Harivishnuprasanth Thangavel

Operational Standardization: Lead process path analyses against standards; conduct structured 4M investigations to identify deviations and implement robust technical corrective actions, ensuring consistent site-to-site performance reducing variations. Continuous Improvement: Facilitate DE wide cross-functional Kaizen events to develop and scale best practices, driving 3% annual productivity gains and $2.9M in cost savings. Network Scaling: Manage EU-wide automation initiatives from pilot execution to ROI

Global Strategy: Analyzed 100,000+ historical MSD incidents to develop a 5-year risk reduction roadmap and prioritization framework, directly supporting global VP-level safety targets. Ergonomic Risk Assessment: Performed 40+ comprehensive site assessments across NA, EU, and AU; utilized advanced risk-assessment tools to drive proactive technical mitigation. Engineering Solution Design: Led global ergonomics programs for Amazon Robotics sites using Digital Human Modeling (Siemens Jack, Process Simulate);

Warehouse Operational Leadership: Managed inbound/outbound operations for 100+ associates; led performance assessment, safety coaching, and resource planning for peak and off-peak demands. Process Optimization: Developed real-time metric tracking tools and FIFO-based layouts; reduced Customer return processing lead times to 3 days, increased TPH by 20%, and established national benchmarks for all EFP sites.

Product Industrialization: Managed assembly-related industrialization of Kitchen appliances for high-volume lines (concept to series); executed feasibility analyses, assembly trials, and workstation/layout design. ~ Lean Assessment: Certified Lead Manufacturing Assessor; assessed Lean maturity across international plants (Malaysia, India, Thailand), utilizing a 24-point framework to standardize workflows and advance site-wide Lean capabilities Production Efficiency: Resolved critical throughput bottlenecks

Greenfield Commissioning & Industrialization: Led greenfield manufacturing line setups, including the development of SOPs and warehouse inventory systems; supervised the installation and ergonomic calibration of production equipment. Work Measurement techniques: Executed EOL (End of Line) studies and cycle-time analysis in rubber processing and tire-building lines. Optimized the Standard Unit time and material flow. Precision Control & Quality: Enforced strict End of Line cycle-time control limits to ens

Electrical and Electronics Engineering