MAJEED MUSA
Seasoned Administrator
London,Ontario, Canada
Summary
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Production, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing A visionary operations leader leveraging in-depth knowledge of the marketplace and the manufacturing landscape to significantly increase revenue and operational efficiency. Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills. Adept at bridging engineering performance gaps to complete business interest, developing process improvement initiatives, and conveying complex product development concepts in a simple and compelling manner. Seeking operation management position in production, bringing 20+ years of experience as follows: KEY STRENGTHS Strategic Operations management Full P& L responsibility Lean Manufacturing Six sigma Quality Assurance Process Analysis Process improvement Customer Service Regulatory Compliance Policy / Procedure Development Logistics Problem solving Cost Reduction & Budgeting GMP & HACCP Risk Management Project Management Time management Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Americold LLC
London, Ontario
06.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement operational strategies to ensure organizational objectives are met
- Oversee daily operations of the organization and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Monitoring and analysing operational performance metrics to identify areas of improvement
- Leads and manages cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion
- Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Manages and monitors budgets and expenditures
- Identified and implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Implemented a risk management strategy that reduced operational risks by 40% and improved overall compliance with regulations
- Monitor and evaluate performance of staff and provide feedback
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure customer satisfaction
Plant General Manager
Sante Manufacturing Inc
Aylmer, Ontario
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Managing health and personal care products manufacturing operations
- Sante manufacturing Inc produces over 68 million units of personal care product annually
- Responsibilities:
- Managed capital expense and setting operating budgets for Operations based on annual operating plan
- Analyzed Dept
- Financial statements and determine budgets and operating standards
- Participated in strategic planning and the execution of tactical decisions
- Directed the organization's operational policies, objectives, and initiatives to 7 direct managers, 6 supervisors and 150 hourly employees
- Responsible for evaluating current and proposed methods and procedures and implementing change as necessary
- Managed the development and implementation of the near- and long-term operating plans which support the strategic plan
- Continually improve utilization of current assets
- Participate in the general management of the company operations.
Plant Manager
Amsterdam Brewery Co Limited
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Steer and direct beverage manufacturing operations that generate $30M+ in annual revenue
- Establish operational policies and implement process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding beer for the customer
- Directly manage four managers and six supervisors overseeing 200+ employees
- Design and implement coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance
- Manage operational and capital expense budgets exceeding $3M across three locations
- Ensure adherence to strict quality control procedures
- Main Contributions:
- Reduced 2015 operating costs over 1 million dollars compared to 2014
- Implemented returnable package preventative maintenance program that reduced 2015 rework by 50%
- Proposed, justified and received approval for $1.5 million project to install an automated packaging system that reduced the labor force by 25%
- Consolidated 2 other divisions' operations into the New Amsterdam plant, moving production, machining equipment, related processes and key personnel maintaining and improving quality and productivity
- Directed Lean 6 Sigma improvement projects yielding labor productivity improvements over 20% in 3 years
- Managing Plant Safety Program that reduced recordable injuries by 80%, maintained OSHA Standards and reduced Workman's Compensation costs
- Created a new scheduling matrix for all required ingredients, enabling inventory requirements to remain within the level needed for daily production without shortages
- Analyzing and preparing production budgets and timelines required to complete production projects
- Held discussions with clients and modified wherever necessary
- Ascertained production did not exceed sales budget and was cost effective for the company.
