• Certified Green belt in Lean Six Sigma implementation
from George group USA.
• Trained on SAP system.
• ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor certified by IRCA (UK)
• Performance Management conducted by Dr.Hall (Harvard
Business School) in 2005
• Supply Chain Management conducted by Mr.Anant (Harvard
Business School) in2006
• Leadership Initiatives Programme by Dr.Hall (Harvard
Business School) in 2006.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, India
• PG Diploma in Oracle and Visual Basic Programming,
Bombay India
• Diploma in Production Technology, Bombay India
• Diploma in Radiography Testing and Interpretation of
Radiographs (ASNT Level II)
• Diploma in Mechanical D¡¦man Course.
• Currently pursuing MBA from IGNOU through distance
learning.

GOHAR KHAN
E-Mail: Gohar.khan2006@gmail.com , / Mobile No.: 00966 ¡V 500 401 737
A change agent; acknowledged throughout career for employing clear ideals, standards, and integrity to the mix of leadership and decision making
Senior manufacturing professional with over 20 years gained expertise in business performance improvement using lean six sigma methodology, design KPI(key performance indicators) and CSF (critical success factors).Experienced in diagnostic study (assessment),business process reengineering, ERP implementations (SAP and struMIS), implementation of ISO 9001 ¡V (IRCA Auditor),employees performance appraisals, materials testing etc. Last assignment was with Kirby Building Systems (leading multinational company) as Sr. Manager ¡V Business Process Improvement ¡V MEA and SEA Region covering five steel fabrication facilities. Expert in driving strategic change aligned to corporate customer care principles backed by personal vision and innovation.Proven ability to provide critical support in the development and implementation of company strategies that achieve business results. Played key role in plant capacity expansion, new PEB and structural steel manufacturing facility implementation (At RAK, UAE), Lean six sigma certified professional and SAP core team module leader. Well versed with structural steel design as well as welding procedures. Familiarity with various applicable international standards such as ASME.AWS.API, AWWA,AISC etc.Expert in team building, team leadership, strategic and analytical skills with proven record in winning complex negotiations.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND AREA OF PROFICIENCY
-Inventory Management - Value stream mapping -Lean Manufacturing (Green belt)
- ERP implementations - Sales and business management - Business process improvement
- Factory Management - TQM - Training and Development

„« Formulate & benchmark functional best practices to focus on development of capabilities to meet the goals of Organization¡¦s mission.
„« Conceptualizing, articulating and implementing manufacturing strategies based on lean six sigma principles.
„« Set up and maintain total quality management system.
„« Negotiating and amicably settling disputes; maintaining discipline & harmonious working environment across all employee levels.
„« Monitoring statutory compliance at all levels involving liaison with external agencies, Government Authorities etc.
„« Developing induction, growth and business development strategies, keeping in mind the changing market competitions for higher customer satisfactions.

CAREER CONTOUR

Since Dec¡¦10 ¡V Till date working as Business and Operations Development Manager with
Al Zamil Metal Works Factory, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (An ASME certified Steel fabrication company).
Team Size: 8
Roles and Responsibilities
„« General Operations Management: Drive execution of the current product mix, with special emphasis on optimum cost while maintaining high quality and safety standards both at plant and at project sites. Actively managing manufacturing process by measurement, observation and adjustment of process control parameters based agreed target.Adminstration of discrete processes and machine functions to ensure that process operation and quality attributes are maintained during production. Management of ISO 9001 AND OHSAS 18001 compliance at factory and project sites.
„« Business Management: Development of new business areas, ERP implementation (struMIS), sales and marketing, conference organisation and implementation. Leading, motivating and managing teams and supporting all aspects of business projects. Regular visits to Client sites presenting 15 to 25 senior corporate executives on behalf of Al Zamil. Transferring new technology to the organization¡¦s factories and training of personnel on process improvement.
„« Project management: Responsibility for client satisfaction for all work conducted by Zamil and/or its subcontractors at factory or project site. Leading the management team in deal making and signing contracts with clients and suppliers. Working with project team and subcontractors to ensure everyone understands the project ¡¥end-goal¡¦, to ensure delivery to the client on time and within agreed budgets.

