Manager Six Sigma

Ahmed Hamed Nofal

* **-**** **. **-Nozha El-Gededah

Phone: 002-01005288037

Date of Birth: 1st August 1975

E-mail: ***************@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVES

Seeking a senior managerial position in a well organized firm that appreciates and promotes team work, to be able to practice my qualifications and long experience and to be able to share the knowledge with all team mates.

EDUCATION

MBA-Maastricht School of Management (2011)

Globalization/Strategic Management Focus

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt-Symbios Consulting (2008)

Project Management Diploma-Cambridge University (2005)

BSc. Of Electrical Power Engineering-Ain Shams University (1998)

Grade of Graduation year: Good

Grade of Graduation Project: Excellent

Secondary School Certificate-St. George College (1993)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Schneider Electric

From 2011 till now : REGIONAL BUSINESS PROCESS EXCELLENCE MANAGER

From 2010-2011: REGIONAL SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGEMENT & QUALITY PROJECTS MANAGER

From 2008-2010: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT MANAGER

Leoni wiring Systems

From 2007-2008: AFTER MARKET MANAGER & ORGANIZATION SIX SIGMA BB

From 2005-2007: PROCESS ENGINEERING & PROJECTS Dept. MANAGER & ORGANIZATION SIX SIGMA BB

ABB Automation

From 2000-2001: PROJECT ENGINEER

EXPERIENCE

Regional Business Process Excellence Manager (Jan 2011 – Till now)

Schneider Electric

• In coordination with management board establish strategic and tactical CI (Continuous Improvement) plans based on data collection (Voice of Customer, Voice of process & Voice of people) analysis and lead the implementation of those plans

• Apply expert level knowledge in CI (Continuous Improvement) methods to increase efficiency, improve quality, reduce cost and improve customer satisfaction

• Conduct process reviews and implementing process changes to increase efficiency

• Adopt best practices from industry standards and models

• Responsible for the improvement of the manufacturing/administrative processes throughout the organization

• Lead, coach and direct continuous improvement initiatives/projects (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, Process Mapping…) in various areas (e.g. manufacturing, projects execution center, sales, purchasing, call center…)

• Coordinate with management the selection, scoping and planning of CI projects and events; Identification and Prioritization

• Track CI projects advancement and highlights both issues and successes

• Ensure consistency of different running CI projects

• Make sure that the projects are closed; savings are achieved and validated by the financial controller.

• Make sure that the results are communicated to steering committee and on the organization database

• Make sure of the proper utilization of trained resources within the organization

• Coordinate internal/external training related to CI tools and methods

• Manage Periodic customer satisfaction surveys process and output data analysis

• Manage Business Score Card/Dashboard results and agree on improvement actions with KPIs' owners

Regional Supplier Quality Management & Quality Projects Manager (Jan 2010 – Jan 2011)

Schneider Electric

• Manage the Supplier Quality Management (SQM) process with its 3 main modules; Supplier Approval Module (SAM), Supply Qualification Module (SQM) and the Supplier Performance Module (SPM) to ensure suppliers are meeting quality standards and customer specifications proactively.

• Lead/participate SAM audits for new suppliers or existing suppliers with new commodities, new location or poor performance

• Evaluate suppliers based on audits results in relation to minimum requirements and develop gap analysis.

• Develop in conjunction with suppliers the improvement plans needed to fill the gaps and monitor the evolution of these plans until supplier approval/rejection.

• Assist in suppliers’ development by conducting various internal trainings by different functions to improve suppliers’ capabilities to reach requirements.

• Manage the Supplier Qualification Module (SQM) team to assess new parts due to the approval of new suppliers, new supplier processes, new part design,…etc to ensure parts are fulfilling qualification requirements before the production phase (PPEP, test results, prototype

• Follow up with SQM team the agreed upon action plan with supplier until part approval.

• Manage Supplier Performance Module (SPM) by monitoring supplier performance vs. our targets ( Quality, delivery, productivity, administrative, development) and conduct performance reviews with supplier to close gaps and put continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance.

Regional Quality Projects Manager

• Manage cross functional Recall project team (Site teams, Design, Procurement, logistics, costing and CCC)

• Lead, Plan and implement project deliverables and revises any changes needed.

• Define clearly project scope, roles and responsibilities for project team members and make sure project tasks are in line with plan.

• Manage Project budget and apply cost reduction plans.

• Manage customers and suppliers relationship

• Track project progress through specific tools

• Report project progress to different stakeholders.

• Periodically present/report progress to local management and corporate management.

• Contribute in global events to share knowledge and our best practices with other entities.

