Muhammad Shiam Azad, Pmp, Cscm Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 Collects and analyze data and compiles production reports  Troubleshoots issues with equipment or machinery and Conduct reviews of the production processes to identify any areas for improvements Work with Continuous Improvement team to facilitate process improvement activity and Train new hires on the process and safety

Chittagong, Bangladesh

  Led and managed day to day deployment and development of the CI as well as related lean initiatives at site level (business impact on safety, quality, cost, people and innovation) Delivered more than $800K savings through Continuous Improvement initiatives e.g. application of value stream mapping, SMED, Problem solving, Standard work etc. Achieved machine downtime reduction by 8% by supporting maintenance team with problem solving, 5S implementation in workshop, engineering warehouse, and response time reduction and performance management Trained 300+ employees both management and non-management on CI methodology and different Lean tools and ensured effective deployment of lean initiatives by demonstraing strong team leadership Initiated and supported the supply chain team to reduce inventory from 3 months to 1 month of 2 major raw materials by introducing vendor managed inventory hence reduced the inventory cost by 7% Introduced lab efficiency program and increase batch release performance by 10% by eliminating non-value adding activity, introducing standard work and establishing structured communication between analytical lab, production and planning department Demonstrated leadership being part of the site leadership team (SLT) and taking part in making strategic planning for the business

Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Reduced 6% machine downtime by problem solving and effective preventive maintenance Managed and successfully completed 2 projects e.g. 1000KL storage tank building and a 3 storied warehouse building, budget of $14MN together in 4 weeks ahead of schedule and 2% under budget Managed production for 3 new products ahead of schedule for their respective launch by managing supply of raw materials, packaging materials, spare parts and the internal team Delivered yearly budget for the factory and ensured adherence to the budget  Achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification for the plant Ensured all statutory and corporate requirements for health and safety, environmental systems, cleanliness and personal hygiene were maintained

Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Managed the green field project of KDS packaging unit-2 (budget $12MN) as a project lead from project initiation, planning, execution, control to project closure encompassing facility development, machinery erection and production stabilization ahead of schedule and 0.5% under budget Reduced production waste from 13% to 8% in unit-1 through introducing combination product planning and reducing number of changeovers Improved productivity from targeted 26000pcs to 32000pcs (23% improvement) through efficient work flow management and efficient utilization of man, machine and material. Implemented 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) in the plant Introduced Operational-method sheets that provide how-to instructions for line workers

Chittagong, Bangladesh.

 Delivered 97% RFT (Right First Time) against the target of 94% Achieved 150+ lots dyeing per shift against the target of 150 lots through 24hrs smart scheduling and reduced number of change overs. Delivered $100K savings as part of the cost savings projects by introducing half packaging dyeing.