Iyad AlSedawi
Manufacturing Operations Director
Amman,Jordan
Summary
Dedicated and organised Operations Manager and effective leader with over 20 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possess in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. Effective and loyal cross-functional communicator and problem solver seeking to leverage background into operations or property management role with growing organisation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Gulf Union Food Company- Olayan
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh
03.2019 - Current
- Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
- Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
- Strategically scheduled and managed 1480+ staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations.
- Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
- Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
- Boosted company efficiency through strategic technology upgrades and process improvements.
- Cut company operating budgets through improved staffing, resourcing and inventory management.
- Examined problem-solving strategies, highlighting development opportunities to improve organisational operations.
- Interfaced with clients to determine marketing and design vision, defining strategic scopes of work and delivery schedules.
- Analysed financial data to track and achieve budget targets.
- Supported company growth by working constructively with sales team members, generating new business opportunities.
Factory Manager
Nestle water, Amman and Ma'an
Amman
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Ensure execution of all tasks in accordance with set standards, local and statutory legislation, ISO systems, and health and safety legislation
- Involve in training and developing new staff as well as recruiting additional staff to achieve set goals and objectives
- Monitors and controls all factory operating budget for repairs and maintenance, environmental, and utilities
- Oversee resources to ensure high quality service delivery while striving for continuous improvement
- Mentored and encouraged teams through professional development trainings and enhanced overall productivity by 35%
- Initiated CSV program in Nestle Jordan and improved customer satisfaction by reducing lost time and consumer complaints time
- Start the NCE nestle countenance excellence
- Implement the Nestle Leadership Framework
- Implement the TPM
- Install Solar Plant project
- Implemented changes in working conditions, equipment and tools to improve workflow, efficiency and team member safety.
Factory and Supply Chain Manager
Nestle waters Algeria
Algeria
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Engaged workers and maintained a favourable working atmosphere to achieve all corporate objectives
- Created and implemented methods to maintain visibility and resolve supply chain-related issues
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
- Managed logistics function of business, including inbound and outbound freight while identifying opportunities to reduce total freight spend
- Established new high speed line in the factory, resulting in substantial increase in production volume from 40 milo liter to 230 milo liter
- Ensured cost effectiveness within production unit by 20% through (increase the productivity negotiation for the cost packaging material and the cost of distribution restructure the organization
Factory Manager
Nestle waters Algeria
Algeria
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Liaised with different departments, including procurement, logistics, and R&D to assure seamless operational workflow
- Ensured adherence of health and safety guidelines within factory to maintain safe and injury free environment
- Aligned execution of all activities of factory in compliance with eco-friendly procedures and legal requirements
- Improve the capability of the factory staff
- Increase the productivity of the factory with the same staff
- Install new complete speed line with capacity of 50Bt/hr
- Decrease the safety record to Zero injury
- Start the Excellence program in the Factory
- Nestle water - Lower Gulf
Technical Manager,
Nestle Waters, Dubai
Dubai
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Hired new staff and conducted development sessions to manage manufacturing section
- Collaborated with QA Department for executing Nestle quality and hygiene system
- Implemented First Safety Level by working in close liaison with regional safety officers
- Ensured maintenance of all technical data and manufacturing record related to equipment and machines
- Purchased technical parts from local and foreign suppliers to achieve economical stock level and avoid long delays
- Played a key role in initiating CAPEX for three lower gulf factories
- Key Projects:
- Project Name: New Greenfield project in Qatar for water factory on 8000m2, Budget: 30.000.000 QAR, Capacity: 300 Mio liter year
- Project Name: New Greenfield project in Dubai for water factory on 12000m2, Budget: 46.000.000 AED, Capacity: 350 Mio liter year
- Led and managed all project development phases from inception till completion
- Engaged team members and stakeholders by communicating project expectations on daily basis
- Updated progress for installation and commissioning to team members and stakeholders
- Defined project scope and developed full scale project plan accordingly
- Prepared budget proposal and updated team members with new proposal.
