Supply Chain Six Sigma
Resume:
SAAD KHAN
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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT TRAINING
B.COM., Commerce, 1993
Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan
MBA, Financial Management, 1999
Southeastern University, Washington, D.C.
M.S., Industrial Engineering and Technology, 2003
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
Lean Six Sigma Certified, Design for Six Sigma Certification
Toyota Production System Trained
ISO Certified – ISO 9000, QA 9000, 14001, TS16949
Member of American Society for Quality
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSA ABLOY, Lake Forest, CA 1/08 – Present
A $1.3 billion high-volume consumer goods manufacturer.
Head of Quality & Supplier Management (1/20-Present)
Led global QA teams across US, Vietnam, and China, overseeing 4 Sr. QA Supervisors, 9 SQEs and Auditors.
Established comprehensive quality metrics and KPIs to monitor performance across the organization and supplier network.
Spearheaded strategic supply chain network optimization to mitigate tariff risks.
Developed and implemented supplier quality programs, including on-site audits, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Managed the successful launch of over 60 new products through cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely delivery, superior quality, and strong financial outcomes.
Created and implemented a comprehensive Supplier Quality Manual with standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and defined critical quality workstreams.
Designed KPI dashboard system that enhanced visibility of quality metrics throughout the organization.
Developed and implemented supplier risk assessment framework and improvement program.
Established new supply chain network in Far East Asia.
Played key role in reducing Cost of Quality (COQ) from $20 million to $12 million over five years.
Implemented DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) tools for new product introductions, generating $4 million in savings over five years.
Sr. Advance Quality Engineer (1/08/-12/19)
Developed customer feedback integration system that reduced product complaint recurrence through systematic implementation of preventive actions.
Multiple product improvement projects for brand category saving $100-$150K by using Lean Six Sigma and DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) tools.
Established NPI Product scored and initiated the Cost of Quality Scored for Leadership visibility.
Implemented a robust reliability program resulted in improving the product performance by 90%.
Realign the APQP process with New Product release process.
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METALDYNE CORPORATION, Greensboro, NC 4/07 – 12/07
A Tier One Automotive Supplier
Sr. Quality Engineer
Implemented PPAP core elements to identify and mitigate risks in product development.
Executed product engineering modifications to resolve customer-reported quality concerns.
Reduced scrap on six machining lines with annual saving of $40,000.
Collaborated with key supplier to reduce non-conforming product rate by 90%.
ACCURIDE CORPORATION, Nashville, TN 3/06 – 3/07
Largest and Diversified Manufacturer and Supplier of Commercial Vehicles
Lean Sigma Coordinator
Cut Premium Freight costs all plants, saving $200K annually.
Reduced internal scrap by 15%, saving $80K.
Decreased lumber expenses by $120K through reusable bins and new supplier identification.
Trained internal Lean and Six Sigma practitioners across manufacturing and business processes.
Saved $500K annually by optimizing plating lines throughput using Lean Sigma tools.
T&WA, Paris, KY 9/04 – 2/06
Tire & Wheel Assembly, Tier 1 Supplier for Toyota, GM, Ford, Honda
Quality Engineer
Implemented ISO 14001 program in the plant.
Introduced the performance-oriented quality reports that include conforming and non-conforming part, internal and external ppm, supplier assessment.
Monitor and update Supplier Key Performance Indicators (SKPI).
Established a program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement and analytical equipment and facilities.
Applied statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
SUZUKI MOTORS, Karachi, Pakistan 3/97 – 6/02
Global Automakers
Assistant Quality Controller
Led quality improvement for chassis and final inspection at billion-dollar manufacturing company
Directed plant-wide lean manufacturing and systems improvement operations
Engaged in product design/development through FMEA and DFMEA implementation
Reduced ISO 9000 audit requirements by 20% through quality systems streamlining
Cut operator error and training time by 50% through improved documentation and processes
Achieved 30% efficiency gain through 5-day Lean Manufacturing kaizen events
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Lean Six Sigma New Product Development Change Management
DFSS Internal Auditing Supplier Quality Management
Process Simulation Sourcing Strategy Supplier Assessment and Development
APQP Project Management
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