Riyadh Safar
Windsor,ON
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing professional with 7+ years of experience in automotive and industrial production environments. Proven track record of leading teams to exceed safety, quality, and production goals while driving continuous improvement. Strong hands-on leader skilled in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and employee development. Committed to maintaining a high-performance culture built on accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Line Operator
Ventra Assembly
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with team members to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced waste.
- Display strong initiative by proactively seeking additional responsibilities and volunteering for overtime when required, demonstrating commitment to the company’s success.
- Conduct quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Assemble components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety guidelines and reducing workplace accidents.
- Manage time effectively to meet or exceed daily production goals while maintaining high-quality output.
- Collaborate with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Organize workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Communicate progress to supervisors, tracking time spent and output against daily production targets.
- Support cross-functional collaboration between production and engineering departments during pilot runs.
Production Associate
BIMBO
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Operated POM (buns‑shaping), bread‑slicing, and packing machines, adjusting HMI parameters to maintain efficient
throughput and ensure consistent product quality. - Calibrated and reconfigured equipment for product changeovers, reducing downtime and supporting production flexibility.
- Monitored product quality via inspections and parameter tracking; identified and resolved deviations to uphold food safety and quality standards.
- Enforced food manufacturing safety protocols and SOPs; supported risk prevention initiatives and adhered to all regulatory guidelines.
- Reported production metrics, issues, and performance to the shift supervisor—facilitating continuous operational improvements.
Production Technician
Magna International Corporation
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated robotic welding stations across multiple cell configurations, managing MIG/spot weld processes to meet
high‑volume production targets. - Performed first‑level maintenance and troubleshooting of welding robots and associated equipment - calibrating I/O, HMI, and replacing basic components to reduce downtime.
- Inspected and assessed weld quality by measuring dimensions, detecting defects, and ensuring conformance to
automotive/industry part standards.
Operations Manager
Newroztelecom
03.2011 - 12.2016
- Managing ADSL Network operations.
- Managing Customer support.
- Planning for the new network expansions.
- Design FTTN network installation and implementation.
- New services configuration.
- Coordination with the IP core team for the network operations.
- Alcatel-Lucent Network Analyzer operation.
- Alcatel-Lucent ISAM 7330 , 7302, 7356 configuration and operation.
- Alcatel-Lucent NMS AMS 5520 administration, operation.
- FTTH ISAM operation.
- 5530 Copper Network Analyzer system project manager.
- 5530 Copper Network Analyzer system administrator and operator.
Project Planning Engineer
AL_BILAL GROUP
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Coordinated project efficiency through meticulous resource allocation and time management.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication by participating in regular meetings with clients, vendors, and internal teams,
ensuring alignment of project goals and deliverables. - Applied design thinking principles to propose innovative solutions for complex problems, improving project outcomes and user-focused results.
- Improved project efficiency through meticulous resource allocation and time management.
- Optimized project schedules by utilizing advanced planning software and techniques.
- Tracked project timelines and deliverables to ensure milestones were achieved, adjusting schedules and resources proactively.
- Monitored and managed project budgets and expenses, maintaining cost control and reporting variances.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination and communication across departments.
- Implemented production planning and timely implementation of customer orders using Microsoft Project.
Project Planning Engineer
ALMERJAL COMPANY
06.2005 - 04.2009
- Led project planning and coordination, ensuring alignment with client specifications, budgets, and timelines.
- Developed and maintained detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6, facilitating timely
project delivery. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to allocate resources effectively, optimizing project efficiency.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions to maintain schedules.
- Prepared and presented regular progress reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and informed decision-making.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies to address potential project challenges.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards throughout project execution.
Education
No Degree - Software Engineering
Canadian Business College
Mississauga, ON06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
University of Technology
Iraq-Baghdad07-1998
Skills
Project Management
Design Thinking
Digital Platform Development
Project Budget Tracking
Stakeholder Communication
SQL Servers
Scripting & Automation
Project Planning & Scheduling
Microsoft Project
Version Control (Git)
Monitoring Tools Usage
Database Management
Cloud Security Basics
Technical Documentation &
Reporting
Testing Automation
Primavera P6
Power BI
Service Communication
Communication Skills
Time Management
Teamwork Collaboration
Cross-functional Coordination
Self-Motivated
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assembly Line Operator
Ventra Assembly
07.2022 - Current
Production Associate
BIMBO
02.2019 - 03.2022
Production Technician
Magna International Corporation
02.2018 - 02.2019
Operations Manager
Newroztelecom
03.2011 - 12.2016
Project Planning Engineer
AL_BILAL GROUP
06.2009 - 01.2011
Project Planning Engineer
ALMERJAL COMPANY
06.2005 - 04.2009
No Degree - Software Engineering
Canadian Business College
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
University of Technology