Vikas Kumar

Electrode Production Team Lead @NextStar Energy

Windsor, ON, CA

Trained in electrode manufacturing at LG’s Poland facility; lead operator training on PLC machines, forklifts, and walkie stackers.Develop and execute OJT and virtual simulator training plans.Create and maintain Engineering Control Plans, PFMEA, and APQP for process quality and risk management.Ensure operator worksite safety, enforce PPE compliance, and collaborate with EHS/JHSC for workplace safety.Maintain 5S3R standards and conduct cleanroom audits aligned with LG’s quality systems.Perform 8D root cause analysis to resolve production and quality issues.Prepare and manage documentation including work instructions, risk assessments, skill matrices, and production plans per ISO/IATF standards.Monitor cleanroom environmental controls (temperature, humidity, particulate levels) with security teams.

SRM IST Chennai

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

University of Windsor

Master's degree, Industrial Engineering