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RAJA RUSHITH KARNATI

Bundoora,Victoria

Summary

Results-driven professional with 4 years of experience in running successful method-oriented plant operations and Quality Assurance taking initiatives for business excellence through process improvement measures. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utilities Assistant

Mondelez international
Scoresby, VIC
11.2023 - Current
  • Build sound engineering solutions to improve the reliability and effectiveness of essential utility equipment.
  • Implement continuous improvement programs through multiple processes (e.g. change controls, safety Corrective Actions, and Preventative Actions [CAPAs]).
  • Maintain compliance, operational running, and process optimization of important utility plants.
  • Creation/optimization of preventive maintenance programs.
  • Maximise plant availability and support technical investigations and root cause analysis. This also includes managing/ supervising contractors during regular maintenance work, shutdowns, and projects.
  • Conduct in-depth investigation of important plant service deviations.
  • Collaborate with all partners to ensure that new projects and equipment installation for the department will be a reliable source of Utilities [available and cGMP quality compliant] to the Manufacturing Operations.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing plant related to safety, quality, manufacturing performance and waste reduction.
  • Analysis of production line data to identify opportunities to improve performance.
  • Contribute technical expertise to support innovation initiatives, product changeover time reduction, new operating methods and equipment upgrades.
  • Deliver substantial savings and added value to the business to beat budget
  • Facilitate continuous improvement management steering reviews and implementation plans, supporting the operations team in driving cross functional improvement
  • Checking status of implementation and development of action plans to close gaps
  • Coordination of updating and translating continuous improvement material in line with group initiatives
  • Assist in the education of all employees to achieve Yellow Belt Status
  • Act as a coach for Operational teams in problem solving and improvement methodologies such as A3 problem solving, 7 step Kaizen etc.
  • Drive Lean and 6 Sigma methodologies in operations and the wider supply chain
  • Professional qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent trade discipline

Quality and Continuous Improvement Officer

Mesh and Bar
Derrimut, VIC
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintain and manage company QMS and SEMS to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
  • Ensure administrative maintenance and compliance with quality standards in all business locations
  • Oversight and coordinate the department's risk management program, including the register of impacts and aspects
  • Conduct and coordinate internal and external audits
  • Define quality metrics and measures in line with Quality Assurance strategy
  • Deliver quality systems projects by KPIs and targets
  • Identify and analyze the Cl opportunities and process enhancement aligned with the business
  • Support Cl projects and teams to deliver results that support Operational Excellence and improve organizational performance
  • Identify risk/impact anticipation priorities and set up recovery actions
  • Actively seeks, recommends, and implements improvements to enhance quality within the functional area
  • Ensure all products are manufactured according to the relevant cGMP and quality requirements
  • Participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives as required

Production and Quality Specialist

CSL Seqirus
Broadmeadows, VIC
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensure that SOPs are accurate, up-to-date and comply with regulatory requirements
  • Document quality checks and batch process calculations according to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements
  • Monitor all production tasks according to GMP and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Requirements
  • Keeping track of any scheduled maintenance of machines like Revalidation, Recalibration, Hepa filters etc
  • Responsible for ensuring that equipment and production work areas are performed as scheduled to ensure efficiency and consistency of machine operation, avoiding possible breakdowns and down time to troubleshooting
  • Identify and communicate productivity, process deviations or incident reports
  • Working with ERPs, Supply Chain concepts, processes continuous improvement, SAP experience
  • Support the Quality and Reg Affairs Manager during external audits in ensuring department preparedness and providing both information and requested support documentation

Education

Master of Management for Engineers -

Central Queensland University (CQU)
01-2020

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

VIT University, Vellore, India
01.2016

Skills

  • CAD/CAM
  • Revit
  • Plant 3D
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Inventory Control
  • Distribution Management
  • Materials Planning
  • Quality Assurance
  • OFS Automated Machine Standards
  • Cost Saving Initiatives
  • Good-Manufacturing
  • Industrial engineering
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Data Analysis
  • Production Planning
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • ISO 9001 compliance
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Australian Full Driver’s License
  • Forklift License (LF)

Residencystatus

Permanent Resident

References

UP on Request

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Utilities Assistant

Mondelez international
11.2023 - Current

Quality and Continuous Improvement Officer

Mesh and Bar
11.2022 - 04.2023

Production and Quality Specialist

CSL Seqirus
08.2020 - 10.2022

Master of Management for Engineers -

Central Queensland University (CQU)

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

VIT University, Vellore, India

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