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Abdi Mohamed Ali
Minneapolis
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Emerson Automation Solutions, excelling in program management and team development. Proven track record in enhancing quality standards and fostering collaboration. Skilled in regulatory compliance and conflict resolution, driving continuous improvement initiatives that elevate operational efficiency and employee performance. Committed to creating a safe and productive work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Production Lead
Hoffman Nvent
Blaine, mn
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Evaluated manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality with regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
Lead
Emerson Automation solutions
02.2023 - Current
- Observing and ensuring Quality criteria of products and raising red light if needed.
- Ensuring good housekeeping and 5S and safety rules and regulations.
- Performing tasks at Workstations in accordance with documented processes/procedures/work instructions and training provided.
- Build and maintain a safe work environment. Be responsible for the maintenance and protection of company property in the assigned work area.
- Plan daily work assignments and periodic rotations for assigned employees to meet objectives. Delegate routine and important tasks.
- Share responsibility and accountability for schedule, quality of product, and safety with direct reports. Set clear objectives and measures, monitor progress and results.
- Participate in the hiring and selection process to fill open positions. Interview and recommend potential candidates.
- Maintain and support ongoing training programs. Participate in the development of new or updated training programs as necessary. Provide tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employee’s abilities.
- Conduct regular discussions with employees on personal development.
- Conduct timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with company guidelines. Regularly meet one-on-one with assigned employees to verbally review performance. Provide current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback that is both constructive and positive.
- Communicate regularly to assigned employees on matters such as business conditions, goals, trends, accomplishments, pay plan updates, and information on benefits and policies. Foster open dialogue within the work unit and across work units.
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and consistently and fairly coordinate and support company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes.
- Attend and actively participate in training for new supervisors as outlined by Rosemount Training & Development and departmental supervision.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
Senior assembler III
Juno Pacific/Cretex Medical
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Execute to the production schedule.
- Assign employees to run equipment and jobs.
- Ensure the area has the materials and supplies to meet production needs.
- Ensure jobs are completed and meet quality standards and are on time.
- Ensure machinery and equipment is running efficiently and effectively.
- Provide employees on–the–job training and mentoring.
- Ensure employees are following work instructions and processes.
- Provide daily updates through the Tier I process.
- Communicate production issues, schedules, and priorities within and between teams.
- Implement process improvements.
- Create employee goals, performance initiatives and areas of accountability that are directly aligned with the goals of the company.
- Ensure employees are following company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Manage the manufacturing ERP systems for production.
- Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
- Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
- Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance.
- Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve.
- Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
- Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
- Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Performed daily maintenance and inspection of machinery to drive optimal performance.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Maintained detailed records of production and assembly processes.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
Material handler III
Emerson Automation solutions
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for moving product within the warehouse by means of motorized equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, reach lifts etc.
- Responsible to stock incoming items, to replenish flow racks, and pick orders with use of RF equipment.
- Create cartons and labels prior to shipping.
- Doing cycle counts quarterly and the end of Fiscal year.
- Ability to break down incoming products per packing list.
- Maintain productivity minimum standard.
- Adhere to all safety rules, policies and procedures.
- Work overtime as required.
- Load and/or unload trucks.
- Put away incoming freight.
- Replenish orders as necessary to support operation.
- Supply cardboard boxes and bags for departments.
- Perform necessary housekeeping duties to maintain clean work environment.
- Maintain safe actions on and off the equipment in compliance with all safety rules/regulations required by Emerson, federal, state and local provisions.
- Meet department quality, attendance and productivity requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
Training Specialist General Assembly
Colder products company
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Provide first day orientation sessions and on-boarding process for new employees.
- Identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses of employees on the production floor.
- Translate requirements into training activities that will prepare employees for the next step of their career path.
- Build training programs specific to equipment and processes.
- Provide backup Assembly Lead support.
- Develop certification programs and administer evaluations to assess progress towards goal achievement.
- Develop a structured offline learning environment where training and development can occur in a controlled setting.
- Provide updates to current work instructions to ensure standardization and best practices are captured in training domain (Master Control).
- Deliver training courses.
- Helping logistics departments during cycle counts.
- Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques into employees work behavior.
- Collaborate with engineering departments during development and release of new products to establish standardized work instructions.
