Abdou Aziz Samassa

Continuous Improvement Lead @Dehumidified Air Solutions

Montreal, QC, CA

Strategic Vision & Prioritization:Established a clear strategic direction by presenting a Quality Vision and a comprehensive 12-month Continuous Improvement (CI) roadmap—including 12 strategic projects—to the company’s leadership.•Operational Efficiency & Data-Driven Meetings:Saved 4 hours per week for operational leaders and drove over 30 KPI-based actions by developing a standardized Daily Morning Meeting framework, supported by an action tracker and a centralized Power BI dashboard integrating data from SharePoint, the company\'s ERP system, and Excel.•Enhanced Project Management:Improved project alignment and success by implementing a structured project management methodology based on the DMAIC model, alongside a governance system and targeted end-user training.•Tool Management System & Savings:Generated annual savings in the six-figure range and saved over hours of operational time by creating an integrated tool management system—including a tools database for each production line, standardized 5S foam implementation, and PowerApps-based audits linked to a Power BI report.•Production Optimization:Increased production area capacity by 25% and achieved annual savings exceeding six figures by optimizing a sub-assembly line, implementing 5S in the area, and standardizing operators\' work instructions.•Quality & Competence Enhancement:Boosted quality adherence and employee competency by implementing a Learning Management System centralizing key SOPs, Work Instructions, and Workmanship Standards.•Process Mapping & Bottleneck Elimination:Created and optimized Value Stream Maps for multiple products, effectively identifying and eliminating bottlenecks to increase overall throughput.

Concordia University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

West African College of the Atlantic (WACA)

Baccalaureat international

Concordia University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate