Mohamed Adam
Kennewick
Summary
Dynamic Continuous Improvement Manager with a proven track record at Lamb Weston, leveraging Lean Management Systems and A3 problem solving to drive efficiency. Successfully led initiatives resulting in significant lead-time reductions and enhanced team collaboration. Skilled in Value Stream Mapping and fostering high-performance teams to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
Lamb Weston
Kennewick
10.2020 - Current
- Responsible for leading process improvement initiatives and activities in 15 manufacturing plants throughout North America.
- Trained, mentored, and facilitated people in process improvement strategies and Initiatives both within specific divisions and throughout the company.
- Provided senior leaders with high-value strategies and best practices for maximizing revenue and efficiency.
Lean Engineer
Exotic Metals Forming, a Division of Parker Aerospace
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Plan improvement efforts with a localized focus within the organization for short and long-term, low-risk projects under the direction of the Site Manager with work review provided by the Site Manager as needed.
- Utilized various lean tools in order to create a safer environment while improving productivity, and flow throughout value stream.
- Results include: WIP reduction, Lead Time reduction, cycle time reductions, space reduction, 5S improvements, and eliminated safety/ergonomic concern.
- Transferred production lines across sites, to include equipment, manufacturing sq. ft, and head count requirements resulting in 25% reduction in lead-time and 60% reduction in square footage.
- Prepared budget/cost estimations including resource management project plan and provided business case analysis for RFP submission; resulting in a $4M contract award for the Rolls-Royce Ultra Fan Engine.
Process Engineer
McClarin Plastics, Inc.
Wapato
05.2016 - 09.2017
- I am responsible for production process integrity and leading Continuous Improvement efforts through a combined focus on Manufacturing, Quality & Engineering concerns.
- Related duties include: process and product handling improvements, development of work cell layouts to increase efficiency and lessen part damage, improved ergonomics and improved templates, fixtures and carts.
Manufacturing Engineer
Parker Hannifin
Plymouth
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Plant manufacturing engineer responsible for tooling and process management, leading change utilizing lean tools and processes.
- Ensured proper allocation of maintenance functions for efficient uptime.
- Operational lead for EHS and safety programs.
- Working on division projects for capital, safety and best practices.
CNC Router Operator
Multifab Inc
Spokane
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Set up and operates CNC machine router to cut parts according to specifications.
- Review and understand CNC set instruction, blueprints and specification.
- Operator from detailed blueprints yet and able to conceptualize and fabricate parts per requirements.
- Verifies conformance of machine parts to specification through the use of calipers, tape measure, and high gauge.
- Evaluate programs for router by entering instructions including zero and reference points and setting tools register and offsets.
- Inspect work pieces for defects and measure work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operations measuring instruments taken.
- Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively most the customer’s experience.
Design/ Manufacturing Engineer
Ecolite Manufacturing Co.
Spokane Vally
02.2013 - 11.2013
- Assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
- Conduct studies in operations to maximize work flow and spatial utilization.
- Resolve highly complex technical issues and root causes of rejected parts to determine their disposition.
- Perform a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Maintain current knowledge of the Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Provide advice and consultation to all levels of management concerning fabrication improvement and change.
- Prioritize and implement schedules for assigned projects using appropriate planning methods and facilitate project implementation.
- Use Lean Manufacturing based concepts, along with analytical and problem solving abilities to eliminate waste within the organization.
- Responsible for increasing the ratio of value to non-value, eliminating waste in the overall supply chain and for ensuring the Value Stream meets or exceeds customer requirements.
- Work effectively as a team member, work with little supervision, and communicate effectively across the organization.
Process Engineer
Kimball Office
Post Falls
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided process engineering support to manufacturing.
- Support lean manufacturing process improvement activities and initiatives.
- Implement plant layout improvement projects to improve manufacturing operation.
- Design and specify fixtures and machines to improve the manufacturing process.
- Coordinate with other engineers and other cells to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
- Promote a safe working environment.
CNC Machinist
Matels Fabrication Company, Inc
Airway Hights
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Set up and operated several different types of machine tools.
- Maintained industrial machinery by applying knowledge in mechanics, shop mathematics and machining procedures.
- Read blue prints, studied sketches and machine parts to determine type and dimensions.
- Helped troubleshoot and solve problems during tasks.
- Communicated tasks and steps necessary to accomplish them.
- Assisted in the manufacturing of high-end condos.
Education
Master's Degree - Engineering and Technology Management
Washington State University
01.2011
B.S - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Eastern Washington University
01.2008
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
Eastern Washington University
01.2008
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Machine Tool Technology/ Machinist
Colmbia Basin Colleg
01.2004
Skills
- Toyota Production System
- Value Stream Mapping
- 2P
- Single Piece Flow
- Takt Time Planning
- Standardized Work
- Operator Balance Charts
- Time Studies
- Motion Kaizen
- Parts Presentation
- Safety/Ergonomics
- 5S
- Facilitating/Leading Kaizen Events
- Kanban
- FMEA
- DOE
- Control Charts
- MSE / Gage R&R
- DMAIC
- Process Capability
- High performance teams
- Cell Layout Transformation
- Plant Layout Transformation
- Value Stream Transformation
- Lean Management Systems
- A3 problem solving
- Creating Continuous Flow
- PFEP
Websites
Certification
- Kaizen Leaders Certification
- Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional (LBBP)
- Training Within Industry/ Job Instruction Training
- Manufacturing Leadership
- General Industry Safety and Health
Languages
- Arabic, Native or Bilingual
- English, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager
Lamb Weston
10.2020 - Current
Lean Engineer
Exotic Metals Forming, a Division of Parker Aerospace
01.2018 - 01.2020
Process Engineer
McClarin Plastics, Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2017
Manufacturing Engineer
Parker Hannifin
02.2015 - 02.2016
CNC Router Operator
Multifab Inc
06.2014 - 07.2015
Design/ Manufacturing Engineer
Ecolite Manufacturing Co.
02.2013 - 11.2013
Process Engineer
Kimball Office
01.2007 - 01.2009
CNC Machinist
Matels Fabrication Company, Inc
06.2006 - 05.2007
Master's Degree - Engineering and Technology Management
Washington State University
B.S - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
Eastern Washington University
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Machine Tool Technology/ Machinist
Colmbia Basin Colleg
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