Ibrahim Shahryar
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Production / Planning & Inventory Control Manager
Seasoned and highly analytical management professional with over 20 years of experience in production, planning, and inventory control with expertise in six sigma, lean manufacturing, and ISO environments. Accomplished in developing cost-effective production plans, directing complex materials management and inventory control strategies, and leading production, quality, cost reduction, business process reengineering, and customer satisfaction initiatives.
Core Competencies
• Continuous Process Improvement • ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHA Compliance
• Lean and Six Sigma Methodology Expert • 6S and Safety Assurance / Training
• Risk Management & Asset Protection • Supplier and Staff Relationship Management
Skills and Qualifications
• Multilingual, fluent in English, Farsi, and Dari.
• Expert knowledge in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHA compliance, six sigma, lean manufacturing, and production processes.
• Solid background in production, planning, and inventory management with special expertise in solar industry.
• Advanced knowledge in MRP systems, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Great Plains Dynamics.
• Highly analytical, ethical, and motivated production management professional with extensive knowledge, dedication, stability, and loyalty.
Professional Experience
Sanyo Solar USA, LLC, Carson, CA 1982-2012 Production Planning & Inventory Control Manager 2001-2012
• Reduced production line down time by 30% within 4 months.
• Eliminated waste by 20%, resulting in a cost reduction of $25,000 per year.
• Reduced inventory by 30% and overtime by 30%.
• Responsible for entire production flow from raw materials into finished goods through strategic planning of master production schedules and activities, overseeing various processes and ensuring efficiency of organized production lines
• Plan, issue, and maintain existing and new part numbers for all production materials
• Manage and monitor production activities and schedules to meet the unexpected and dynamics of the manufacturing environment
• Manage, lead, and mentor a team of 120 employees and develop performance metrics to analyze and evaluate performance
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• Continuously evaluate and improve existing processes and methodologies to maximize efficiency and minimize costs, as well as ensuring quality and maintain a healthy and safe work environment
Production Manager 1982 – 2001
• Achieved 55% or higher on time delivery rate.
• Reduced rejection rate by 90%
• Reduced late deliveries by 60%
• Decreased manual labor by 50% and increased utilization of machinery by 60% across the organization
• Act as a consultant in the evaluation and start-up of offshore manufacturing plant in Asia
• Oversee production plans, levels, efficiency, quality, and delivery schedule while adhering to compliance, safety, health, and quality standards
• Create production plans and schedules based on sales forecast as well as soft and hard demands.
• Manage all materials and production labor.
• Collaborate with engineering and procurement to increase productivity and achieve higher quality
• Responsible for the training of employees for compliance in quality, safety, and productivity
• Prepare and participate in ISO 14001 compliance audits
• Generate and review production, quality control, maintenance, delivery, and operational reports to analyze causes of nonconformance, quality, and delivery issues
• Lead the production team in all continuous improvement, lean methodology, and cost down initiatives.
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate the production and maintenance team of 40 employees through continuous training, incentives, and development of performance metrics
• Responsible for ensuring the quality and on time delivery of finished goods
• Issue daily production work orders and maintain delivery schedule
• Generate and review daily, weekly, and monthly reports
Education
Sanyo University, Los Angeles, CA
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Effective Supervising and Management
Southern California Regional Occupational Center, Torrance, CA
• Certified in Electronic Assembly