Akash Konaje

Background

About Akash Konaje

I am an accomplished Industrial Engineer (M.S.) ready to move out of his comfort zone to solve problems no matter how complex or ambiguous it is with a definitive solution. I have 4 years of relevant experience in optimization and process improvement in Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain domain. In my previous engagements, I have helped companies reduce their cycle time, optimize their inventory, modify layout designs, assist with new product development and introduction and implement best manufacturing processes resulting in tremendous profits:Key Accomplishments:1. Achieved $200K in yearly savings by leading a lean project2. Increased assembly line throughput by 450% by reducing the cycle time from 1150 to 210 minutes3. Reduced setup time of the bottleneck process by 87.5% increasing its utilization by 33%4. Helped client invest $800M towards development of new drug5. Increased production rate by units / month using six sigma toolsCore Competencies:• Six Sigma • Lean Manufacturing • Facility Layout Designing • Quality Management System (ISO 9001) • Simulation (Manufacturing processes / Logistics Network) • Line Balancing • Inventory Control • Operations Management • Supply Chain Management • Operations Excellence • Project Management • Data Analysis Software:• SAP • AutoCAD • SolidWorks • ERP •Simulation (SIMIO & Arena) •MINITAB •LINDO • Python • Stat:Fit • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • MS Visio