K Santhosh Bhardwaj

About K Santhosh Bhardwaj

Process Improvement and Operational Excellence professional with 7+ years of experience in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across tech-enabled logistics and enterprise operations.Experienced in managing operational use cases, driving SOP design and audit readiness, and leading structured improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma (LSSBB) and PMP-based frameworks. Worked closely with program managers, operations teams, and product stakeholders to implement process changes, close recurring gaps, and drive execution consistency.Proficient in tools like PDCA, RCA, FMEA, and VSM to support structured analysis and improvement efforts. Built and maintained performance dashboards and KPI trackers using Power BI, Excel, and SQL to monitor trends and support data-driven decision-making.Focus areas:• Use case handling, RCA, and SOP improvement• Compliance readiness, audits, and corrective actions• KPI reporting and operational dashboards• Team coaching and process execution enablement• Cross-functional coordination to support program rollouts and quality governanceCurrently open to roles in Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Quality, or Transformation Programs where structure, collaboration, and data-backed action can create measurable impact.

Experience

1. Process Improvement Lead

   Enviri

   Jun 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Led quality and continuous improvement projects across business functions, applying Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP principles to streamline execution and reduce variation.• Implemented a facility-wide 5S Program to improve workplace organization and safety, including process audits, action plans, and associate-level training.• Managed continuous improvement use cases focused on eliminating waste, driving Standard Work, and applying A3, PDCA, and VSM tools to improve overall process stability.• Worked on issue triaging and root cause analysis related to recurring performance gaps, and helped implement fixes through SOP updates and quality feedback mechanisms.• Developed SOPs, control plans, and compliance trackers to support audit readiness and ensure alignment with internal quality standards.• Built and maintained Power BI dashboards and Excel-based trackers to monitor key KPIs, flag recurring issues, and support data-backed reporting.• Collaborated with program and ops teams to roll out process changes, lead RCA workshops, and mentor associates on continuous improvement and SOP adherence.• Supported internal audits and delivered targeted training to drive standardization, strengthen process ownership, and promote a culture of improvement.

Education

• CMR College of Engineering & Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management

• International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

  Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science, Business Analytics

• Zilla Parishad High School

  Primary Education

• Narayana Junior College , Nallakunta

  Intermediate Education, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (MPC)

• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya - JNV

  Central Board of Secondary Education, High School