Khader Syed
Production & Technical Manager
Makkah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in Product Development and Operations management, specializing in furniture manufacturing and tailored solutions including kitchens, wardrobes, fit-outs, claddings, and Thermowood timber facades. Exhibits exceptional leadership as a people manager with a proven track record in production planning and control (PP&C). Dedicated to achieving high-quality outcomes and fostering innovation within industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certification
Work history
Production & Technical Manager
Adada & Kabbani Partners Ltd.
Makkah
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Lead all associates in production operations with a focus on optimal productivity and high standards of quality.
- Leading the Factory technical team in planning, processing and executing the Work orders with all related detail drawings and material estimation.
- Leading and coordinating with Factory Maintenance Engineer in maintaining all machine spares, tools and cutters required for smooth production operations.
- Working closely with the Procurement team to secure raw materials to achieve on-time delivery commitments.
R & D Manager
Adada & Kabbani Partners Ltd.
Makkah
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Working with project bidding team in estimating the material, validating the design and working on product releases for effective production.
- Working on developing new products and related fittings and accessories for Retail and Projects.
- Visiting exhibitions and Fairs to gain knowledge of the latest designs and fitting in furniture industry.
Production Manager
Faden Wood.
Riyad
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Faden Factory for Wooden Works, specializing in Fit-out, joinery, kitchens, wardrobes, and other wooden related products.
- Lead all associates in production operations with a focus on optimal productivity and high standards of quality.
- Faden Factory for Wooden Works, specializing in Fit-out, joinery, kitchens, wardrobes, and other wooden related products.
Production Manager
Adada & Kabbani Partners Ltd.
Makkah
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Lead all associates in production operations with a focus on optimal productivity and high standards of quality.
- Developed project Milestones and proactively managed completion through effective scheduling, persistent follow-up, and accurate tracking.
- Slashed the inventory cost by suggesting the design and sales team alternative fittings and hardware from existing stock that can cover the unavailable items.
- Improved efficiency of machines in all departments by Line balancing and improved routing.
- Developed tracking sheet to estimate order delivery time and stayed on top of tight deadlines to receive work from outlets.
- Reduced the material wastage factor by introducing Opti plan software for making material cutting lists.
Head Product Development Engineer
Adada & Kabbani Partners Ltd.
Makkah
01.2013 - 03.2019
- Supervised the design team to plan, schedule and monitor all design related activities.
- Controlled all design drawings with good command of engineering knowledge for proper presentation and submittal planning accordingly.
- Set engineering productivity objectives and improving engineering processes.
- Concluded all suppliers, fittings, accessories and lighting for Brand 'My closet' wardrobes by Adada & Kabbani.
- Lead the engineering team in 'My closet' wardrobes design and development.
- Manufactured all showroom display wardrobes.
Technical Planning & Production Engineer
Adada & Kabbani Partners Ltd.
Makkah
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Implemented Preactor Module 400 APS, Production Planning Software for Adada & Kabbani, hence enhanced the capacity planning for the company.
- Represented Adada & Kabbani, as single point of contact for all Preactor Implementation Activities (i.e., Data collection, communication, implementation & User) from the Start to Go Live stage.
- Attended all the training sessions on developing and handling Preactor software at Preactor Software India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru.
- Prepared and provided all Product Technical Specifications (Work Instructions) to Shop Floor.
- Coordinated with the Shop floor for technical help.
Planning & Production Engineer
Glastronix
Bengaluru
07.2005 - 09.2007
- Company Overview: Glastronix, an ISO 9001:2000 company having full-fledged CAD/CAM facility for design and manufacturing of sheet metal components.
- Controlled on planning, Time estimation, and scheduling of GE and TYCO projects.
- Arranged Planning and procurement of Raw Materials in line with our production plan, Manufacturing of Components as per Drawing and all types of Commercial items.
- Coordinated for Sub-Contractor/Supplier appraisal.
- Initiated Preparing and Providing Product Technical Specifications.
- Managed system for tracking the supply & storage of items to ensure an adequate supply without excess inventory.
- Slashed rate of rejections of VG Table & Sanjivini (both machined parts used in GE x-ray machines) by continuous improvements in process.
- Glastronix, an ISO 9001:2000 company having full-fledged CAD/CAM facility for design and manufacturing of sheet metal components.
Education
Bachelor of engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bengaluru, India 07.2000 - 07.2005
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Project Management
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Kitchen, Wardrobes, Fit-out, Claddings, Bespoke furniture
- PP&C
- People's Manager
- Thermowood Timber Facades
- Product Develoment
Certification
- Certified Production Manager, V Skills
- Google Project Management Certificate, Coursera
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, TUV SUD
Accomplishments
- Preactor Advanced planning & scheduling Software implementation.
- 'My closet' brand wardrobe development.
- Attending International furniture fair at Intermob (Turkey) and Interzum (Germany).
Languages
English
Fluent
Kannada
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Projects Accomplished
- Red Sea Coastal Village project 11/01/21 - 04/30/22, Kitchens and Closets.
- Royal palaces complex Jeddah and Riyad, 06/01/19 - 06/30/21, Bespoke gold and silver gilded closets and kitchens for Royal family.
- King Abdullah Financial District 16 Parcels, 01/01/13 - 04/30/19, Kitchens, Steel structures, desks, and bespoke furniture.
- KAIA Internal Airport, 03/01/14 - 06/30/21, Kitchens for different parts of Airport.
- KAUST Housing Project, 01/01/12 - 12/31/12, Kitchens and Closets.
- Al Salama Hospital Jeddah, 01/01/23 - 12/31/23, Joinery, cabinets, desks.
- AMAALA Four Seasons Resort, 01/05/24 - 30/10/25, Thermowood Timber Facades.
- Sheraton Hotel, 01/08/25 - 30/10/25, Wardrobes and Claddings
Timeline
Production & Technical Manager
Adada & Kabbani Partners Ltd.
10.2024 - 09.2025
R & D Manager
Adada & Kabbani Partners Ltd.
04.2024 - 09.2024
Production Manager
Faden Wood.
04.2023 - 03.2024
Production Manager
Adada & Kabbani Partners Ltd.
04.2019 - 06.2022
Head Product Development Engineer
Adada & Kabbani Partners Ltd.
01.2013 - 03.2019
Technical Planning & Production Engineer
Adada & Kabbani Partners Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2012
Planning & Production Engineer
Glastronix
07.2005 - 09.2007
Bachelor of engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
07.2000 - 07.2005
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