Operations Manager with more than fourteen years of experience applying
innovative, results-driven approaches to enhance manufacturing, production,
and supply chain environments within the food and beverage industry.
Proven track record of streamlining procedures to ensure highest levels of
safety and quality standards; consistently meets quantity, cost, and time
deliverables in fast-paced situations. Thorough experience building and
leading different teams levels on both unionized and nonunionized
environments, Dynamic leader, spearheads policies and technology solutions
that raise efficiencies and optimization.
Multi-site Operations P&L and AOP Management Production/Logistics
Planning Resource Optimization
TPM, Root cause, 5S Process Improvement International Procurement
Effective leadership
Cost Reduction Planning Supply Chain Management Fleet/Warehouse
Management ISO/HACCP Certification
Best Practices TQM, Lean Inventory Control SAP, Oracle and
Navision ERP Training/Development
Selected Achievements
< Improved OEE by 10% by implementing lean manufacturing and continues
improvement approach, best practices, and voice of the process.
< Delivered Zero DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) rate,
Achieved best in safety award and most improved award across Diageo
worldwide.
< Reduced cost by eliminating 60 jobs (One full shift of production).
< Executed cost savings projects with $1,500,000 annual impact along with
$150,000 yearly water/energy expense reduction.
< Installed and commissioned 2 production lines, bolstering 40,000
bottle/hr KHS PET line and 90,000 can/hr KHS Can line.
< Improved production line efficiency from 68% to 83% on PET line and from
82% to 95% on can line.
< Managed the procurement of raw materials and negotiating new contracts.
< Decreased Days of Sales stocks from 5 days to 3 days by restructuring
production and dispatching operations.
< Increased production packaging yield from 96% to 99.9% and ingredient
yield from 97% to 99.97%.
< Improved associates productivity by 15% thru CI projects.
< Led the employee engagement program and delivered 83% associates
satisfaction.
Experience
Amazon.com [Mississauga, ON Canada] - Largest Amazon Fulfillment Center in
Canada
Operations Manager - Outbound March, 2014- To Date.
< Directs and managed The Outbound operations in the fulfillment center
including managing 8 area managers and 300+ associates.
< Manage all CPT (Critical pull time) to achieve 100% costumer experience.
< Managed associates productivity and delivered 15% productivity
improvement thru CI projects.
< Hired and train more than 6 area managers.
< Led the employee engagement program.
< Drive the safe work environment, and certified member of JHSC.
Coca Cola Refreshments [Brampton, ON Canada] - Largest Coke Plant in Canada
Manufacturing Operations Manager October, 2012- Aug, 2013
< Directs and managed P&L / annual operating plan for the operations
through monthly, quarterly, and yearly objectives.
< Managed daily operation to drive USLE, Safety, quality, asset care, and
PO Attainment (5 production lines), 30MM case/year.
< Implemented Operation excellence tools like Online Information system,
TPM, Root cause, 5S, ...etc to improve line efficiencies and capacity
utilization.
< Improved USLE (Line efficiency) by 8% in total and 20% on the can line
through VOP( voice of the process) method.
< Cost reduction process through OE, best practices, and changing the
operation from 5X8 to 7X10 operation which resulted in extra capacity and
improved line efficiency.
< Planning production and maintenance activities. Aligns production plans
with costumer business plans.
< Led staff of 2 direct reports (Maintenance and Production Managers), 10
supervisors, and over 150 unionized employees and set objectives and
performance reviews for various teams and apply performance appraisal to
reflect the corporate Vision.
< Managed and controlled a budget of $2MM (Production & Maintenance)
< Installed and commissioned several equipments including Mead packaging
machine, 3 vision systems, and robotic palletizer.
< Reduced maintenance staff overtime by more than 50% by introducing weekly
maintenance windows and 3X12 shift pattern
< Spare parts inventory control and PM planning.
