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Chirag Patel

Summary

Results-focused Industrial Engineering professional specializing in building and leading high-performance teams. High-achieving leader and business developer. Dedicated to keeping companies in forefront of manufacturing excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Facilities Engineer

Target
08.2022 - Current
  • Make staffing decisions to balance workload and prioritize projects according to urgency and severity
  • Manage the building-wide planning and execution of the preventive and corrective maintenance of material handling equipment, including several miles of conveyors, and advanced automated solutions, such as Sortation systems
  • Utilize asset management, and system monitoring software as part of the planning and execution process, as well as real-time support of distribution operations of the facility
  • Manage projects on short-term, long-term, and continuous improvement scales
  • Collaborate across departments to keep teams apprised of the most up-to-date status of projects
  • Serve as the deciding party, regarding when system issues are to be escalated to on-call system engineers, and/or remote technical support services
  • Serve as the on-site point-of-contact throughout the escalation process, when system engineers are not on-site
  • This includes maintaining accurate communication between leaders of other departments in the warehouse, remote technical support services, and any other party looped into the escalation
  • Manage vendor relationships, Coordinates, oversees and/or manages repair and maintenance work assignments performed by technicians, vendors and contractors performing building maintenance and janitorial work
  • Reviews work orders to ensure that assignments are completed.

Engineering and Facilities Operations Manager

Target
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Lead team of Mechanics and Utility Attendants through day to day support of distribution operations
  • Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance
  • Responsible for the leadership & development, coaching, and performance management of the team
  • This includes providing frequent constructive and critical feedback on work quality to enhance individual performance, providing guidance and direction to help them and the department achieve goals, and administering performance management and reviews
  • Deliver solutions for challenging problems, work with building leaders to optimize use of material handling equipment.

Inventory Specialist

Aurobindo Pharma
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Responsible for developing and analyzing inventory reports to maximize efficiency
  • Investigate inventory shortages and discrepancies
  • Maintain and expand knowledge of generic national drug codes (NDCs)
  • Present recommendations to leadership for improvements in inventory.

Process Assistant

Amazon
05.2014 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for assisting management in all operational duties to include daily planning and staffing
  • Ensuring successful area performance, through tracking, reporting and feedback of associate performance
  • Provided vacation coverage for Area Managers
  • Engaging with Senior Leaders to report department successes and garner support for department initiatives
  • Prioritize safety in the workplace to ensure safe work environments
  • Trained new employees in varies department and functions
  • Worked at a rapid pace to meet deadlines.

Flow Lead

Amazon
12.2014 - 05.2016
  • Managed Amazon Fulfillment Center (FC) customer shipment workflows using automated tools and web platforms
  • Maintain constant and proactive communication with FC Operations leaders regarding shipment workflow status
  • Execute and develop shift plans based on FC Operational requirements and adjust in real-time as variables change
  • Construct post-mortem reports on shift successes or failures, relative to established operational goals or thresholds
  • Drive risk management strategies for Fulfillment Centers to ensure Service Level Agreements for customer shipments are met.

Problem Solver

Amazon
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Responsible for identifying, investigating and correcting shipment errors in outbound
  • Monitor department performance data to identify and avoid potential cut time risks.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering -

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
12.2020

Associate's degree in Science -

Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ
05.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Oracle, Hardware Proficient, MATLAB, Multisim, Basic Electrical Lab Equipment and Residential Electrical Wiring
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Project Team Collaboration
  • Building Codes
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Safety considerations
  • Vendor Collaboration
  • Leadership Development
  • Project Coordination
  • Inventory Control
  • Regulatory Compliance

Relative Coursework

Power Systems, Feedback Control Systems, Signals and Systems, Electronic Circuits, Circuits and Systems, Electromagnetic Fields, Energy Conversion, Renewable Energy Systems

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Facilities Engineer

Target
08.2022 - Current

Engineering and Facilities Operations Manager

Target
04.2021 - 08.2022

Inventory Specialist

Aurobindo Pharma
06.2018 - 08.2020

Flow Lead

Amazon
12.2014 - 05.2016

Problem Solver

Amazon
08.2014 - 12.2014

Process Assistant

Amazon
05.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering -

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Associate's degree in Science -

Mercer County Community College

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