GURJEET SINGH
Kolwezi,HK
Summary
Dedicated industrial engineer with nine years of experience in the manufacturing and mining sectors, specializing in process design that maximizes productivity, minimizes costs, and achieves high operational efficiencies. Committed to leveraging engineering expertise to drive innovation and optimize production processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Industrial Engineer & EA to VP
Somika
Kolwezi, Haut Katanga
06.2023 - Current
- Calendar/Outlook management, Organizing meetings/ follow-ups, preparing Minutes of meetings, meeting/event planning
- Lead research efforts, and craft compelling reports and presentations.
- Own the coordination of board meetings, ensure timely and accurate information flow, and support governance processes, keeping the Business Head and leadership team aligned with board priorities.
- Manage sensitive tasks and documents with the utmost professionalism and discretion
- Track and follow up on key projects and assignments to ensure timely execution
- Proactively anticipate the Business Head’s needs and provide strategic administrative support
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Business Head’s office and internal/external stakeholders
- Coordinating for the Organization's Strategy Development & Critical Projects such as SAP implementation & High Capacity Solar Projects.
- Effective assessment of current processes, focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvement by applying different Lean principles
- Analyzing & improving the Inventory control process
- Provided data-driven recommendations for operational planning support, capacity analysis and process improvement.
- Manpower optimization in different process departments
- Training the workforce for continuous improvement initiatives
- Facilitate and Lead process improvement teams by encouraging Employee involvement
- Calculate the Resource Utilization & design a plan for its improvement
Senior Industrial Engineer
Tynor Orthotics Pvt. Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: India
- Implemented Lean tools enhancing theoretical productivity and achieved cost savings through lean project implementations
- Optimized production by aligning Line Balancing with TAKT time, improving Line Balancing Ratio (LBR)
- Led continuous improvement in technology, quality, cost, responsiveness, and delivery through Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen projects
- Designed efficient plant layouts and processes focusing on ergonomics, minimizing travel distance, and enhancing material flow for space optimization
- Coordinated with New Product Development (NPD) for designing new products/processes aimed at high productivity and low labor costs
- Managed new product line setups, including plant layout, line design, and technology acquisition, ensuring smooth material handling solutions
- Drove project and product implementations with cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time deliverables and smooth execution
- Implemented Cellular Layout and Single Piece Flow for Lean Manufacturing, and reduced wastes by designing and implementing specialized Jig Fixtures
- India
Production Engineer
Tynor Orthotics Pvt. Ltd
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: India
- Increased production efficiency by developing processes, setting goals, and reducing downtime
- Collaborated closely with QA and other departments for streamlined production operations
- Led 185 workers, focusing on SOP adherence, Kaizen, 5S, and Daily Work Management for optimal performance
- Managed daily production planning based on market demands and executed manpower planning as per needs
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, and improved Line Balancing to minimize time wastage and machine downtime
- Analyzed in-process rejection, spearheaded continuous improvement projects, and applied corrective actions through KAIZEN and POKAYOKE
- India
Production & Quality Engineer
Malke Pvt. Ltd
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Quality Assurance & Control planning
- SPC, MSA & PPAP Documentation
- Projects on optimizing the production cost
- Process optimization to eliminate various wastes
- Monitoring & Improving OEE in the Machine Shop
- Adherence to 5S, safety norms
- Resource & Process Planning for new product development
Assistant Director
Global Defense Industry Consultancy
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: India
- Encouraging Indian Industries to Undertake Defense Manufacturing
- Registration of Industries with various Ordinance Factories and other Defense procurement agencies in India
- Bidding for Defense Projects & Products on behalf of Customers
- India
Education
MBA - Global Business Management
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
India12-2025
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Punjab Technical University
India05.2015
Skills
- Lean manufacturing
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Strategic planning
- Market research
- Digital transformation
- Business intelligence
- Operational excellence
- Performance benchmarking
- Production/Quality Assurance & Control
- Industrial Engineering
- Data analysis
- Advanced MS office suite
- Schedule & calendar planning
Passions
- Analyzing the Business trends
- Optimizing processes and enhancing productivity within industrial engineering.
- Continuously acquiring new knowledge in technology.
- Collaborating and learning from a diverse cohort of engineers.
Languages
English
First Language
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Industrial Engineer & EA to VP
Somika
06.2023 - Current
Senior Industrial Engineer
Tynor Orthotics Pvt. Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2023
Production Engineer
Tynor Orthotics Pvt. Ltd
05.2019 - 01.2021
Production & Quality Engineer
Malke Pvt. Ltd
03.2016 - 05.2019
Assistant Director
Global Defense Industry Consultancy
05.2015 - 02.2016
MBA - Global Business Management
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Punjab Technical University
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