Vatsal Kashyap

About Vatsal Kashyap

With over a decade of experience in the manufacturing industry, I have honed my skills in production optimization, process improvement, and team leadership. My tenure as Deputy Manager at Nahars has been marked by leading a diverse team of over 40 employees, achieving a 95% employee satisfaction rating, and implementing Lean principles that resulted in a 20% improvement in production efficiency. In previous roles, I have successfully increased production capacity to meet demand, improved productivity through process re-engineering and waste reduction, and ensured compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards. My commitment to quality is demonstrated by a 50% reduction in defects and enhanced customer satisfaction through standardized work systems. I hold a Master\'s in Manufacturing Management from BITS Pilani and a Bachelor\'s in Instrumentation Engineering from B.B.S College of Engineering & Technology. Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, I have a disciplined approach to process optimization and a passion for teamwork.

Experience

1. Deputy Manager

   Nahars Group India

   Jul 2024 — Present · Hosur, IN

   Experienced in driving PQCDSM improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies (VSM, Kanban, SMED, Poka-Yoke) to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Led MTM studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing to improve productivity, resulting in a 15% OEE improvement in key assembly lines.Managed end-to-end manufacturing equipment lifecycle, from planning and procurement to installation and commissioning, ensuring high equipment reliability and optimized plant layouts. Spearheaded process validation for new assembly lines, enhancing throughput and reducing defects.Expert in process control & quality assurance, implementing PFMEA, SPC techniques (X-bar R charts, c-charts), and process capability studies (Cp, Cpk). Successfully executed root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone) and CAPA, reducing defects by 30% in high-precision assemblies. Ensured compliance with IATF 16949 and regulatory standards.Passionate about data-driven decision-making, utilizing SAP (MRP), AutoCAD, and PLC systems to optimize production performance. Developed real-time dashboards to track KPIs, improving yield, capacity, and OEE. Led prototype-to-mass production transitions, ensuring manufacturability and scalability.Proven ability in cross-functional collaboration and audit compliance, preparing PFDs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions. Played a key role in successful internal, customer, and IATF audits, resolving non-conformances with effective corrective actions.Driven multiple Kaizen projects, industrial automation, and cost reduction strategies, achieving significant cost savings. Conducted training sessions and workshops, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Led the seamless transition of new projects, ensuring they met expected performance goals.

Education

• B B S COLLEGE OF ENGINERING AND TECHNOLOGY, ALLAHABAD

  B.Tech

  2009 — 2013

• BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes

  Master of Technology - MTech

  2022 — 2024

• Bishop Johnson School And College

  Mathematics and Computer Science

  2007 — 2009