Jul ¡¦03 ¡V Aug¡¦ 10 Kirby Building Systems Kuwait as Sr. Manager- Business Improvement MEA and SEA Region. (Multinational PEB and SS Organization.- Part of Alghanim Industries)
Growth Path
Jul ¡¥03 - Jan ¡¦06 Operations Manager (PEB Plant ¡V Kuwait)
Feb¡¦06 ¡V Dev.07 Sr. Manager ¡V Project and Operations (Structural steel plant ¡V RAK UAE)
Jan 07 - Sept¡¦09 Sr.Manager ¡V Operation Excellence MEA and SEA
Oct¡¦09 ¡V Aug ¡¦10 Sr.Manager ¡V Business Improvement and SAP Implementation (MEA and SEA).
Team size : 7
Roles and Responsibilities
„« Sep up structural steel plant of 50K MT/ year capacity at RAK UAE and spearheaded the factory operations functions including CAPEX.
„« Overseeing the operation and maintenance, administration as well as management development.
„« Manpower realignment as per business requirement to ensure maximum productivity using SAP.
„« Responsible for QEHS adherences and training of manpower for multi skill.
Key Highlights
„« Design and implementation of real time KPI (key performance indicator) report for industrial group consist of nine plants across different locations. The report gets triggered daily without any human interference using SAP BI module. This has increase overall efficiency by 12%.
„« Increased PEB and structural steel fabrication capacity of Kuwait plant from 40K MT to 100K MT before two months of actual schedule with major emphasis on cycle time improvements.
„« Reverse engineered seam welding machines, advance spray painting system and increased overall productivity of the plant by 15%.
„« Implemented 5S, KAIZEN and TQM in the plant. Also spearheaded the balance score card initiatives for the department staff.
„« Initiated a Customer Satisfaction Survey and handled the corrective action plan that has resulted 35% increase satisfaction level of the customer.
„« Handled downsizing without disaster to overcome current economic scenario & ensure profitable business growth.

June; 99 ¡V May 2003 Oman Metal Industries (A Shanfari Group company) Muscat, Oman
as Manager ¡V QA/QC and business development.(ASME and AISC certified Co.)
Team Size: 7
Roles and Responsibilities
„« Responsible for development of new production lines such as guard rails and pre fab structures and structural steel with Marketing Department.
„« Development and continuous improvement of quality assurance and quality control SOP, WPS, PQR, work instructions beyond just maintaining ISO certifications.
„« Preparation of WPS,PQR and WQT based on ASTM, BS, AWS,ASME etc. international standards.
„« Provided support to site during erection.Some of the projects directly executed by me includes pre engineered structures for City center and Grand Mosque in Muscat.

Aug¡¦95 ¡V Dec.98 Electro Industries Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as Quality Assurance Engineer
Team Size: 5 (Multinational manufacturing company)
Roles and Responsibilities
„« Carried out various types of inspections for complex steel structures and fiber glass products as per ASME/ASTM/AWS/BS and other international standards.
„« Established vendor performance ratings based on cost, quality and delivery of the supplied materials.
„« Management team leader in implementing performance based incentive program for employees and improved
Customer satisfaction.

Jan¡¦91¡V June¡¦95 Nuclear Power Corporation of India Bombay, India as Senior Scientific Asstt. in Nuclear component division. (Nuclear Power plants organization.)
Team Size: 4
Roles and Responsibilities
„« Responsible for pressure vessel and heat exchanger fabrication for Nuclear Power plants based on ASME, API and TEMA standards.
„« Fully conversant with fabrication tolerances and welding processes for carbon steel , alloy steel and stainless steel materials.
„« Responsible for vendor development, vendor quality surveillance and final product delivery to the job site.

