Karim - Consultant Lean Six Sigma
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Domicile
4083 SOUSSE (Tunisie)
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Profil
Consultant (46 ans)
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StatutFreelance
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Tarif Journalier MoyenVoir le tarif
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Plant Director
Nexans Autoelectric, Sousse, Tunisia (4200+ employees)Jan 2010 - aujourd'huiAutomotive Wire Harness production (Tier1 for Daimler/BMW/Audi/Porsche/VW)
Currently in charge of the launch and SOP of a new facility for BMW engine wire harnesses
manufacturing, 7000 m², 1000 FTE’s (2021-2022)
Successful launch of a 1100 m² production facility with 450 FTE’s (2011)
Successfully relocated 2 production volumes from Eastern Europe to Tunisia (2011-2014)
Strategically managed complete factory relocation from 1100 m² to 5000 m² plant including site
construction (2014)
Team leader in the attainment of ’Class A Manufacturing Excellence’ award (2019) (Audi)
Team leader in the successful SOP of 1.4 hybrid engine wire harness for VW (2020)
Awarded one of the best Caterpillar Inc. suppliers (Bronze certification) (2016)
Successful business restructuring and change management after customer change (2017)
Improved lead time from 26.5 to 16 days (2019-2020)
Achieved an external delivery service level equal to 100% (2020)
Reduced production equipment’s downtime by 34% (2019)
Improved OEE on cutting process up to 118% (2019)
Decreased staff turnover to 1,2%/month (2019)
Delivered annual cost saving of 40% (2018 - Prototyping/NPI, ramp up and serial production period)
Delivered an average customer PPM performance of 8.4/75 within a 6 sigma project (2019)
Delivered financial benefits up to 192k€/annually, including a Benefit Cost Ratio equal to 7 within a 6
sigma project based on internal quality performance (2019)
Successful re-certification of IATF 16949:2016 (2019)
Successful certification of ISO 14001:2015 (2019)
Implemented TPM system for all existing equipment
Directing, managing and leading a cross functional team of 7 direct reports across purchase, human
resources, quality, manufacturing, maintenance, engineering and supply chain
Participates in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based
upon broad organization goals and objectives
Review and analyze activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine progress towards
company objectives
Review the business processes to control business risk assessment, Health & Safety, IATF and
Environmental
Support the research, evaluation and recommend investments in technology, capital, equipment,
systems or other assets that will enhance the plant’s production capabilities and material savings
Insures adequate management of people (hiring, retaining and developing key people)
Full accountability for site P&L
Full accountability for KPI’s follow up and reporting to Headquarters in Germany
Involved in union negotiation process and accountable for the social climate of the plant
In charge of Lean Six Sigma projects -
Plant Quality Director
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010Johnson Electric, Monastir, Tunisia (200+ employees)
Switches, actuators and control systems production (Siemens, Miele, Braun, Hella)
Automotive Wire Harness Production (Tier1 for Volkswagen)
Reduced customer complaints by 50% over 12 month’s period
Successful introduction of wire harness product families for Volkswagen
Successful re-certification of ISO9001:2008
Delivered an average customer PPM performance of 31/200
Implemented and monitored of the quality management system following ISO standards and customer
specific requirements (CSR)
Led the quality management system reviews and served as quality management representative
Responsible for feedback to customer audits/complaints and regulatory observations
Daily management of 20 direct reports -
Quality Manager
Jan 2002 - Jan 2008Johnson Electric, Monastir, Tunisia (200+ employees)
Automotive & industrial switches and actuators production (Hella, Siemens, Miele, Braun)
Achieved and maintained ISO 9001certification for over 6 years
Conducted internal and regulatory audits (ISO9001 / UL)
Led the process FMEAs to identify and reduce process risks
Supported the delivery of all the internal APQP requirements of NPI projects
Led the implementation of quality tools and techniques to drive the continuous improvement activities
within the manufacturing processes
Daily management of 15 direct reports -
Logistic Manager
Jomaa SA, Sousse, Tunisia (100+ employees) Automotive tire retail (Continental)Jan 2002 - Jan 2002 Managing inbound activities related to the receipt and storage of continental tires
Overseeing outbound activities related to order-filling and stock replenishment
Maintains standards for cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the warehouse
Daily management of 3 direct reports -
Supply Chain Manager
Dräxlmaier Group, Sousse, Tunisia (3000+ employees)Jan 1999 - Jan 2001Automotive Wire Harness Production
Managed demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capacities to ensure completion of
