Aliaa Almetwally - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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Darmstadt, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

CI Department Leadership: Established the Continuous Improvement (CI) department from the ground up, reporting to both local operations and global headquarters.
Lean Management: Implemented Lean principles, including Gemba walks, 5S methodologies, and Kaizen workshops to drive operational improvements.
Safety & Standards: Promoted a safety-first culture and developed the Operations Library of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Automation & Process Improvement: Introduced automated solutions to reduce workloads and increase productivity.
Performance Analytics: Developed shift reports and interactive dashboards (Power BI) for performance monitoring and in-depth analysis.
Training & Mentorship: Trained new team members on CI principles and conducted workshops on Six Sigma tools.
Operational Efficiency: Identified and eliminated bottlenecks through process mapping VSM and risk assessments.
Global Standards: Contributed to developing global-level standards and benchmarks for operational excellence.

May 2021 - Dec 2023

2 years 8 months

Germany

Operational Excellence: Led structured CI activities aligned with business goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Standardization: Developed, reviewed, and optimized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for delivery stations.
Performance Metrics: Designed KPIs and dashboards, providing real-time operational insights and executive reports.
Root Cause Analysis: Conducted in-depth performance analysis using 5Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, and Pareto analysis.
Lean & Six Sigma: Implemented Kaizens, 5S, and Gemba walks to improve operational workflows.
Process Audits: Performed audits to ensure sustained improvements and documented findings through debriefing reports.
Stakeholder Communication: Collaborated with senior leadership, providing updates on project status and process improvements.

Apr 2008 - Feb 2013

4 years 11 months

Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic

Concept Development: Collected requirements and developed multiple mechanical design concepts validated through quality standards.
CAD Modeling: Created detailed 3D CAD models, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOM).
Design Optimization: Modified product designs based on new operational and physical requirements.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Analyzed mechanical components under stress, force, and moment conditions using FEA techniques.
Production Oversight: Monitored and controlled manufacturing processes across multiple production lines.
Innovation: Designed and developed a 3-axis Cartesian robot for industrial automation.