Utkarsh D.
About Utkarsh D.
Utkarsh D. serves as the Vice President of Continuous Improvement at kdc/one and has extensive experience in manufacturing and quality management. He holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has achieved Six Sigma Blackbelt certification, demonstrating his commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Work at kdc/one
Currently, Utkarsh D. serves as Vice President of Continuous Improvement at kdc/one, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on implementing a culture of problem solving and collaboration, which is essential for continuous improvement. He previously worked as the Director of Continuous Improvement at the same company from 2018 to 2023. During his tenure, he led cultural transformation initiatives aimed at driving operational excellence across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Utkarsh D. has a strong educational background in engineering and quality management. He earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lukhdhirji Engineering College - Morbi, completed from 1996 to 1999. Additionally, he achieved Six Sigma Blackbelt certifications through training at the American Society of Quality and Paccar, enhancing his expertise in quality management and process improvement.
Background
Utkarsh D. has extensive experience in various roles within the manufacturing and engineering sectors. He has worked at several notable companies, including Graham Packaging, where he served as Plant Manager and Graham Performance System Leader. His career also includes positions at Broadwind Energy as a Six Sigma Blackbelt and Tower Automotive as a Quality Engineer. Since 2017, he has been a Small Business Owner at Midwest Scale Company in the Rockford, Illinois area.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Utkarsh D. has made significant contributions to operational efficiency and quality management. He specializes in union management and negotiations, which supports effective change management within organizations. His expertise includes ISO-TS implementation, which enhances quality management systems. He utilizes value stream and process mapping techniques to optimize manufacturing processes, contributing to overall business performance.