Manuj Sardana

•Monitoring execution of headcount plans, analyzing plan performance against volume trends, SLAs, projected capacity vs. actual capacity and to track/analyze impacts of process improvements. •Preparing ad hoc analysis & participate on projects as needed.

Served as a Supply Chain/Logistics Intern with key responsibilities like optimizing the Kanban system between Sanford and Roxboro division, implementing the material flow visual management system at Sanford Service Center (SSC) and scheduling the orders on the daily basis by doing ABC analysis of Warehouse Inventory. Key Activities: •Updating and maintaining PFEP application manual •Creating standard work instructions •Developing processes for 5S, Visual Management and improving key scorecard metrics in a lean industrial environment. •Proactively supporting both demand and supply planning by recommending adjustments to forecasts and inventory levels. •Some of the Key areas I worked upon : - Inventory Optimization - Data Mining & Forecast Tracking - Business Process Mapping - New Process Creation - Continuous Improvement

Worked towards the improvement of the patients' No Show Rate using JMP PRO 12 •Identifying the key components by implementing DMAIC methodology and utilizing various six sigma tools like Fish Bone Diagram, CTQ to identify and analyze the root cause of the problem. •Utilizing process capability tools, Pareto and box plots to analyze the data collected. •Creating new standard operating procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities: •To create, maintain, monitor and audit actual versus planned productivity and recovery performances to standard of plant equipment and make adjustments, as necessary, to the industrial systems and models. •Investigating potential suppliers and recommends those most desirable. •Comprehensive analysis of supplier proposals, including financial and non-financial criteria, to facilitate award recommendations •To track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs. •To identify opportunities, evaluate benefits, develop recommendations, and with Manager's approval, initiate action plans to improve the production processes, practices, tactical and strategic planning and systems associated with the Manufacturing and Decision Engineering team. •Negotiation with supplier representatives regarding specifications, costs, inspection, and similar problems relating to parts and equipment. •Supporting“Should Cost” or “Zero based” product modeling and category strategy development. •Supporting identified continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives Key Projects/Activities: •Functioned as Mechanical Maintenance in-charge and was instrumental in the successful erection and commissioning of three new Stainless Steel Rolling Mills yielding 0.07 mm stainless steel flat product. •Assisted the facilitator of a Quality Circle team to tackle inconvenience for operators and associated teams. The team stood first at the National Convention on Quality Concepts organized by QCFI •Successful in giving a profit of Rs’ 5 lakh (annually) to the department by analyzing and evolving modifications in the design of an equipment which was facing problems since a long time. This helped in increasing the availability of the equipment thereby increasing the MTBF by 15%. • Conducted a detailed Time and Method Study analysis of a stainless steel rolling mill to achieve higher daily production by 5%.