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Quality Supervisor

Location:
Welland, ON, Canada
Posted:
January 31, 2014

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AMMAR GHANNAM Cell: (***) ***

0322

Oakville, ON, L6M 5J3

E-mail: ************@*****.***

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PROFILE

. Excellent leader, motivator, mentor & ideas person. Great

organizational, documentation & problem-solving skills.

. Ability to determine and interpret work procedures for groups of

workers by delegating tasks at hand, utilizing skills, maintaining

harmonious relations among them and promoting efficiency.

. Excellent mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting.

. Ability to give instructional training and orientation enabling

employees to incorporate such tasks into their regular duties for

the accomplishment of tasks within a specific timeframe (JIT).

. Excellent understanding of WCM, 5S, Kaizan, Lean Manufacturing and

Six Sigma..

. Skilled in managing details with ability to plan, schedule, analyze

needs and priorities and carry out responsibilities in an

independent manner within high demand situations.

. Solid PC skills (SAP, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) capable of easily

mastering any new computer program.

. Strong knowledge of ISO 9002/14001, TS 16949, Due Diligence, OHSA,

WHMIS, GRASP, PMHV, LOCKOUT, First Aid, CPR, Fall and Arrest,

Confined Space Entry, Forklift, and transportation of dangerous

goods (TDS) and hazardous chemicals.

EDUCATION

B.Sc. Chemical Engineering (1993), University of Toronto evaluation

(2000).

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

. Increased manufacturing efficiency 20% by implementing a training

program that uses employee input and involvement.

. Reduced plant downtime and product cost by implementing Continuous

Process Improvement programs for plant equipment and processes.

Also, Increased safety performance by 42%.

. Revamped quality inspection program resulting in significant

reduction in rework expense.

. Implemented the establishment of production teams that resulted in

numerous operational improvements including the elimination of line

group leaders with associated savings of $180,000.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mail Processing Supervisor, CanadaPost, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada,

Contract (03/2012-09/2013)

Overseeing all facets of mail operations including Collection,

Sortation, Transportation, Delivery, and Retail for the assigned

geographic area, and managing contingencies to minimize the impact on

service standards.

Coaching and providing guidance and leadership to employees, promoting

a respectful environment in the workplace, resolving staff issues

including taking disciplinary action if required, consulting with

Labour Relations and/or union representatives on the application of

the terms of the collective agreements including the management of

first level grievances.

Promoting and implementing workplace safety and health programs for

the work unit including: coaching and directing employees on safe work

practices in order to reduce accident frequency and severity;

conducting investigations and inspections; reporting and following up

on accident incidences or unsafe working conditions; overseeing the

return-to-work and accommodation of employees unable to perform the

full range of duties in their job.

Production Supervisor, Blanco Canada Inc., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada,

(11/2008-03/2012)

Ensure that all production numbers are met in accordance with customer

requirements. Resolving conflicts, process problems and customer

complaints.

Ensure that PM and Production Schedules are followed. Ensure 100%

quality parts are shipped to the customer, on time.

Inputting daily attendance, including booking vacations, leave of

absences, etc.

Conduct weekly team meetings and provide adequate training for team

members. Effectively communicate with all team members. Weekly Safety

Talks. Champion housekeeping and 6S.

Production Supervisor, Automodular Corporation, Oakville Assembly,

Ontario, Canada, (09/2005-09/2008);

Successfully launched the new Tier1 Oakville facility manufactures and

sequences complex sub-assemblies such as cockpits, suspension units

and powerpacks, arriving at Ford final assembly (OAC) in precisely the

order of their final installation in the vehicle, and at precisely the

time they were to be installed.

Verified and commissioned full scale, newly installed assembly lines,

according to P&ID, Mechanical, and Electrical Drawings. Communicated any

discrepancies and ensured repairs were completed.

Planed, directed, engaged and completed production plans by scheduling and

assigning employees, establishing priorities, revising schedules, coaching,

counseling, disciplining employees and resolving problems.

Measured performance and strived to achieve Continuous Improvement in

processes to implement cycle and cost reductions while maintaining quality.

Reviewed, balanced and revised all Work Instruction Procedures (WI's) on an

ongoing basis.

Investigated and reported immediately any incidents and accidents and

ensured company forms, WSIB, OHS requirements and accident/incident

forms were all completed on time.

. Focused on quality, productivity, performance, and creating team

relationships. Managed premise utilization and equipment.

. Led and motivated employees in the work group, resolved issues

while attaining the company's objectives of safety, quality, and

quantity of output to the customer's satisfaction for on time

delivery of goods.

Production Supervisor, Tiercon Industries, Plastic Facility, Stoney

Creek, Ontario, Canada, (11/2002-09/2005);

. Oversaw all injection/blow moulding operations, equipment and

personnel, ensured adherence to assigned tasks, quality and

productivity targets, work instructions and common practices.

. Communicated with employees, trained and retrained as necessary, to

achieve: Zero Accidents, Zero Defects, 100% delivery.

. Ensured Production Communication Boards and data on Production

Shift Reports were recorded accurately.

. Ensured workers were using the protective equipments, following

procedures, and compliance to Company rules.

. Evaluated and administered appropriate level of progressive

discipline where required, while maintained consistency for the

severity and frequency for all discipline on all shifts.

. Observed & enforced QS/TS systems, Lean manufacturing and Health &

Safety policies. Corrected unsafe acts and conditions.

. Led and participated in accident/incident investigation process,

created modified jobs when required, conducted safety talks with

employees and prepared daily manpower schedules.

. Ensured the plant was kept clean, orderly & safe at all times

according to 5S practices.

Production Supervisor, Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Oakville, Ontario,

Canada, Van Plant, Contract (02/2002-11/2002);

. Led, motivated and coached 60 workers in Chassis, Trim & Final

assembly area, within a very fast paced environment.

. Monitored facility quality control standards for job functions,

tools, parts and safety according to ISO 9000 & ISO 14001. Also,

administered and retained records of monthly safety talks.

. Planned the training schedules, resources and manpower to meet

daily operational objectives.

. Initiated immediate containment and corrective action for any

quality spills.

. Minimized scrap and material loss within the department by

monitoring scrap levels and ensured that all production and

scrap reporting procedures were properly followed.

. Developed, implemented and performed several inventory and re-work

programs during weekends and after-shift hours.

. Primary goal was to produce jobs under budget, on schedule, and of

top quality.

Production Supervisor, General Motors of Canada, Oshawa, Ontario,

Canada, Plant 1&2, Contract (02/2001-02/2002);

. Supervised and provided group leaders and operators with direction

on SPQRC (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost Goals).

Controlled costs within budgets / reduced expense and waste.

. Managed and organized work group, provided timely service on

priority basis, and maintained communication.

. Motivated, trained and developed employees. Assured a safe working

environment and maintained high-level of housekeeping.

. Ensured equipment breakdowns and downtimes were dealt with

immediately.

. Measured performance and achieved Continuous Improvement in

processes, employee relations, yields, equipment, etc.

Process Engineer, Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Paint Facility, Oakville,

Van Plant, Contract (11/1999-02/2001);

. Developed, evaluated, improved and documented manufacturing

processes.

. Analyzed manufacturing process flows continually for the

enhancements of safety, quality, cost reduction, and throughput.

. Provided engineering support in production floor to trouble shoot

and resolve technical problems.

. Coordinated work with assigned technicians, and outside vendors.



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