Production Manager
Nestle waters Jordan
Jordan
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Coordinated and controlled all production processes, ensuring products were delivered on time and within budget.
- Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Maintained thorough material inventories to consistently meet production schedules.
- Supervised production schedules and production quality, ensuring timely delivery.
- Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
- Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
Maintenance Manager
Nestle waters Jordan
Jordan
09.1999 - 01.2004
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management.
- Created and implemented a maintenance programme to manage operational efficiencies and reduce downtime.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Managed efficient teams of up to [Number] employees.
Education
B.Sc - Mechanical Engineering Mechanical
Engineering Institute
Algeria and France 09.1998
Skills
- Technically proficient in operating
- Windows, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD-14
- Inventory control
- Manufacturing expertise
- Maintenance planning
- Solutions development
- Financial and cash flow analyses
- Lean methodologies
- Multi-site operations
- Freight and logistics expertise
- Cost reduction and containment
- FMCG expertise
- Communication improvements
Accomplishments
- 010) of Perrier Vittel MT - Nestlé Group, Contrexeville - France
- Productivity Measurement, Evaluation and Improvement
- Organized by The Center of Consultation, Technical Services and Studies, Jordan
- One-day seminar on Local Underground Water Resources: Concept and Review
- Organized by Al Shamel Engineering Office (Water & Environmental Consultants) - Jordan
- Reverse Osmosis Systems and Environment
- Organized by Jordan Engineers Association, Amman - Jordan
- FPL Nestle Quality System Implementation & Maintenance, Annual Meeting
- Organized by Perrier Vittel MT - Nestlé Group at Ghadeer Mineral Water, Amman - Jordan
- Annual Technical Training (Production Management, Costing Module, Investments & CI, FSAT, Factory KPI's & GIN 23.010) of Perrier Vittel MT - Nestlé Group, Contrexeville - France
- Annual Training of CST & MPCS - Perrier Vittel MT - Nestlé Group, Sohat Lebanon
- HACCP Implementation for Bottled Water Industry
- Organized by Ghadeer Mineral Water Company and Perrier Vittel MT - Nestlé Group, Amman - Jordan
- Training for SBO Machine & Maintenance of Blowing Machine & Processing of Blowing
- Organized by SIDEL & Perrier Vittel MT - Nestlé Group at Ghadeer Mineral Water - Jordan
- Training for SBO Machine & Maintenance of Blowing Machine & Processing of Blowing
- Organized by Development of Perrier Vittel MT - Nestlé Group & Carola in France.
Certification
Supply Chain Management
Project Administration
Staff Leadership & Training
Logistics/R&D Operations
Health & Safety Standards
Cost Control & Minimisation
Budgeting & Forecasting
Vendor & Supplier Management
Quality Assurance & Audit
Regulatory Compliance
Affiliations
Member of Engineers Association since July 1998.
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Languages
Arabic
French
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Operations Manager
Gulf Union Food Company- Olayan
03.2019 - Current
Factory Manager
Nestle water, Amman and Ma'an
01.2015 - 03.2019
Factory and Supply Chain Manager
Nestle waters Algeria
01.2013 - 01.2015
Factory Manager
Nestle waters Algeria
01.2010 - 01.2013
Technical Manager,
Nestle Waters, Dubai
01.2007 - 01.2010
Production Manager
Nestle waters Jordan
01.2004 - 01.2007
Maintenance Manager
Nestle waters Jordan
09.1999 - 01.2004
B.Sc - Mechanical Engineering Mechanical
Engineering Institute
Supply Chain Management
Project Administration
Staff Leadership & Training
Logistics/R&D Operations
Health & Safety Standards
Cost Control & Minimisation
Budgeting & Forecasting
Vendor & Supplier Management
Quality Assurance & Audit
Regulatory Compliance
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