Dhaval Thakkar
Product and Compliance Manager @Varex Imaging Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Product and Compliance Manager @Varex Imaging Corporation
Increased quarterly revenue by over $16 million (8% of total quarterly revenue) by successfully closing backlogged capital projects.• Spearheaded business process optimization of the capital job approval process using Workfront and Planview PPM tools, applying process mapping, governance, and change management frameworks to drive cost optimization (>$2 M annual savings) and accelerate project execution by 25%.• Brought 350 high-risk validation items to zero within the first year through the implementation of lean methodologies and kaizen blitz initiatives.• Designed and managed comprehensive risk assessment processes to identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance risks across multiple business units, enhancing overall organizational risk posture.• Led mentoring and training programs for various teams, standardizing process execution across cross-functional departments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and coherence in procedures.• Successfully defended BSI audits for three consecutive years by leading rigorous compliance efforts and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, contributing to the company\'s strong compliance record.• Collaborated closely with the Finance/Accounting team to oversee budgeting and financial management of capital projects, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing project profitability.• Provided strategic guidance on regulatory requirements and industry standards to senior leadership and key stakeholders to communicate compliance initiatives, risks, and outcomes, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and objectives.• Oversaw the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple strategic capital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Developed project charters, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans, and monitored progress to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.
EDUCATION
Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration - MBA Candidate
The Wharton School
Master of Business Administration - MBA Candidate
ABOUT DHAVAL THAKKAR
Over 10 years of experience driving quality, capex budgeting, and project management in healthcare and manufacturing industries. Currently heading quality/regulatory compliance and lean initiatives for medical and industrial products at Varex Imaging.I am pursuing my Executive MBA at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. I also hold a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
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