Mahmoud Akaride

Production Director @SSAB

Montréal, CA

Lead the production of Special Steel components, working closely with the CAD/engineering team to ensure accurate technical drawings and manufacturability.• Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational excellence, reduce production lead times, and continuously optimize processes.• Chair and oversee ISO quality, health & safety, and continuous improvement committees, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and performance enhancement.• Manage talent development across production teams, including recruitment, performance evaluations, coaching, and continuous skills development.• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance programs for production equipment and heavy machinery to maximize reliability and uptime.• Lead and deliver large-scale, strategic projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to support operational transformation, capacity expansion, and long-term business objectives.

HEC Montréal

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Groupe Scolaire La Résidence

Preparatory Year, Mathematics, Physics & Engineering Sciences - MPSI

Plateau Bensouda School

Baccalaureate, Mathematics & Sciences

Polytechnique Montréal

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Polytechnique Montréal

Engineering Degree, Industrial Engineering