Kaveh Ghazi
Director, System Implementation at Tompkins Robotics - A Business Unit of Tompkins International- Claim this Profile
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Nikki F.
I have had the opportunity to work with Kaveh on several projects especially on the labor management system. I am impressed with his high energy, problem solving skills and his ability to communicate to his team and colleagues. It has been a pleasure to work and be associated with him. Our team greatly benefits from all of the talents Kaveh brings to the table.
Bill Jusko
I have always been impressed with Kaveh's strong analytical and problem-solving skills. He is also adept at relating to widely varied audiences, which allows him to find "common ground" and subsequently resolve issues quickly.
Nikki F.
I have had the opportunity to work with Kaveh on several projects especially on the labor management system. I am impressed with his high energy, problem solving skills and his ability to communicate to his team and colleagues. It has been a pleasure to work and be associated with him. Our team greatly benefits from all of the talents Kaveh brings to the table.
Bill Jusko
I have always been impressed with Kaveh's strong analytical and problem-solving skills. He is also adept at relating to widely varied audiences, which allows him to find "common ground" and subsequently resolve issues quickly.
Nikki F.
I have had the opportunity to work with Kaveh on several projects especially on the labor management system. I am impressed with his high energy, problem solving skills and his ability to communicate to his team and colleagues. It has been a pleasure to work and be associated with him. Our team greatly benefits from all of the talents Kaveh brings to the table.
Bill Jusko
I have always been impressed with Kaveh's strong analytical and problem-solving skills. He is also adept at relating to widely varied audiences, which allows him to find "common ground" and subsequently resolve issues quickly.
Nikki F.
I have had the opportunity to work with Kaveh on several projects especially on the labor management system. I am impressed with his high energy, problem solving skills and his ability to communicate to his team and colleagues. It has been a pleasure to work and be associated with him. Our team greatly benefits from all of the talents Kaveh brings to the table.
Bill Jusko
I have always been impressed with Kaveh's strong analytical and problem-solving skills. He is also adept at relating to widely varied audiences, which allows him to find "common ground" and subsequently resolve issues quickly.
Credentials
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ISO 9001 Foundation - Quality Certification
Georgia Institute of TechnologyJun, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Management
Analytical center LEANCOR Inc.
Experience
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Tompkins Robotics
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, System Implementation
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May 2018 - Present
Leading solution design and systems implementation of advanced AMR (robotic) material handling systems for applications in e-commerce, micro-fulfillment, and distribution in supply chain operations. Responsibilities include solution design and pricing, client engagement, and project leadership from design through support phase. Complete project lifecycle leadership responsible for client engagement, solution design and pricing, systems implementation, testing, commissioning, acceptance, training, and P&L ownership. Directly support other teams, functions and organizational leaders in Software Dev and Product Dev for mechanical, controls and robotics teams as well as LCS (Support), Marketing, Finance, PMO, and HR. Show less
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KHGT Supply Chain Engineering & Consulting
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United States
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Principal
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
My own consulting business with focus on engineering assessments and RFP reviews for systems, networks, and operations as well as DC intralogistics redesigns to integrate systems and automation for storage, picking and packing operations including labor management, change management systems . My own consulting business with focus on engineering assessments and RFP reviews for systems, networks, and operations as well as DC intralogistics redesigns to integrate systems and automation for storage, picking and packing operations including labor management, change management systems .
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Gerber Childrenswear LLC
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Industrial Engineering
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Sep 2017 - Nov 2017
Reported to the VP of fulfillment operation and was responsible for industrial engineering, facility services, project management, and process improvement. Evaluated multiple scenarios for automation with respective ROI cases. Developed a path for stabilizing operational metrics around cost, throughput and quality by focusing on improving planning, communication, and process improvement. Reported to the VP of fulfillment operation and was responsible for industrial engineering, facility services, project management, and process improvement. Evaluated multiple scenarios for automation with respective ROI cases. Developed a path for stabilizing operational metrics around cost, throughput and quality by focusing on improving planning, communication, and process improvement.
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The Home Depot
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager Industrial Engineering
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Dec 2014 - Sep 2017
Reported to VP of Ops for B2B division and was responsible for the industrial engineering for a network of 75 centers of varying sizes in North America. Primary responsibilities focused on project management and process improvement within systems and operations units. Led and supported initiatives to build competencies and capabilities in the network by driving standardization, improving flow, expanding throughput and storage capacity as well as evaluating new technologies to drive end-to-end efficiencies in Distribution and Transportation operations. Show less
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Coach
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Industrial Engineer, Global Logistics
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Nov 2011 - Nov 2014
Reported to the Sr. Director of Global Logistics Engineering and supported global projects for the DC network. In North America responsibilities included Capex projects, Labor Management, capacity planning, and layout design to improve performance in a multi sales channel distribution operation. Globally supported 3PL managed sites in Netherlands, China, and Japan with performance management, capacity planning, and minor redesign. Reported to the Sr. Director of Global Logistics Engineering and supported global projects for the DC network. In North America responsibilities included Capex projects, Labor Management, capacity planning, and layout design to improve performance in a multi sales channel distribution operation. Globally supported 3PL managed sites in Netherlands, China, and Japan with performance management, capacity planning, and minor redesign.
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Michaels Stores
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Logistics Industrial Engineer
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Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
Reported to Director of Supply Chain Engineering and supported 6 DC’s with primary objectives on implementation of engineered labor standards, flow optimization projects, and other process improvement initiatives in the network. Reported to Director of Supply Chain Engineering and supported 6 DC’s with primary objectives on implementation of engineered labor standards, flow optimization projects, and other process improvement initiatives in the network.
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CVS Pharmacy
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Logistics Industrial Engineer
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Jun 2006 - Nov 2010
Reported to Director of Engineering and supported go-live for an Automated DC in Florida and Labor Management projects across the DC network. Primary role required 70% travel for development, deployment, and maintenance of labor standards. Florida facility responsibilities included ISO certification and maintenance, process and methods improvement, vendor management, reporting & analysis, and budget planning for Capex, Expense, Payroll and Transportation. Reported to Director of Engineering and supported go-live for an Automated DC in Florida and Labor Management projects across the DC network. Primary role required 70% travel for development, deployment, and maintenance of labor standards. Florida facility responsibilities included ISO certification and maintenance, process and methods improvement, vendor management, reporting & analysis, and budget planning for Capex, Expense, Payroll and Transportation.
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Walmart
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Area Manager
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Jul 2005 - Jul 2006
Responsible for case picking in a 1 Mil sq-ft door per store DC. Supervised performance of hourly employees on productivity, quality, and safety, and attendance. Coached for success and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase capacity or improve efficiency by eliminating bottlenecks between labor and MHS. Responsible for case picking in a 1 Mil sq-ft door per store DC. Supervised performance of hourly employees on productivity, quality, and safety, and attendance. Coached for success and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase capacity or improve efficiency by eliminating bottlenecks between labor and MHS.
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Education
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2000 - 2003
UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering -
2004 - 2005
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business
Master of Science - MS, Business Administration and Management, General
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