Atif Ali
Waterloo, ON, N2T 2L5, Canada
226-***-**** *********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Results-oriented and self-motivated Production/ Procurement Manager with comprehensive background in deadline-oriented design environments, including administrative, operation support, manufacturing, supply chain management, project management, and risk management. Recognized for meeting or exceeding expectations by ensuring scalability and ongoing performance of systems. Known as an excellent team leader with effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Expertise includes recruiting in multi-cultural environments. Exceptional employee relations skills at all levels of the organization. Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, counseling and general coaching skills.
Change Management
Lean Initiatives
Continuous improvement, 5S+1
Cross Matrix Operations
Prepare, maintain and update HR records
Prepare & Maintain Documents
Annual performance review of employees
Productivity and maximizing efficiency
Implement new techniques and procedures
SPC 7 Step Problem Solving
Product release planning, coordinating
TPS TQM Kaizen KanBan JIT
EDUCATION
Supply Chain & Logistics Diploma Dec 2015
triOS college Kitchener
CIFFA Certified
MMSc- Master in Management Sciences 2011
Waterloo University
DPA- Diploma in Public Administration 1999
University Of Karachi, Pakistan
MSc Statistics 1994
University Of Karachi, Pakistan
BSc (H) Math, Physics & Statistics 1992
University Of Karachi, Pakistan
WORK HISTORY
Mfg. Operations Associate 2010 – 2015
BlackBerry, Waterloo, ON
Develop a comprehensive production plan, identifying the production process
Strong team orientation with a flair for working in a fast-paced environment
Responsible for procedures necessary to assure that all documents/drawings/manuals are maintained to the most up-to-date revisions.
Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products
Develop & establish a production line as required to achieve production targets, volumes, cost and schedule
Oversee the activities of the production team, direct work, provide advice, resolve issues, ensure ongoing work quality and resource allocations, determine appropriate numbers and skill mix to meet delivery needs.
Manage quality of products, develop and maintain appropriate measurement and reporting metrics, i
Ensure compliance with all operational, health & safety and human resource management policies, monitor adherence and address areas of concern.
Recognized employees by introducing “Loony for Lunch”
Saved $100K by developing software for MSD parts
Reduced costs $1K per month by creating procedure for PCB handling
Created procedure for split reel, saving 1 manufacturing hour.
Developed Road Runner as re-useable part, saving $4K per month
Developed procedure for product changeover, saving 6 hours compared to previous procedure.
Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
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Supervisor, Warehouse 2009 – 2010
BlackBerry, Waterloo, ON
Managed, supervised and accountable for up to 15 warehouse employees
Changed color of smock of warehouse employees, so everybody aware of presence on production floor
Created procedure for parts delivery from warehouse to line, saving 30 minutes for each order
Responsible for process implementation, daily warehouse operations, logistics and inventory control
Assigned safety boots for warehouse employees and ESD shoes for production floor employees only, saved money by not buying safety boots for everyone
Escalated corrective and preventive actions of problems
Implemented daily cycle count of parts, providing alerts for ordering.
Implemented “Quality approved” stamping on incoming reels, reducing costs on stickers.
Production Prime (Supervisor/SME) 2005 – 2009
BlackBerry, Waterloo, ON
Subject Matter Expert. Supervised up to 30 employees
Introduced “Lunch & Learn”, selected employees with company provided lunch, instructed on new procedures
Recruited and trained new employees
Responsible for daily production target, maintenance and shutdown period
Increased efficiency by making maintenance schedule for machines
Monitored resources to eliminate constraints
Production Manager 1998 – 2005
Selmore Agencies Pvt Ltd, Karachi, Pakistan
Experience with Stamping, Welding, and Mig Welding, Metal forming
Proven ability to lead manufacturing supervisor, coordinators and production teams
T.A. Traders Pvt Ltd, Karachi, Pakistan 1997 – 1998
Inventory Officer
Fair International Pvt Ltd, Karachi, Pakistan 1994 – 1996
Production Supervisor
PROJECTS AT BLACKBERRY
Minimum Changeover Time
Split Procedure
5S+1 on Production
Lean Manufacturing for
Step Progression
PCB Handling
Miss Load Management
BLACKBERRY MEMBERSHIP
Miss Load Management
MSD Parts implementation
Step Progression Committee
Health and Safety Committee
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating Systems, Windows XP, Visual Basics, Minitab, SAS, SPSS, Shehzam, Statgraph, SAP, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, UFOS