SAHIL ARORA
Allentown,PA
Summary
Graduate of Lehigh University's M.S./M.Eng. in Industrial and Systems Engineering program whose academic credentials are reinforced by supply chain management, logistics improvement, and project engineering experience with Fortune 500 companies, global manufacturers, and overseas refineries. Proven success leading international, cross-functional teams (up to 120 direct reports) and multimillion-dollar projects/operations across a range of logistics and engineering disciplines. Highly skilled in Six Sigma, 5S, and JIT solutions; lean material flow; and supplier negotiations. Dedicated to achieving process improvement, recognized strengths in root cause analysis, cost containment, value stream mapping, demand forecasting, and warehouse management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Manager: Logistics
Volvo Group Trucks Operations: Mack Trucks Inc.
Macungie, PA
12.2020 - Current
- Manage 350+ non-exempt employees and 9 exempt employees. Design process improvements elevating logistics quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Identify and analyze issues negatively influencing inventory levels, shipping/receiving operations, material handling efficiency, and the timely delivery of parts to production line and finished goods to customers.
- Develop new SOPs, improvement strategies, and resolution plans based on lean material flow principles, 5S best practices, and Kaizen/Six Sigma methodologies.
- Led multiple projects that increased part picking efficiency by 34% through team development in root cause analysis and the implementation of quality and efficiency focused processes.
- Led cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, and IT to raise picking accuracy from 19% to 95% in six months by implementing new technology, streamlining workflows, and aligning tool use across departments.
- Ensured compliance with labor standards and regulations by continuously monitoring a 600,000-square-foot facility and its physical environment, overseeing 300 employees.
- Boosted annual employee safety survey scores by 34% and enhanced morale among 250 employees by improving communication structures and fostering a culture of transparency.
- Optimized existing processes through data analysis, achieving a 12% net reduction in headcount while maintaining efficiency.
- Managed 3PL partnerships, driving waste elimination to achieve a 16% overall efficiency gain and streamline processes.
Industrial Project Engineer
Volvo Group Trucks Operations: Mack Trucks Inc.
Macungie, PA
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Inbound & Outbound Flow owner for both Warehouse and Manufacturing plant. Designed material flow from warehouse to plant based on volume, schedule, and lead-time. Kaizen leader for saving cost up to $800,000.
- Project Lead Inventory Calculation for moving supplier shipments to manufacturing plant to reduce excessive material handling and inventory holding cost.
- Define methodology for manpower calculations and material flow optimization using Statistical Process Control.
- Project Lead for leveling the warehouse inbound volume uniformly over the week leading to 18% reduction in parts delay at point of use and controlled 25% overflow of material at unloading dock.
Logistics Engineering Co-Op
Volvo Group Trucks Operations: Mack Trucks Inc.
Macungie, PA
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed process-improvement business case and cost-benefit analysis for design of new cart for wire-harness sequencing. Corrected prior system's ergonomic flaws causing harness damage during packing, eliminated unnecessary steps (saving techs 11 hours weekly), and lowered costs $108K.
- Increased supplier compliance 34% after leading presentations, negotiations, and meetings with dozens of previously noncompliant parts suppliers to resolve issues causing receiving delays and packaging rework.
- Helped debug and modify MACS system. Created 50+ new SOPs to eliminate gaps/discrepancies and worked with development team on 300+ corrections and EDI revisions to facilitate a 20% improvement in worker efficiency.
- Completed comprehensive time studies and process reviews to develop data-driven plans that: Optimized production-line floor space 24%, Increased production technician efficiency 30%, Cut lead-time in half, Reduced material handling bottlenecks 16%.
Mechanical Construction Engineer
Samsung Engineering Company Limited
Saudi Arabia
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Company Overview: Global leader of EPC services to power/water treatment plants and hydrocarbon/industrial production facilities.
- Assigned to multiyear, $867M refinery construction project. Led a large, international team; planned and scheduled transportation and installation of heavy mechanical equipment (e.g., incinerators, pumps, heaters, heat exchangers); and prepared technical specifications, equipment RFQs, and permit applications.
- Supervised 120-member crew of construction workers from 13 countries including India, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, and Egypt. Managed language and cultural differences to close communication gaps, inspire peak performance, and instill team-wide cohesion and accountability.
- Oversaw 412 mechanical equipment installations, ensuring high-level quality and safety while meeting demanding timelines. Dealt with customs issues, late equipment arrivals, and other challenges, enacting effective contingency plans to prevent construction project delays.
- Held weekly progress meetings with client, project manager, and department heads that helped improve internal collaboration and increased monthly equipment installation tonnage 12%.
- Streamlined processes for equipment logistics from port/laydown to site, installation, and quality inspection approvals. Saved 200+ labor hours and reduced average inspection time by 3 days.
- Global leader of EPC services to power/water treatment plants and hydrocarbon/industrial production facilities.
Education
M. Eng. - Industrial & Systems Engineering
Lehigh University
05.2018
Skills
- Project Management
- Supplier Compliance
- Inventory control
- Statistical Process Control
- Root cause analysis
- ERP
- MRP
- Value Stream Mapping
- Design of Experiments
- Warehouse Management
- Data Analytics
- Warehouse Management Systems
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft 365 suite
Relevant Experience
- Project Management
- Supplier Compliance
- Inventory control
- Statistical Process Control
- Root cause analysis
- ERP
- MRP
- Value Stream Mapping
- Design of Experiments
- Warehouse Management
- Data Analytics
- Warehouse Management Systems
Green Card Holder
True
Personal Information
Total Experience: Proven success leading international, cross-functional teams (up to 120 direct reports) and multimillion-dollar projects/operations across a range of logistics and engineering disciplines.
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager: Logistics
Volvo Group Trucks Operations: Mack Trucks Inc.
12.2020 - Current
Industrial Project Engineer
Volvo Group Trucks Operations: Mack Trucks Inc.
06.2018 - 12.2020
Logistics Engineering Co-Op
Volvo Group Trucks Operations: Mack Trucks Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2018
Mechanical Construction Engineer
Samsung Engineering Company Limited
06.2014 - 10.2015
M. Eng. - Industrial & Systems Engineering
Lehigh University
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