SIVA RAVI - Director-Opex Marketing - Card Technology, LLC

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Card Technology, LLC, specializing in quality management and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in ISO standards and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, leading certification projects that resulted in significant operational improvements and enhanced product quality. Skilled in strategic planning and team collaboration, driving initiatives that identified opportunities for improvement and generated substantial cost savings. Committed to achieving organizational goals through effective quality management practices.

Overview

13

years of professional experience

6

Certifications

Work History

Director-Opex Marketing

Card Technology, LLC

Downers Grove, USA

10.2017 - Current

Implemented processes and quality tests for Card Quality Management to meet Visa and Mastercard requirements.
Facilitated Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for new Product and Materials
Oversaw and trained staff to maintain the Quality Management system according to ISO 9001:2015 norms
Investigated (5WHY, ISHKAWA), proposed (8D report), and managed Corrective Action Preventive Action Management (CAPA) to drive continuous improvement and to ensure product quality.
Developed investment planning strategies, conducted profitability calculations, and utilized a balanced scorecard to align operations with vision and strategy.
Led and obtained certifications including FSC, Card Quality Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, and HIPAA regulatory standards, SOC2 Type2 and ISO 27001
Managed and obtained Visa and Master Card Innovative Products, FSC, Card Quality Management, Payment Card Industry compliance and HIPAA certifications projects.

Assistant to Board of Management

Argo Hytos GmbH

BW, Germany

03.2013 - 10.2016

Supported the COO and Group Quality Head in managing and overseeing operational strategies and quality initiatives.
Assisted and Coordinated Group Operational projects, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term goals.
Managed high-level administrative tasks, including scheduling board meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining correspondence for CEO.
Contributed to the development and execution of operational improvements, leading to SAP Operational and ISO 9001:2015 Projects.
Assisted in the analysis of key performance metrics to support Group decision-making.
Played a Pivotal role in process optimization projects that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Specialized in Operations

University of Applied Sciences Hof

Bavaria, Germany

05.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

PSG College of Technology

Coimbatore, India

05.2012

Skills

ISO standards (9001:2015, 27001)
Quality management (CQM, SAP QM)
Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI)
Manufacturing systems (MES, SPC)
Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Audit processes (internal, supplier, customer)
ERP and SAP integration
Advanced Microsoft Office
Data visualization (Power BI)
Document control systems

Websites

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siva-ravi-07761366/

Professional Recognition

ICMA - ACE-Manufacturing Certified
Successfully led, implemented, and monitored Card Quality Management, receiving an A-Grade score
Six Sigma Global Institute - Black & Green Belt Certified
TUV SUD - ISO 9001:2015 Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Lead Implementor
Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Execution System - Lead Implementor and Trainer
Gen AI - Project Management Certified
Certified Power BI- Data Creation, Modelling, Analyzing and Visualization
Implemented Group wide SAP Operational Process, MES system and ISO 9001:2015

Projects Achievements

Cost Savings - Six Sigma and Lean Project at Current Workplace,

Reduced inspection rejects from 5% to 1.5% and minimizing overproduction costs.
Monitored machine productivity, reduced setup time and breaks, leading to annual labor cost savings of $300M.
Recommended and implemented ABC/XYZ analysis to maintain safety stock for high-runner Core PVC, reducing the ordering pattern from monthly to quarterly. This freed up purchasing funds of $50,000-$70,000 per month for use in other areas.
Implemented Machine-Level Scanning and saved $30,000/year and saved 40 hrs. of Time-waste from the CSR level.,
Calculated Occupied Vs Unoccupied Space and leased out 40,000 Sqft and reduced $10-$12K per month rental income.

Languages

German

Professional

Certification

Six Sigma -Black Belt

Timeline