I am looking for a role that fosters continuous improvement and innovation with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration in a dynamic environment.
shahnoor Azhar
@shahnoorazhar
AM Production | Supply Chain | AI - Trainer | Data Entry | Performance Analyst
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic Assistant Production Manager with over 6 years of experience in product manufacturing, commercial planning, and supply chain operations. My specialization in lean manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma has allowed me to enhance productivity and drive significant cost savings. I take pride in implementing continuous improvement initiatives that have led to substantial operational efficiencies.
Throughout my career, I have governed and optimized critical production and supply chain KPIs, achieving impressive net savings through data-driven performance management. My role at British American Tobacco involved leading continuous improvement projects that generated over £202K in annual savings. I am committed to achieving operational excellence and am passionate about leveraging my skills in AI, statistical process control, and programming to deliver results for my future employers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manufacturing Process Engineer
British American Tobacco
Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)
Governed, optimised, and enhanced critical production & supply chain KPIs through the application of Lean manufacturing principles/TPM/Six sigma and data-driven performance management. Spearheaded end-to-end loss analysis across departments to identify systemic inefficiencies, unlock hidden capacity, and deliver tangible savings across core work streams.
Team Leader
British American Tobacco
Jul 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Managed and led a team of 50 unionized operators, achieving KPIs in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), while also reaching record low waste percentages. Initiated Continuous Improvement (CI) projects through the Integrated Manufacturing (IM) pillar, specifically implementing auto-washing and auto-drying processes.
Process Leader
Procter & Gamble
Feb 2021 - Jun 2021 (4 months)
Coached and trained line operators on LE tools and online implementation, which improved production efficiency and resulted in annual savings of £36K. Applied Reliability Engineering work processes to owned production lines and new startup equipment, using methods like PR loss allocation and FMECA forecasting, helping achieve only 2% startup losses against design estimation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIK)
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
2015 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Robotics and Automation. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in mechanical engineering principles and robotic systems.
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
2018 - 2018
Undertook studies in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Economics. Focused on core engineering concepts while also exploring economic principles.
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