Basil Thomas
Continuous Improvement Engineer @MAHLE
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WORK HISTORY
Continuous Improvement Engineer @MAHLE
Tilbury, ON, CA
Develop and facilitate a wide variety of improvement initiatives, workshops and projects designed to improve throughput time, flexibility, quality and value utilizing lean techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Problem Solving and Value Analysis which result in significant efficiency improvements for the facility.• Train and coach the Plant Management team in MAHLE Shop Floor Management leadership behaviors, leadership instruments and leadership tasks.• Participate in integrated process development for new program launches and approve process design per PDP requirements.• Deliver sustainable cultural and behavioral changes across the business to build a CI Lean culture including support functions, through coaching, mentoring and influencing employees, business team leaders, and global lean professionals• Ensuring the production processes (manufacturing and logistics) conform to lean manufacturing principles• Analyzing sales to budget for projects awarded• Prepares for pre-series production by:(a) Ensuring production line is set-up;(b) Ensuring work plans and instructions are developed
EDUCATION
Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
University of Windsor
Major, Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Industrial Engineering (Honours)
University of Windsor
Minor, Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA)
ABOUT BASIL THOMAS
I’m an Industrial Engineer driving operational excellence, process optimization, and supply chain efficiency in the automotive sector. At MAHLE, I support continuous improvement initiatives, leading workshops and implementing data-driven strategies that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and streamline workflows.With a BASc in Industrial Engineering, a BBA minor, and ongoing studies toward an MBA, I bridge technical problem-solving with business strategy. I thrive at the intersection of operations and leadership — helping organizations transform complex challenges into measurable results.Core strengths: Continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma), SAP (PP & WM), process automation, supply chain optimization, and cross-functional leadership.Career goal: To leverage engineering expertise and business acumen to lead large-scale transformation initiatives that deliver sustainable growth and efficiency.Always open to connecting with professionals in manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations to share insights and explore collaboration opportunities.
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