Mohammed Al-Kalbani
Summary: Supply Chain and Chemical Engineering Professional with experience in
continuous improvement, process engineering, consulting, and warehouse optimization. Education
Case Western Reserve University, (Weatherhead School of Management) Cleveland, OH Major: (MSM) Operations Research & Supply Chain Management Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
Major: (BS) Chemical Engineering, concentration in Chemistry Work
Experience
Dealer Tire LLC – Continuous Improvement Engineer Cleveland, OH Aug 2018-Jan 2018
Identified new opportunities to improve the Company’s largest warehouse operations, including but not limited to improving batching rules, load-out time, picking method, time studies, layout and safety.
Analyzed the current picking methodology by route as opposed to the new picking methodology by velocity code (SKU’s). Created process map of all operations inside the warehouse.
Collected data for picking time, sort time, drop off time. Extracted remaining data from the warehousing controlling system (JD Edwards).
Reviewed data and classified tables by utilizing multiple queries, views using SQL scripts. Simulated 3 months of historical demand data using VBA. Presented findings using Tableau dashboard to monitor operational performances and improve accuracy.
Key Accomplishments:
Utilized hybrid picking method which decreases time spent per employee by 15% on average.
Saved $41,000 per year per distribution center in labor alone by avoid implementing costly picking methodology with steep learning curve.
Recommended and Implemented pre-sorting and labeling model that improves load out time by 32% and cuts labor cost by $39,674 annually.
The Entrepreneurs EDGE –Business Consultant Cleveland, OH May-Aug 2018 Key Strengths:
Modeling
Research & Analysis
Lean Manufacturing
Operations
Management
Data Analysis
Process Mapping
Operational
Performance
Project Management
Performance Metrics
STEM intensive program GPA: 3.8
Treasurer of Operations Club, Member of Consulting Club and MSA
Graduated: Jan 18, 2018
Study Abroad, Dubai, UAE, 2013 (studied Physics and broadened language skills).
President, Sports Commission, Omani Student Association.
Graduated: Dec 16, 2016
Performed new market assessments and feasibility analyses for a mid-sized firm in plastic industry.
Conducted primary research, including interviews with regional and international stakeholders.
Evaluated periodic business reviews and performance metrics to create volume projections.
Connected with business partners to determine the optimal production capacity and created a lead strategy.
Created a risk management plan and a business impact analysis (suppliers, customers, competitors).
Identified plastic based products for fuel saving and safety solutions in the truck and trailer industry. Key Accomplishments
Provided detailed recommendations for pursuing a $3M-$5M innovative business idea in injection molding.
Introduced new product that provides fuel saving solutions for trucks with a high profit margin of 60% and a potential sales volume of $15M.
Provided strong marketing strategies using the high fuel saving numbers achieved by aerodynamic improvements (12% per year).
Cell: 216-***-****
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www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-al-kalbani
Smart Auto Select Company – Founder and Sole Proprietor Cleveland, OH Feb 2017-Sep 2018 Acrylic acid plant and the first stage of polystyrene production Corvallis, OR Jan 2016-Jun 2016
Designed a process that will produce 60,000 metric tons of crude acrylic acid per year from propylene.
Analyzed plant and equipment needs using ASPEN HYSIS.
Performed thermodynamic calculations and developed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD).
Performed heat, material balance for the operating pressure, temperature at each flow and provided relief device and sizing calculations.
Built and optimized process maps for chemical plant simulation, achieved 99.7% of product purity.
Built a startup with two employees that auctions and imports salvage cars from US to Middle East.
Contracted with shipping companies to transport vehicles secured from U.S. auctions to UAE and Oman. Negotiated 15% shipping discount per car for a shipping capacity of more than 15 cars/month.
Built connections with local parts suppliers and repair shops to fix salvage cars and prepare for resale.
Attracted type-A customers by providing insurance that differentiated us from our competitors. DESIGN
PROJECTS
Core Competencies/Skills
Six Sigma Green Belt 2018
Risk Assessment and Process Safety Certification
Lean professional, strong educational background with TPS, Lean, Six Sigma, Process Improvement
Strong Mathematical Background, Optimization Modeling, Statistics, Stochastic Processes
Strong working knowledge of Operations Management principles
Familiarity with JD Edward and Smoothie forecasting tools, configuring algorithms, statistical analysis
Project Management, course completed with 50 professional development hours
Proficient using Microsoft Project to plan activities, schedule a project, Gantt Chart
Data analysis using Minitab and R programming
Proficient using Microsoft Visio for process mapping
Very proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, IF statements, SUMIFS, VBA)
Microsoft Applications course completions for Access, Word, PowerPoint and Excel,
Strong and creative Data presentation using PowerBI and Tableau
Fluent in English, Arabic
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Programming
languages
VBA, R, SQL
Databases MS-Access, My SQL, SQL Server, SAP
Front end tools Microsoft Project, MS Visio, Power point, Word, Advanced Excel Data Analysis Tools Tableau, Minitab, Arena