Suraj Modagi Rajashekhar

Lean Business Excellence Specialist @Pharmavite

Los Angeles, CA, US

Participates in the implementation of chosen Lean tools like Toyota Kata Process, Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI), A3 Thinking based on PDCA, Problem Solving, leader standard work and additional tools/methodologies consistent with the Business Excellence System.• Analyze current vs. future state value stream maps and create project charters for kaizen events with support from cross-functional team members. • Facilitate Kaizen events like 5s, 3P, VSM, SMED, Standard Work, Kanban and Policy Deployment to drive continuous improvement. • Provide consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques like Poka Yoke to improve process performance and product quality.• Introduced Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and implemented Autonomous Maintenance on tableting machines, resulting in 3% increase in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between the Operational Excellence team and planning, project team, and line management.• Led process improvement Kaizen events utilizing swim lanes, SIPOC to optimize business and shop floor processes.• Managed a team of 8 Lean Coordinators, assigning lean tasks and responsibilities to optimize operational efficiency and continuous improvement efforts.• Conducted root cause analysis and developed corrective action plans to address process inefficiencies and quality issues.• Conducted training sessions to educate employees on process improvement methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.