Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit has promoted MD Kabir to division manager, operational excellence, manufacturing support.
In his new role, MD will lead the support for North American monozukuri (NAM) activities, monozukuri-lean transformation and continuous improvement with a focus on profitability.
“MD’s ability to think strategically makes him a driving force for continuous improvement,” said Dan Chips, director, manufacturing support, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
“His passion for developing skills and knowledge through hands-on experience is central to achieving successful lean transformation, and ultimately delivering product that exceeds customer expectations.
MD’s ability to think strategically makes him a driving force for continuous improvement.
Dan Chips
“We look forward to the continued growth of operational excellence and profitability under his leadership.”
MD joined Yamaha in 2017 as continuous improvement manager at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC).
In the role, he organised the Continuous Improvement Department and led the team to approximately $26m in savings over a seven-year period.
He most recently served on the Marine Business Unit Operational Excellence Manufacturing Support team as continuous improvement manager and played a key role in leading monozukuri-lean activities and lean transformation for the Marine Group.
Kabir reports directly to Dan Chips, director, Manufacturing Support, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
