R D Project Management

Ibrahim El Hafi

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SKILLS SUMMARY

I am a Certified Manager of Quality for Organizational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and ISO QMS Lead auditor R&D and Continuous Improvement Manager with 10 years of experience in operations, project management, and R&D in a complex and dynamic manufacturing plant. I have handled the coordination of tasks between departments while approaching client expectations and company goals effectively. In an always-operating environment, I've tackled and managed the difficulties that have come my way, honing my skills in gathering the right information to understand issues, analyzing and strategizing an effective solution, and implementing an action plan fearlessly. My leadership skills are well-honed as I've restructured and collaborated with interdepartmental and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities across an operation while utilizing Six Sigma, Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and other approaches to bring down costs and bolster KPIs and business metrics sustainably. Core competencies include:

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Strategic Planning & Deployment

• HSE & 6S

• Process Improvement

• Organizational Excellence

• Cost & Waste Reduction

• Project Management

• Lean/ Six Sigma

• People & Time Management

• Manpower Efficiency

• Stock Management

• Raw Material Efficiency

• Consumables Management

• Risk Management

• Customer Satisfaction Assurance

• Team Leadership

CERTIFICATIONS

. Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) - ASQ - World Headquarters Issued: Mar 2023 – Expires: Jun 2027 ID: 58289

. ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor - IRCA International Register of Certificated Auditors. ID: CQI ULN: 465457

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE™) ID: ZSSGB121145926 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Regional R&D Manager and Operational Excellence Specialist: Sep 2023- Present Future Pipe Industries, Dammam, KSA

1. Managed 8 R&D projects from concept, and design to commercialization, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

2. Adopted new technologies as a combination of R&D and continuous improvement initiatives that led to a 32% reduction in process waste and a 25% increase in operational efficiency. 3. Conducted market research and analysis, resulting in the successful launch of 2 new products. 4. Led cross-functional project teams of up to 15 members, achieving an average project completion rate of 80%.

5. Implemented project management best practices and tools resulting in a 15% increase in on-time project delivery.

6. Implemented performance metrics and KPIs to measure progress and track the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.

7. Developed and executed R&D strategies, including product development roadmaps, resource allocation, and budget management.

8. Led a team of R&D professionals to develop innovative products and technologies, overseeing 8 projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market demands. 9. Interacted with clients to gather feedback and requirements, resulting in 5 product enhancements and increased customer satisfaction.

10. Conducted meetings, workshops, brainstorming sessions, and presentations with clients and universities to communicate project progress and discuss future opportunities, resulting in 4 new project acquisitions. Initiatives Implemented:

1. Successfully selected innovative raw materials to enhance the product performance. 2. Adopted and implemented new technology and automation concepts. 3. Conducted Voice of Customer (VOC) surveys and interviews to gather insights into customer needs to develop the product and enhance the service.

4. Implemented risk management processes within the department to identify potential risks to project success and develop mitigation strategies.

Key Achievements:

1. Discovered and implemented radical solutions for Aramco's on-site needs. 2. 25% increase in operational efficiency.

3. 32% waste reduction (manhours, cost, raw materials, and manpower). 4. 15% increase in on-time project delivery.

Production Line Manager – Supply Chain & Operations: Sep 2018- Sep 2023 Future Pipe Industries, Abu Dhabi, UAE

1. Increased manufacturing efficiency by 10% by streamlining the production process and implementing engineering, technology, manufacturing, and quality management principles. 2. Implemented initiatives to enhance production efficiency through continual optimization. 3. Developed and implemented new safety protocols, resulting in a 30% decrease in workplace injuries. 4. Led Safety Management Reviews, root cause accidents and near misses, and investigation programs to identify and implement corrective and preventive measures. 5. Directed Management of Change Process (MOC), ensuring process effectiveness and awareness. 6. Effectively managed people, costs, waste, and stock levels. 7. Utilized knowledge of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) approaches and provided guidance for smooth implementations of requirements.

8. Implemented and sustained a variety of continuous improvement projects related to Supply Chain Management (SCM), Total Quality Management (TQM), and Organizational Excellence (OE), accompanied by the development and monitoring of relevant KPIs and metrics. 9. Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in managing a large team (more than 90 employees) to ensure production met daily production schedules.

10. Proactively provided technical and problem-solving assistance to other departments, making recommendations for equipment and process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiencies as well as maintain safety.

