Chemical Engineering Manager

Saied Jaberi

** ***** ****** #***, ***** City CA 94587

Phone: 650-***-****, E-mail: **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

Accomplished Director of Operations/Materials Manager with a master degree in Chemical Engineering over 20 years of experience. Forward-thinking and resourceful professional with exceptional relationship-building, project management and team leadership abilities who thrives in dynamic and challenging environments. I have taken extensive role in manufacturing area and have also taken the task of implementing and designing new products. I also have excellent analytical & problem solving abilities in process engineering and Manufacturing. I have operated with medium to large scale industries which gave me a great professional insight in manufacturing, engineering, material science, analytical chemistry, Laboratory work, chemical engineering, and design.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering Sep 2013

San Jose State University, CA

Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering Sep 1997

Sharif/Mazandaran Polytechnic University

Thesis: Design and Simulation of RDC towers.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering Sep 1994

Sistan & Baluchistan University, Zahedan, Iran

Thesis: Design and simulation of Methanol Plants using Pro II software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MDC VACUUM PRODUCTS, LLC (Hayward, California) May 2017-Present

Director of Operations

Selected by management to head the operational integration of a new Windows-based, Microsoft Navision, ERP system.(AX Dynamics).

Assisted on the selection, planning, and coordinating of alternative manufacturing locations in Hayward.

Implemented systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce project costs and durations.

Increased revenue by 6% with vendor and project negotiations.

Successfully resolved employment turn-over by 80% through creating incentive and training programs.

Realized a 19% improvement of effectiveness through improved scheduling, quality, and communications.

MDC VACUUM PRODUCTS, LLC (Hayward, California) Oct 2015-April 2017

Materials Manager

Managed 12 Individuals on a daily basis.

Implemented and managed procurement strategy and policies.

Followed procurement of the required materials, parts, and services in accordance with MRP/ERP system.

Create and implement KPI's for Supplier Performance and Inventory Control as needed.

Constantly working on building and developing relationships with key suppliers and customers.

Continuously negotiating the best prices based on quality, delivery, service and engineering requirements.

Worked daily with Quality Control, Production, and Engineering to resolve supplier performance and quality issues.

Timely preparation of all purchase requisitions, timely approval and issuance of all purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.

Expedited material as required to fulfill customer orders in a timely fashion.

Responsible for managing the Shipping, Receiving, Planning Team and Inventory Control functions.

Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of Invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.

Use available resources efficiently and effectively to manage department budgets.

Managed Cost Reduction, Inventory Control program / creating a proposed $ 1.2M Savings for 2015.

Reviewed all JOB / BOM releases to the production floor and worked directly with engineering department to make adjustments in both computer and Solid Works programs.

Participated in weekly production meetings and team management meetings.

MDC VACUUM PRODUCTS, LLC (Hayward, California) Oct 2011 to Sep 2015

Planning/Purchasing Manager

Created live SFC report, (Capacity Planning Report for Manufacturing)

Implemented project execution, engineering schedule control and vendor expediting activities.

Responsible for the project execution plan, expediting and cost & budget control.

Coordinated all the design issues and manufacturing at site.

Maintained good documentation in Quality control department.

Calibrated/Validated laboratory equipment and operations.

Developed and validated analytical methods and technical reports.

Resolved product issues, performed investigations and troubleshooting.

Provided engineering services and technical guidance to maintenance, operational and engineering departments on control and instrumentation issues. Trained staff on the application of the upgraded instrumentation systems.

Studied and analyzed drawings, diagrams, methods and instructions to detect technical anomalies. Proposed revisions and solutions for eliminating obstacles and reforming non-standard cases

Reviewed prevention, periodic and overhaul maintenance schedules and revised them, considering machineries’ condition, district situation, seasons of the year, and other influential parameters.

Studied, analyzed and conducted trouble-shooting on machineries and instrumentations upon occurrence of technical issues and supervised the enforcement of solutions by personnel.

Reviewed all JOB / BOM releases to the production floor and worked directly with engineering department to make adjustments in both computer and Solid Works programs.

Participated in weekly production meetings and team management meetings.

MDC VACUUM PRODUCTS, LLC (Hayward, California) Jul 2009 to Sep 2011

Planning/Purchasing Supervisor

Managed 4 Individuals on a daily basis.

Manage Finished Goods inventory for products assigned to support service level goals.

Knowledge gained while working with engineering on validations, new product development and quality improvements, has allowed me to improve OTD up to 98%.

Monitor supplier's delivery and quality performance, price variance, carrier performance. Identify and drive process improvement initiatives.

Resolve supplier's quality issues. Negotiate with suppliers on rejected materials final disposition; return to vendor, reworks and associated costs.

MDC VACUUM PRODUCTS, LLC (Hayward, California) Jan 2007 to June 2009

Buyer/Planner

Insured BOM integrity for all products line.

Weekly MRP review for Purchase parts and manufactured assemblies.

Production Planner for Logging and Keeper tool for Vacuum Products.

Reviewed repair data to establish planning BOM'S to drive MRP.

Worked with Engineering, Program Manager and Sales on the purchase and availability of required material for special orders.

Sent out first articles request, RFQ on new buys.

Established and implemented Min LOT levels to mitigate and minimize 0 BIN, Expediting cost and optimize inventory turns by 20%.

Successfully negotiated quarterly cost reduction for all active high usage items by 2-5%.

MDC VACUUM PRODUCTS, LLC (Hayward, California) Oct 2004 to Dec 2006

Project Coordinator

Assist in subproject planning, budgeting, and vendor selection and quality assurance efforts.

Assist the project manager in supervising the work of team members and tracking overall work progress.

Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members.

Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.

Assessed vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations.

Conducted and documented weekly status review for upper management.

Renewable Energy Organization (SUNA) Apr 1996 to Apr 2004

Hydrogen Department Manager

Managed crew of 20 field engineers and support technicians. Hired, scheduled, evaluated, trained, and terminated personnel. Reviewed and approved equipment specifications and site planning documents. Analyzed technical aspects of new products for inclusion in product line

Four years of experience in hydrogen and fuel cell technology Initial design, develop, optimizes and Implement of solar or photovoltaic.

Established and developed collaborations and partnerships with outside technology centers (academic and industrial) specializing in electrochemical technology and Fuel cell.

Process simulations, PFDs, P&IDs.

Material balances, equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, documentation.

Design of electrolysis safety equipment.

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Strong and wide knowledge in Manufacturing and Chemical Engineering concepts

Excellent analytical & problem solving abilities in process engineering

Technical proficiency with the unit operations; mechanical aptitude

Professional insight in electrochemistry, Physical chemistry, engineering, material science, Analytical chemistry, Laboratory work, chemical engineering, manufacturing and design, materials, sample preparation, instrumentation, mathematics, kinetics and thermodynamics.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Strong and wide knowledge in Manufacturing and Chemical Engineering concepts

Excellent analytical & problem solving abilities in process engineering and Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Six Sigma Certified.

Lean Manufacturing.

Quality control.

Process improvements.

COMPUTER/MRP System SKILLS:

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).

ERP Systems: IFS, Microsoft Dynamic AX.

Aspen Plus, Pro II

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