Nizar Hashemi Project Manager

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Detail oriented and innovative production management professional with 20+ years of experience in engineering, project development, administration, procurement, quality control, logistics. Manufacturing expertise within competitive domestic and international markets. Analytical problem solver proficient in scheduling, vendor and subcontractor coordination, and design change. Skilled communicator focused on building relationships, promoting team culture, and driving efficiency to advance production and enhance profitability.

Areas of Expertise:

Strategic Planning & Implementation

Microsoft Office, SharePoint, & SAP

AutoCAD, CNC, BAAN, & Maximo

ISO & Six Sigma Green Belt

Trade Regulations & Labelling

DDC, Barber-Coleman, & Compass

Project Management Certification

Staff Training & Team Leadership

Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution

SOP & Process Improvements

IT Network & System Administration

CDL, HazMat, Safety, & Fall Protection

Professional Experience

FOLIUM BIOSCIENCES

Colorado Springs, CO 2019 to Present

Director of Facilities

Direct safety, maintenance, warehouse, facilities and construction teams, managing 10 direct report unit managers and 90 indirect report personnel. Oversee operations, utilities, and energy management systems of four North American facilities. Supervise progress to meeting GMP 21 CFR Part 111 requirements and the creation of standard operating procedures for all departments.

Key Accomplishments:

Completed multi-million-dollar clean room on time and under budget

Achieved Class 8 certification for clean room

EATON’S COOPER LIGHTING BUSINESS

Aurora, CO 2016 to 2019

Production, Fabrication, and Paint Manager

Direct production, processes, and schedule for manufacturing, assembly lines, machining, fabrication, paint and warehouse, managing 6 direct report unit managers and 80 indirect report personnel. Execute quality control, manage human resource performance, allocate material resources, and oversee production ensuring on time delivery and cost-conscious enterprise by aligning operations to wider needs of the business versus the plant. Control plant and equipment operations, certifying compliance with engineering standards, local and statutory legislation, ISO systems, and OSHA health and safety regulations. Advance interdepartmental collaboration at all stakeholder levels to develop solutions and implement continuous improvement principles.

Key Accomplishments:

Improved Fabrication and Paint department efficiency from 30% efficiency to 110%

Quality rating from 60% to 100%

Zero safety incidents resulting from process improvements, cross-training and morale-building exercises

PACIFIC ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS INC

South Pole Station, Antarctica 2013 to 2015

Facility Manager

Led a team of 50 Maintenance Engineers and Scientists- accountable for preservation of lives of personnel and equipment – hourly preventative care and maintenance of a 170-person capacity main building and 100 outbuildings in extreme environment at 12,000’ elevation. Oversaw and maintained 6 critical science labs with 24-hour, 7-day per week operation, 5 high value satellite dishes in exterior, exposed locations, a specially designed closed loop and exchange heat recovery system, HVAC, compressed air system, and the power plant housing 4 Caterpillar engines producing 1000 kW of power. Monitored and conserved the station’s water supply generated by the heat recovery system 394’ ice well.

Key Accomplishments:

Ensured Emergency Power Plant (EPP) and Life Support POD equipped with two 1kW engines, two boilers, HVAC, and stand-alone water system were prepared for use in the event of a catastrophic event.

Coordinated multiple projects including the relocation of three 40x150x14 outbuildings on skids, the installation of 4 new glycol cooling systems with helium compressors and the upgrade of 800’ of fuel lines to new line encased in 6 inches of insulation in a 12-inch containment pipe.

Regulated consumption and maintained supply of 400K gallons of ANS8 Fuel, conducted fuel testing and airplane refueling, saving 50% of fuel consumption by balancing heat throughout the facilities

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, FEDERAL CONTRACTOR

US Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq 2009 to 2013

Federal Contractor: US Linguist, Cultural Advisor, & Media Specialist

Strategic partner to American Advisors to the U.S. Ambassador to develop strategic relationships with the Iraqi National Security Council critical to transitioning control to stable local government. Translated discussions at NATO meetings from Arabic to English and English to Arabic and generated local activity reports.

Key Accomplishments:

Received Letters of Recognition for coordinating efforts to train Iraqi women for security duties

Successfully aided in transitioning Iraqi government to peacetime stability

Personal assistant to key American personnel

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE CORPORATION

Springfield, OH 1993 to 2009

Manufacturing Export Program Manager

Set up 3 new remote facilities - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; St. Petersburgh, Russia; Bogota, Columbia. Set-up was from design to 'go-live' which included supervising the design, sourcing, construction, equipment purchasing, and implementing a strategic production launch plan. Served as leadership for international teams of architectural, civil, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical, and specialized engineers. Designed progress schedules and submitted monthly progress reports to corporate headquarters. Adapted American processes to conform to local capabilities including equipment footprint, inventory, sourcing, logistics, training, and environmental safety. Composed best practices and visual process guides for non-English speaking end users.

Key Accomplishments:

Finalized all three programs ahead of schedule and under $150M budget.

Utilized 10% of materials procured from local sources, established a MS SharePoint portal to facilitate communications between international teams, and attained ISO9000 certification for the Columbian facility. Executed appropriate changes to engineering designs while complying to budget constraints.

Special Projects Manager

Orchestrated complex facility projects, managed subcontractors, and served as vendor liaison expediting on-time objectives, conducted site inspections, compiled data and generated reporting, and troubleshot production issues while facilitating schedules. Special projects include the development of the implementation plan and final liquidation processes for the truck body plant closure and installation and administration of the network server for the Manufacturing Export Group satellite facility.

Key Accomplishments:

Received special recognition for the negotiation of a concession-free contract with the Canadian Union of Auto Workers (CAW/UAW).

Researched and redeployed stamping operations for an annual savings of $100M.

Worldwide Sourcing Manager

Developed an international supplier base to satisfy cost restraints and continuous improvement objectives. Spearheaded quality improvement, procurement techniques, component systems, supplier pipeline, and metric system analysis initiatives and launched a QS-9000 program for the International Truck and Engine Corp purchasing organization.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed >30% supply base in Israel to attain international trade agreement standards surpassing company objectives.

Additional professional experience a Worldwide Senior Audit/Consulting Manager, World Headquarters Energy Process Chairman/Powerhouse Manager, Plant Layout Engineer at International Truck and Engine Corporation and as a Plant Engineer and Tool Room Manager for Letts Industries.

Education & Training

Certification in Project Management XAVIER UNIVERSITY Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology UNIVERSITY OF TOELDO Toledo, OH

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