MUHAMMAD USMAN RIAZ
Oshawa
Summary
A proactive and safety-oriented professional with extensive experience in manufacturing and project management. Proven track record in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, optimizing operations for productivity, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Strong background in mechanical engineering, tool design, and operational efficiency within dynamic production environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
GM Oshawa Assembly
08.2022 - Current
- Engaged team members in safety processes to develop a proactive safety culture
- Performed machine calibration and production processes to meet daily automotive production targets
- Reviewed daily downtime reports and collaborated on uptime improvement projects
- Supported Global Manufacturing System standards, including Maintenance Level 4/5 Board and Business Plan Deployment
- Conducted safety checks and reported near misses to uphold a safe work environment
Customer Relations Manager
Iqbal Foods
02.2022 - Current
- Managed retail store development and achieved key performance indicators for sales and customer service
- Provided leadership and training to staff, ensuring alignment with store objectives
- Coordinated new promotions and resolved escalated customer service issues effectively
Assistant Project Manager
Attaullah & Sons Engineering Corp.
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Led design and construction projects, ensuring successful plant installation and continuous improvement of tools and equipment
- Developed flexible manufacturing systems and procedures to maximize efficiency
- Monitored operational processes to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented measures to address non-conformance to SOPs
- Reviewed and optimized plant layouts, machinery, and maintenance programs to support production goals
Education
Project Management -
01.2022
Modules: Microsoft Project; Project Quality; Fundamentals of Project Management
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
01.2017
Modules: Control Engineering; Internal Combustion Engines; Manufacturing Process; Power Plants; Industrial Electronics; Machine Design
Skills
- Development and implementation of safety-oriented manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) standards
- Maintenance level frameworks
- Designing and modifying tools
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong understanding of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols
- Hazardous Energy Control
- Plant Safety Policies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Project
- SAP for procurement and process monitoring
- Effective stakeholder management
- Communication skills
- Ability to identify and eliminate waste
- Skilled in risk assessment
- Budget management
- Compliance training
- Assembly line experience
- Assembly and production
- Safety protocols adherence
- Materials handling
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- Workflow Analysis
- Equipment calibration
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Blueprint reading
Careerandachievements
- Production Operator, GM Oshawa Assembly, Canada, 08/01/22, Present, Engaged team members in safety processes to develop a proactive safety culture., Performed machine calibration and production processes to meet daily automotive production targets., Reviewed daily downtime reports and collaborated on uptime improvement projects., Supported Global Manufacturing System standards, including Maintenance Level 4/5 Board and Business Plan Deployment., Conducted safety checks and reported near misses to uphold a safe work environment.
- Customer Relations Manager, Iqbal Foods, Canada, 02/01/22, Present, Managed retail store development and achieved key performance indicators for sales and customer service., Provided leadership and training to staff, ensuring alignment with store objectives., Coordinated new promotions and resolved escalated customer service issues effectively.
- Assistant Project Manager, Attaullah & Sons Engineering Corp., Pakistan, 01/01/17, 12/31/20, Led design and construction projects, ensuring successful plant installation and continuous improvement of tools and equipment., Developed flexible manufacturing systems and procedures to maximize efficiency., Monitored operational processes to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards., Conducted risk assessments and implemented measures to address non-conformance to SOPs., Reviewed and optimized plant layouts, machinery, and maintenance programs to support production goals.
Professionalmembershipsandaffiliations
- Professional Engineers Ontario (Licence Application in Process)
- Professional Engineer – Pakistan Engineering Council (Reg. No. MECH/37797)
Professional Development
- Compliance Training: Hot Work, Confined Space, First Aid CPR, Rigging, Electrical Safe Work Practices
- Advanced knowledge in Process Monitoring and Control
- GMS Training (in progress)
Timeline
Production Operator - GM Oshawa Assembly
08.2022 - Current
Customer Relations Manager - Iqbal Foods
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Project Manager - Attaullah & Sons Engineering Corp.
01.2017 - 12.2020
Mirpur Univ. of Science and Tech. - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering,
Centennial College - Project Management,