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Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

• Collaborated on an automation plan to minimize boron fiber reactor downtime, emphasizing efficiency and operator comfort.• Adapted strategies based on real-time observations, transitioning from initial concepts to a refined semi-automated prototype.• Utilized industrial engineering methodologies to optimize implementation, including ergonomic assessments and SOP creation aligned with lean manufacturing.• Played a key role in addressing significant downtime issues, potentially saving over $260,000 annually while prioritizing operational efficiency and safety.

• Redesigned the manual packaging of chocolate to boost productivity by 10%.• Performed quality control tests at various stages along the 6-step value stream.• Assisted with the design of the facility layout to maximize efficiency, enhance workflow, and reduce waste.

• Increased the mean time between assists and decreased minor production stops, which increased the efficiency of beer production.• Collected comprehensive data throughout the entire production process, developed a tool to facilitate data collection, and identified the most frequent minor stops and assists through analysis and statistics.• Helped keep stock on hand and ready for shipment to customers by managing inventory levels.

Master Of Science - Ms, Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Engineering

Lebanese Baccalaureate, General Sciences