Ramzi Matar

Experience

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  GALVA COAT For Galvanizing & Lighting Poles

  Oct 2007 - Mar 2008

  Production Engineer

  • Assisted the Unit Production Manager in Supervising the day to day activities within a specific Production unit• Measured the Productivity of the Team supervised along with the Machines within the Production Unit• Improved the Output / Productivity of several processes• Assisted the Head of Division in handling ISO related activities• Provided Reports / Records on daily and monthly basis

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  GALVA COAT INDUSTRIES

  Mar 2008 - Aug 2010

  Unit Production Manager

  • Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.• Boosted productivity by 28% through direction, preparation and implementation of training programs and initiatives.• Supervised 50+ staff by boosting performance and training on efficiency and productivity protocols.• Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.

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  TECHNICAL METAL INDUSTRIAL CO - L L C

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2012

  Continuous Improvement Manager

  • Worked with cross-functional plant teams to develop and implement manufacturing processing improvements and drive quality mindset resulting in 18% improvement in productivity.• Led efforts in analysis and design of more cost-effective processing technology to improve current Make to Order manufacturing systems.• Mentored and coached Key Plant Personnel in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.• Developed custom value stream mapping to monitor production efficiency.• Implemented lean production methods to reduce waste by ~25%.• Built a customized solution for Production, Maintenance and Procurement to reduce downtime and improve planning. Show less

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  German Imaging Technologies (GIT) Dubai LLC

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

  Production Manager

  • Improved productivity by 20% through work balancing and improved scheduling.• Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.• Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production.• Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.• Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.

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  Black Swan Solutions

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2019

  Founder / Managing Director / Process Simulation Consultant

  • Middle East Partner of Rockwell Automation (Re-seller of Arena Simulation Software)• Introduced Arena Simulation Software to the Commercial and Academic sectors of the Middle East region• Increased the presence of Arena at Academic Institutes (Universities) teaching Industrial Engineering within the Middle East and Gulf Region; from 3 to over 40 Universities• Trained Professors, Engineers, Professionals, and students on using Arena Simulation• Carried out several Process Simulation projects to a wide range of commercial sectors; including Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain / Logistics and Healthcare.• Provided a scientific based decision making for major CAPEX and OPEX projects• Increased throughput, reduced Work in Process (WIP), eliminated Bottlenecks, and tested alternatives to reduce cost• Optimized staffing and resource utilization• Proven process design alternatives using simulation• Created dynamic value stream mapping allowing in depth analysis Show less

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  Technology Strategies Middle East - TSME

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2023

  Manager - Consulting Services

  - Managed and assisted in Leading multiple Operations Transformations Projects for high caliber governmental bodies in UAE- Contributed in developing organizational excellence methodology.- Interviewed and discussed current operating model of Client Organizations including but not limited to Core Operations, Procurement, Marketing, Buildings and Maintenance, Finance, IT, Quality Management, Legal and Strategy- Analyzed processes per Firm's adopted analysis methodology and internationally accepted frameworks to identify gaps of Working Steps, Data, Technology, Structure & Specialization, Performance Measures and Governance.- Maintained professional and good relationships with client representatives throughout Project deliveries- Developed To-Be processes (on ARIS) based on Best Practice Methodologies derived from CIPS, APQC, ISO, and Industry Specific Bodies- Simulated As-Is and To-Be processes to analyze and present developed process improvements- Set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Risk Metrics at Process and Organization wide Levels- Assessed, reviewed and developed departmental policies- Reviewed and suggested enhanced Organizational Structures- Assessed and reviewed Departmental Mandates- Assessed and reviewed Organizational Delegation of Authority (DOA) Matrices- Developed and reviewed Departmental Transition Plans to assist in Supporting clients in implementing designed policies and processes- Set and Reviewed Audit Points at Process Level- Presented, defended and discussed deliverables at multiple organizational levels- Performed required Project Management activities- Developed Proof of Concept Models for Sales Show less

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  PwC Middle East

  Mar 2023 - now

  Senior Manager Consulting - G&PS