Freelancer consultant
Self employed
Total years of experience :24 years, 8 Months
• Providing remote and on-site freelance consultancy services to clients, delivering tailored solutions to meet their business needs.
• Conducted comprehensive plant-wide organizational maturity assessments, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending business excellence initiatives. Developed implementation roadmaps and conducted ROI analysis to ensure maximum impact.
• Successfully executed Lean Six Sigma, Business Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and data analysis projects for a diverse clientele, consistently achieving a 100% success rate and garnering outstanding client ratings.
• Achieved top-rated status on Upwork within three months of providing services, demonstrating exceptional performance and client satisfaction.
• Proactively pursued professional development opportunities, enhancing skills in Digital Transformation (Industry 4.0), MS Project Expertise, MS Visio Proficiency, Chat GPT AI, and Digital Marketing through participation in training courses and seminars. Possessing certificates and credentials, available upon request.
• Joined Saavia Impex Private Limited at its inception, spearheading the design and configuration of a comprehensive plant layout to ensure operational excellence throughout the production process, from raw material procurement to final product delivery.
• Provided key insights and recommendations to company directors for budget review, prioritization, and allocation, ensuring smooth and optimized plant operations.
• Collaborated with managers and supervisors to implement business excellence tools and techniques, facilitating the achievement of roadmap milestones and strategic objectives.
• Conducted performance appraisals based on skill matrix evaluations, identifying competency gaps, and implementing corrective actions to enhance team effectiveness.
• Developed and executed continuous improvement strategies and initiatives aligned with both plant and corporate objectives, driving operational efficiency and performance excellence.
• Led the deployment of Lean Six Sigma and Quality Management Systems (QMS), working closely with stakeholders and process owners to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
• Conducted training sessions on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Minitab essentials, and Project Management fundamentals, empowering employees with essential skills and knowledge.
• Collaborated with the team to devise a cost-effective training program focused on gradual knowledge empowerment, optimizing resources, and controlling expenses.
• Single handed set up, managed, and maintained a cloud-based Zoho invoicing system for sales, purchases, and inventory management for more than 250 items code.
• Worked with company CA to file GST accurately and timely.
• Collaborated and worked with the strategy and planning department to ensure top management engagement, delivering well-organized and timely reports to facilitate decision-making processes.
• Implemented and oversaw the establishment of comprehensive Quality Management Systems (QMS) ISO 9001 frameworks, entailing the creation of quality manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Policies, and meticulous work instructions.
• Orchestrated the development of auditing structures and schedules to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Collaborated adeptly with both challenging employees and clients and, Instituted robust customer feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement and enhanced customer satisfaction.
• Optimized loading, unloading, storage, picking, and dispatch processes in a central warehouse in Riyadh, resulting in a 50% reduction in damaged stock inflows.
• Redesigned the supply chain network, achieving an annual cost saving of 5 million SAR.
• Conducted training sessions on 5S, TPM, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (GB), Yellow Belt (YB), and team-building exercises for all business units across KSA to cultivate a positive, supportive work environment.
• Planned and executed successful Kaizen events in warehouses and manufacturing units, enhancing process efficiency, and reducing costs.
• Assisted top management in reviewing, redeveloping, and reinstating the authority matrix and credit policy of the company, facilitating better control, and faster and more accurate decision-making processes.
• Increased productivity in split AC manufacturing units by 10%, resulting in annual savings exceeding half a million SAR.
• Supported the sales force in increasing awareness and understanding of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, ensuring end-to-end customer needs fulfillment, and addressing after-sales service requirements.
• Assisted management in interpreting Quality Control (QC) information and developing action plans to address issues promptly, ensuring effective issue resolution and escalation when necessary.
• Spearheaded business excellence initiatives within Obeikan Knowledge Academy, driving profitability through strategic project selection, execution, and implementation.
• Introduced, established, and enhanced Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB), Green Belt (LSSGB), and Black Belt (LSSBB) training programs, alongside Minitab-essential, Design of Experiments (DOE), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and 5S methodologies.
• Trained over 600 employees across 20 business units engaged in manufacturing glass, paper, cartons, printing, and packaging items for renowned partners such as SIG Combibloc, ELOPAK, Almarai, Nadec, McGraw Hill, University of Cambridge, Linco, Hochland, and Laureate.
• Implemented companywide Lean Six Sigma methodologies, establishing a structured Lean Six Sigma organization with dedicated sponsors and champions at the top management level.
• Provided coaching, mentoring, and facilitation for LSSYB and Green Belt projects, ensuring the achievement of quality targets and tangible deliverables.
• Developed risk analysis methods for project management and delivery, recommending management responses and effectively mitigating risks.
• Organized and led project knowledge-sharing sessions, fostering collaboration, and enhancing team productivity.
• Prepared and presented project status reports, as well as availability of Green Belts and Yellow Belts per business unit.
• Maintained continuous communication with project stakeholders to ensure alignment on project details and deliverables.
