MUHAMMAD OWAIS
Peoria,IL
Summary
Experienced management professional with a focus on optimizing production and continuous improvement processes. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to implement best practices and achieve operational excellence. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to drive measurable improvements in quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Launch & CI Manager
ADIENT
Normal, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinate the planning, manufacturing and delivery of PV pre-production and Customer builds, Power builds and Run-at-Rates
- Measured and reported launch performance metrics and tracked performance 90 days post SOP.
- Reporting Launch status and KPIs in line with Operations requirements and expectations.
- Plan and coordinate Plant Launch Readiness Reviews.
- Developed action plans and tracked launch issues until closure.
- Support plant resources / functional managers in product change implementation
- Maintain the Plant Launch Glidepath and drive the plant management team to achieve their milestones and deliverables
- Supported Program Reviews by completing Gate Workbook for Launch Managers and preparing for Gate closures.
- Plan and execute / support Launch Management Sign-offs and Process Sign-offs.
CI Lead Regional
ADIENT
, USA
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other process improvement initiatives across regional operations.
- Develop and implement regional continuous improvement strategies aligned with company goals.
- Analyze operational data and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
- Standardized best practices, ensuring consistent implementation across regional locations to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Trained, coached, and mentored site leaders and employees on continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving techniques to foster a culture of improvement.
- Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects involving operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, and other departments.
- Collaborate with corporate leadership to align regional initiatives with organizational strategy.
- Evaluated project outcomes, measuring financial and operational benefits from improvement initiatives to inform strategic decision-making.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees and recognizing improvement efforts
CI Blackbelt/Specialist
ADIENT
Sycamore, IL
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed annual cost saving targets and led improvement projects to achieve those targets.
- Standardized processes and implemented metrics and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
- Apply Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and methodology in the Implementation of new Initiatives.
- Manage a portfolio of projects directed at reducing waste and Improving quality to provide greater value.
- Implement such tools as 5S, KPI, VSM, and Kaizen.
- Built and trained cross-functional continuous improvement team, emphasizing measurable improvements in quality, service, and cost.
Production Supervisor
ADIENT
Sycamore, IL
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised production team to ensure compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, and efficient equipment operation.
- Collaborated with plant manager and operation managers to analyze operations where cost standards were not met and implemented corrective actions.
- Actively participate in health/safety/Environment investigations and use 8D process to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution.
- Coordinated with engineering and maintenance teams to complete tasks on schedule.
Operations Supervisor of ADNOC offshore Project of ZADCO/ADMA drilling and production Field
Speedy International Oil & Gas Services
Abu Dhabi
09.2014 - 01.2020
- Supervised logistical operations for offshore team, ensuring availability of equipment, resources, and manpower to meet project demands.
- Managed team of over 100 personnel, implementing team building programs, training initiatives, and performance assessments.
- Facilitated HSE meetings to review site safety conditions, conduct risk assessments, and prepare job safety analyses, mitigating lost time injuries.
- Managed asset and inventory systems, scheduling service and maintenance for all vehicles and equipment.
- Ensures that operational processes are in accordance with ISO standards including timely and thorough closure of “corrective Action Requests.”
- Audit & measure the effective performance of work processes, functions, and disciplines to identify areas of improvement and verify compliance to system.
- Coordinated meetings to align team efforts and address project requirements. to Identify and discuss client needs, safety protocol and project parameters.
- Provide technical support and hands-on experience on installing, testing and commissioning of Generators from 10KVA up to 800 KVA Generators
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Electrical
Skills
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Process improvement methodologies
- 5 Whys problem solving
- 8D problem solving techniques
- A3 problem solving framework
- Quality assurance processes
- Cost control measures
- Auditing and reporting
- Safety culture development
- Team building initiatives
- Group training facilitation
- Analytical thinking skills
- Minitab analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- AutoCAD expertise
- Strong leadership qualities
- Effective communication skills
- Strategic planning expertise
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Detail orientation skills
- High organizational skills
- Quick learning ability
- Superior time management skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Goal orientation
Certification
- Six Sigma- Black Belt
- IOSH- Managing Safety
Accomplishments
- On target to Achieve $21.3M of FY26 Target
- Achieved $17M in FY25 v/s 16.1M of Target
- Achieved $9.3M in FY24 v/s $9M of Target
- Achieved $2.8M in FY23 v/s $2.5M of Target.
- Achieved $1.27M in FY22 v/s $1.07M of Target.
Timeline
Launch & CI Manager
ADIENT
01.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
ADIENT
09.2020 - 08.2021
CI Lead Regional
ADIENT
08.2020 - 12.2022
CI Blackbelt/Specialist
ADIENT
08.2020 - 12.2022
Operations Supervisor of ADNOC offshore Project of ZADCO/ADMA drilling and production Field
Speedy International Oil & Gas Services
09.2014 - 01.2020