SUNAY NAGESH NAIK
New Haven,VT
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in optimizing plant operations, leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving high-performance teams. Seeking to leverage technical excellence and process safety expertise to contribute to the operational success of the esteemed organization
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Bosch Global Software Technologies India Private Limited
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Led root cause investigations to prevent recurrence of unplanned events, ensuring compliance with process safety standards.
- Championed operational excellence by training teams in process qualification and safety protocols, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Led development and implementation of process improvement plans reducing production downtime by 15% and enhancing yield.
- Applied engineering principles to design and implement scalable production processes, ensuring seamless new product introductions and adherence to stringent quality standards.
- Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to optimize· equipment availability and reliability.
- Developed and maintained departmental procedures, ensuring all improvements were documented and safety and quality standards were met
- Conducted detailed BOM materials reviews with engineering and operations teams, ensuring accuracy and risk mitigation.
- Developed and implemented multi-sourced parts strategies to minimize risks and ensure continuity of supply.
- Applied advanced analytics tools to optimize materials strategies, leading to 20% improvement in supply chain efficiency.
- Applied engineering principles to design and implement scalable production processes, ensuring seamless new product introductions and adherence to stringent quality standards.
- Communicated daily/weekly implementation plans to production planners and manufacturing managers.
- Analyzed demand and supply balance, identifying out-of-balance conditions and recommending actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve conflicts related to material and capacity availability.
Senior Quality Engineer
Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed cross-functional teams in implementing new product introduction processes, ensuring alignment with supply chain strategies.
- Spearheaded initiatives to standardize supply chain processes, increasing operational agility and reducing lead times.
- Collaborated with C-Suite executives to deliver complex quality improvement projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed supplier quality assessments and qualifications, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and improving supplier performance metrics
- Developed continuous improvement plans with suppliers, significantly improving key performance indicators and overall supplier performance.
- Led quality improvement projects and supplier collaborations, enhancing service parts supply chain.
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective action plans, reducing customer complaints by 15%.
- Handled PPAP/APQP audits, achieving 100% success rate in production releases with no non-conformities.
- Spearheaded process improvement projects that resulted in a 15% improvement in supply chain efficiency and a 10% reduction in repair costs.
- Applied 8D and A3 techniques for process improvement at the supplier base.
- Played a key role in developing and maintaining RFI and RFQ processes, ensuring all agreements, NDAs, and terms met program requirements.
- Utilized Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to enhance product quality and reliability.
- Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies, resulting in a 20% increase in overall productivity.
- Spearheaded the implementation of Lean manufacturing techniques in a high-volume mechanical engineering production environment, achieving a 30% improvement in throughput and a significant reduction in waste.
Associate Engineer
Robert Bosch India Private Limited
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed the procurement of high-volume motor manufacturing materials, ensuring a consistent and cost-effective supply for production.
- Assisted in developing and executing cost management programs, utilizing should-cost tools to influence design decisions and enhance commercial outcomes.
Management Intern
Textron Specialized Vehicles
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Engaged in market research and supplier negotiations, driving down procurement costs for critical components while securing strong supply chain partnerships.
- Developed prototype solutions to support the timely launch of new products, aligning sourcing strategies with production schedules.
Engineering Intern
Volvo Busses India
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Engaged in market research and supplier negotiations, driving down
- procurement costs for critical components while securing strong supply chain partnerships.
- Developed prototype solutions to support the timely launch of new products, aligning sourcing strategies with production schedules.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Global Supply Chain Management
University of New Haven
New Haven, Connecticut05.2024
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Industrial Engineering Management
Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal, Karnataka, India11.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India07.2014
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
- CRM Auditing
- SAP - MM
- Cost Analysis & Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Forecasting & Planning
- ERP/MRP Systems (NetSuite, Easy Stock, SAP - MM)
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Management
- Problem-Solving Leadership
- Capital Project Management (CAPEX)
- SAP PP
- Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA
- Process Safety Management
Certification and Courses
- Design of Experiments (2014, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore)
- German A1 Certification (2014, Institute of Foreign Language and Culture)
- Data Science Pro Degree (2017, Imarticus Learning Private Limited, Bangalore)
- Beta Gamma Honor Society Member (2024, Beta Gamma Society, USA)
- Dean's Scholarship for Academic Excellence- University of New Haven
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2017,Indian Statistical Institute, )
- APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC (2017-2022, Bosch Internal Certification)
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SAP - MM, ERP/MRP Systems
Relevant Skills
- Product Optimization: Understanding of powertrain components and experience in integrating cost tools into optimization plans.
- Sourcing and Procurement: Expertise in managing RFI, RFQ, and make vs. buy studies to support design lock and production timelines.
- Supplier and Vendor Management: Strong relationship management, including contract negotiation, NDA agreements, and supplier quality audits.
- Process Optimization and Lean Manufacturing: Proficient in lean principles, Six Sigma, continuous improvement initiatives, and cost reduction strategies.
- First Principles Cost Modeling: Experience in developing physics-based should-cost tools for cost estimation and optimization.
- Project Management: Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, developing project timelines, and implementing supply chain strategies.
- Technical Tools: Advanced skills in SAP, AutoCAD, ERP, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, Tableau, and Methods-Time Measurement (MTM).
Timeline
Operations Manager
Bosch Global Software Technologies India Private Limited
10.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Quality Engineer
Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited
08.2018 - 09.2021
Associate Engineer
Robert Bosch India Private Limited
07.2017 - 07.2018
Management Intern
Textron Specialized Vehicles
06.2015 - 07.2016
Engineering Intern
Volvo Busses India
05.2013 - 07.2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Global Supply Chain Management
University of New Haven
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Industrial Engineering Management
Manipal Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
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