Omar Dahleh
Programmer, Machinist
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Shipping Manager and Production Supervisor with over 5 years in manufacturing, specializing in optimizing production processes and equipment performance. Adept at driving operational efficiency, consistently meeting KPIs, and minimizing downtime in plastic and metal environments. Expertise includes overseeing shipping and receiving operations, ensuring compliance, and managing quality standards and safety protocols. A strategic leader with strong organizational, problem-solving, and team-building skills, capable of handling multiple projects with precision. Known for a detail-oriented, self-motivated approach and a proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency in fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping & Receiving Manager
Soardist Displays & Apparel
06.2024 - Current
- Optimized warehouse layout to improve product flow from receiving to shipping, reducing transit time between locations and enhancing overall efficiency.
- Fostered strong relationships with UPS, FedEx, and other shipping partners, ensuring smooth operations and reliable service.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting detailed inspections and reconciling shipment contents with documentation, reducing discrepancies.
- Supervised and trained warehouse staff, providing guidance to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Worked closely with sales teams to ensure timely delivery of special orders and expedited shipments, consistently meeting customer expectations for on-time service.
Production Supervisor
Pactiv Evergreen
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed, directed, and coordinated production shift activities to optimize productivity, minimize costs, and maintain high quality standards.
- Supervised a team of 50+ employees, overseeing their hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
- Collaborated with the Scheduler to meet daily production requirements and ensured accurate gathering and reporting of production data.
Developed and implemented quality initiatives to align with plant goals, enhancing overall product quality. - Collaborated with HR to Effectively addressed employee concerns, resolved problems, and maintained a positive work environment.
- Enforced safety programs, conducting monthly safety training, regular reviews and revisions as necessary to enhance workplace safety.
Production Supervisor
Creative Packaging
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Proactively addressed production issues, material shortages, equipment failures, and delays to ensure smooth operations and minimal downtime.
- Consistently met production targets by evaluating equipment performance, monitoring material supplies, and coordinating manpower to align with demand.
- Conducted regular inventory counts and audits to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
- Trained and onboarded new staff on job responsibilities, company policies, and safety protocols, enabling a seamless integration into the team.
- Worked extensively with mechanical and plumbing systems to maintain and troubleshoot Liquid VFFS machines, performing repairs and ensuring optimal machine performance.
Shift Lead Supervisor
Battelle Memorial Institute
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Led the decontamination of N95 masks for healthcare providers, ensuring the safety and reliability of protective equipment during the pandemic.
- Managed 8-12 personnel across 3-6 week rotations at multiple sites nationwide, coordinating staff and resources to meet operational needs.
- Oversaw the documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), daily safety checklists, and calibration forms, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Ensured compliance with SOPs, quality standards, FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) guidelines, and managed the shipping and receiving of N95 masks via FedEx and private couriers, maintaining accurate chain of custody documentation.
- Coordinated staffing rotations and logistics for the West to East Coast regions, ensuring smooth transitions and timely arrival of personnel from other sites for upcoming shifts.
Machinist Programmer
SAI Advanced Power Solutions
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Programmed and ran a Vision Pro CNC Router Engraving Machine.
- Discussed project scheduling at daily and weekly department meetings.
- Worked 1 to 2 weeks ahead of production schedules to meet delivery times..
- Made a standardized method of for preset templates of label dimensions and font sizes, which eliminated the need for rework and material loss on projects due for delivery.
- Assisted Fabrication Department when needed running brake press, sheer, and punch press.
Lead Machinist
ProtectoSeal
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed daily morning meeting team and management assigning tasks for daily operations and scheduling projects.
- Programmed CAD software for Flow water jets using FlowPath nesting standardized parts and custom project parts.
- Operated machinery when training new hires and assisting department when short staffed.
- Set up material based on daily production needs, using overhead cranes for staging and minimizing down time for operators during changes.
- Performed preventative weekly and annual maintenance on machines
- Performed inventory control, doing weekly counts on material and correcting inventory sheets.
Production Leader
Poppies Dough
11.2014 - 03.2018
- Led daily morning meetings, assigning tasks to team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Trained new production staff on safety protocols, efficient production procedures, and proper machine operation techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production counts and organized finished goods for easy access during shipping or further processing.
- Collaborated with supervisors and other team leaders to manage staffing assignments, ensuring alignment with customer demand and production schedules.
- Ensured adherence to food safety standards and sanitation procedures, maintaining a clean and safe production environment in compliance with industry regulations
Education
GED -
Lincoln Challenge Academy
Rantoul, ILSkills
- Shipstation Shopify Integration
- Experience with SAP ERP
- MS Office
- Zoho Inventory Management
Certification
Flowpath Water Jet Programming, set up and operations.
Timeline
Shipping & Receiving Manager
Soardist Displays & Apparel
06.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Pactiv Evergreen
03.2022 - 06.2024
Production Supervisor
Creative Packaging
07.2021 - 03.2022
Shift Lead Supervisor
Battelle Memorial Institute
03.2020 - 04.2021
Machinist Programmer
SAI Advanced Power Solutions
10.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Machinist
ProtectoSeal
03.2018 - 06.2019
Production Leader
Poppies Dough
11.2014 - 03.2018
GED -
Lincoln Challenge Academy
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