Eng. Ali Alghamdi

• Played a key role in early site preparation activities, with responsibilities in a high-risk zone near live flare lines.
• Reported directly to the Senior Project Manager and supported day-to-day project operations.
• Oversaw contractors, engineers, and technicians, ensuring work aligned with safety and quality standards.
• Managed the daily issuance of work permits and tracked ongoing site activities.
• Enforced safety procedures and conducted regular reviews to maintain compliance with Aramco standards.
• Communicated regularly with contractors, consultants, and internal Aramco divisions to resolve issues and align on project goals.
• Visited vendors and suppliers to verify adherence to Aramco GIs and technical requirements.
• Reviewed project engineer reports and addressed technical and logistical issues as needed.
• Served as the certified project photographer, producing visual updates and short videos for top management.
• Actively contributed during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to ensure project continuity under strict health and safety protocols.

• Managed teams of senior engineers and technicians across multiple client projects.
• Oversaw project deliverables and ensured quality assurance and review procedures were followed.
• Provided leadership and guidance to project teams, supporting smooth execution and collaboration.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships, aligning solutions with business needs and expectations.
• Reviewed project financials (P&L) during and after completion to ensure profitability and alignment with budget goals.
• Handled pricing, quotations, and negotiations with internal teams and clients.
• Managed sensitive personnel matters with professionalism and discretion, in coordination with HR when needed.
• Reviewed and improved quotation strategies to stay competitive and client-focused.
• Regularly communicated with clients to assess needs, suggest improvements, and enhance satisfaction.
• Monitored project engineer reports and followed up on key issues.
• Enforced standard policies and procedures to ensure consistency across all projects.

• Oversaw daily production and planning across all lines, focusing on improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Applied SOPs and continuous improvement techniques to boost the performance of supervisors, technicians, and workers — leading to faster onboarding and better role clarity.
• Streamlined setup processes through improved planning, resulting in higher output and smoother operations.

Key Achievements:

• Cut 16 positions on the Swiss roll cake line in a single shift by adding rollers — improving hygiene and increasing output by 20%.
• Redesigned the mixing room, reducing labor needs by 70%.
• Reorganized the biscuit production area layout, reducing waste, improving working conditions, increasing output, and lowering labor costs.

• Orchestrated production planning and monitoring for the pump assembly department.
• Provided top management with insightful reports on efficiency and utilization.
• Coordinated cross-departmental efforts with sales, maintenance, machining, shop, and foundry to
  enhance production processes.
• Ensured customer satisfaction through diligent follow-up after sales.
• Implemented 5S and continuous improvement (CI) practices, along with operational expense control.
• Supervised night shift production across all departments.
• Spearheaded initiatives resulting in significant lead time and cost reductions through meticulous
  material planning.
• Achieved over 100% increase in production output without compromising quality or increasing manpower.
• Dramatically reduced delivery times for PO’s from 4 weeks to just 1 week, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Enhanced overall departmental performance through superior planning strategies.

• Managed production processes and maintenance operations for smooth workflow.
• Conducted regular inspections of equipment, resulted in early detection of faults.
• Collaborated with suppliers for timely delivery of spare parts.
• Devised strategic plans to enhance overall factory productivity.