Unlocking Operational Excellence with Ghali Bennis

10 years’ hands-on transformation at Amazon, Coca-Cola & Nestlé.
From plant floor to executive boardroom, I deliver practical, high-ROI solutions that stick.

Operational Excellence - My Track Record

Showcasing achievements in logistics and continuous improvement strategies.

Amazon – Transportation Operations Manager (ORY8, France) | Sep 2023 – Present

  • Full responsibility for transport operations at one of Amazon’s largest Sort Centers in France (ORY8).

  • Managed a team of Leads & Ops Admins across all shifts; drove KPIs in On-Time Delivery, Safety, Quality, Financials, and Wasted CBM.

  • Power BI Innovator: Built a tool uncovering a 7-year error in EU Wasted CBM metrics; led redesign of KPIs at EU level.

  • Rolled out a VBA automation tool across France, saving over 2 hours per site, daily.

  • Safety Champion: Launched new site standards (securement, stacking, yard safety), led audits & coached teams.

  • Developed Leads into future Managers through succession planning & daily coaching.

  • Waste Management Owner: Improved recycling, hazardous waste, and donation flows.

  • Infrastructure Leader: Upgraded dock safety, yard markings, and launched electric yard trucks.

  • Recognized Achievement: ORY8 ranked #1 site in France for Transport & Safety (2024).

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners – Production Team Manager | Paris | Nov 2020 – Sep 2023

  • Managed a 70-person unit: Achieved targets for quality, costs, deadlines, and safety

  • Oversaw multi-process operations (PET lines, injection presses, palletizing) and maintenance teams (19+ people)

  • Lean Routines: Drove 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement in daily shop floor operations

  • Safety & Compliance: Conducted regular audits, developed standards, and trained teams for incident prevention

  • Sustainability Initiatives: Ran projects to reduce CO2 and plastics via “3R” (reduce/reuse/recycle) and electric supply solutions (in partnership with JO 2024)

  • Next Gen Leadership: Organized CCEP’s youth conference to showcase and pitch innovation to leadership

  • Talent Developer: Provided ongoing feedback, upskilling, and career development for teams and interns

Nestlé – Packaging Area Production Manager | Annecy | Nov 2018 – Nov 2020

  • Full Operational Leadership: Managed a 35-person team (operators & supervisors) across two packaging lines plus the palletizing area, delivering on volume, cost, safety, and quality targets.

  • Continuous Improvement: Maintained ownership of all major KPIs (OEE/TRS, safety, reliability, FTE, costs), driving year-on-year performance gains.

  • Change Leader: Led and supported change management, delivering impactful team training on new routines and standards.

  • Maintenance & Reliability: Oversaw preventive and challenge maintenance schedules; conducted root cause analysis on top losses (Pareto heads).

  • Talent Growth: Provided regular performance reviews, career development, and hands-on coaching—transforming operators into problem-solvers and future leaders.

Nestlé – Focus Improvement Pillar Manager | Annecy | Sep 2017 – Nov 2018

  • TPM Pioneer: Drove full deployment of TPM pillars (Autonomous/Planned Maintenance, Early Equipment, FI, Quality, SHE) on two packaging lines, reducing unplanned stoppages by 50%.

  • Root Cause Analysis Champion: Rolled out RCA, GSTD, DMAIC, and SMED across the site. Led and trained teams—operators, leads, and engineers—in practical problem-solving.

  • Problem-Solving Culture: Built and launched educational TPM kits, standardizing content for Nestlé Continuous Excellence. Supported TPM audits and validated Phase Zero in 6 factories.

  • Data-Driven Improvement: Developed Power BI “loss tree” analytics to prioritize high-impact actions.

  • Leadership Developer: Mentored new project leaders on TPM and problem-solving methods; drove a +120% increase in project closure rate.

  • Cost Saver: Led soup line loss reduction initiative, generating €100k/year savings.

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Key Skills & Cross-Company Strengths

  • TPM & Lean Expert: AM/PM, FI, ET, Quality, SHE pillars (Nestlé); 5S & visual management (Coca-Cola)

  • RCA & Problem Solving: GSTD/RCA, DMAIC, Yellow Belt; led and trained teams on deep-dive analysis

  • Project Management: From €6M automation to waste reduction and digitalization (Power BI, VBA)

  • Coaching & People Development: Certified trainer (RCA, TPM, GSTD); built strong shop floor & leadership pipelines

  • International & Cultural Experience: France, Morocco, UK, Asia, Africa (Ivory Coast)

  • Languages: French (native), Arabic (native), English (fluent), Spanish & Sign Language (operational)

  • Ambassador: One Young World (CCEP); organized innovation events and youth conferences