< Managed all audits requirements resulted in passing S1 safety and Q1
quality audits.
Diageo [Amhersburg, ON Canada] - Largest Spirit Company in the world
Bottling Manager
October, 2011- October, 2012
< Managed daily operation to drive OEE, Safety, quality, asset care, and
schedule adherence performance (6 production lines).
< Implemented supply excellence tools like (Online Informance system, line
certification, 5S, performance boards, ...etc).
< Improved OEE (Overall equipment effectiveness) by 10% by focusing on
specific equipment centers.
< Reduced cost per case by eliminating 60 jobs through continues
improvement and best practices.
< Planning production activities. Aligns production plans with costumer
business plans.
< Led staff of 5 direct reports, 8 Line leaders, and over 250 unionized
employees and set objectives and performance reviews for various teams
and apply performance appraisal to reflect the corporate Vision.
< Monitored controls tools (team meetings, weekly/monthly reports and
ensured it is highly effective to drive results.
< Managed all the operations issue with the union leadership through JLT to
achieve the win-win strategy with the employees.
< Performed full study and action plan with the salaried and hourly
employees to improve the employee's super engagement through value survey
and best place to work survey.
< Delivered Zero DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) rate by
implementing best practices in health and safety, Achieved best in safety
award and most improved award across Diageo worldwide.
< Reduced GFPS (Global Finished Packaging Standards ) from 50,000ppm to
less than 10,000ppm.
< Member of JHSC and harassment committees.
Dubai Refreshments Co. [Pepsi Cola Dubai, UAE] 2001-2011
Operations Manager
2010-2011
< Directs annual operating plan/budget in alignment with business goals for
production volume, sourcing, sales forecasting, Supply Chain Management,
manufacturing cost/quality/safety, raw material/spare parts planning,
staffing, and fleet and warehousing demands.
< Oversaw implementation of customer demand forecast system, collaborating
with sales and production managers to tailor system based on sales
forecast and maximizing production capacity; achieved PEPSICO Gold
quality award.
< Established companywide performance standards; implemented coaching,
performance development reviews, and staff selection & recruitment to
ensure accountability for 300+ employees and 6 management/engineering
personnel.
< Championed efforts for process improvement as well as set plant,
warehouse and logistics performance metrics and KPI's.
Manufacturing Manager Acting Plant Manager 2007-2010
< Led resource allocation and prioritized manufacturing functions to
achieve company vision and goals; examined existing structure and
implemented multiple best practice tools including M&W, PA, CDF, PPT,
KPMG, HACCP, ISO, and ERP.
< Managed local/foreign purchasing, supplier qualification, raw
materials/finished goods/spare parts inventory, and stock levels/cash
flow to balance sales and logistics demands.
Production Manager Quality Capability Manager 2001-2007
< Coordinated production planning for three sites; executed product
tracking/delivery for plant warehouses according to production plans;
readied transport to warehouses and market for Pepsi CSD products and
Aquafina bottled water.
< Increased production productivity and motivated staff utilizing senior
leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
< Maintained adherence to local government and Pepsi International
standards; won Bronze, Silver, and gold quality awards.
Texas Management Consultants [Dubai, UAE]
Quality Management Consultant & Auditor 2000-2001
< Consultant on quality management systems implementation ISO and HACCP
certification for companies including Pepsi Cola, Masafi Mineral Water,
Ettihad Drug Store, Aljaber Group, Abu Dhabi Flour Mills, and Al-Ain
Cement Factory.
Education & Training
Post Graduate Diploma Finance, National Computer Centre (Accredited by WES
Canada)
BSc in Mathematics, University of Baghdad (Accredited by WES Canada)
Training: ISO 9000/14000, HACCP, Packaging Best Practices, Enterprise
Resource Planning (Oracle ERP), Project Management, Training Needs
Analysis, Train the Trainer, M&W 2000, Quality Control Management, Leading
Effective Teams, JHSC.