Manager / Human Resources

Ameer Jafri

Professional Profile

A Highly accomplished, profit-driven manufacturing executive, with an extensive experience in multi-plant and divisional management, as well as large single-plant operations. Solid record of success, and rapid ROI in startup, growth, expansion, and turnaround environments, leading small and huge workforces. Skilled in the management of production, distribution, quality control, warehouse, maintenance, engineering, inventory control, and administrative functions achieving multi-million dollar revenues. Resourceful and creative manager with talent for developing and implementing safety, cost cutting, consolidation, automation, inventory reduction, and on-time delivery initiatives.

Skills Summary

• Strategic Workforce Planning

• Material Planner/Scheduler

• WMS Migration & Integration

• Labor Relations and Contract Negotiations

• P&L Management and Fiscal Oversight

• Team Building and Staff Development

• MRP & ERP / JIT Manufacturing

• Plant Consolidation, Restructuring and Cost/Waste Reduction

• Strategic Partnership Development

• OSHA / Safety Initiatives

• Cycle Time Reduction

• Automation Implementation

• Inventory / Quality Control Analysis

• Supply Chain Management

• Expense Control/Budgeting

• HR Functions, State Rules and Regulations

Experience

President/Owner, Smaaj Inc., CA Aug 2002 – Mar 2009

• Bought the stores when they were going in a Loss and turned them profitable in less than 6 months.

• Managed 4 TOGO’s Franchise restaurants with 24+ Employees.

• Increased sales 45%, lowered turnover 50% and generated profit.

• Started and developed delivery unit network, which went profitable in less than 3 months.

• Excelled in revenue management, inventory control, training and supervision for all stores.

• Hired, Trained and scheduled all store managers.

• Planned Monthly meetings with Managers and weekly meetings with store employees.

Operations Manager, Al Saud Plastics, U.A.E Feb 2003 – Aug 2006

As the Operations Manager I managed and was responsible for all issues related to the development and delivery of Al Saud Plastic products, including planning and process implementation. Working directly with the Board and the CEO to align operations with the short and long term plans of the company, and will create transparency amongst the executive management team in this regard. I was the primary contact for the staff and the board on operational matters, planning, and process development. I was also responsible for the day to day operating activities of the company

• Developed and led an effective and cohesive management operations team.

• Communicated corporate goals and objectives clearly and effectively; coached business unit managers to promote operations that are managed to specific criteria, such as cost, quality, time and flexibility.

• Coordinated with business unit managers to ensure resources are being managed in a way that provides maximum value in the long term.

• Oversaw the execution of plans, tracked and reported on performance of goals, and continually assessed performance recommending and implementing improvements when needed.

• Led an effective and cohesive management operations team, including establishing a succession plan, setting performance goals for direct reports, effectively allocating resources, and assessing corporate policy and organizational structure.

• Ensured that proper engines for growth are in place and are producing new products to sell in target markets and meeting customers’ needs; managed shared services to meet production and delivery goals and objectives.

• Conferred regularly and effectively with fellow team members, business unit leaders, board members, customers and colleagues to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and propose resolutions.

• Established and implemented appropriate and satisfactory systems and controls to effectively monitor corporate performance against plans and targets; ensure alignment of business unit budgets with corporate budgets.

• Ensured congruence between business and operating plans and corporate financials and reporting.

• Ensured that operating objectives and standards of performance are fully understood and agreed to by management and employees.

VP Operations, Trico Sports, CA Jan 1998 – Aug 2002

Promoted as part of a new management team and charged with turning around this poorly performing global consumer products manufacturing company operating throughout North America. Held full P&L responsibility for all manufacturing operations – including R&D function – and direct 500+ employees located at 3 manufacturing & distribution facilities. Manage yield improvements, negotiate 7-, 8- and 9-figure deals, and oversee capital projects valued at millions of Dollars. Reported Directly to the President.

• Executed a strategic manufacturing revitalization initiative and played a key role in reversing the corporation’s fortunes, growing sales revenues.

• Replaced inefficient managers with indigenous leadership accustomed to supervising low-cost labor, streamlined work processes, introduced new production-line technology, and launched a process initiative that saved the company millions.

• Eliminated non-essential staff and marginal performers and gained subordinate commitment on new manufacturing plans, processes and metrics, increasing the manufacturing yield for all of the company’s product lines.

• Slashed the number of sub-contractors and consolidated high-cost manufacturing facilities into moderately-priced operations, saving more than a million dollars annually.

• Reduced the number of vendors, renegotiated price/quality/delivery guarantees for the remaining contracts, and implemented a JIT integrated supply process that reduced in-house inventory.

• Led a design effort with R&D for a third-generation upscale product line that allows the various models and options to be configured near the end of the manufacturing process. Effort reduced work-in-progress and saved parts, labor, unique assemblies and floor space, slashing overall production costs annually.

• Achieved a company record by reducing the total recordable incident rate (TRIR), lost time incident rate (LTIR), and environmental incidents.

Operations Manager, Trico Sports, CA Dec 1996 – Jan 1998

Directed all production operations and supply chain initiatives for 3 Manufacturing Plants located across the United States. Supply chain responsibilities included logistics, distribution, and procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and services. Led a multi-disciplined staff of 300+ employees.

• Automated production lines and recruited capable leadership to upgrade the manufacturing and supply chain teams, cutting production costs saving millions annually.

• Initiated a statistical process control initiative as part of a new quality assurance program that reduced off-spec production annually.

• Improved annual cash flow by more effectively managing accounts payable/receivable and finished goods inventory. Negotiated a inventory reduction through a vendor-owned consignment program.

• Oversaw the construction and operation of co-generation facilities at 2 manufacturing sites, significantly improving the reliability of services and savings in annual utility costs.

HR Manager, Trico Sports, CA Jan 1994 – Dec 1996

Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems, safety and recreation programs. Advised managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.

• Allocated human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.

• Analyzed statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems.

• Developed recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.

• Analyzed training needs to design employee development and health and safety programs.

• Conducted exit interviews to identify reasons for employee turnover.

• Developed, administered and evaluated applicant tests.

• Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants.

• Maintained records and compiled statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.

• Negotiated bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.

• Facilitated change in organization to help transition on all levels.

• Forecasted future staffing and organizational needs.

• Developed new programs to attract and retain staff.

HR Manager, The Moiz Inc, IL May 1991 – Sept 1994

Strategically guided and directed all areas of human resources for the company including recruiting, staffing, training, benefits management and labor law navigation

• Oversaw all aspects of demanding recruiting and hiring process.

• Researched and recruited qualified candidates.

• Conducted new-hire orientation and ongoing training.

• Prepared and updated employee handbook.

• Developed and implemented strategy for retaining top talent.

• Oversaw company benefits plans, including facilitating annual enrollment process.

Education

Masters Degree in Business Administration, Karachi University

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Karachi University

Computer Science Advanced Courses, De Paul University, Chicago

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