Arvind Raju
Process Engineer @Conagra Brands
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WORK HISTORY
Process Engineer @Conagra Brands
Indianapolis, IN, US
Presented daily production KPIs using Power BI and LEDS to plant leadership, identifying top losses and root causes, and driving faster corrective actions and issue resolution.Coordinated with Maintenance to optimize preventive maintenance plans, reducing unplanned downtime and improving equipment reliability and OEE.Partnered with Supply Chain to align material availability with production plans, minimizing shortages and ensuring uninterrupted operations.Analyzed real-time process data using Rockwell Historian (levels, temperatures, pressures, valve positions) to enable data-driven troubleshooting, trend analysis, and line performance optimization.Supported PLC logic and machine parameter upgrades to stabilize operating windows, improve process consistency, and enhance product quality.Executed FAT for a new liquifier on the Non-Dairy Whipped Topping capital project, verifying compliance with operational, sanitation, and maintainability standards.Performed GAP analysis with Finance to quantify material losses, establish yield targets, and deliver measurable cost and waste reduction.Led a valve sensing upgrade with Engineering and contractors to prevent cross-contamination and improve product integrity and first-pass yield.Leading a capital process upgrade to activate an existing mass-flow system, enabling continuous ingredient feeding and improving throughput and dosing accuracy.Redesigning the whey handling system with hopper upgrades and moisture control, and implementing a shear mixer to eliminate clogging, ensure uniform slurry formation, and stabilize margarine production.
EDUCATION
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, BANGALORE
Under Graduate, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT ARVIND RAJU
Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience driving operational excellence, process optimization, and continuous improvement across food manufacturing and aerospace industries.Currently, I work as a Process Engineer at Conagra Brands, leading processing operations for high-volume consumer products such as Reddi-wip, Blue Bonnet, and Parkay. I own end-to-end process performance for a production cell, delivering measurable improvements through yield optimization, loss elimination, GAP analysis, and equipment reliability enhancement. I work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to translate product and process development into stable, scalable, and high-yield manufacturing operations.A key part of my role involves leading and implementing long-term, capital and non-capital improvement projects, including process upgrades, equipment upgrades, and technology implementations that improve throughput, reduce variability, enhance food safety, and lower cost. Partnering with R&D, I support trials, scale-ups, and formulation/process changes to ensure robust commercialization and seamless transfer from pilot to full-scale production.Previously, at Pushpak Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India, I collaborated with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve product flow, fixture design, machining setups, and process standardization for aerospace ground support equipment and jet engine components. My contributions included production time estimation, precision inspection, PFMEA support, and root cause analysis to improve throughput, quality, and first-pass yield.My areas of expertise include- Process engineering & Continuous improvement- Yield optimization, OEE improvement & loss elimination- Equipment & process scale up, upgrades- Root cause analysis & Statistical process control- Cross - functional manufacturing leadership (R&D, Quality & Supply Chain).Feel free to connect with me at a••••••••@gmail.com
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