Adil Tahir
Continuous Improvement Lead @BAE Systems
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WORK HISTORY
Continuous Improvement Lead @BAE Systems
Samlesbury, GB
Continuous Improvement (CI) lead for a new carbon fibre manufacturing facility, implementing improvements to reduce waste, such as relocating tools closer to the point of work and re-launching Daily Start Up Meetings (DSUMs) in line with best practice• Coach for Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt, working with candidates to identify an appropriate project, analyse their data and deliver a business improvement. This currently includes 10 Green Belt and 40 Black Belt candidates, with an additional 30 certified and project savings of over Management of the Continuous Improvement training budget (£100k), working with training providers and internal customers to meet the development demands of the business• Designed and deliver training for Minitab statistical analysis software (90+ people to date) to enable data driven decision making on products and processes• Analysed and improved the process for maintaining part availability on operating aircraft by implementing statistical process control as a prompt for when to order parts and how to maintain the appropriate stock levels. A first for the supply chain business• Experience with managing and developing people, with five direct reports and regular coaching with new starters within the central team and the wider business• Continuous Improvement brand and standards lead, including PowerPoint and Excel. The CI brand is now well recognised within the business and is regularly praised by senior management for the consistent high level of quality• Achieved a level 3 Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualification. This involved the completion of multiple assessed coaching and training sessions• Experience with HTML and CSS to create the team\'s intranet site, which has been used as a best practice example• Consistent “high performance” ratings and a “high potential” – an internal process for identifying future leaders in the business
EDUCATION
Benton Park Sixth Form
A-level
Cranfield University
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma: Engineering Competence, Engineering
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) & Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT ADIL TAHIR
I represent the BAE Systems Air Manufacturing function (covering UK, Saudi and Australia) to lead and deliver continuous improvement projects. From reducing paint damage on an aircraft, to proving the capability of machines, these projects can have a significant effect on the business, particularly in relation to SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People).Prior to this, I completed the BAE graduate scheme, during which I undertook varied placements in: • US Programmes (F-35) • Chief Technology Office (Air head office) • BAE High Speed Wind Tunnels • MBDA Missile Systems (secondment)These roles have enabled me to develop my knowledge in continuous improvement, become the first person certified on the BAE Systems Six Sigma Black Belt, coach and train Lean and Six Sigma, and act as the only continuous improvement presence in a high profile manufacturing facility. On top of this, I acquired a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Competence, adding to my first class Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering.I am very passionate about engineering and continuous improvement, undertaking various lean courses (including Lean Management at Toyota), acquiring Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification and pursuing engineering Chartership.Outside work, I enjoy hiking, reading, TV and movies, and immerse myself in different cultures, visiting over 50 cities outside the UK.
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