Shiraz Syed, Continuous Improvement Leader

Shiraz Syed

Continuous Improvement Leader

Alumicor Ltd

البلد
كندا
التعليم
ماجستير, MBA - Marketing
الخبرات
17 years, 8 أشهر

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :17 years, 8 أشهر

Continuous Improvement Leader في Alumicor Ltd
  • كندا - أونتاريو
  • مايو 2016 إلى فبراير 2017

• Identified & facilitated process improvement projects (Kaizen, A3) to drive cultural change in coordination with the functional departments
• Recommended modification (automation) to the existing processes through research to optimize output
• Developed & planned operational excellence road map
• Designed, trained and implemented a 5S auditing system to improve workplace organization
• Conducted training and coaching on Lean tools to 2 supervisors and 6 lead hands
• SMED Kaizen project activity resulted in 35% improvement in rolling change over process
• Kaizen work shop (process flow) resulted in 34% reduction in product handling

Operational Excellence Manager & Co-Chair JHSC في The Crosby Group
  • كندا - أونتاريو
  • أغسطس 2012 إلى أبريل 2016

• Worked very closely with the shop floor & management leadership in identifying lean projects to improve performance by reducing waste
• Conducted training and coaching on lean methodologies (5S, Types of waste, problem solving) to 4 supervisors, 25+ hourly workers and 15 office staff
• Developed & implemented standardized process using Toyota Production System concept
• Planned and led multiple Kaizen projects to improve throughput (VSM, 5S, SMED, A3)
• Reduced changeover time by 30%+ by developing a “changeover carts” that contained tools at the point of use
• Six Sigma project resulted in $196K savings on rework project
• Process improvement resulted in 20% reduction in recordable (H&S)
• Certified Crosby Canada Problem Solver (root cause analysis)
• Management representative for EMS and OHSAS

Sr. Industrial Engineer في General Motors
  • كندا - أونتاريو
  • أكتوبر 2010 إلى أغسطس 2012

• PTMS (time study) to integrate new products into existing assembly
• Line balanced to minimize the impact of model mix
• Negotiated & resolved union grievances / disputes
• Successfully integrated multiple new models into current flex assembly line
• Extensive AutoCAD plant layout work for future expansions / projects
•Flex Line improvement project resulted in $2M annual savings

Factory Manager & Project Coordinator في Shield Corporation Limited
  • باكستان - كراتشي
  • فبراير 2004 إلى يوليو 2010

• Developed material handling system which resulted in 7% reduction in WIP
• Promoted lean culture by leading Kaizen workshops and trainings on continuous basis
• Led the project team to develop a project plan for the new product
• Monitored day to day project activities and provided weekly report to Director Operations
• Developed detailed MS-Project plan for the new products
• Successfully certified on ISO 14001 and ISO 9001
• Developed standard operating procedures (SOP) for multiple functions
• Overall responsibility for all aspects of the effective supervision, training & development

Industrial Engineer في General Motors
  • الولايات المتحدة - ميشيغان - Flint
  • نوفمبر 1997 إلى يوليو 2002

• Reduced waste by improving material presentation (lean material strategy)
• Extensive time & motion studies to line balance and to improve value added work
• Prepared multiple AutoCAD facility layout for the future projects
• Participated in throughput Kaizen workshops
• Successfully launched commercial truck at Flint Assembly
• Participated in the review & evaluation of new product designs & design changes
• Developed cell lay-out to maximize production requirements with best possible utilization of labor force directed at one piece flow
• Evaluated & prioritized process improvement opportunities for production operations

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, MBA - Marketing
  • في KASB Institute of Technology
  • يوليو 2010
دبلوم, Project Management
  • في Pakistan Institute of Management
  • يوليو 2005
بكالوريوس, Industrial Technology Management
  • في University of Wisconsin
  • يوليو 1997

Specialties & Skills

Manufacturing Operations Management
Project Management
Continuous Improvement
Six Sigma
Problem Solving (PDCA)
Continuous Improvment
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Lean Six Sigma
Standardization

اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس
الأوردو
اللغة الأم
الهندية
متمرّس
العربية
مبتدئ

التدريب و الشهادات

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Lean Six Sigma Canada
تاريخ الدورة:
May 2016
Lead Auditor of Environmental Management System - EMS (ISO 14001) (الشهادة)
First Aid & EAD (الشهادة)
Health & Safety Representative (الشهادة)
Lead Auditor of Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS-18001) (الشهادة)