Shriniwas Govardhan

About Shriniwas Govardhan

Results-driven Operational Excellence and Process Improvement leader with 9+ years of experience driving Lean Six Sigma–led transformation across high-volume manufacturing environments. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with deep expertise in DMAIC, SPC, FMEA, Kaizen, and TPM.At Tetra Pak, I have led multiple cross-functional improvement initiatives delivering measurable business impact, including 24% waste reduction, 42% MTBI improvement, 7% OEE increase, and successful deployment of Lean 5.5 systems. I have also spearheaded DMAIC and Kaizen projects achieving up to 80% defect reduction, along with sustained productivity and quality improvements.I am recognized for building high-performing teams, engaging stakeholders effectively, and solving complex operational problems through structured, data-driven approaches. I leverage Minitab, Power BI, and advanced analytics to drive sustainable performance improvement and operational excellence.Open to leadership opportunities in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Process Excellence, across Pune, Mumbai, and hybrid work environments.

Experience

1. Process Manager

   Tetra Pak

   Jun 2024 — Present · Chakan, IN

   Responsibilities:• Deployed ideal cost models for finishing processes to systematically reduce total factory costs.• Led the Business Process Management (BPM) pillar within TPM to minimize administrative and operational losses.• Directed deployment and analysis of OEE losses on slitter machines, implementing corrective actions to boost productivity.• Conducted root cause analysis of customer complaints, implementing High CML solutions to enhance product quality.• Developed and executed waste reduction strategies within finishing operations.• Improved machine reliability by identifying and eradicating recurrent losses.Highlights:• Achieved 7% Equipment Efficiency (EE) improvement within a year.• Delivered 42% increase in Mean Time Between Interventions (MTBI) by eliminating chronic stoppages.

Education

• Maharashtra Board

  H. S. C

  2009 — 2010

• MIT Academy of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• Maharashtra Board

  S. S. C

  2007 — 2008

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Cad
• Ppc
• Production Planning
• Solidworks
• Teamwork
• Engineering
• Autocad
• Catia
• Foam Production
• Microsoft Word
• Ms Project
• Production Management