Akshay Vashishta

· Project Leadership: Led and managed warehouse automation installation projects for clients such as GXO-Eddie Bauer, Sam's LAX, Sam's Atlanta, Sam's Dallas, and Walmart BNA. Successfully delivered projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.

· Process Optimization: Implemented process improvements that resulted in a 20% increase in operational efficiency across various projects. Standardized installation processes to reduce project timelines by 15%.

· Stakeholder Communication: Collaborated closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project objectives were met and issues were resolved promptly. Provided regular updates to senior management, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic goals.

· Risk Management: Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies to address potential project challenges, minimizing disruptions and ensuring project continuity.

· Team Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams across different locations, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasized continuous improvement and accountability.

· Process Excellence: Led initiatives to standardize project management processes across the organization, resulting in improved project delivery and consistency.

· Quality Project Management: Managed quality assurance and risk management projects, including adverse event reporting as per FDA guidelines. Led efforts to close customer complaints within regulatory timelines, maintaining compliance with 21 CFR 803 & 806.

· Risk Assessment: Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, including PFMEA and Hazard-Harm Analysis, ensuring product safety and compliance throughout the product life cycle.

· Data Analytics & Reporting: Developed Power BI dashboards for tracking complaint trends and identifying adverse trends, supporting management in making informed decisions.

· Process Audits: Conducted process and product audits, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure quality compliance. Utilized statistical tools to drive continuous process improvement.

· Kaizen & Lean Implementation: Led Kaizen initiatives and implemented Lean techniques such as Poka-Yoke, resulting in significant reductions in process inefficiencies and defects.

· Process Audits:Conducted process and product audits, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure quality compliance. Utilized statistical tools to drive continuous process improvement.

· Kaizen & Lean Implementation: Led Kaizen initiatives and implemented Lean techniques such as Poka-Yoke, resulting in significant reductions in process inefficiencies and defects.