Om Kokane

About Om Kokane

Results-driven Supply Chain and Logistics Professional with expertise in material…

Experience

1. Site Manager

   Vayan Group, Llc

   May 2025 — Present · Greenville, SC, US

   Serve as on-site Site Manager for Operations at BMW’s battery plant in Woodruff, acting as primary customer liaison to BMW Quality, Logistics, and Material Planning teams to support operational excellence initiatives.• Lead and implement quality containment, non-conforming material handling, and part clearing processes, ensuring compliance with BMW standards.• Utilize SAP and internal BMW quality and logistics software for material tracking, scrap management, layered process audits and reporting to ensure real-time accuracy and efficiency.• Applying ISO 16232 (Technical Cleanliness) standards using inspection methods that help OEMs and suppliers ensure technical cleanliness of assemblies and increase product quality and safety. ISO 9001 for strong quality management focused on customer satisfaction, risk management, and compliance, and integrating IATF 16949 requirements to enhance product safety, defect prevention, traceability, and reduce variation and waste in the automotive supply chain.• Conduct training programs for team members on standardized work procedures, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.• Implement and oversee KPI-driven performance measurement systems, analyzing operational metrics to improve productivity and quality outcomes.• Facilitate and support continuous improvement projects (CI/Kaizen) aligned with 5S principles, enhancing operational efficiency and workspace organization.• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop scrap management processes, ensuring proper segregation, documentation, and disposal to meet regulatory and corporate standards.• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and technical documentation, supporting detailed reporting and communication across all operational levels.