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Wilson Sathya

Collierville,TN

Summary

Lean & Six Sigma Green Belt Certified professional with over 21+ years of experience across a range of operations and activities Presently associated with ABB Inc., USA as Planning & Fulfilment Leader, US & LATAM Developed and implemented a strategy towards achieving world class manufacturing through ensuring Operational Excellence Ensured efficient ERP utilization while enhancing operational efficiency Led the formulation and execution of BU/Hub BU/Local BU sourcing and logistics strategy; managed overall operations encompassing material availability, inventory and logistics Successfully deployed Lean production systems, facilitating major improvement events, managing Six Sigma projects Led the integration and alignment of operational excellence system with Lean and Six Sigma concept Steered the implementation HSE and business compliance standards and regulations within the units Ensured all time compliance with global and local standards, rules, tools, policies and processes related to operations/project execution Monitored Business Unit operations performance through KPI encompassing Revenue, Customer Satisfaction, Cost Reduction and HSE Notable success in leading design, development and delivery of complex project and high complex solutions Formulated and implemented business strategy and managed strategic initiatives through operational improvements Led the successful deployment of Lean Production systems, facilitated major improvement events and executed major projects Respect and Leverage Human Capital: Motivated, mentored and led talented professionals; expertise in building and motivating large teams that well exceed corporate expectations An effective communicator with relationship management skills with the capability to relate to people at any level of business and management

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Planning & Fulfillment Leader US & LATAM Region

ABB Group
Memphis, USA
08.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw regional supply chain planning and fulfillment across US and Latin America to consistently meet customer delivery requirements.
  • Implemented best-in-class production planning practices driven by data analytics for improved operational agility.
  • Fostered collaboration with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to streamline order fulfillment processes and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
  • Served as Business Readiness Leader for SAP Torque transformation in Plant Operations, leading training efforts for effective system adoption.
  • Mentored US and LATAM planning teams on advanced ERP systems, significantly enhancing forecast accuracy.
  • Executed inventory optimization strategies to increase inventory turns while minimizing working capital needs.
  • Utilized digital dashboards to track performance metrics such as On-Time Delivery (OTD) and First Fill Rate (FFR).
  • Strengthened supply chain risk management through increased visibility into supplier performance.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.

Manufacturing Unit Manager– ELIP

ABB Electrical Industries Co. Ltd.
Dammam, KSA
01.2016 - 07.2021
  • Successfully executed a customer-focused operations strategy for the Local Business Units
  • Headed the effective deployment of respective procurement and logistics strategy for the Local Business Units
  • Established and effective Standard Operating Procedure for the Local Business Units and managed results
  • Managed the delivery of 4C targets for Operations: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity
  • Evolved a culture of Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement across the organization
  • Implemented localization plan and steered efforts towards improving manufacturing technology and competence in line with BU/PG strategy
  • Steering the implementation of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and all other business compliance standards
  • Ensuring the development of safe work environment and continuous improvement in HSE processes
  • Spearheaded the successful SAP migration from legacy system while ensuring compliance with norms
  • Managed activities and successfully doubled the revenue in 2017 by implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques
  • Directed new product development efforts and successfully managed cost reduction measures

Production Manager-Medium Voltage Switchgear

ABB Electrical Industries Co. Ltd.
Riyadh, KSA
09.2012 - 01.2016
  • Managed a team of over 80 skilled professionals with full responsibility of recruitment, hiring & training
  • Drove efforts towards augmenting profitability and ensuring that production target is achieved
  • Directed safety, quality, cost and inventory management in compliance with operating budget
  • Led the planning and execution of production schedule while ensuring optimum utilization of available resources
  • Steered the implementation of Lean Manufacturing plans to improve manufacturing process, reduce inventory cost
  • Successfully increased production from 200 panels/ month in 2012 to 300 panels/ month in 2015
  • Steered the implementation of Lean factory layout by changing batch processing to single piece flow layout and increased production processing area by 50 sq. metre
  • Headed the execution of SAP Production Planning process to improve inventory and project closing activities

Manager Operations Specialist, Corporate Quality & Operations Excellence

ABB Ltd.
Bengaluru
04.2008 - 05.2012
  • Recognized areas for improvement/business problems and streamlined procedures for profitability
  • Successfully developed operations model with tools like TOC, Lean and 4Q with clear action plan
  • Headed the management of cross-functional team, introduced change management and applied change acceleration process to shift the entire model on the new concept of business process
  • Delivered training to Local Business Team on required skills needed for project; steered the successful development of OPEX Training Tool Kit
  • Played a major in the successful sourcing and development of OPEX simulation games

Plant Manager – Automotive Division

Stanley Seating Ltd.
Bengaluru
09.2006 - 03.2008

Sr. Executive – Seat Assembly Division

Lear Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
Gujarat
09.2004 - 08.2006

Executive

Apollo Tyres Ltd.
Vadodara, Gujarat
01.2002 - 08.2004

Education

B.E. - Industrial & Production Engineering

University of Mysore
Mysore
12.2001

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership & Growth
    EBITA Growth Profitability Management Business Strategy & Planning Cost Optimization
  • Operational Excellence
    Operations & Process Excellence Lean Implementation Process Reengineering Change Management
  • Supply Chain & Fulfillment
    Supply Chain Management Procurement & Logistics Project Execution Inventory Optimization
  • Quality, Safety & Compliance
    Quality Control HSE & Safety Management Integrity Standards Continuous Improvement
  • People & Performance Management
    Team Leadership & Development Cross-functional Collaboration Training & Coaching Performance Management
  • Customer Focus & Engagement
    Customer Relationship Management Customer Satisfaction Service-Level Improvement

Certification

  • PPAC (Project Planning Analysis and Control) by George Washington University
  • Certified (CPIM), Trained in Lean Manufacturing
  • Trained in Advanced Theory of Constraints, ABB Finland
  • Trained & Certified in ABB Basic & Advance 4Q Opex Program
  • Six Sigma Green Belt

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 05/20/79

Areas Of Deliverables

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Timeline

Planning & Fulfillment Leader US & LATAM Region

ABB Group
08.2021 - Current

Manufacturing Unit Manager– ELIP

ABB Electrical Industries Co. Ltd.
01.2016 - 07.2021

Production Manager-Medium Voltage Switchgear

ABB Electrical Industries Co. Ltd.
09.2012 - 01.2016

Manager Operations Specialist, Corporate Quality & Operations Excellence

ABB Ltd.
04.2008 - 05.2012

Plant Manager – Automotive Division

Stanley Seating Ltd.
09.2006 - 03.2008

Sr. Executive – Seat Assembly Division

Lear Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2004 - 08.2006

Executive

Apollo Tyres Ltd.
01.2002 - 08.2004

B.E. - Industrial & Production Engineering

University of Mysore

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