Vasantha Raj Saravana Bava

I've supported product onboarding and packaging procurement at Cencora, ensuring cold-chain products met regulatory, quality, and internal-system requirements before commercial launch.

I led vendor engagement, reviewed supplier proposals against technical requirements, and partnered with quality teams on risk assessments, CAPA, and vendor corrective actions. I also developed competitor benchmarks, go-to-market documentation, dashboards, and leadership status reports.

At DS Smith, I improved performance in a high-volume corrugated packaging site, delivering a 15% increase in yield and a 50% reduction in downtime using Lean Six Sigma tools. I analyzed yield, scrap, OEE, and quality data using Excel and SPC, while training operators on standard processes, quality checks, and troubleshooting.

I've also mapped AS-IS and TO-BE processes across HR, Accounting, and Procurement at Johnson Matthey. I bring an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt foundation in DMAIC, RCA, VSM, Fishbone, MSA, 5S, Kaizen, and project management.