Nahid Afshar

Professional Background

Nahid Afshar is a distinguished Cross Cultural Team Builder and accomplished operations executive renowned for her extensive experience in startup and large-scale international companies across Asia, Europe, and North America. With a proven track record in creating shareholder value, she has emerged as a dynamic leader in global manufacturing, supply chain quality management, and the introduction and release of new products.

Her exceptional leadership abilities are highlighted by her success in building and leading collaborative, high-performing global teams that have consistently delivered products of improved quality, as measured by Defective Parts Per Million (DPPM), achieving impressive metrics of over 4.5 Sigma levels. Nahid has demonstrated her proficiency in scaling operations and supply chains internationally while effectively reducing product costs and enhancing profit margins.

Nahid's expertise extends to new product introductions, manufacturing transfers, and global supply chain management. Her strategic applications of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques have enabled her to deliver results in predictable time-to-market, time-to-volume, and time-to-cost, making her a sought-after leader in her field.

Education and Achievements

Educated at California State University - East Bay, Nahid earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, laying a solid foundation for her analytical and methodological approach in operations and manufacturing. Over her career, she has garnered recognition for her exemplary contributions to the industry, particularly during her tenure at Seagate Technology.

At Seagate, she served as Executive Director of Six Sigma and Business Excellence, where she played a pivotal role in operational success. Her commitment to excellence was acknowledged through several prestigious Seagate Annual Business Excellence Awards, which she won for outstanding program implementation and achieving the best financial returns in Seagate’s global competitions. Nahid's exceptional performance was further celebrated when she was recognized as “An Outstanding Seagate Employee,” which led to her inclusion in “Seagate’s People’s Add,” featured in five different magazines specializing in computer science and technology.

Leadership Roles

Currently, Nahid is the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at Tactus Technology, wherein she leverages her vast expertise to drive operational efficiencies and market success. Previously, she held the position of Vice President of Global Manufacturing Engineering and Quality at SORAA, where she played an instrumental role in enhancing product quality and engineering processes on a global scale. Nahid's leadership journey has equipped her with a unique understanding of diverse cultural landscapes, which she effectively navigates to build strong, collaborative teams across continents.

With a dynamic career marked by excellence and a commitment to high performance, Nahid Afshar continues to make significant impacts in the field of operations and manufacturing, leading organizations toward achieving their strategic goals. Her blend of educational background and extensive experience provides her with the tools to excel in the ever-evolving global market.