Ruchir Gandhi

Results-driven Operations and Manufacturing Leader with 15+ years of experience leading manufacturing operations, project execution, financial analysis, procurement, logistics, supply chain management, and customer relationships. Proven success managing $4M–$5M in annual operations, leading teams of up to 25 employees, coordinating 75+ vendors, and supporting 30+ customer accounts. Combines manufacturing expertise, financial acumen, and data analytics capabilities to improve efficiency, profitability, and operational performance.

General Manager - MOFFAT WIRE & DISPLAY, INC. - Addison, IL

(2012-10)

• Direct all aspects of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, procurement, logistics, project management, financial analysis, and customer relations.
• Manage approximately $4M–$5M in annual revenue and coordinate production resources to meet customer deadlines and profitability targets.
• Lead teams of up to 25 employees while maintaining operational efficiency, quality standards, and workplace safety.
• Review engineering drawings, labor requirements, material costs, and production constraints to prepare 300+ custom quotes annually.
• Developed a custom quotation and costing platform that improved quotation accuracy by 15% and increased efficiency by 60%.
• Negotiated supplier and transportation agreements that reduced logistics costs by 35%.
• Implemented workflow improvements that reduced production costs by 15% and increased output by 7%.
• Established quality-control processes that reduced defects by 12%.
• Helped implement safety initiatives that reduced workplace injuries by 75%.
• Built strategic vendor relationships to expand manufacturing capabilities and support growth.

Short Sale Negotiator - WELLS FARGO HOME LOANS - Germantown, WI

(2011-06 - 2012-09)

• Managed a portfolio of approximately 70 active loan files monthly.
• Closed approximately 50 transactions per month while ensuring FHA compliance.

Personal Banker - U.S. BANK - Milwaukee, WI

(2009-08 - 2011-05)

• Provided financial services support and customer relationship management in a high-volume banking environment.

Underwriter - BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES - Downers Grove, IL

(2007-12 - 2008-06)

• Performed commercial underwriting, risk assessment, and financial analysis.

Mortgage Underwriter - MORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORPORATION - Riverwoods, IL

(2006-02 - 2007-10)

• Underwrote FHA, FNMA, FHLMC, HELOC, refinance, and conventional mortgage products.

Loan Underwriter - HOMETOWN AMERICA, LLC - Chicago, IL

(2004-04 - 2005-12)

• Structured and underwrote residential mortgage products.

Credit Analyst - NORTHVIEW BANK & TRUST - Wheaton, IL

(2003-10 - 2004-04)

• Performed financial forecasting, ratio analysis, and credit risk evaluations.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Finance & Management - DePaul University