Mohamed Amir Fadhel
Abu Dhabi ,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished professional with 9+ years of experience in leading strategic initiatives and driving large-scale organizational transformation. Known for blending a strategic mindset with hands-on approach to technology adoption and Industry 4.0 applications, enhancing local capabilities and creating sustainable value. Proven track record in delivering impactful projects, optimizing productivity, and fostering collaborative environments to drive innovative change.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Business Transformation Manager
NIMR Automotive
Abu Dhabi
04.2023 - Current
- Established a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for new Business Transformation department.
- Formed & Chaired Strategic Transformation and Innovation Council to drive organizational change.
- Managed IT department operations, including budget oversight for CAPEX and OPEX.
- Directed portfolio management of initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Provided strategic insights and recommendations to CEO on critical business initiatives.
Operational Excellence & Digitalization Manager
NIMR Automotive
Abu Dhabi
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Initiated and deployed operations excellence strategy, enhancing product quality and process efficiency.
- Managed delivery of programs, overseeing CAPEX and OPEX to boost efficiency.
- Established digital transformation roadmap, optimizing processes for improved delivery.
- Led benchmarking to adopt new technologies, fostering operational effectiveness.
- Directed change management & training programs to facilitate technology adoption.
Industrial Engineer
NIMR Automotive
Abu Dhabi
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Led Kaizen teams to drive annual reductions in Time Per Unit and Defects Per Unit.
- Managed continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity and quality.
- Optimised processes through operations excellence initiatives, reducing lead time and increasing responsiveness.
- Evaluated new technologies to boost product quality.
- Directed plant resource planning for effective line balancing and capacity management.
- Optimized headcount to align with production demands.
Industrial Engineer Consultant
Dalhousie University: Dalhousie Senate Committee
Halifax
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Standardized processes at Dalhousie Finance Department using Lean/Six Sigma principles, reducing payment reimbursement time by four business days.
- Created a process improvement 'How-to' tool to foster a culture of continuous improvement across departments.
Assistant System Analyst
Dalhousie University
Halifax
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Designed and implemented project planning system, enhancing management efficiency for over 50 annual projects.
- Developed tools to track scheduling errors and evaluate technical procurements.
- Optimised office operations through systematic evaluation of existing processes.
Production Planning Engineer
NIMR Automotive
Abu Dhabi
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Spearheaded power pack assembly optimisation project, enhancing production capacity and ergonomics.
- Contributed to improvements in cabin assembly line efficiency through collaborative efforts.
Production Engineer
TAQA NORTH Ltd.
Calgary
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Developed business case for transitioning from analog to digital measurement systems, resulting in accurate production capture, decreased operational costs, and enhanced production rates.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (Co-op) - undefined
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia 09.2011 - 04.2016
Skills
- Strategy & Excellence
- Industrial & Business Partnerships
- Business & Digital Transformation & Industry 40
- Program Management & Change Management
- Operations Management & Lean Six Sigma
Certification
- Finance For Executives Program – INSEAD Business School
- Strategy Innovation & Leadership Program (Catalyst Program) – INSEAD Business School
- Certified Industrial Technology Transformation Index (ITTI) Assessor – Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MOIAT)
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt – EDGE Learning & Innovation Factory
- Introduction to Operation Management – Wharton, University of Pennsylvania (via Coursera)
- Certified Associate in Project Management Training – Cambridge Education
- Managerial Accounting Fundamentals – University of Virginia (via Coursera)
Accomplishments
- 1st place, Award of Excellence, Dalhousie Engineering Expo, Final Year Projects Expo.
- 2nd place, J. D. Irving Supply Chain Case Competition.
- Best INDUSTRY 4.0 Implementation of the Year, ONE EDGE Summit.
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Senior Business Transformation Manager
NIMR Automotive
04.2023 - Current
Operational Excellence & Digitalization Manager
NIMR Automotive
01.2022 - 03.2023
Industrial Engineer
NIMR Automotive
11.2016 - 12.2021
Industrial Engineer Consultant
Dalhousie University: Dalhousie Senate Committee
09.2015 - 04.2016
Assistant System Analyst
Dalhousie University
05.2015 - 08.2015
Production Planning Engineer
NIMR Automotive
09.2014 - 12.2014
Production Engineer
TAQA NORTH Ltd.
01.2014 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (Co-op) - undefined
Dalhousie University
09.2011 - 04.2016