Six Sigma Hr Manager

Nabil Douban

646-***-****, *********@*****.***

SUMMARY Versatile and results-driven Lean Six Sigma Senior Deployment Leader with over 15 years of experience driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Steel, and Service industries. Proven track record in leading Lean transformations based on the Shingo Model, deploying strategy using Hoshin Kanri, and embedding CI cultures that deliver sustainable results. Successfully coached and certified over 100 Green and Black Belts, delivering $160 million in realized benefits. Known for building internal CI capabilities, aligning KPIs, and guiding cross-functional teams to exceed performance goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

04/2023 – 12/2024 Lean Six Sigma Principal Deployment Coach Oman

OQ Refineries and Petrochemicals Industries

Led policy deployment by cascading Annual Improvement Priorities and KPIs to frontline leaders using the Hoshin Kanri X-Matrix.

Deployed Lean strategy and CI initiatives using a Lean Transformation Map based on the Shingo Model.

Established governance, standards, and training systems for all CI programs, including certification processes.

Partnered with business leaders to define KPIs and drive process improvements aligned with Lean principles.

Identified process capability gaps and prioritized improvement opportunities through structured project funneling.

Deployed CI fundamentals across 15 teams and coached them in core Lean tools: VSM, SOPs, Kaizen, SMED, CI Boards, KPIs, VMBs, huddles, and LSW.

Developed and delivered in-house LSS training consistent with the American Society for Quality's (ASQ) defined Body of Knowledge for Certified LSS Green Belts and Black Belts.

Certified 54 Lean Six Sigma Green Belts and Black Belts.

Mentored 20 Green Belt projects, achieving a total impact of USD 30 million.

Coached and qualified 15 Lean Leaders in TPS, TPM, PDCA, Gemba, Coaching Kata and performance management.

Facilitated and completed 36 Kaizen events and rapid problem-solving workshops, driving measurable improvements.

02/2018 – 03/2023 Continuous Improvement Senior Deployment Coach

Shell (PDO) Muscat, Oman

Partnered with business unit leaders to define KPIs and drive performance improvement using Lean principles.

Deployed CI fundamentals across 80 teams in the Operate & Maintain value stream.

Coached teams in waste elimination using VSM, SOPs, CI Idea Boards, KPIs, VMBs, daily huddles, and Leader Standard Work (LSW).

Designed and implemented an in-house Green Belt training program, including custom training materials.

Trained, coached, and certified three waves of Six Sigma Green Belts; overall project benefits exceeded USD 100 million.

Certified 50 Lean Six Sigma Green Belts and 10 Black Belts through structured training and project support.

Certified 30 Lean Practitioners and led step-change projects using Practical Problem Solving (PPS), Kaizen events, and Lean tools—achieving over USD 15 million in benefits.

Developed and accredited 10 Omani CI Coaches, building internal CI capability.

Mentored and certified 25 Lean Leaders, guiding them in A3 thinking, PDCA, Gemba walks, and Coaching Kata to support CI culture and execution.

12/2015 – 02/2018 Continuous Improvement Consultant Egypt

Smart Business Solutions

Implemented and deployed Lean Six Sigma methodologies for numerous manufacturing and service clients, guiding them through the change management process to achieve a Lean Six Sigma culture.

Conducted Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt training and coaching for various organizations.

Executed several Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen projects that saved clients in excess of USD 30 million.

04/2010 – 11/2015 General Manager KSA, Saudi Arabia

Al-Qaryan Steel Company (AQS)

Provided strategic direction, leadership, and overall administration of the group.

Formulated company strategy, established strategic objectives, and cascaded them to lower levels of the company with their KPIs.

Reduced Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) by $15 per ton through P&L and conducting cost analysis

Developed policies, procedures, output metrics, and budgets to ensure goals are consistently met.

Effectively communicated company objectives, goals, and KPIs to senior leadership.

Increased revenue by 25% in two years and reduced Operating Expenditure (OPEX) by 5%.

08/2006 – 03/2010 Lean and Six Sigma Consultant Egypt

Integral Management and Quality Solutions (IMQS)

Conducted assessments of client processes.

Trained IMQS client employees in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Coached employees of IMQS clients in problem-solving techniques.

Executed Lean and Six Sigma projects for global clients.

Conducted organizational-level reviews of process improvement initiatives.

Provided training and mentoring support to Black Belt candidates in Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen Events.

Delivered executive training, Champion training, and Green Belt training.

01/2003 – 07/2006 Corporate Procurement Planning Manager Egypt

Ezz Steel Industries

Developed and implemented purchasing policies, processes, and strategic plans.

Cultivated new prospective suppliers while continuously tracking existing suppliers’ performance.

Led complex and significant supplier negotiations and oversaw the implementation of contract systems.

Consolidated raw materials and spare parts for all Ezz Group business units, thus saving $10 million a year.

EDUCATION

Georgia State University MBA, Management GPA: 3.64 Atlanta, USA

University of Maryland M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.63 MD, USA

Alexandria University B.Sc., Production Engineering Alex., Egypt

CERTIFICATION

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certificate (LSSMBB) from Florida Atlantic University, USA

Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate (SSBB), American University in Cairo, Egypt & Quality America Inc., USA

SKILLS

TPS, TPM, Kanban

Lean Transformation

Capability Building

Business Strategy

Hoshin Planning

Change Management

Executive Leadership Coaching

Lean Six Sigma Tools

Kaizen, SMED

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Facilitation

Communication & influencing skills

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Project Management

Training

Operational Efficiency

Manufacturing

Analytical Skills

Minitab

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