Vikas Mishra

Experience

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  WINDALS AUTO PVT.LTD.

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  Production Engineer

  WINDALS AUTO gives a one-step solution by covering a range of expertise (Sheet forming and fabrication, critical machining, assembly, painting special processes etc.). The company specializes in manufacturing & assembly of axles, load bodies and machined components and heavy fabrication for off-road applications.Key Roles and Responsibilities:• Developed a new reporting tool to enhance data integrity, enabling the monitoring of vendor performance metrics such as cost and time overruns.• Established standardized operating procedures to streamline operations and ensure consistency.• Conducted thorough audits of the production assembly line to ensure strict adherence to quality and safety standards.• Implemented safety measures to proactively prevent accidents and collaborated with engineers to assess and reduce risks on-site.• Spearheaded the establishment and upkeep of plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and visual factory tools, serving as the owner of the downtime reporting system.• Achieved a significant monthly production increase of 22% (from 2200 units of Axle Assembly to 1800 units) through line balancing and value stream mapping.• Improved the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) process to reduce customer complaints and enhance customer satisfaction.• Successfully reduced consumable costs through the implementation of POKA-YOKE techniques and the development of alternate vendors. Show less

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  IDEMIA

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2018

  Production Team Lead

  Since the advent of mobile phones in the Indian market, IDEMIA is the market leader in the supply and manufacturing of smart cards and smart related solution. IDEMIA caters to a global customer covering Asia, the Middle East, and Africa through its state of the art manufacturing facility in Noida, India. The manufacturing capacity of this plant at present is 450+ million cards per year.Roles and Responsibilities:• Implemented the ANDON SYSTEM to standardize the flow of packing materials, enhancing efficiency and consistency.• Employed Statistical Process Control (SPC) to control critical dimensions in laser printing, ensuring precision and quality.• Managed manpower allocation and optimization by conducting Shift-wise Operator Productivity Report (OPR) assessments.• Initiated and systematized QRQC meetings for shift-wise monitoring of Parts Per Million (PPM), downtime reduction, and productivity enhancement.• Introduced the use of Shadow Boards to improve workspace utilization and organization.• Documented RED BIN ANALYSIS and established a quarantine process to reduce scrap generation.• Achieved a remarkable 56% reduction in the cost of scrap (from $4850/month to $2141/month) through the implementation of Low-Cost Automation.• Conducted Critical To Quality Characteristics (CTQC) assessments for a process and conducted manpower mapping, along with Measurement System Analysis (MSA), utilizing MINITAB 17.• Designed a new process for First Pass Yield (FPY) after conducting FMEA and SWOT analysis to improve process yield and reduce changeover times. Show less

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  Lava International Limited

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2020

  Senior Lead Engineer

  LAVA is an Indian mobile phone Company, providing secure technology solutions for smart mobile, mobile financial services, machine to machine, digital identity, and transport and access control. As of 2009, LAVA’s revenue was 882 million euros. With more than 50 sales offices worldwide and 1 manufacturing hub by region, LAVA international network serves clients in 169 countries.Roles and Responsibilities:• Implemented a Visual Management system for inventory management, resulting in a significant 22% reduction in floor inventory. This achievement contributed to a 10% reduction in order lead time and an 8% improvement in overall order turnaround time (TAT).• Created and standardized Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Management Information System (MIS) dashboards using Tableau Public version 10.4.2, enabling continuous monitoring of manufacturing operations.• Remarkably reduced the number of customer (SCAR) claims issued by 88% over a 5-month period, decreasing them from 56 to just 7. Took responsibility for initiating, conducting, and maintaining Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and 8D reports for all customer complaints.• Conducted knowledge transfer sessions with over 300 operators and engineers, focusing on Kaizen implementation, the 5S concept, scrap reduction, and the principles of the Toyota Production System.• Spearheaded the conceptualization and evaluation of new projects, prioritized skill development, and conducted feasibility studies to assess technical, financial, and economic parameters, ultimately enhancing manufacturing capacities.• Developed and upgraded LAVA Operation Standards (LOS) into a more comprehensive format, making them more accessible and beneficial for non-technical operators.• Improved the Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) process, resulting in a notable reduction in changeover times, enhancing operational efficiency. Show less

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  新能源科技有限公司

  Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

  Senior Engineer
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  Exicom

  Dec 2021 - now

  Assistant Operations Manager