- Performs repetitive operations as specified on Production Orders and explained in Work Instructions, Procedures, and Assembly Prints.
- Follows and completes required documentation of work performed under general supervision.
- Participates in continuous improvement.
- Performs other job duties and/or projects to meet business needs.
- Actively involved in cost reduction programs.
- Informs the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Technicians, and/or Quality Assurance of any discrepancies in part quality, procedures or equipment, and personnel issues.
- Prepared videos for online and remote instruction.
- Assisted in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for organizations, departments and individuals.
- Collected data on program effectiveness to develop modifications and improvements to curricula.
- Documented participation and evaluated learning for each participant.
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.
- Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises, increasing internal hiring by 70%.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
Inbound stow
Amazon warehouse fulfillment
Shakopee
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Responsible for storing merchandise in assorted size bins, to be pulled for fulfillment of orders.
- Bin inspection for damages.
- Provide accuracy of inventory to prevent false overages or true shortages.
- Pick, pack and ship customer’s orders to their address and accurate manner.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Senior Teacher
Waberi High School
Dadaab
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Able to formulate school academic structures.
- Supervising teaching and nonteaching staff.
- Able to improve teamwork in staff.
- Work closely with senior education officers and teachers on training and workshops for teachers and students.
- Chairperson to the school's Curriculum and academic committee Chairpersons to the examination council in the school setup.
- Taught Swahili, geography and biology.
- Exhibit exemplary performance and responsibility in all duties assigned.
- Organize office operations and procedures.
- Provide general support to visitors.
- Schedule meetings and appointments.
- Create and maintain office records in both paper and electronic formats.
- Organize the office layout and order stationery and equipment.
- Maintain the office condition and arrange necessary repairs.
- Address employee’s queries regarding office management issues e.g. stationery, Hardware and travel arrangements.
- Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies.
- Set objectives for instructional quality and results benchmarks for students.
- Maintained full credentials and up-to-date understanding of trends in education.
- Assisted with curriculum planning and materials selection.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Water sanitation and hygiene officer
Norwegian Refugee Council
Dadaab
12.2008 - 07.2010
- Waste management recycling activities.
- Distribution of hygiene and cleaning materials.
- Ensuring clean and safe water supply.
- Supplying of hygiene kits to schools.
- Overseeing all other employees in different locations.
- Data collection.
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Education
Kenyatta university
Thika, Kenya09.2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - B+
Hagadera High School
Dadaab, Kenya09.2008
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - A-
Central Academy
Dadaab, Kenya11.2004
Skills
- Program management
- Conflict resolution
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Experienced in software
- Microsoft office
- Experienced in Community engagement
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Teaching language arts
- Team player
- Fast learner
- Collaborative
- Excellent communication skills
- Regulatory advanced directives knowledge
- Adult programs knowledge
- Teaching mathematics
- Biological Science
- Teaching science and technology
- Social foundations in education
Accomplishments
- UNICEF: Child friendly school course on child centered methodology and inclusive learning.
- KENYA LITERATURE BUREAU: Challenges facing in teaching Swahili in Kenya high schools.
- UNHCR: Data collection and Enumerator in Dadaab refugee camp.
- SCHOOL FOR ALL (CANADA): Learning styles, Learning strategies, Child centered methodologies, Facilitation skills and classroom management.
- UNHCR/GIZ: Approaches used in environmental Education, environmental health, local laws and traditions governing natural resources, soil and water conservation measures.
Languages
- Swahili
- Somali
- English
Timeline
Operations Production Lead
Hoffman Nvent
01.2026 - Current
Senior assembler III
Juno Pacific/Cretex Medical
11.2024 - 12.2025
Lead
Emerson Automation solutions
02.2023 - Current
Material handler III
Emerson Automation solutions
11.2021 - 01.2023
Training Specialist General Assembly
Colder products company
01.2017 - 01.2023
Inbound stow
Amazon warehouse fulfillment
04.2016 - 11.2016
Senior Teacher
Waberi High School
11.2014 - 03.2016
Water sanitation and hygiene officer
Norwegian Refugee Council
12.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor’s degree - Education
Kenyatta university
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - B+
Hagadera High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - A-
Central Academy