June¡¦89-Dec¡¦91 Vidyut Metallics Ltd. Thane, Bombay as QC Engineer. (Multinational manufacturing Co.)
Team Size: 4
„« Responsible for Quality Control of raw materials and vendor inspections.
„« Installation and commissioning of new plastic injection molding plant with principal engineers from UK.

Nov¡¦88-May¡¦89 Bombay Weldneks India Ltd., Bombay as Quality control Inspector.( Steel pipes and fittings manufacturing co.)
„« Inspection and testing of various steel items mainly used in oil and gas industries.
„« Statistical quality control and process analysis


ACADEMIA
Currently pursuing MBA from India
Degree In Mechanical Engineering India
PG diploma in Oracle and Visual basic programming. India
Diploma in Production technology India
Diploma in Mechanical D¡¦man India

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS COMPLETED
Certified Green belt in Lean Six Sigma implementation from George group USA in 2007.
Trained on ERP SAP systems for PS, PP, SD, FICO, QM and MM modules by SAP India.
ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor certified by IRCA (UK)
Performance Management conducted by Dr.Brian Hall (Harvard Business School) in 2005
Supply Chain Management conducted by Prof.Anant (Harvard Business School) in2006
Leadership Initiatives Programme by Dr.Hall (Harvard Business School) in 2006.
Six Months in plant training in product design (part of Engineering Course) at Dayton Greaves Ltd, Bombay in 1986
Six Months in plant training in Industrial Engineering (part of engineering course) at VOLTAS Ltd., India in 1988
Attended various seminars on welding, non destructive testings, lean six sigma process implementations, ISO 9000 and Total Quality Management Systems.
Attended course on team leadership (I and II) and time management.
Active member of Toastmasters International.

PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 1st Jan 1967 , Hobbies : Cricket, Cycling and Jogging , Passport Details: Z1848230 Date of Issue : 11/03/2010 Date of Expiry : 10/03/2020

"A change agent; acknowledged throughout career for employing clear ideals, standards, and integrity to the mix of leadership and decision making."

Senior manufacturing professional with over 20 years gained expertise in business performance improvement using lean six sigma methodology, design KPI(key performance indicators) and CSF (critical success factors).Experienced in diagnostic study (assessment),business process reengineering, IT services management (SAP), implementation of ISO 9001 ¡V (IRCA Auditor),employees performance appraisals, materials testing etc. Last assignment was with Kirby Building Systems as Sr. Manager ¡V Business Process Improvement ¡V MEA and SEA Region covering five steel fabrication facilities. Expert in driving strategic change aligned to corporate customer care principles backed by personal vision and innovation.Proven ability to provide critical support in the development and implementation of company strategies that achieve business results. Played key role in plant capacity expansion, new PEB and structural steel manufacturing facility implementation (At RAK, UAE), Lean six sigma certified professional and SAP core team module leader. Well versed with structural steel design as well as welding procedures including for pressure vessels. Familiarity with various applicable international standards such as ASME.AWS.API, AWWA,AISC etc.Expert in team building, team leadership, strategic and analytical skills with proven record in winning complex negotiations.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND AREA OF PROFICIENCY
-Inventory Management - Strategic planning - Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen - Sales and business management - Change Management
- General Administration - Operations Management - Training and Development

„« Formulate & benchmark functional best practices to focus on development of capabilities to meet the goals of Organization¡¦s mission.
„« Conceptualizing, articulating and implementing manufacturing strategies based on lean six sigma principles.
„« Set up and maintain total quality management system.
„« Negotiating and amicably settling disputes; maintaining discipline & harmonious working environment across all employee levels.
„« Monitoring statutory compliance at all levels involving liaison with external agencies, Government Authorities etc.
„« Developing induction, growth and business development strategies, keeping in mind the changing market competitions for higher customer satisfactions.