Operations Management Professional

Arda Akoglu, MBA, BSIE

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EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Specializes in: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Leading High-Performing Teams

~20 years of experience, including ~5 years as a senior operations leader with a keen understanding of the dynamics that impact all aspects of manufacturing and operations. A record of success in implementing processes that decrease costs and increase quality and productivity. Obtained multiple ISO 9001 certifications. Expert at integrating operational goals with broader business objectives to create a cohesive strategy. Outstanding communication skills, leadership ability, and business acumen.

Strategic Planning Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing Risk Management Data-Driven Decisions Process Improvements Budgeting Quality Management Empowering Leader ERP Implementation Professional Experience

Vice President of Operations Sipco Bioengineering, Inc. 2017 – 2018 Industry: Manufacturing, Chemicals, Bioengineering, Consumer Packaged Goods

Supported the CEO’s data-driven decision-making process with annual budgets, operation plans, and weekly reports.

Coordinated the implementation of new ERP software (SAP), liaising with the ERP provider and each department-head.

Designed a new manufacturing system, reviewing and approving specifications and issue- for-construction packages, coordinating work between engineering consultants, sub- contractors, and developers.

Analyzed risk for each Operations process, implementing mitigating actions that increased production at a bottleneck 50%.

Prepared for ISO 9001:2015 certification, obtaining certification without any findings. Director of Operations Sipco Bioengineering, Inc. 2016 – 2017 Industry: Manufacturing, Chemicals, Bioengineering, Consumer Packaged Goods

Improved inventory accuracy from ~55% to 99.99%, eliminating the need for year-end inventory counts.

Restructured the supply-chain process, decreasing inventory carrying costs +30%, while ensuring 100% perfect order fulfillment.

Implemented preventive maintenance program, increasing Critical Equipment Utilization Rate to 99.95% and decreasing ‘General Repair’ cost +25%.

Created a shipping calculator optimizing cubic space and weight of skid configurations and reducing shipping costs 25%.

Instituted job descriptions, performance review templates, disciplinary processes, a standardized salary structure, and an incentive program. Plant Manager Sipco Bioengineering, Inc. 2015 – 2016 Industry: Manufacturing, Chemicals, Bioengineering, Consumer Packaged Goods

Implemented a 5S program, increasing work efficiency +40% and eliminating material loss.

Re-organized the warehouse racking system, minimizing travel time and increasing rack- space utilization to ~85%.

Achieved 97% error-free rate by creating fail-safe mechanisms in production systems to prevent non-conformances.

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Private Investor 2001 – 2015

Industry: Banking, Finance

Managed an investment portfolio of +$2M, achieving consistent returns above market average.

Optimized risk versus return rate to create a balanced portfolio for clients.

Increased the net present value of assets by creating a comprehensive and long-term portfolio.

Director of Operations Organo Kimya A.S. 1999 – 2001 Industry: Manufacturing, Chemicals, Automotive

Implemented Total Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing principles, resulting in a 100% on-time delivery and a perfect quality control record.

Updated the Material Resource Planning system (MRP) increasing the inventory turnover ratio 14%.

Managed company-wide preparations for ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949 certification. Education & Vocational Training

Master of Business Administration – University of San Diego, San Diego, CA Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering – Western New England University, Springfield, MA Business Operations Management – British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, BC Certifications

CP - LSSBB Certification (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) APICS - CSCP Certification (Certified Supply Chain Professional) Computer Skills

Network Management

MS Office – Advanced

Excel, Word, PowerPoint

ERP – Advanced

SAP

MISys

QAD

Languages

English - Fluent

Turkish - Fluent

Volunteerism & Personal Interests

Board of Directors – VP of Finance, APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) Door is Open – Feeding the homeless

Avid world traveler

Basketball enthusiast

Advanced Open Water Diver

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