Suvir Sooknah

Over 20 years of experience within the manufacturing, process and supply chain industry, providing outstanding operations, P&L, and total quality, World Class Manufacturing and Lean management leadership.

Analytical problem solver with excellent team-building skills. Diversified manufacturing experience in high and low volume production with an extensive background in manufacturing and industrial engineering systems.

Demonstrated success in introducing new products into production, and in developing, implementing and managing new processes to improve quality, safety and increase productivity.

Hands-on experience in lean manufacturing, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), ISO 9000 and ISO 14000, value stream mapping, process flow charts, visual aids, visual work instructions, work instructions, problem solving team (8D), TPM and OEE.

• MS Engineering Technology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA 2002- Present
• MBA, Lawrence TechnologyUniversity, Southfield, Michigan, USA 2004 - Present
• BSc Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, WayneState University, Detroit, Michigan, USA. 1999 - 2002
• Diploma Manufacturing Mgmt and Systems, Bolton Institute of Higher Technology, England. 1993 - 1996
• Mechanical Engg. Technician's Part One Certificate, City and Guilds of London Institute, England. June 1992
• Diploma in Maintenance Mechanics (Brevet D'aptitude Professionelle), Mauritius. 1990 - 1992