• Managed project documentation and deliverables meticulously by version, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Orchestrated Value Stream Mapping (VSM) kaizen events, eliminating non-value-added activities and optimizing delivery processes for efficiency.
• Conducted competitive, best-in-class, and process benchmarking to establish performance baselines and targets for improvement.
• Identified human and material resources required to successfully complete projects, optimizing resource allocation.
• Applied Voice of the Customer (VOC) techniques to gather customer requests and specifications, making recommendations to meet customer needs effectively.
• Worked with the IT support team to execute projects across various business units in the UAE, serving Fortune 500 listed OEMs and providing technical support, distribution, and fabrication services to industries including Oil & Gas, MEP, EPC, ISD, and construction.
• Prepared comprehensive business process documents for IT projects such as FOCUS procurement, Microsoft CRM, e-commerce, and video conferencing solutions (Polycom), ensuring successful implementation.
• Contributed as a core group member to an ERP project, optimizing business processes for seamless ERP implementation.
• Introduced, developed, and implemented an integrated document management system to enhance document retrieval speed, audit trails, and approval timelines.
• Established balanced scorecards and implemented performance metrics to measure organizational performance across financial, customer, internal processes, and learning & growth domains.
• Designed and configured the supply chain network to align with current and future market dynamics and economic conditions.
• Collaborated with HR to facilitate talent acquisition, orientation, and learning & development initiatives for new and existing employees.
• Conducted performance appraisals based on core competencies identified through skill matrix evaluations, addressing competency gaps through corrective actions.
• Developed an effective methodology to assess business needs, perform cost-benefit analysis, and provide decision-making support to management.
• Played a pivotal role within the Factory Improvement Team, driving advancements in Lean Sigma practices, thus enhancing organizational efficiency.
• Initiated, established, and oversaw the deployment of a comprehensive 5S program across the company, encompassing structural organization, layout optimization, and robust auditing mechanisms.
• Leveraged time studies, value stream mapping, and 5S methodologies to engineer a streamlined One-Piece-Flow cell, optimizing machinery layout and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Conducted Continuous Improvement (CI) training sessions, equipping staff with tools and fostering best practices to drive utilization and enhance productivity.
• Implemented and successfully executed Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) programs, leading to a notable 5% to 10% surge in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Enhanced measurement, visualization, and reporting processes, facilitating the effective management of CI Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Instituted a robust change management system to monitor and control company-wide change and trial requests, ensuring the sustainability of project and process improvements.
• Pioneered the introduction, development, setup, and management of a suggestion scheme, guiding cross-functional teams through Kaizen events, resulting in the completion of over 200 Kaizen projects, yielding sustained savings exceeding $400K.
• Provided comprehensive training to over 500 employees on 5S, TPM, and other lean methodologies, empowering the workforce to contribute to organizational excellence.
• Led a Green Belt Six Sigma project focused on yield improvement for a premium product, generating annual savings surpassing $100, 000.
• Reported to VP-plant, led, and managed a team of 25 engineers and operators in the production and maintenance department.
• Implemented efficient schedules and delegated tasks to ensure seamless daily operations, consistently meeting production targets.
• Conducted daily morning meetings to assess the previous 24 hours' performance, fostering teamwork and motivation among maintenance and production teams to achieve daily goals.
• Facilitated cross-training initiatives to enhance workforce versatility and operational agility.
• Formulated and executed strategies to expand business opportunities and drive profitability.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by meticulously adhering to company standards and principles.
• Assessed departmental financial requirements and formulated budgets for expenditures.
• Supervised the recruitment, training, and onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring a skilled and cohesive workforce.
• Investigated customer complaints, identified process shortcomings, and implemented corrective measures to rectify faults and improve overall satisfaction.
• Performed as the Module In charge in the molding department, responsible for the operations of 4 production lines dedicated to manufacturing CD-Rs and DVD-Rs.
• Played a pivotal role in optimizing production processes, successfully reducing process cycle time from 6.5 seconds to 5.1 seconds while maintaining stringent quality standards.
• Implemented measures to extend the critical life of consumable stampers, enhancing their durability from 40k to an average of 100k, thus reducing operational costs.
• Conducted troubleshooting and diagnosis of molds, machinery, and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
• Utilized root cause analysis techniques to identify and address issues related to failed drop tests, non-conforming products, and functional errors, ensuring product quality and reliability.
• Introduced Lean methodologies such as Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), Quick Response Cell (QRC), and Poka-Yoke techniques, resulting in a 40% reduction in mold loading and unloading time.
• Led a team of 50 operators, technicians, and helpers as a shift supervisor, overseeing the operation of 32 molding machines to produce plastic medical devices including syringes, IVs, blade handles, and tubes.
• Effectively managed and coordinated employee activities, ensuring the fulfillment of shift targets and production objectives.
• Conducted comprehensive orientation sessions and provided detailed training on machine process settings and mold maintenance for new team members, ensuring their seamless integration into the production process.
• Offered technical guidance and interpreted company policies and procedures to assist employees in executing their functional tasks efficiently and in adherence to quality standards.