Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
CERTIFICATIONS
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
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Omar Khader

UAE,Golden Visa Holder

Summary

Electrical Engineer with a Commerce minor, skilled in customer focus, relationship management, problem-solving, and effective communication. A strong people leader with a data-driven mindset, experienced in optimizing operations, mentoring teams, and collaborating across functions. Adept at critical thinking and decision-making, with a proven ability to drive efficiency and implement strategic improvements. Eager to apply technical expertise and interpersonal skills to Caterpillar’s Field Representative Development Program.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations Manager I

Amazon
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Optimized conveyor logic using throughput data, increasing package capacity by 10K daily and reducing delays.
  • Implemented pallet receiving lanes across Amazon facilities, reducing supplier dependency and saving $200K annually while enhancing sustainability efforts.
  • Served as POC for affinity groups (Warriors, Women's, Asians @ Amazon), driving inclusivity through engagement initiatives and culture-building events.
  • Streamlined labor planning and scheduling, ensuring peak performance during high-volume periods and enabling 120K on-time deliveries with 98% accuracy.
  • Collaborated with engineers to design and launch an ergonomic spring-controlled U-boat cart, reducing manual effort and improving safety.
  • Mentored and onboarded new Operations Managers, equipping them with leadership skills and operational best practices for faster integration.
  • Led a team of 50+ associates, fostering safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement through mentorship and inclusive manager-led engagement initiatives.
  • Served as an Employee Relations Operations Manager, driving workplace improvements across multiple sites by identifying and implementing best practices.

Operations Engineer

PepsiCo
Vancouver, British Columbia
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Developed a Power BI dashboard to analyze labor data, optimizing storage based on pick frequency, increasing efficiency by 20% and saving $10K in labor costs.
  • Implemented a Labor Management Dashboard using SQL & Python, improving workforce productivity tracking and streamlining onboarding.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts (facility cleaners, waste management, facility repainting, and charging stations), reducing costs and improving procurement.
  • Planned Employee Appreciation Week events, fostering engagement, morale, and a positive workplace culture.

Automation Engineer Co-op

ABB
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Developed Functional Design Specifications and Bill of Materials, aligning with end-user requirements.
  • Managed and integrated client I/O points into system designs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Contributed to PLC programming and HMI integration optimizations using AC500 PLC and Automation Builder.

Education

BASc - Electrical Engineering (with a Minor Commerce)

University of British Columbia
Canada
05.2001 - 12.2023

Skills

  • Technical Skills: Control Systems , AutoCAD, P&ID, sensors, Knowledge in Canadian Electrical Code
  • Data Analysis using: Python, R-Studio, SQL, Power-Bi, Excel, PowerPoint

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification with Amazon

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

University of British Columbia

  • Recreation Official Leader & Front Desk Representative – Fostered an inclusive environment for 200+ intramural participants.
  • VP Student Life, Engineering Student Society – Launched a mentorship program, pairing students with specific mentors.

Timeline

Operations Manager I

Amazon
05.2024 - 04.2025

Operations Engineer

PepsiCo
07.2023 - 04.2024

Automation Engineer Co-op

ABB
01.2020 - 08.2020

BASc - Electrical Engineering (with a Minor Commerce)

University of British Columbia
05.2001 - 12.2023
Omar Khader