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Career Summary Saudi Industrial Project Co., Pepsi-Cola, Saudi Arabia On-boarded to deliver expertise in partnering with elite client companies to target improvements in manufacturing strategy development and launch. Sr. Engineering & Operations Specialist, 2011 - 2016 Responsible for the execution of manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, and quality control functions. Guided leadership in support of, and implementation of manufacturing and supply chain 5-year strategic plan. Served as process lead for manufacturing engagements across all project and program management areas. Implemented the lean Principles and developed performance standards. Developed and implemented metrics for Continuous Improvement of productivity, quality, cost, service delivery, and safety. Provided applied knowledge to support complex Six Sigma projects driving a company-wide world class operating culture. Key Accomplishments: * Delivered annual cost savings of $2M in 2012 and $1.3M in 2013 through conversion of drink bottle neck finishes, resulting in landfills reduction of 650 tons of plastic. * Achieved a 55% reduction in M&W number of injuries, with responsibility for implementing zero accident culture. * Improved cost savings of $ 1.2M by optimizing water, energy, and ingredient usage. * Utilized metrics and improved all manufacturing & warehousing KPIs to a record high in 2015. * Received ISO 22000 certification and FSSC 22000 among all 3 plants. * All three plants qualified for Gold and Silver Food Safety awards as well as Quality excellence awarded by PepsiCo and achieved superior rating by third party AIB standard (GFSI). * Reduced inventory by $4M and increased inventory turnover. * Redesigned Distribution center's picking and staging area and increased efficiency by 15%. * Played a key role in the Design and layout of the Largest soft drink plant in the world. Daher International Group, Lebanon Recruited to assist international manufacturing facility with leading functional and technical implementation of complex solutions, controls and processes for plant operations. Engineering & Operations Process Lead, 2009 - 2011 Guided production execution of 30K tons of food products, collaborating with senior management to provide reports on plant performance, capital expenditures, budget variances and process improvement metrics. Key Accomplishments: * Recognized for role in 2009 performance of plant that shipped 2.5M items and generated $18M in revenue with minimal quality issues and double digit profit margin. * Improved product safety of breakfast cereal lines with the purchase and installation of two metal detectors. * Led successful renewal of ISO 22000 certification. * Effectively modified pest control practices and brought pest infestation issue under control. * Justified plant expansion to support tremendous business growth. * Developed monthly performance report for senior management utilizing trend analysis. * Generated $10M revenue increase through successful launch of 8 new confectionary products. * Negotiated $1M capital investment to automate the packaging area for the chocolate bar line resulting in annual saving of $0.50M in labor and packaging material. * Improved raw material yield through waste reduction resulting in $0.20M savings.
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