Operations Manager
Select Food Products Limited
Toronto, ON
12.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed operations for 12 high speed production lines for contract manufacturing accounts PIZZA WINGS, FRENCH’S KETCHUP, PLANTERS, EXPRESSO, COSTCO, LOBLAWS, and WALMART etc
- Responsible for development and implementation of operating procedures and continuous improvement programs
- Engages operations personnel to ensure successful program adoption and sustainability of SQF, GMP's protocols
- Part of a management team to successfully pass the SQF 2 audit for Global Food Safety
- Main Contributions:
- Conducted in house audits: safety, food safety, and Good Housekeeping, GMP's and Company policy
- Implemented Just-in-Time (JIT) production methodology to control costs and inventory, resulting in a 20% improvement in efficiency
- Launched 3 major new customers' product lines with dedicated lean manufacturing cells in 2 years
- Integrated new $5M product line into existing operations while reducing required staff by 12%
- Replaced labor-intense processes while simultaneously enhancing workflow through new technology that reduced staff by 15
- Established a 5's program which improved line efficiencies and reduced accidents to zero incidents per quarter
- Developed a cost-saving process by proposing and implementing vertical integration
- Reduced production lead time and reduced on hand inventory
- Implemented SMED projects which reduced changeovers from 3-5 hours to 1-2 hours
- Performed CAPA reports that resulted in discovering and fixing root cause issues that have increased line performance
- Created AM program that reduced micro stops from 35% - 60% per line
- Maintaining proper material usages and investigated any discrepancies
- Followed all raw material usages, investigated variances as required
- Process Improvements: Identified bottlenecks and setup new processes to increase productivity
- Recognize and resolve production and quality issues through Corrective Action Plans.
Production / Packaging Manager
Apotex Pharmaceutical Inc
Toronto, ON
03.2008 - 12.2012
- Managed documentation and training on production procedures and work instructions
- Trained and mentored newly hired production supervisors
- Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed always
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules
- Assigned appropriate manufacturing team leader, set-up operators and technician duties
- Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership
- Directed the manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability
- Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime
- Completed required safety training programs for [ Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Communication, CPR/First Aid, cGMP, Respiratory Protection, Fork Truck Operations, Safety Audits]
- Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.
Production/Maintenance Supervisor
Beech grove Country Food Inc
Toronto, ON
09.2005 - 03.2008
- Supervised 52 production and maintenance employees in primary and secondary packaging areas
- Oversaw workflow and filling of orders in timely manner in several packaging areas, including automated flow wrap line, blister packaging, card sealing, and patient kit assembly
- Scheduled employees to their individual work areas and monitored quality of their work
- Maintained operation of high-speed cartooning machines used in packaging products for shipping
- Handled reconciliation of product and components at the end of order placed by customers
- Controlled inventory and coordinated production efforts with other production supervisors
- Recorded documentation of orders and ensured that packaging and deliveries were made.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Mondelez International
Bourneville
09.1997 - 04.2005
- Identification of main points of waste as part of Six Sigma projects, to decrease waste and increase productivity
- Implementation of Lean Manufacturing in production process
- Supported Level 3+ Sigma Certification of Crackers Lines by: Developing Control Plans and Work Instructions
- Trained workers and production supervisors in all aspects associated to the certification (basic concepts of Six Sigma, work instructions, control plan, etc.)
Education
Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Six Sigma And Lean Manufacturing Process (Black Belt)Certified Management Representative (JHSC) -
Institute of Project Management
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja 08.1999 - 06.2003
MBA - International Business Management
York University
Toronto, ON 04.2010 - 09.2011
Ph.D. - International Business Management
York University
Toronto, ON 06.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Expertise in lean manufacturing with extensive scope of responsibility and a proven track-record of delivering optimal results in a high growth environment that exceed operational goals and yields measurable outcomesundefined
Affiliations
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- Project Management Institute
Certification
017 Certified CEO Designation, The CEO Institute
Timeline
General Manager
Americold LLC
06.2023 - Current
Plant General Manager
Sante Manufacturing Inc
09.2020 - 05.2023
Plant Manager
Amsterdam Brewery Co Limited
01.2015 - 09.2020
Ph.D. - International Business Management
York University
06.2013 - 05.2017
Operations Manager
Select Food Products Limited
12.2012 - 01.2015
MBA - International Business Management
York University
04.2010 - 09.2011
Production / Packaging Manager
Apotex Pharmaceutical Inc
03.2008 - 12.2012
Production/Maintenance Supervisor
Beech grove Country Food Inc
09.2005 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Abuja, Nigeria
08.1999 - 06.2003
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Mondelez International
09.1997 - 04.2005
Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Six Sigma And Lean Manufacturing Process (Black Belt)Certified Management Representative (JHSC) -
Institute of Project Management
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