Wasiuddin Rafi Mohammed
About Wasiuddin Rafi Mohammed
Wasiuddin Rafi Mohammed is an Associate Manager, Lean at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, with extensive experience in the FMCG sector and expertise in continuous improvement and cost-saving strategies.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Wasiuddin Rafi Mohammed currently holds the position of Associate Manager, Lean at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. In this role, he is responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives using various Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), and line balancing. He also focuses on developing long-term manufacturing strategies aimed at achieving a Zero Loss State and facilitating the implementation of the Zero Loss journey by developing Lean skills across teams.
Previous Positions in the Manufacturing Industry
Before his current role, Wasiuddin Rafi Mohammed held multiple positions at SC Johnson. From 2017 to 2018, he worked as an Associate Manager, Lean in Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Manufacturing Associate from 2012 to 2017, also in Jeddah. Earlier in his career, he gained experience as a Production Engineer at Fosroc from 2011 to 2012, demonstrating his longstanding dedication to the manufacturing industry.
Educational Background in Engineering
Wasiuddin Rafi Mohammed holds a Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Nottingham, completed in 2010. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His foundational education includes a high school diploma in Materials Sciences from Ivy League Academy, achieved in 2003.
Expertise in Lean and Continuous Improvement
Wasiuddin Rafi Mohammed has a well-established expertise in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement in the manufacturing sector. He is skilled in implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to drive continuous improvements and has extensive experience in managing operations within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. His role involves devising and executing cost-saving strategies with a functional budget of up to $140 million and training machine operators to execute Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.
Supply Chain and Analytical Skills
Wasiuddin Rafi Mohammed is known for his strong end-to-end supply chain awareness and analytical skills. His international experience in core manufacturing enhances his ability to develop and execute effective cost-saving strategies. Additionally, his expertise in loss deployment contributes to the efficiency and productivity of operations within the organizations he has served.