Hi, I’m
Ahmed Abaza
Production Manager
Jeddah
Summary
Experienced Production Manager with a robust background in the food industry, Extensive expertise in leading and optimizing manufacturing operations have successfully managed the production process, ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards and regulatory compliance. Leadership has been instrumental in achieving and exceeding production targets, with a keen focus on enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and maximizing overall operational performance. Possess a deep understanding of food safety protocols, production planning, and quality control measures, contributing to the seamless delivery of top-notch products. Commitment to continuous improvement and strategic problem-solving has consistently resulted in enhanced production workflows and increased profitability within the dynamic landscape of the food manufacturing sector.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
pladis Global, Jeddah
Production Manager
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Led team of five production engineers in overseeing operations within a factory with annual capacity of 49,000 tons to achieve and exceeded Business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to Volume, Quality, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), and Manufacturing Conversion Cost (MCC).
- Developing and implementing production schedules to meet customer demands.
- Coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth production processes.
- Optimizing resource allocation to maximize production efficiency.
- Build healthy and safe working environment which enhance productivity
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing efficiency measures.
- Monitoring and controlling production costs to meet budgetary constraints.
- Implementing cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
- Overseeing inventory levels to meet production requirements.
- Implementing inventory control measures to minimize waste.
- Collaborating with procurement to optimize stock levels.
pladis Global, Jeddah
Production Chief
01.2018 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Develop and manage tracking systems for analyzing production rates and product quality and identifying production issues before they arise
- Coordinate manufacturing staff to maximize efficiency, including creating the schedule, managing labor costs, giving instructions and choosing which manufacturing machines to use based on incoming orders
- Manage the inventory to ensure we always have the supply needed to complete production quotas quickly and efficiently, placing orders when necessary in advance so inventory is restocked before depletion
- Fulfill administrative duties, completing production reports and shift overviews that detail production rates and worker performances
- Present production information to board of directors, including suggestions for potential improvement and strategies for implementing these suggestions
- Contribute to the hiring process, making recommendations for which candidates are the most capable
- Train new staff to ensure all employees are performing at the same level and all recruits reach this level within the first two weeks of employment.
Gandour, Jeddah
Zone Production Manager
07.2016 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Responsible for day-to-day production within shop floor
- Supervises, motivates, and supports staff daily, applying team approach and maintaining open communication
- Responsible for effective and efficient planning and scheduling of personnel and equipment to reduce bottlenecks and problems.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output
Munch Bakery, Jeddah
Production Manager
08.2014 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule
- Ensuring that the production is cost effective
- Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality
- Working out the human and material resources needed
- Drafting a timescale for the job
- Estimating costs and setting the quality standards
- Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed
- Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs
- Liaising among different departments, e.g
- Suppliers, managers
- Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
- Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed
- Supervising and motivating a team of workers
- Reviewing worker performance
- Identifying training needs.
Ülker, Jeddah
Production Manager of Chocolate Unit
10.2012 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Ensure planned KPI'S of efficiency and performance are met or exceed
- Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule
- Ensuring that the production is cost effective
- Insure the alignment of the manufacturing organization with company vision, purpose and priorities
- Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality
- Ensure Continual improvement with overall quality of product
- Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives
- Ensure implementation and evolution of safety procedure
- Develop and execute the yearly manufacturing plan (AOP) to deliver the business objectives (production volume, manufacturing controlled cost, quality, safety and the like)
- Establish and maintain a standard of performance for the operation
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, systems and processes
- Working out the human and material resources needed
- Ensure prescribed line Preventive Maintenance is completed timely
- Ensure complete compliance to prescribed QMS, GMP's and 5S processes
- Establish individual accountability using coaching and support and performance management process
- Assess manufacturing operations staffing and skill requirements
- Develop plans to address needs
- Ensure compliance with environmental policies, systems and processes
- Ensure effective management of performance in the department to meet business needs.
DREEM S.A.E., Alexandria, Egypt
Production Engineer
01.2011 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Lead the shift in order to achieve production plan, and assure the compliance of the daily floor activities to the company's certified systems
- Issue the daily production work order according to production plan
- Monitor, organize and coordinate shop floor transactions to ensure plan fulfillment
- Monitor and evaluate the shift Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like productivity, wastage, efficiency, hygiene and safety
- Maintain and improve daily shop-floor activities in compliance with company's certified systems.
Education
Faculty of Engineering , Alexandria University, Egypt
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from Production Engineering
01.2005 - 01.2010
Skills
Can work efficiently under pressure and deliver the desired work on timeundefined
Timeline
Production Manager
pladis Global
11.2020 - Current
Production Chief
pladis Global
01.2018 - 11.2020
Zone Production Manager
Gandour
07.2016 - 01.2018
Production Manager
Munch Bakery
08.2014 - 07.2016
Production Manager of Chocolate Unit
Ülker
10.2012 - 07.2014
Production Engineer
DREEM S.A.E.
01.2011 - 10.2012
Faculty of Engineering
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from Production Engineering
01.2005 - 01.2010
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