Farid Gharib

Director of Maintenance @Polar Pak Company

Montreal, QC, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2021 — Present

Director of Maintenance @Polar Pak Company

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Lead maintenance strategy for a major manufacturing site, overseeing reliability, automation, asset management, and preventive/predictive programs.• Modernize plant operations through CAPEX projects, equipment upgrades, and process optimization.• Reduce unplanned downtime by implementing structured maintenance systems and data‑driven decision‑making.• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary technical team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.• Improve equipment availability and operational stability while optimizing maintenance costs.

EDUCATION

1993 — 1997

Tehran Azad University

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

2014 — 2017

HEC Montréal

Project Management

2018 — 2020

HEC Montréal

Enterprise Management

2009 — 2012

Polytechnique Montréal

Master, Industrial Engineering

SKILLS

Lean ManufacturingFmeaEngineering5sSolidworksValue Stream MappingIndustrial MaintenanceKaizenMechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementManufacturingProject ManagementProduction PlanningTpmSmedKanbanWorkplace SafetyRoot Cause Problem SolvingRoot Cause AnalysisManufacturing EngineeringIsoPro EngineerToyota Production SystemSpcJitManagementFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)Iso StandardsTotal Productive Maintenance (Tpm)

ABOUT FARID GHARIB

I am an operations and maintenance leader with more than 20 years of experience transforming manufacturing environments through reliability, automation, and continuous improvement. My career has been built on modernizing facilities, elevating technical teams, and delivering sustainable performance across high‑volume industrial operations.I specialize in developing maintenance strategies that increase equipment availability, reduce unplanned downtime, and strengthen asset reliability. My approach combines Lean principles, data‑driven decision‑making, and hands‑on leadership to create safe, efficient, and high‑performing plants.Throughout my career, I have led multidisciplinary teams, managed major CAPEX projects, and implemented systems that improve productivity, quality, and operational stability. I am recognized for my ability to build strong technical teams, simplify complex problems, and drive change in fast‑paced environments.With a background in mechanical and industrial engineering, complemented by Lean Black Belt and APICS CPIM certifications, I bring a strong blend of technical depth and strategic vision. I am passionate about developing people, optimizing processes, and building the operational foundations that enable long‑term growth.I am driven by one mission: to create modern, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations where teams can perform at their best and organizations can scale with confidence.

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