Arif Siddiqui

Operations management professional with experience in large, fast-paced, multi-line facilities with focus on safety and quality.  Proven track record of achieving sustained improvements in cost-savings, product quality, labor efficiency, timely delivery and safety.  Strengths include efficient manufacturing utilizing Lean SIX SIGMA initiatives.

TOSHIBA International Corporation, Houston, TX                                            July 2019 – September 2022

Production Supervisor II

Ø  Assisted production manager develop production schedules and forecast.

Ø  Adapt leadership style to meet needs of diverse employees.

Ø  Utilized employee strengths effectively, assigning responsibilities accordingly to generate best results.

Ø  Engaged in production activities, Planning, PM, and Process and Quality improvements.

Ø  Created safe, clean, and efficient work environment by educating and leading team on company policy and proper use of 5S, equipment, and resources.

Ø  Drive improvement ideas to enhance quality and throughput by reducing operator induced scraps.

Ø  Educated employees on Lean methodologies to promote efficient and safe work environment.

Ø  Managed 45+ employees working on progressive assembly lines manufacturing Generator/Motor Stators and Rotors.

Ø  Worked with Human Resources by interviewing and assessing potential new hires. Addressed employee performance issues.

Achievement:     * Worked with Production Manager and Technical Trainer to effectively train a team of 20 operators and 3 Group Leaders in allotted 7 weeks to run new generation (Gen4) assembly lines on 2nd Shift. Overcame resource challenges by diligently managing cross-training program.

Cardinal Health, Houston, TX        March 2019 – July 2019

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Ø  Directed and managed associates to achieve timely distribution and receipt of product and motivate employees to ensure that productivity and quality standards are achieved.

Ø  Monitored productivity and work to meet operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality.

Ø  Worked with supervisors from different areas on daily scheduling of the workforce to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, and ship merchandise on time.

Ø  Held staff accountable for conducting work in safe manner and provide support for a culture that strive toward continuous improvement in Environmental, Health and Safety.

Ø  Recommended and implemented lean initiatives, policies, and strategies to increase production, eliminate waste and create efficient space utilization.

Ø  Developed employees by training, coaching, and performance appraisals.

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Houston, TX                                2011 – 2017

Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Ø  Managed value streams and supporting resources to meet production goals, delivery dates, quality requirements, and cost center objectives.

Ø  Managed a team of 50+ non-exempt (direct & contract labor) individual contributors; led and supervised their daily activities to achieve the organization goals.

Ø  Participated in production meetings for daily planning, prioritization, and execution to meet daily goals.

Ø  Implemented and supported Lean initiatives such as 5S, GEMBA walk, Kaizen events as well as error proofing in production to reduce waste, increased efficiency and maintain a safe work environment with focus on continuous improvement.

Achievements:   * Participated in multiple Kaizen events to reduce quality issues and improve FPY.

* Successfully led Material Delivery team in a Kaizen event to integrate new product without disrupting current products’ cycle time. Reduced order kitting cycle time by 15%, excess time was then utilized to de-trash bulk parts to reduce recycle bins in Assembly area.

Hewlett-Packard, Houston, TX                          2010 – 2011

Test Technician IV

Ø  Provided leadership on test floor by ensuring processes are followed and workers have adequate technical skills.

Ø  Escalated complex issues to Engineering teams for resolution in timely manner.

Ø  Successfully led Amazon, Western Geco, and TGS projects by training technicians on troubleshooting steps, interpreting failure logs, and running Cluster test.

Ø  Assisted in smooth execution of testing process on 207 server racks order for JCPenney by making sure all needed resources were adequately trained.

Ø  Led AIC Complex Integration projects of high-performance server rack clusters with focus on quality and the deadlines.

EDUCATION

Ø  Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

Ø  Business Administration Professional, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Houston, TX

Ø  A+ Certification Preparation, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL.

CERTIFICATION

Ø  Leadership for Managers and Supervisors – Everything DiSC Management, Employee Engagement & Retention

Ø  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Ø  ITIL Foundation 2011 Certified

Ø  Microsoft Excel 2013 Certified