Khaled Abdelnaby

Experience

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  Egyptian Armed Forces

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

  Mechanical Engineer

  • Served as a key member of the team installing asphalt mixers for highway infrastructure; completed the project on-time and within-budget

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  Kohler Co.

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  Maintenance Engineer (Project Coordinator Duties)

  • Installed and troubleshot blast machine, polishing arm, CNC 4th axis rotary table, two tanks and transporter for the plating line time by using lean, 5S, and SMED principles. Redesigned the layout of the maintenance workshop.• Recognized for completing the project of re-operating the Plating workshop and Production recovery 12+% ahead of time• Decreased failure rate by 20% for assembly production lines by carrying out total productive maintenance (TPM)• Reduced the changing cycle time by 35% for cutting tools using 5S and SMED strategiesPraised by the Director: “Khaled is one of the engineers that have growth mindset, dare to try, and consistency to deliver!” Show less

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  LEONI

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2018

  Thought leader for process improvements and operational excellence; utilized disruptive technologies to enhance production experience. Led and trained the IE team over 6 projects in 4 plants. Directed 6 weekly operations plan meetings with the UK business unit. Managed concurrent projects while taking up additional responsibilities• Streamlines project planning by transitioning to business-driven solutions: Spearheaded a new production design, saving $40K/year and 12K ft² space at LEONI Wiring Systems, by using carousel assembly lines and balancing production lines to run concurrent projects. Met the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Minimum Acceptable Rate of Return (MARR)• Reclaimed 26% space for a new production line, instead of leasing new shop floor, by replanning the shop floor with respect to workstations and manpower Show less • Curbed time required for input data by 34+% per manual assembly line by setting up a KATA process improvement project• Reduced the learning curve by 21+% for 4 projects, subsequently aiding employee rotations to manage demand volatility, by establishing a 5S project – rebalancing 8 production lines and standardizing the methods of manufacturing (MOMs) • Increased productivity by 15% by implementing continuous improvement and effective shop floor management techniques (4 KOSHU projects) – time analysis, data collection, visual management, escalation systems, etc. Show less

  • Senior Industrial Engineer (Project Manager Duties)

    Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Industrial Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
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  Tobacco & Vape Inc

  Dec 2019 - Sept 2020

  Retail Store Supervisor (Product Line Manager Duties)

  Led a team of 3 as well as directed daily consumer operations. Rebranded sales experience to be more customer oriented. Captured a wider client base and devised strategies to drive growth. Served as a change agent to spur process improvements within sales operations. Resolved e-commerce complexities.• Generated 30% increase in ROI through market analysis and Pareto principles; pitched feature enhancements• Spearheaded the launch and end-to-end management of a new store as well as New Product Introduction (NPI)• Boosted retail sales by 55+% by applying strategic promotions on in-demand items and applying customer feedback• Streamlined workflow by optimizing POs for best-selling products; ensured availability of minimum safety stock Show less

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  Amazon

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2022

  Process Assistant (Agile Project Manager Duties)

  Implemented transformational initiatives throughout the production lifecycle. Achieved strategic goals using real-time analytics and Gemba. Conducted employee safety huddles weekly; addressed safety hazards. Boosted employee morale by keeping employees engaged, providing positive feedback, and evaluating employee surveys.• Consistently helped teams achieve 100+% throughout per hour (TPH) by effectively using load tracking and labor management. Tracked metrics and verified SOP compliance• Decreased job errors by 18%, becoming the only site in the region to clear minimum error limit, and improved quality metrics by 5+% by leading a failed moves project• Saved $19K in costs by improving non-inventory counts using 5S; led and trained a 3-member team. Standardized training by formulating video training on an in-house portal for all employees• Achieved 0 misplaced loads target and enhanced logistics efficiency by developing a centralized dashboard to analyze remaining packages and recommend logistic flows, as well as optimizing yard, dock, and warehouse processes• Improved coaching effectiveness by 80% and work quality KPIs by 5+% by pioneering an upgraded coaching system for process assistants, nurturing growth for hundreds of employees Show less

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  AV Tobacco

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2024

  Program Manager

  Acted as the GM for the business; reported to the CEO. Liaised with internal and external stakeholders. Led a team of 7 full-time employees and 25+ hourly employees. Designed Excel dashboards for project tracking. Oversaw and optimized sales productivity for 10 stores. Set up full staffing lifecycle including, hiring, training, and terminating for all employees. Introduced and tracked the Average Order Value (AOV) metric in the company for each store; performed sales comparison. Ensured alignment of technical challenges with business objectives.• Spearheaded the installation of ADT control security system to arm/disarm and lock/unlock the stores’ doors; programmed the arming schedule and trained employees on alarm system usage and emergency protocols• Achieved 56% in cost savings and improved availability of frontline support, subsequently lowering workload and bettering customer service, by leading the migration of a phone line to a VoIP system• Fulfilled legal requirements and secured license for two highest-selling products after state-wide ban, hence assisting an underperforming store meet operational expenses. Lowered payroll costs by rotating employees in another store• Boosted ROI by 12% by analyzing customer demand and applying promotions on targeted products during seasonal sales• Overhauled internal hardware and technology by switching DSL internet to fiber optics• Trained the team on using suppliers’ portals to make POs, keep the minimum safety stock, receive the shipments, and check the invoices. Formulated a 5S project for invoicing and filing documentations Show less

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  Amazon

  Jun 2024 - now

  Manager II, Operations

  • Consistently championing safety awareness, while leading a team of 30+ employees• Reduced BPS by 52% through implementing a cross-training program that increased workforce flexibility by 33% allowing forbetter resource allocation during busy periods• Implemented cost-saving measures by achieving 100%+ TPH per each shift• Running a lean manufacturing project to zero the diverted dwelling time