customer requirements
Successful relocation of ‘Material Handling & Labelling Unit’ from Germany to Tunisia
Implemented methods, practices and techniques to ensure the most economical movement of
materials through the supply chain to achieve cost-effective logistics practices
Inventory Planning/Management
Daily management of 150 direct/indirect reports
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Process management – Indice Management
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Internal auditor DIN ISO 9001
TÜV Rheinland, TN2003 -
Process audit DIN ISO 9001– Indice
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Quality continuous improvement tools – Indice Management
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Bachelor degree in Business Administration
Higher Institute of Technological Studies, TN1996
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Microsoft Project (Project Management)
SAP (ERP-basics)
Minitab (Statistics & Data Analysis)
Microsoft Power BI (Business intelligence)
Languages
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner
Arabic: Native
Manufacturing processes Know How
Injection molding (Arburg)
Wire cutting-stripping-crimping and ink jet marking on wire (Komax Alpha-Gamma-Kappa-IMS)
MSA or machine subassembly preparation (NanoMQS) (Komax Zeta 633-656)
Cross section analyses (Schäffer SQS02)
Assembly on conveyor 12 stations (Pinto Brazil)
Monitored manual terminal insertion into connector (Natur)
Ultrasonic welding (Schunk Minic III)
Mechanical ring splicing
Harness/subassembly taping (Kabatec TR100)
Twisting (Komax BT288)
Shrinking (DSG-Canusa/TE MK4/Raychem Leister triac)
Tin Soldering (Ersa)
Bath soldering (Ersa)
Braiding (Herzog/Cobra)
Plate stamping (Suso)
Tool and die stamping (Quickcable)
Electrical test bench (TSK-Weetech)
Executive Highlights
20+ years in international automotive corporates with expertise in Operations, Quality & Supply Chain
Technology transfer, management, build and start-up of production sites (1 Greenfield + 2 Brownfield)
2019 – Customer Award Winner (Audi) – Best Plant Quality/Ramp up
Experienced in driving benefits through lean six sigma projects > 190k€/year
P&L Management / Operations Restructuring / Change Management / Unionized Environment
Working knowledge of project management including plants start-up, production relocation and NPI
Certified IATF requirements, ISO TS/16949 & ISO/9001 internal auditor, ISO/14001 requirements
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - TÜV Rheinland
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - TENSTEP
Bachelor of Business Administration
Fluent English + Fluent French + Native Arabic + Beginner German
Executive Summary
Award-winning Leader with over 20 years of progressive growth with Automotive European companies, building and
supervising high performing multi-functional teams. Used to work in matrix organizations and international environment.
Analytical and results-oriented leader with a proven record of assessing existing operations to isolate inefficiencies,
reduce process variation, design process improvements and boost sales growth. Lean manufacturing, continuous
improvement and cost reduction expertise. Focused on KPI´s and data driven. Taking analytical perspective to make
strategic decisions. Encouraging excellence and driving accountability to deliver results. Right-First-Time mentality and
leading by example
Areas of Expertise
Plant General Management (>700 fte’s)
Operations Management
P&L Management
Capex & Opex Management
Greenfield & Brownfield Projects
Business & production lines transfer from abroad
Operations Restructuring
Business Change Management
Business Intelligence Based Reporting
Statistics based forecasting
Cross-Functional Teams Management
New Products Introduction (NPI)
Quality Management System Implementation
Process & System Audit
TPM implementation
Working knowledge of data analysis and
performance/operation metrics
Working knowledge of quality analysis tools
including FMEA, VSM, DOE and process capability
analysis
Personal Skills
Leadership
Leader with sharp business acumen and the ability to
manage and supervise multidisciplinary teams. Leads by
example
Strategic Thinking
Capability to determine new ways of working that
improves the business, save money and increase
efficiency.
Decision making & Sound Judgment
Ability to react within stressful and complex situations
and easily adapt to a constant changing environment
Communication
Ability to effectively communicate with all employees
across the organization with focus on empathy. Active
listener using interpersonal skills to resolve issues, build
consensus with stakeholders, and negotiate and mediate
conflicts
Problem solving
Hands-on experience in the implementation and usage
of statistical tools including six sigma to define issues, to
measure the impact, to analyze the root causes, to
improve and to assess the output. Proactive way of
thinking
Delegation
Working experience in assigning responsibilities
effectively which ensures that all functions are performed
on time and with close attention to detail