11. Applied 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Six Sigma techniques, including root cause analysis, to reduce waste and variation. Performed time studies for capacity planning. 12. Effectively managed production and quality manufacturing control verifications. 13. Assured product quality, tested finished products, and monitored manufacturing processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality products compliant with government regulations. 14. Regularly assess and document performance results with internal audits and corrective actions. 15. Enhanced product quality with improved inspection protocols, reducing customer complaints by 25%. 16. Developed cost-saving ideas on different aspects (including manpower, raw materials, process, and machinery upgrades) and successfully implemented them. 17. Developed a strategy to assess the skills and competencies of production staff and created training plans to drive their professional growth.

18. Developed and trained a team of production operators and supervisors that reduced production line errors by 30%.

19. Maintained customer satisfaction, product, and company reputation by providing high-quality products complying with government regulations.

20. Established a preventative maintenance program, reducing downtime and increasing product reliability. 21. Implemented corrective actions to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the production line. Initiatives Implemented:

1. Developed and conducted 5S training material for teams in different Process Areas. 2. Implemented 5S projects and made a case study examining the Value of 5S Implementation in Business Improvement.

3. Successfully implemented and presented projects to optimize defect reduction through Lean Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis.

Key Achievements:

1. 10% increase in machine throughput, realizing 50k$ per annum savings. 2. 42% reduction (cost, raw materials, and manpower) in the offline finishing dept through optimizing work practices and processes.

3. 75% product defects reduction.

4. Achieved a 40% reduction in uncommitted pipes and fittings stocks generating 200k$ savings annually. Project Leader – Supply Chain & Operations: Mar 2016 - Aug 2018 Future Pipe Industries, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

1. Successfully converted customer contracts into viable production plans that met customer needs, and company capabilities and protected company interests. 2. Managed more than $70M in projects in the industrial, oil & gas, and infrastructure sectors. 3. Proactively identified problems in deliverables and specified options to get back on track. 4. Participated in meetings with clients to update progress and avoid costly penalties. 5. Effectively led communication within the team to promote team performance and high work efficiency. 6. Completed Order/Contract Checklists and hosted internal kick-off meetings to understand project details and obtain project records in preparation for internal/external audits. 7. Collected customer feedback and measured their satisfaction at the end of the project. 8. Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders in the international oil and gas sector. 9. Demonstrated a high level of flexibility and professionalism in adapting to a complex international environment.

Key Projects:

1. Saudi Aramco projects, Oil & Gas scope.

2. Royal Commission projects, a governmental entity that manages the RTA and infrastructure projects. 3. Riyadh Metro project, infrastructure scope.

4. Sudair project, 100+km of infrastructure project for pipes and fittings ranging from DN100 to DN4000 5. China Geo-Engineering.

6. China Petroleum, Industrial scope.

Mechatronics Engineer at the Electromechanical Department: Jun 2015 to Feb 2016 Rafik El Khoury & Partners, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

1. Responsible for all the Mechanical and Electrical drawings, designs, and installations of the mechanical

(pipes and HVAC) and electrical systems.

2. Daily control of the shop drawings submitted by the contractors. 3. Design and execution of plumbing systems for residential buildings. 4. Design and execution of HVAC systems for residential and commercial buildings. 5. AutoCAD Design 2D and 3D.

6. Site control over 620 Villas in the Electromechanical department. Mechatronics Engineer at the Electromechanical Department: Dec 2013 to Jan 2015 Right Touch Engineering Group, Beirut, Lebanon

1. Developing new concepts for home automation.

2. Focused on developing the product to give us the highest efficiency possible at the lowest cost. 3. responsible for the programming and testing of the microcontroller-based system. 4. Drawing the schematic diagrams for the electric wiring of the system i.e. the wiring of the electronics components and the microcontroller.

5. Designing the PCB layout of the electronics components. 6. Design a 3D model for the whole system and make the simulation on the 3D model. 7. Assembling Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Rafic Hariri University, RHU, Mechref, Lebanon

(2006-2012).

SKILLS

• Very good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Proficient in project management software like MS Project, and Planner.

• Continuous Improvement

• Contract Management

• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving

• Lean Manufacturing

• Strong leadership and team management abilities

• Change Management

• Cross-functional team leadership

• Project Management

• Innovation and creativity in product development

• Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools (DMAIC, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis).

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