Faisal Alali
Al Jubail
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in laboratory operations management and a proven track record in operational and cost leadership within petrochemical and manufacturing labs. Adept at implementing quality management systems (QMS) and driving continuous improvement through lean methodologies and process optimisation. Demonstrates strong leadership in team development, budget planning, and strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards. Skilled in fostering stakeholder collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve organisational goals. Committed to delivering excellence through innovative solutions and operational efficiency.
Overview
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2
Languages
1
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Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Laboratory Manager
SABIC – Manufacturing Services Laboratories
Al Jubail
2023.01 - 2026.07
- Lead laboratory operations for Ibn Zahr and Ibn Sina Laboratories, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Directly manage 8 Laboratory Supervisors and provide leadership to ~30 laboratory professionals.
- Drive operational excellence, cost leadership, and value creation initiatives, recognized as the 2026 Cost Leadership & Value Creation Dimension Leader.
- Oversee budget planning, quality management, and continuous improvement projects.
- Champion HSE compliance and strategic planning to align with SABIC’s manufacturing goals.
- Career Progression at SABIC
- Laboratory Specialist → Laboratory Supervisor → Lead Laboratory Technician → Laboratory Technician (Joined November 2009)
Laboratory Supervisor
National Plastic Factory
Riyadh
1999.01 - 2009.01
- Managed laboratory operations, product quality testing, and manufacturing quality support.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
King Faisal University
Diploma - Chemical Production Technology
Technical College
RiyadhSkills
- Laboratory Operations Management
- Operational & Cost Leadership
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Petrochemical & Manufacturing Labs
- Leadership & Team Development
- Budget Planning & Strategic Initiatives
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement & Lean Methodologies
- Process Optimization
Certification
- Leadership Development Programs
- Front Line Manager (FLM) Leadership Program – SABIC
- Front Line Supervisor (FLS) Leadership Program – SABIC
- British Council English Language Program
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native
English: Professional Working Proficiency
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Recognized as the 2026 Cost Leadership & Value Creation Dimension Leader for Manufacturing Services Laboratories.
- Led 37+ professionals and 8 supervisors in achieving operational excellence and cost optimization.
- Spearheaded HSE compliance and quality management initiatives in petrochemical laboratories.
- Successfully managed budget planning and strategic initiatives to align with organizational goals.
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
SABIC – Manufacturing Services Laboratories
2023.01 - 2026.07
Laboratory Supervisor
National Plastic Factory
1999.01 - 2009.01
Diploma - Chemical Production Technology
Technical College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
King Faisal University