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supervisor

Location:
Dollard-Des Ormeaux, QC, Canada
Posted:
December 10, 2014

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Resume:

Samy Elharrar

** ***** ********* ***.: 514-***-****

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.



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