Business Performance Improvement Manager (Aug2008 – Jan2010)

Schneider Electric

• Coach all improvement projects using different methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma,…etc)

• Monitor all project teams performance and helps in putting action plans and follow up its execution

• Develops and implements the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in accordance with the strategic goals of the organization

• Develops and implements systems and methods for the identification, collection, and analysis of performance measurement data resulting in improved business decision making and performance management.

• Organize and collate the improvement initiatives from all teams and plan for implementation according to business priorities.

• Leads, facilitates, and provide guidance for multiple cross functional internal performance improvement teams.

• Collects and summarizes performance data, identifies opportunities for improvement, presents findings quarterly and communicates projects status to Management

After Market Dept. Manager & Organization Six Sigma BB (Dec2007 – Aug2008)

Leoni Wiring systems

• Manage After Market cross functional (Engineering, manufacturing, procurement & quality) team (Egypt, UK & Romania)

• Responsible for all manufacturing activities and setting the strategy of operation

• Manage costs for tooling, raw materials, facilities & labor needed to fulfill the operations .

• Receive orders from customers & agree delivery terms

• Manage different operations costs in relation to budget assigned

• Negotiate agreed duties for delivery with customer and different stakeholders.

• Liaise with customers to determine real parts replacement to satisfy the end customer

• Select most appropriate manufacturing method according to capacity and delivery terms.

• Ensure procurement processes are in keeping with the aftermarket requirements:

Order by supplier reference

Appropriate minimum order quantities

• Ensure production methods and tooling are appropriate to achieving customer quality standards.

• Achieve requested plans in the requested due dates.

• Review & improve all processes deployed in the Aftermarket business.

• Monitor Dept. KPIs and develop action plans for improvement :

Delivery Performance

PPM Performance

Order response time

Gross Margin per order

• Lead, mentor/coach different six sigma projects running within the organization.

Process Engineering & Projects Dept. Manager & Organization Six Sigma BB (Mar 2001 – Dec 2007)

Leoni Wiring systems

• Fully responsible for the performance and development of different manufacturing projects teams

• Responsible for improving efficiency, reducing manufacturing costs, eliminating wastes from all manufacturing processes by applying Lean concepts

• Perform periodic capacity planning for the tooling and equipment

• Develop and implement necessary changes to machinery and equipment, production system and methods of work to improve efficiency and increase productivity maintaining quality standards.

• Create plans in conjunction with the UK team for new projects

• Ensure that the project plans are successfully achieved within the agreed time frame and budget.

• Fully responsible for the resource allocation of the project activities

• Facilitate the teamwork environment needed between different parties to achieve the required tasks

• Raise periodical reports to the management team with projects status

• Obtain feedback from the UK after the projects’ completion

• Manage the handover the new/modified production lines to the production area.

• Responsible for the development and introduction of new manufacturing Processes

• Identify all necessary equipments, facilities, infra structure and layout needed for any new products introduction

2005 - 2006

• Transfer of the T5 Cabin and Engine manufacturing lines from Romania to Egypt with achieving high manufacturing cost reduction (Leoni Wiring Systems-Romania)

• Lead, mentor/coach different six sigma projects running within the organization

Project Engineer (Jan 2000 – Jan 2001)

ABB Automation

• Designing of control systems using PLC.

• Programming of control systems using ABB Software.

• Implementing and wiring PLC hardware.

• Commissioning and starting up control systems.

TRAINING

• Lean Methodology (Symbios Consulting)

• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (FranklinCovey)

• Change Management Methodology (Schneider Electric)

• Consultation Process (Schneider Electric)

• Presentation Skills (AUC)

• Problem Solving Process (IMI)

• Time Management and Effective Meetings (IMI)

• Creative thinking and Innovation (ACG)

• Project Management Skills (Totality)

• Train The Trainer (Leoni Wiring Systems- United Kingdom)

• CapH training (Designing Software-United Kingdom)

• On Job Training in Land Rover factory (United Kingdom).

• Finance for Non-Financial Managers (American Chamber)

• Effective Cost reduction Techniques (American Chamber)

SKILLS

• Fluent English (Spoken &Written)

• Excellent Computer Skills (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, MS Project, SAP, Visio, Lotus Notes)

• Highly organized-Analytical thinking- Able to analyze facts/trends and conclude action plans

• Results oriented but do not compromise quality

• Cross functional/Cultural team leading

• Proficient in process performance improvement management using various tools (Lean, kaizen, Process mapping, Value stream analysis, Six Sigma,…)

• High communication and presentations skills

• Ability to conduct various trainings and transfer of knowledge (Six Sigma training, Performance Based Management Training,…)

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