Atif Ali

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Waterloo, ON, N2T 2L5, Canada

226-***-**** acttfq@r.postjobfree.com

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

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