
  • BOM Management
  • Inventory Control Systems
  • Project Management
  • Analytics
  • Excel Advanced Analytics
  • Procore
  • Jira
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Waterfall Methodologies
  • Statistical Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Led 10 monthly Kaizen events achieving 500+ days without time loss incidents and significant safety improvements
  • Reduced customer returns by 95% through strategic quality initiatives and standard work implementation
  • Decreased operational inefficiencies by 15% through Lean Six Sigma integration and waste elimination
  • Reduced raw material inventory by 30% while maintaining production schedules and service levels
  • Developed comprehensive standard work procedures enhancing equipment reliability and process consistency
  • Coached cross-functional teams through large-scale enterprise transformations and change management
  • Maintained 100% SLA compliance for operations exceeding $10M annually through effective planning
  • Improved production workflow efficiency by 20% through lean implementation and process optimization

Technical Proficiencies

Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kaizen Facilitation, 5S, Visual Management, A3 Problem Solving, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, Syteline INFOR, Microsoft Dynamics, Production Planning Tools, BOM Management, Inventory Control Systems, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel Advanced Analytics, Procore, Jira, Agile/Waterfall Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Implementation, Process Mapping, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement

Technical Skills And Certifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
  • ERP Systems (Syteline INFOR, Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (Power BI, Excel)
  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Quality Management Systems

Timeline

Project Manager - Lean Transformation

IEM
09.2022 - Current

Production Manager - Lean Operations

SERTA SIMMONS BEDDING
05.2018 - 08.2022

Plant Supervisor - Operations

PACE PROCESSING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
09.2014 - 01.2018

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) -

Scrum Alliance

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -

University of British Columbia

Project Management Certificate -

Simon Fraser University

Master of Administration - Health Sciences

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science -

Swami Vivekananda College of Pharmacy
SIDDHARTH JAIN