SHALINI GAUR
Modesto,California
Summary
Results-driven engineering leader with 14+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, capital project execution, and equipment performance optimization within high-volume beverage production environments.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability,manufacturing productivity, and operational efficiency, delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings and measurable improvements in OEE.
Extensive experience managing the full lifecycle of capital projects, including equipment design, installation, commissioning, and process optimization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Gallo
Modesto, California
01.2022 - Current
- Led initiatives in performance engineering to identify and implement improvements in bottling operations.
- Delivered $2 million in savings for Gallo Winery through a strategic 4% increase in OEE in 2025. Generated $840k in savings for the spirits division by improving OEE by 6 points in 2024. Achieved significant OEE improvements and financial milestones for both divisions in 2025, the first since 2017.
- Led project execution aimed at minimizing SSP levels within Modesto bottling room operations. Realized approximately $750k in savings through effective optimization of cleaning cycles per shift. Completed project ahead of schedule, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded digitization project for setup sheets, enhancing data accessibility. Achieved enhanced data analysis by converting paper setup sheets to digital format. Enabled informed decision-making and effective troubleshooting, resulting in minimized downtime from inaccurate setups. Contributed to a targeted 3% OEE improvement, translating to $1 million in savings.
Sr. Engineer - Startup
Gallo
Modesto, California
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded development and commissioning of new assets and products to achieve defined success criteria.
- Executed commissioning of new line 12 bag-in-box to enhance production capabilities.
- Achieved on-time delivery of 2.9 million cases of bib through effective management of Modesto bottling operations. Realized $6.27 million in savings for 2021 by implementing cost-reduction strategies.
- Executed commissioning of black box line 12 addition to enhance operational capacity.
- Facilitated on-time delivery to accommodate the heightened requirement for 1mm black box cases.
- Guided and developed interns in OMDP and TMDP programs to ensure successful execution of project activities.
Engineer 3- Corporate Controls Engineer
Gallo
Modesto, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Executed comprehensive management of capital projects to optimize design and installation of plant equipment and processes.
- Facilitated successful commissioning of L93, focusing on controls to support increased production capacity for 6mm cases in cap and cork.
- Executed implementation of new manning software (Schedule Pro) across Modesto winery operations, including bottling and maintenance, as well as spirits cellar and bottling processes.
- Lead and resolved Line 93 Wine Dilution project thus saving $200k per Year
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Assistant Manager - Brewery Instrumentation
Praj Industries
Pune, India
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Served as a lead to communicate, coordinate, and resolve instrumentation related issues for external and internal customers
- Leadership
- Coordinated the Project Kick off Meeting and familiarized the team with various project needs/tasks
- Assigned team responsibilities matching needs with skills while also developing team
- One to one meeting with team members to understand their interests and provided feedback to help them achieve their career goals.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Communications
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Srinagar Garhwal, India01-2005
Skills
- Engineering Leadership
- Capital Project Management
- Manufacturing Process Optimization
- Equipment Reliability & Maintainability
- Production Line Startup & Ramp; Commissioning
- Operational Efficiency OEE Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement
- Automation, PLC & Controls Engineering
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Gallo
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Engineer - Startup
Gallo
01.2020 - 01.2022
Engineer 3- Corporate Controls Engineer
Gallo
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager - Brewery Instrumentation
Praj Industries
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Communications
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
ADDITIONAL
- Represented district in badminton at state level.
- Awarded best badminton player by State Bank of India