Reza Karim

About Reza Karim

Process Improvement Leader and Lean Six Sigma Master Blackbelt. A results-driven Senior Manager with over 14 years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, and lean methodologies across diverse industries. I specialize in driving transformative initiatives that optimize operations, reduce waste, and improve performance. With a strong focus on mentoring and leadership, I have successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable improvements, implement continuous improvement strategies, and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.Specialties: Lean manufacturing tools, Minitab, Tableau, Advance data analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Kepner-Tregoe, MS Office, PI, Proficy, PARCView and Leadership experience for > 12 years

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Process Improvement

   Sol de Janeiro

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Develop pipeline of improvement opportunities and drive performance improvement Develop a lean operations strategy across all Operation & Logistics Identify, plan and lead execution of lean transformative events targeted towards improving ourorganizational KPIs Provide leadership, mentoring and training on Process; Lean methodology and tools Deploy Kaizen events at all levels of the organization

Education

• Virginia Tech

  BS, Chemical Engineering

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Process Engineering
• Process Optimization
• Process Improvement
• Papermaking
• Management
• Manufacturing Excellence
• Lean Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Simulation
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis
• Pi Processbook
• Polymers
• Factory
• Capital Projects
• Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Preventive Maintenance
• Sap
• Continuous Improvement
• 5s
• Paper Industry
• Minitab
• Parcview
• Problem Solving
• Chemical Engineering
• Coatings
• Pulp