Alem Haile
Industrial Engineer Operations Management Quality Control
[Washington, DC] [571-***-****] [**********@*****.***]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Industrial Engineer with 6+ years of expertise in operations management, quality control, and process optimization. Proven ability to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality in garment and steel manufacturing. Entrepreneurial leader with hands-on experience founding and managing a garment business. Certified in project management and software engineering. Seeking to leverage Lean, Six Sigma, and innovative problem-solving skills to deliver measurable results.
CORE SKILLS
• Operations & Process Management
• Quality Control & Assurance
• Lean & Six Sigma Principles
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Project Management
• CAD Software MS Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Production Manager
Well-Made Garment PLC – Ethiopia 2019–2024
• Reduced material waste by 15% through optimized inventory and production planning.
• Implemented quality assurance protocols, cutting product defects by 20%.
• Negotiated vendor contracts, reducing procurement costs by 10%.
• Led cross-functional teams in manufacturing, quality, and procurement to achieve cohesive operations.
Intern
Kombolcha Steel Products Industries PLC – Ethiopia 2018
• Streamlined production processes, cutting process time by 12%.
• Improved productivity by analyzing workflows and developing innovative solutions.
Founder
Well-Made Garment PLC – Ethiopia 2018–2024
• Built and managed a garment manufacturing business, overseeing production and sales.
• Developed sustainable production methods, ensuring high-quality output and client satisfaction.
PROJECTS
• Ergonomic Logo Stamping Machine: Designed a prototype to improve production efficiency and ergonomics.
• Recycled Wheelchair Project: Created a low-cost wheelchair using recycled materials for underserved communities.
• Smoke Detector Design: Collaborated with an engineering team to design and test a functional smoke detector.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Mekelle University – Ethiopia 2018
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certificate in Software Engineering
• Fundamental Project Management Certificate
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Cut production defects by 20% through enhanced quality assurance.
• Reduced material waste by 15% and procurement costs by 10% via process optimization.