Yashwanth M.

Experience

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  Synergy Marine Group

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  Operations Engineer

  •Managed a fleet of 4 ships – Monitored technical KPIs, Maintenance, Space utilization and scheduling.•Worked with suppliers closely to reduce lead time snags at ports.

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  Kettering University

  Sept 2017 - May 2019

  Graduate Supply Chain Intern - Abbott Labs & MSBDC

  •Identified aged inventory levels per EUMDR, REACH, PROP65, RoHs compliances.•Worked with engineering team to validate new BOMs for new product introductions and upgradations.•Aligned with global packaging suppliers to distinguish single/ multi-layer plastic packaging according to changes in plastic import compliance of India.•Calculated decoupling points in the supply chain to nullify ‘Bullwhip Effect’.•Identified optimum inventory levels and achieved customer satisfaction of 4.7/5 from 3.9/5.•Helped develop a quick response SCM tool to efficiently manage order fulfillment process (Cost vs Service).•Conducted inventory turnover time studies and assigned codes for all SKUs in E2 ERP. Show less

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  TG Manufacturing

  May 2019 - Jun 2022

  Senior Process Engineer

  •Analyzed ROI for AMRs in warehouse floor (Kuka & Locus) to overcome labor attrition constraints; resulting in improved lines output by 38% per shift.•Performed throughput analysis, Peak analysis, Storage rack analysis and planed material flow design for the warehouse.•Developed CAD layout and staffing plans for inbound and mezzanine expansion plan.•Conducted UAT testing, Performance testing, High load and critical environment testing prior to Go-Live.•Identified gaps in User Interface of Locus AMRs, worked with vendor Integration teams to resolve it.•Monitored system performance and KPIs; Documented concerns for improvement.•Worked with suppliers to specify weight and dimensions on pallet boxes as per company policy.•Analyzed and categorized ergonomic pain points for each task using Ergofactor software. Prioritized and closed open ergonomic issues through effective solutions.•Worked with 3PL to timely resolve KPI performance issues and CAPA measures.•Conducted necessary internal process audits to check for throughput % periodically. Show less

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  METCAM

  Jun 2022 - now

  Senior Process Engineer - Fulfillment

  •Created a CAD layout of new international parcel workstation; Later worked with Kuka to deploy a palletizing robot as part of start-of-the-art upgradation.•Travelled to Tokyo to visit one of the biggest robotics deployment by the vendor at Nippon Express/ Yaskawa.•Created internally a proof-of-concept for AMR needs, worked cross functionally to gather requirements, used it to bench mark proposals and designs submitted by 4 suppliers. [GreyOrange, Locus, Rapyuta, MiiR].•Conducted analysis with internal discussions to identify the best solution between piece pick robots / collaborative pick assist robots.•Identified use-case needs for customization, shared it with vendor, to identify the best fit product.•Identified and communicated the workable scope area in the warehouse for the Robots.•Configured model commodity/ table data to share with automation suppliers during vendor selection process. Show less