SAM HAGHIGHI
Markham, Ontario, L3T 4V5
Phone: 416-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a Quality Assurance Manager
HIGHLIGHTS
. 20 years' experience in managing, engineering, project & process
control, quality control, metal stamping, molding, sales and
customer service
. Experience in line balancing, time study, continuous improvement,
productivity measurements, analyzing drawings and revising plant
layout
. Extensive experience in applying Quality Assurance and Control Systems
. Experience in analyzing product failures and mechanisms
. Internal Auditor (ISO 9001)
. Strong background in CPM-PERT, MOST and 5S systems, Health & Safety
(WHMIS)
. Proficient in Auto-CAD 2007, Windows & Microsoft Office
. Enthusiastic, hard worker, creative, and motivated by research
challenges
RELATED EXPERIENCE
2011-Present Sales Supervisor
NISSAN WILLOWDALE Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
. Supervised and coordinated sales staff
. Assigned sales workers to duties and prepared work schedules
. Resolved problems that arise, such as customer complaints
. Controlled inventory, monitored revenues and modified procedures
and prices
. Prepared reports regarding sales volumes, merchandising and
personnel matters
. Estimated or quoted prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances,
warranties and delivery dates
. Prepared sales, rental or leasing contracts and accepted cash,
cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
2007-2011 Quality Assurance & Engineering Manager
ERGOCENTRIC SEATING SYSTEMS (Office Chairs Ind.),
(QS 9001 & 14001 Registered) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
. Planned, organized, directed, controlled & evaluated the activities
and operations of quality systems,
. Provided quality analysis and ensured the proper application of
quality tools and principles in manufacturing project teams and
product development,
. Analyzed and communicated issues and the status of projects to
various levels of the organization,
. Determined and assisted with the implementation of supplier
performance requirements for new and existing products.
. Provided training program in the use of quality tools across
multiple functions,
. Updated and maintained all quality system documentation within
scope of operation,
. Reviewed, analyzed & recommended corrective action on internal and
external failures,
. Identified the appropriate inspection points in the process and
levels of inspection,
Sam Haghighi
2004 - 2007 Process Engineer
ELECTRO CANADA LIMITED (Automotive Ind.),
(QS 9001 Registered) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
. Prepared bill of materials (BOM), quotation, wire terminating
instruction, work instruction
. Designed plant layouts and facilities
. Developed performance standards, and evaluation systems
. Controlled material consumption in process line
. Conducted efficiency study, time study, line balancing, continuous
improvement and developed QS 9000 requirements and techniques
. Conducted delay study on different lines and identified the causes
of delays
. Set up lines for the first time production, revised plant layout
1991 - 2003 Production Manager
TOSHIBA LIGHTING COMPANY, Rasht, Iran
. Planned, organized, directed, controlled and evaluated the
production department
. Developed and implemented plans to efficiently use materials, labor
and equipment to meet production targets
. Planned and managed the establishment of departmental budget
. Developed production schedules and maintained an inventory of raw
materials and finished products
. Directed quality control inspection system and developed production
reporting procedures
. Utilized statistical process control in ISO 9001-2000 manufacturing
environment
. Hired, supervised and trained of employees in the use of new
equipment & production techniques
EDUCATION
2010 Automotive Certification Course (OMVIC)
Canadian Automotive Institute (CAI), Barrie, Ontario, Canada
2009 Financial Services Diploma
Everest College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2009 IFIC, Mutual Fund Certificate
Toronto, Canada
1989 - 1991 Master's Degree in Economics
Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
1984 - 1989 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management
Engineering
Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul,
Turkey
COURSES
2009 Technological Design (Auto-CAD 2007)
York Dale Learning Centre, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada
2002 Internal Auditor Training Course (ISO 9001-version
2000)
SGS International certification service,
Tehran, Iran
1997 Computer Course (DOS, Windows, Word & Excel)
Technical & Occupational Training Center,
Rasht, Iran
REFERENCES Available upon request