Dev Makati
About Dev Makati
Dev Makati is an Operations Shift Supervisor at Amazon Logistics with expertise in SolidWorks, Lean Six Sigma, and Project Management. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various roles in the logistics and manufacturing sectors, focusing on safety, training, and operational excellence.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Dev Makati serves as an Operations Shift Supervisor at Amazon Logistics, a position he has held since 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and updating them as necessary. He tracks and reports on area performance metrics to ensure successful operations. Additionally, he participates in Operational Excellence initiatives and conducts regular ride-alongs with Delivery Associates to ensure engagement and adherence to standard work procedures.
Previous Experience in Operations and Engineering
Prior to his current role, Dev Makati worked in various positions that contributed to his expertise in operations and engineering. He was a Junior Mechanical Engineer at Rabatex Industries for 11 months in Ahmedabad, India, and served as a Continuous Improvement Coordinator - Co-op at Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd. for 2 months in Gujarat, India. He also worked as a Quality Technician at Kingsville Stamping Limited for 1 year in Windsor, Canada. Additionally, he briefly held the position of Head Coach at Amazon Logistics in Vaughan, Ontario, where he focused on training Delivery Associates.
Education and Expertise
Dev Makati holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Industrial Engineering from the University of Windsor, which he completed from 2018 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University, studying from 2013 to 2017. His expertise includes SolidWorks, Lean Six Sigma, Minitab, and Project Management, which he applies in his current and previous roles to enhance operational efficiency.
Safety and Compliance Initiatives
In his role at Amazon Logistics, Dev Makati identifies and addresses safety hazards within the work area. He is responsible for coaching associates on safety practices and actively participates in safety initiatives. His commitment to safety is evident through his regular assessments of associate work performance, where he provides detailed feedback to ensure adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.