VikrantKhunti
Industrial Management graduate and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with hands‑on experience improving manufacturing and service operations through time studies, process mapping, and standard work. Proven ability to deliver measurable cycle‑time, overhead, and workflow reductions across multi‑site operations and inventory systems.
Industrial Management Graduate & Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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Experience
(04)Jan 2026 — PresentValley Leadership
Project Manager - Valley Leadership (partnership with Mesh Labs)
Phoenix, AZ
- • Led a multi‑district education workforce continuity initiative supporting substitute teacher coverage during state training, managing timelines, dependencies, and cross‑sector stakeholders in Asana.
- • Coordinated execution across three school districts, managing onboarding and readiness for 25–30 substitute teachers and supporting instructional continuity for an estimated 30,000–40,000 students.
- • Designed standardized substitute training modules, reducing onboarding variation and improving classroom continuity during statewide training disruptions.
Sep 2025 — PresentMesh Labs
XR Creative Associate / Project Management Guild
Mesa, AZ
- • Devised a relational inventory management system in Airtable with barcode check‑in/out, mirroring MES/ERP workflows, reducing manual tracking time by 40%.
- • Launched a Quest 2 content management system showcasing student‑developed XR experiences to stakeholders, securing interest and funding for future lab projects.
- • Project‑managed the Valley Leadership partnership under Mesh Labs, coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables across a multi‑district education initiative.
Sep 2024 — May 2025A New Leaf
Industrial Engineering Intern
Mesa, AZ
- • Optimized process maps in Visio for client intake, case management, and exit workflows, identifying bottlenecks and eliminating 30% of non‑value‑added activities across three emergency shelters.
- • Applied Lean principles (Kaizen, waste identification) to standardize shelter operations, contributing to a 30% reduction in administrative overhead.
- • Collaborated with stakeholders to create visual dashboards tracking KPIs and performance metrics aligned with daily execution standards.
Jun 2024 — May 2025IISE – Arizona State University Chapter
V.P. of Treasury, IISE Intern - ASU Chapter
Tempe, AZ
- • Managed planning and budgeting for Lean training workshops, tracked ROI, and helped peers execute DMAIC‑based project simulations, boosting member engagement by 25%.
- • Mentored 50+ organization members in applying Lean tools (RCA, 5S) to analyze and improve operational workflows, promoting continuous improvement.
- • Oversaw procurement, expense tracking, and financial reporting for chapter initiatives, ensuring budget adherence for technical workshops and member‑led projects.
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Education
Arizona State University
May 2025Bachelor of Science, Industrial Management
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Technical Skills
Lean Six SigmaVSMSMEDTime StudiesTakt Time & KPI AnalysisWorkflow Optimization5SKaizenContinuous ImprovementProcess Visualization & MappingManufacturing Execution Systems (MES)ERP IntegrationSupply-Chain TraceabilityWMSM.O.S.TFMEARoot Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)SPC & ANOVAISO 9001 ComplianceSOP DevelopmentTPMKanbanSMT SystemsYield AnalysisGage R&RExcel (advanced)VisioMinitabMicrosoft ProjectSolidWorksAnyLogicJavaMicrosoft Suite
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Certifications
(01)Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
Jan 2024