SAMI KHATRI

Led plant reliability initiatives to enhance equipment availability and operational performance.

• Utilized predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis and condition monitoring, to reduce unplanned downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Directed reliability-centered maintenance programs for critical production assets and utility systems.
• Led reliability-centered maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance of critical production assets and utility systems.
• Developed reliability strategies that increased mean time between failures and supported production throughput improvements.
• Conducted root cause failure analysis on chronic equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborated with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Applied Six Sigma methodologies to identify bottlenecks and execute performance enhancement initiatives.

• Designed and improved processes for aluminum foil manufacturing to increase output quality.
• Led continuous improvement and capital projects that enhanced throughput quality and reduced costs.
• Collaborated with production teams to optimize machine uptime and boost operational efficiency.
• Conducted root cause analysis to swiftly resolve equipment issues.
• Implemented safety protocols and training programs to ensure compliance among manufacturing staff.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish and elevate product quality standards.
• Managed project execution with external vendors from concept through implementation.
• Supported business growth through data-driven decision making and employee engagement strategies.

Directed daily manufacturing operations, emphasizing safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

• Strengthened plant safety culture through employee engagement and proactive hazard identification.
• Implemented safety protocols to uphold workplace safety standards and compliance.
• Enhanced production performance metrics through lean manufacturing principles and workforce development.
• Led cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Managed staff schedules and delegated tasks to optimize workforce productivity.
• Reduced setup times by approximately 6% via 5S implementation and process standardization.
• Coordinated maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and enhance reliability.

• Generated $4M+ ROI, achieved $1.5M+ savings through effective management of $2M+ capital projects, supporting operational excellence across multiple facilities.
• Managed project schedules and coordinated with teams for timely execution.
• Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborated with contractors to facilitate efficient workflow and communication.

• Applied Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance throughput and process capability, resulting in improved plant performance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement optimization strategies.
• Analyzed system performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Developed process maps to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.