SRI SAI TEJA YAVVARI
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Industrial Engineer with five years of experience in production operations, workforce planning, quality control, and maintenance support. Apply KPI analysis, root cause analysis, time studies, and standard work to improve staffing, workflows, and equipment reliability. Delivered measurable results, including a 10% reduction in downtime, 20% faster workflows, and 25% fewer defects.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Production Engineer
Walmart Inc.
Olathe, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Monitor operational KPIs and workforce performance trends, conduct root cause analysis on performance variances, and implement process improvements that contributed to an approximately 10% reduction in operational downtime.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives through time studies, workforce optimization, standard work development, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.
- Developed daily staffing and labor allocation plans aligned with production requirements, workforce availability, and operational priorities, ensuring adherence to productivity, quality, and safety targets.
- Analyzed production demand, labor utilization, throughput, cycle time, downtime, and productivity metrics to inform workforce planning, capacity management, and operational decision-making.
Graduate Assistant, Industrial Design Engineer
National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)
Wichita, USA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted method analysis and workflow optimization, improving aerospace CAD design accuracy by 20% and reducing revision time by 15%, aligning with capacity studies and labor planning goals.
- Utilized AutoCAD and CATIA to create precise technical drawings, enhancing machine and plant loading strategies.
- Collaborated with manufacturing management to identify issues and implement lean processes, streamlining output and reducing bottlenecks while maintaining detailed governance records, BOMs, and manufacturing capability records to support efficient material flow and planning.
Graduate Assistant, Production Engineer
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
Wichita, USA
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Supervised the team by Applying industrial engineering techniques, including root cause analysis and standardized work, to optimize material flow and reduce wait times by 20% in high-volume operations, aligning with capacity analysis objectives.
- Implemented standardized work sequences for team members, simulating assembly line processes to enhance output consistency.
- Established FIFO procedures for inventory rotation, promoting waste reduction.
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Quality Control
Electronics Corporation of India Limited
Hyderabad, India
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Led and worked with the team for process improvement of electronic assemblies in high-precision, reducing defects by 25% and aligning with cost-reduction and output improvement objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze manufacturing capability, enhancing compliance with ISO 9001 standards and production requirements.
- Followed SOPs and process control plans for standardized machine loading and labor planning, contributing to improved material flow among production, quality, and logistics teams.
Maintenance Technician
South Central Railway
Hyderabad, India
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Diagnosed wheelset issues and corrected operational problems using preventive maintenance techniques to minimize interruptions.
- Conducted maintenance activities in compliance with safety standards and regulations; developed technical instructions to support ongoing maintenance and future reference.
- Verified models met quality, accuracy, compatibility standards for manufacturing processes.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas, USA05-2025
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society's Group of Institutions
Hyderabad, Telangana, India08-2022
Skills
- Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Analytics, KPI reporting, Trend Analysis, Performance Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5S, Kaizen, Workforce Planning, Capacity Planning, Demand Analysis, Labor Planning, Workforce Optimization, Time Studies, Work Measurement, Productivity Analysis, Process Documentation, Process Optimization, Standard Work, Risk Mitigation
- Project Management: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost control, Process Improvement
- Software Tools: CATIA V5/V6, 3DEXPERIENCE, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Minitab
- Quality & Production: Quality Control, Data visualization, Assembly Line Flow, Material Handling, FIFO Procedures, Operational Excellence
LANGUAGES
Telugu, Hindi, English
Certification
- LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT
- SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT
Timeline
Production Engineer
Walmart Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Graduate Assistant, Industrial Design Engineer
National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)
01.2025 - 05.2025
Graduate Assistant, Production Engineer
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
09.2023 - 11.2024
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Quality Control
Electronics Corporation of India Limited
08.2022 - 08.2023
Maintenance Technician
South Central Railway
07.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society's Group of Institutions