Samy Elharrar
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Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec H9B 2R9 E-mail: *******@*******.***
Profile
Bilingual administrator with extensive experience in the management of
operations in various manufacturing environments. Held management positions
and successfully restructured operations and shipping procedures. Used the
MRP system to control and manage stocks of raw materials and finished
products. Achieved significant savings through increased performance.
Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in relation to a unionized
production staff. As Operations representative, successfully negotiated
collective agreements for 200 employees.
Computer Literacy: MRP, Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook Express,
Internet Explorer), and in-house operations systems.
Professional Background
ELSAM, S.A.R.L., Casablanca, Morocco 2009 - 2014
Importer of equipment for the construction industry and for public works
and civil engineering.
Manager and General Administrator
Supervising a team of six employees, was responsible for conducting market
studies and research, initiating contacts with construction equipment
companies in many countries, negotiating, making purchases, handling
logistics, overseeing sales, and maintaining customer service.
. Solicited clients and prospects to promote and sell equipment.
. Negotiated with vendors, buyers and companies (both private and public
sectors).
. Made arrangements and ensured follow-up with ocean transport companies to
bring equipment to destination.
. Verified, rebuilt and conducted start-up of equipment for potential
clients.
. Imported special machines for construction companies, resulting in a
significant increase in net profits.
. Ensured after-sales service for a network of satisfied clients.
ROSEMEX (MECAR METAL INC.), St-Bruno, Quebec 2005 - 2009
Manufacturer of heating and ventilation products.
Production and Plant Manager
Responsible for production, logistics, maintenance and purchasing staff,
comprising 100 unionized employees, two foremen and six team leaders.
. Determined production scheduling in order to meet deadlines and
priorities.
. Recommended changes to standards in order to achieve cost savings and
improve production.
. Responsible for sourcing, evaluating and choosing subcontractors.
. Supervised the procurement process and ensure on-time availability of
inventory.
. Planned human resources requirements and participated in the recruitment
process.
. Participated in Health and Safety Committee and Steering Committee
meetings.
. Realigned productivity leading to an 80% rate. Reduced absenteeism to
absolute zero.
. Planned and coordinated monthly staff meetings.
. Maintained harmonious work environment and good relations with union
representatives.
COBRA FIXATION LTD., Ville d'Anjou, Quebec 2001 - 2005
Manufacturer of turned products and plastic injection moulding.
Plant Manager
Responsible for overall administration of the plant, including maintenance
services, production, purchasing, and shipping. Direct and indirect
supervision of 250 unionized and non-unionized employees. Plant operated
24/7.
. Increased unionized employees' awareness of the importance of improving
productivity through regular information meetings.
. Reduced absenteeism by 95% by improving motivation at work.
. Considerably improved (90%) statistics on work-related accidents.
. Participated in the Health and Safety Committee meetings as President of
the Union-Management Committee. Implemented monthly meetings to manage
accidents of previous month.
. Improved injection moulding manufacturing processes and work procedures,
leading to 95% productivity level.
. Implemented mechanisms and procedures to control productivity (Kaizen
system).
. Analyzed requirements for innovative manufacturing technologies.
. Convinced upper management of the need to modernize production equipment
in order to increase production capabilities.
. Negotiated contracts to purchase raw materials from key vendors.
. Achieved a ratio of 99.8% in the shipping of products to major Canadian
and US clients such as Lowes, Home Depot (USA) and Wal-Mart (USA).
. Recruited new manufacturing staff as well as management and technical
staff for the injection moulding.
. Successfully negotiated two collective agreements for 200 unionized
employees.
ROLL-IT INC., Lachine, Quebec 1986 - 2001
Manufacturer of sheet metal, metal stampings and roll-forming.
Plant Supervisor
Reporting to the Director of Operations, was responsible for hiring,
supervising and training 90 unionized employees. In charge of planning
production and work schedules.
. Increased productivity and performance from 33% to 98% by implementing
positive labour relations.
. Managed labour relations in collaboration with union representatives.
. Supervised all tasks relating to purchasing, quality control, planning,
metal stamping, welding, spot welding, sheet metal, packing, wood shop,
shipping, and receiving, as well as Paint Line Department.
. Planned and controlled each department's budget (approx. $4 M).
. Restructured all departments (purchase of new equipment, training of
staff, etc.) and was involved in the restructuring of plant operations.
. Controlled inventory using the MRP system.
. Active member of the committee in charge of recycling year-end stocks.
. Participated in the implementation of ISO 9000 procedures.
. Responsible for the Health and Safety Committee and all health and safety
matters.
INTERPACK INC., St. Laurent, Quebec 1982 - 1986
Manufacturer of flexible packaging (flexographic) HDPE, HD and PET.
Plant Supervisor
YANA LTD., Ramla, Israel 1972 - 1982
Manufacturer of flexible packaging, plastic injection moulding and
extrusion.
Production Manager
Education
Mechanical Engineering Program:
. Industrial Instrumentation, Measuring Instruments, Industrial Mechanics,
Engine Mechanics, Welding, Machining of High-Precision Parts on Lathe,
Milling Machine, Grinding Machine, Logic Circuits, Project Design.
COLL GE POLYTECHNIQUE, Casablanca, Morocco
Diplomas: Various Methods of Production, Inventory Control, Packaging, Time
Study
UNIVERSITY OF TEL-AVIV, Tel-Aviv, Israel
Advancement Courses
. How to Supervise in a Team Concept, Dawson College, Montreal
. The Individual and the Team, Coll ge d'Extension Cartier, Montreal
. Managing Work Teams (management level), Parcours Formation, Montreal
References provided upon request.