Mehdi Fakhri, Industrial Plant General Manager

Mehdi Fakhri

Industrial Plant General Manager

MP tooling

Location
Canada - Toronto
Education
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
11 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 5 Months

Industrial Plant General Manager at MP tooling
  • Canada
  • My current job since January 2022

● Spearheaded the transformation of MP Tooling, achieving a landmark 100% increase in revenue to $850K per month in 9 months through operational excellence.
● Enhanced gross profitability by 35% as a direct result of cost optimization strategies.
● Noticeably improved MP Tooling Brand awareness with clients, through consistent order through put to specification and cost.
● Took control of and refined financial reporting and forecasting to improve accuracy and timeliness of financial records of order sales matching costings.
● Demonstrated leadership and enforced agile manufacturing discipline to motivate and engage employees, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
● Led SR&ED projects in technologically advanced manufacturing with a $400K/year potential return.
● Demonstrated exceptional change management acumen, guiding the organization to greater profitability.
● Navigated a 2023 downturn in orders that necessitated a restructuring of the business unit.

Industrial Plant General Manager at Intex tooling
  • Canada - Toronto
  • April 2021 to December 2021

● Ran a plastic injection mold manufacturing company with a team of 25 personnel and increased revenue by 25% in 8 months, through applying agile manufacturing strategies.
● Streamlined production processes, increased efficiency, and reduced costs by 20%.
● Implemented daily review of production plans and established NCR program for continuous quality improvement.
● Developed new business relationships and increased sales by 35% through aggressive quoting and customer relationship management.

Toolroom manager/Manufacturing manager at MAGNA
  • Canada - Toronto
  • July 2017 to April 2021

As a Toolroom Manager at Magna International's Exteriors group, I led a team of 30 technical staff, overseeing tooling projects, technical support for production, and equipment maintenance. I successfully implemented cost-saving projects, reduced downtime, and optimized operations, resulting in significant cost reductions and operational improvements. It was a rewarding experience contributing to the success of the organization.

Operations Manager at Mintotech INC
  • Canada - Toronto
  • January 2016 to July 2017

Launched and operated the manufacturing plant

Manufacturing Engineer at Magna
  • Canada - Toronto
  • January 2013 to January 2016

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Magna, I played a pivotal role in optimizing production processes, leading new product launches, and managing critical projects. My responsibilities included process analysis, contract negotiations, and implementing lean methodologies. I am proud of the contributions I made to support high-volume production and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic automotive manufacturing environmentAs a Manufacturing Engineer at Magna, I played a pivotal role in optimizing production processes, leading new product launches, and managing critical projects. My responsibilities included process analysis, contract negotiations, and implementing lean methodologies. I am proud of the contributions I made to support high-volume production and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment

Education

Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at University Of Western Ontario
  • May 2011

● Conducted experimental analysis to develop an understanding of the manufacturability of products made by titanium-based foam ● Thesis topic: Experimental analysis of micro-milling of titanium foams ● Published three ISI journal papers based on this work ● Completed coursework in strengthening methods in materials, computer-aided geometric modeling, CNC machining, and CAD/CAM

Specialties & Skills

Manufacturing Finance
Team Leadership
Operation Management
Product Launch
Manufacturing Management
Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making, Negotiation Skills
Manufacturing Management, Operations Management, Project Management, New Product Launch Management,
Strategic Planning, Supplier Management, Leadership, Team Building, Employee Development,
Cross-Functional Team Management, Quality Management,
Lean Manufacturing, Time Study, Production Balance, Assembly Line Layouts
Financial Analysis (P&L Management), Budgeting, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Risk Management
Equipment Design and Verification, Work Cell Layout, Process Design Verification
CAD/CAM, Metal Forming, Automation, CNC Machining, Tooling, Laser Welding, Injection Molding, SolidW
Supplier Negotiations, Product and Process Validation, Cost Estimation, Contract Negotiations
Analytical Skills, Adaptability

Languages

English
Native Speaker
Arabic
Beginner

Training and Certifications

ELLT Extensive Leadership program (Training)
Training Institute:
Magna International
Date Attended:
January 2017
Duration:
80 hours