Lav Sharma
Pittsburg,KS
Summary
Experienced production supervisor adept in extrusion and injection molding technologies, with a background in polymer research. Known for optimizing processes and ensuring quality. Ready to leverage production, extrusion, and injection molding expertise for new opportunities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Kansas Polymer Research Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted professors with classroom instruction and record keeping
- Utilized advanced statistical software to analyze large datasets, uncovering key insights for informed decisionmaking.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to publishing influential articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.
Production Supervisor
Devanand Engineering Works
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed the production of biscuit plastic cups and diverse plastic products, driving efficient and consistent output
- Supervised the operation of Semi-automatic and Automatic injection molding machines, finding and fixing problems to ensure optimal performance
- Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality
- Implemented quality control measures, reducing product damage during shipping and storage.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively by controlling labor costs, optimizing resource utilization, and making strategic spending decisions.
Testing Engineer (Intern)
Windsor Machines Limited
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Hands-on involvement in testing processes and operations at an injection and extrusion blow molding plant
- Conducted pre-commissioning tests on new and refurbished injection and blow molding machinery to ensure proper functionality
- Created detailed documentation to support future development, including user guides and technical specs
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Achieved consistent output, performing calibration and fine-tuning machine settings
- Performed troubleshooting tasks on molds, platen units, pumps, pressure, and toggle systems in injection molding, and conducted adjustments on the extruder, die gap, roller, and electric circuits in extrusion blow molding machines
- Streamlined workflow processes by identifying bottlenecks in production lines and implementing corrective measures where necessary
- Served as an effective liaison between production teams and quality control personnel, ensuring seamless communication regarding product specifications and requirements.
Education
Master of Science in Plastic Technical -
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2024
Bachelor of Engineering in Plastic Technology -
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering And Technology
Gujarat, India06.2021
Diploma in Plastic Engineering -
Government Polytechnic
Gujarat, India05.2018
Skills
- Origin Pro, Minitab statistical Software, NX
- Academic Presentations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Literature reviews
- Laboratory Testing
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Process Development
- Manufacturing Processes
- Schematic reading
- Material Selection
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Dimensional Inspection
- Precision measurement
- Instrumentation Knowledge
- Material Properties
Research Papers Publications
Insight into the synthesis and thermomechanical properties of 'short-long' type biobased aliphatic polyesters (Applied Polymers)
Projects
Pittsburg State University, Bio-based Polyester, 03/2023, 05/2024, Synthesis of aromatic & aliphatic bio-based polyester for application in the plastic packaging industry., Biobased High-Molecular-Weight Polyester with Impressive Elasticity, Thermo-thermo-mechanical properties, and Enzymatic Biodegradability: Replacing Petro-based PBA.
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Experimental Investigation on Recycling of Plastic Waste, 08/2020, 02/2021, Cooperated with a team of five members, highlighting field coordination, in performing experiments to investigate the use of waste plastic to convert into fuel, coal, and gas known as Pyrolysis.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Kansas Polymer Research Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
Production Supervisor
Devanand Engineering Works
07.2020 - 10.2022
Testing Engineer (Intern)
Windsor Machines Limited
11.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science in Plastic Technical -
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Engineering in Plastic Technology -
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering And Technology
Diploma in Plastic Engineering -
Government Polytechnic
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