Sudharsan Sridhar
Continuous Improvement Engineer @Schwan's Company
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WORK HISTORY
Continuous Improvement Engineer @Schwan's Company
Salina, KS, US
Involved in the successful startup of the Salina West facility by coordinating commissioning activities along with OEM vendors and internal cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and on-time project execution. • Improved MS1 throughput performance from a startup to stable production from 38M lbs at a line efficiency of 42% in 2023 to 110M lbs at a line efficiency of 70%.• Reduced MS1 waste performance from 6% in 2023 to 0.95% in 2025 through continuous improvement of People, Process, and Equipment opportunities and daily process audits for consistent process adherence.• Spearheaded the development and implementation of several processes, such as the Centerline, Startup, Sanitation Activity Tracking & Schedule Assignment, Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Leadership Gemba, and Daily Process Audits.• Collaborated with OEMs during the commissioning phase to develop Standard Work Instructions (SWI) to ensure operational consistency and enhance employee training through knowledge transfer.• Provided mentorship and coaching to supervisors and interns to strengthen organizational capability in lean thinking, operational excellence, and structured problem-solving techniques.• Facilitated cross-functional Kaizen events and Focused Improvement Team (FIT) meetings with an emphasis on equipment performance, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives to improve overall plant performance.• Active leader of problem-solving methodologies at the plant, including DMAIC, 5 Whys, and Problem Cause Solution (PCS) to identify the root cause for high-impact downtime events and implement control measures.• Utilized statistical tools to improve the giveaway performance of toppings components by constantly monitoring training and operator placement opportunities for sustained waste performance.•
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Anna University Chennai
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Trine University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
ABOUT SUDHARSAN SRIDHAR
Dynamic and performance-oriented Continuous Improvement Engineer with extensive experience in driving operational excellence and leading large-scale plant startup within the food manufacturing industry. Expertise in Lean Six Sigma and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, with a strong record of supporting CQV activities, developing project strategies, and implementing manufacturing processes. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, facilitating Kaizen events, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
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