Mohammed Al Harfi
Riyadh
Summary
Self-Motivated Mechanical Engineer with 9 years of Professional work Experience in Technical Process, Production, Maintenance, Lean, Six Sigma & Quality Management system in the fields of Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Automotive and Manufacturing Industries. Trusted and respected leader with a proven track record of transforming Small, large, multi-site, international organisations from mass to lean manufacturing. Recognized with multiple awards for leading high-performance teams and managing programs in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations. Expert in leading cross-functional teams in major process improvements in manufacturing , cost reduction, and operational initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Process Lead - Manufacturing Operations
CEER Company
11.2024 - Current
- Developed an integrated digital Kaizen management system utilizing Microsoft applications (Power App, SharePoint list, Power Automate, and Power BI), enhancing real-time monitoring, data visualization, and performance reporting.
- Developing comprehensive 2D and 3D kaizen area layouts, collaborating closely with the manufacturing & Industrial engineering team to ensure optimal workflow efficiency and utilization.
- Responsible of evaluating and selection of production tools, equipment, jigs and fixtures, ensuring alignment with operational goals for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Engaged in strategic collaboration with key suppliers-including those for assembly lines, tools, machinery, and supply chain components-to drive best practices, optimize resource allocation, and minimize operational waste.
- Initiated and designed station-by-station assembly processes for car manufacturing, ensuring optimized workflow, ergonomics, and safety standards.
- Conducted detailed process analysis and developed comprehensive process sheets to enhance efficiency, quality, and lean manufacturing in automotive production.
- Responsible for initiating (JES)Job element sheet, (SOS)Standard operation Sheet, (EWI) Electronic Work Instructions To ensure streamlined workflow of operations
Continuous Improvement Engineer
AVK Saudi Valves Manufacturing Company
Riyadh
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Act as a CI agent, Developing, cascading, engaging the employees, and creating a lean culture across the organization.
- Champion in driving improvements using Lean Manufacturing Tools and methodologies (5S, Standard Work, TPM, SMED, Pull System (Kanban), triggering TIMWOOD wastes and Enhance digitization & digitalization.
- Facilitate and guide individuals across various departments in submitting their projects as A3 sheets, ensuring alignment with continuous improvement objectives and fostering a culture of accountability and improvement.
- Analyze and optimize production processes by identifying bottlenecks, reducing cycle times, and improving operational efficiency through Kaizen initiatives and data-driven decision-making.
- Develop and deliver training programs to enhance employees' understanding and application of continuous improvement principles, ensuring sustainable process improvements and innovation across all departments.
Process Improvement Engineer
NAPCO National Company
Jeddah
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Integrate and develop value stream mapping for business units to Eliminate wastes, reduce lead-time and increase productivities through RCA & focused improvement projects using lean and six sigma techniques and methodologies.
- Optimizing productivity by designing, implementing and testing new procedures, Overseeing and assessing existing processes and workflows, tracking metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades.
- Implement and develop KPI'S in departments to enhance the best performance and initiate root Cause analysis.
- Integrating process improvement initiatives such as Digitalization, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Model, Master Planning, Kaizen, SOP, WCM, TPM, VOC, BSC, CAPA, OKR…etc.
- Lead the digital transformation initiative teams including all resources by conducting a gap audit on processes to remove non-value-added activities and fully digitalize the processes.
- Initiating and developing NAPCO Production System in Both Technical & Managerial Pillars in 10 Bu's in Saudi Arabia to Grasp and reach World Class Manufacturing.
- Implementing Internal Cross Audits between NAPCO Business Units to maintain Good Manufacturing practices, 5S, Lean Deployment, Safety and Environment.
Mechanical Engineer
O.M.S SALERI Company
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Providing Engineering Support for production, planning and maintenance activities to ensure maximum production.
- Investigating problem, analyzing root cause analysis, and deriving solutions.
- Providing technical inputs about the production to the operations, monitors critical product characteristics and process parameters suitability within the define tolerance limits, participates in troubleshooting analysis.
- Identifying definite requirements and preparing the specific schedules for testing, sampling and analyzing plant process equipment.
Project Engineer - Trainee
Sahara Petrochemical Company
Al Khobar
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
- Management of change (MOC)
- Established KPIs and project objectives to guide performance and strategic direction.
Education
Bachelor degree - Mechanical Engineering
Prince Mohammed Bin Fahad University
01-2018
Skills
- Project management professional (PMP)
- LSSBB Full course Training
- LSSGB Training By LEORON INSTITUTE
- Lean Management
- Process Optimization and waste Reduction
- Value Stream Mapping
- Digitalization and Automation
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Microsoft Visio
- Change Management
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Technical Process Lead - Manufacturing Operations
CEER Company
11.2024 - Current
Continuous Improvement Engineer
AVK Saudi Valves Manufacturing Company
05.2023 - 11.2024
Process Improvement Engineer
NAPCO National Company
10.2021 - 05.2023
Mechanical Engineer
O.M.S SALERI Company
09.2019 - 10.2021
Project Engineer - Trainee
Sahara Petrochemical Company
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor degree - Mechanical Engineering
Prince Mohammed Bin Fahad University