Khalid Zunaim

• Ensured safe work environment with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Improved production efficiency by streamlining plant operations.
• Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance planning and execution.
• Managed inventory levels effectively, avoiding overstocking or shortage situations.
• Coordinated regular staff meetings, enhancing internal communication and team cohesion.
• Developed contingency plans to minimise disruption during unforeseen events such as power outages or equipment failures.
• Oversaw budget preparation, resulting in cost-effective operations.
• Monitored daily outputs against targets, identifying areas for improvement promptly.

• Scheduled regular machine servicing to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Streamlined inventory management system for optimal availability of spare parts.
• Enforced compliance with company policies and industry regulations during maintenance activities.
• Delegated tasks among team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Collaborated with operations department to avert production interruptions.
• Performed routine checks to maintain optimal machine performance.
• Responded promptly to breakdowns, achieving high service uptime.

• Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth.
• Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.
• Converted maintenance division to a profit canter division. Established a grease mixing and filling facility for the company. Established and implement Spare Parts stock control strategy.
• Fostered strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service skills.
• Developed an efficient workflow to reduce service downtime.
• Managed customer complaints for improved business reputation.
• Streamlined service operations by enhancing team collaboration and communication.
• Established clear lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a harmonious working environment.

Directed operations and maintenance across six plants, ensuring optimal equipment performance.

Developed long-term maintenance strategies to enhance product quality.

Oversaw all Maintenance Department activities, aligning them with strategic objectives.

Prepared departmental budget to support operational requirements.

Implemented capital expenditure plans, overseeing execution and approvals.

Reduced equipment downtime from twelve per cent to six per cent in 2016.

Introduced comprehensive machine downtime analysis across all plants.

Resolved long-standing issues with satellite spare parts store, leading to actionable implementation plan.

Managed team comprising Operation Manager, Maintenance Manager, Projects Manager, and Purchase Manager, reporting directly to COO.

Revamped operational systems and policies to enhance organisational efficiency.

Drove improvements in management reporting and information flow across business processes.

Coordinated support functions with business operations to boost effectiveness in HR, IT, Purchasing, and Finance.

Assisted COO with financial management, planning, systems, and budget oversight.

Planned and implemented training programmes for office staff to elevate performance.

Enhanced product mix by 45%, resulting in a profit margin increase of 32%.

• Implemented operational efficiencies, resulting in improved productivity.
• Achieved a 15% sales increase through improved product quality and mix.
• Optimised workflow procedures with strategic planning and team coordination.
• Directed safety protocols implementation, created safer workplace conditions.

Collaborated with consultants and contractors to complete civil and MEP works for greenfield project.

Directed overall operations, including production, QA/QC, maintenance, purchasing, logistics, and HR.

Managed all plant activities and installation of machinery.

Executed installation and commissioning of injection and stretch blow moulding machines alongside engineering team.

Installed auxiliary equipment, including boilers, chillers, air compressors, and HVAC systems.

Coordinated with HR to select and train plant personnel effectively.

• Oversaw complete commissioning of newly installed machinery with manufacturers and engineering teams.

Managed direct reports, including SSD, RM Store Manager, FG Store Manager, Production Manager, Plant Engineer, Design and Development Manager, and QA Manager.

Implemented programmes that enhanced safety, environment, productivity, quality, maintenance, cost performance, budget compliance, and P&L.

Led R&D initiatives to advance offset printing and die cutting capabilities through advanced technologies.

Coordinated continuous improvement initiatives to develop skills of all manufacturing operations personnel.

Executed a project that reduced total operational costs by 1.25% in 2010.

Increased daily printing output from 150,000 sheets to 200,000 sheets.

Developed a preventive maintenance programme that lowered plant waste from 7% in 2009 to 4.5% in 2010, achieving savings of 2.5%.

Prepared an operational and industrial improvement plan approved for implementation by 2016.

Key Responsibilities Achievements:

Growth Path

· Nov’98 – Mar’99 Maintenance Manager – Al Sorayai Steel Bed Factory

· Apr’99 – Aug’03 Maintenance Manager – Al Sorayai Carpet Factory Plant II & IV

· Sep’03 – Oct’05 Plant Manager –Western Modern Pack ( paper core and paper bag Plant)

· Oct’05 – Feb’09 GM Maintenance - Carpet Plants 1, 2 and 3, Jeddah Industrial Yarn Plant and Al-Jazeera Tufting Plant

Company Profile: group is engaged in wholesale and retail trading in carpets, rugs, floorings, furniture, blankets, curtain fabrics and related materials; manufacturing carpets and synthetic fibers and production of polypropylene yarns and nylon strings

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· Responsible for all the company (equipment, Facilities and assets) operation and maintenance (7 Plants).

· Responsible for operating the maintenance ( preventative and corrective) system for all the company’s equipment and facilities.

· Responsible for operating the plants boiler houses.

· Responsible for operating the water treatment department.

· Responsible for Operating all companies workshops ( Machine shop, Auto shop, motor rewinding shop).

· Established the central maintenance system enabling optimum utilization of company resources.

· Set up the company’s central trailer service station.

· Successfully implemented the central spare parts store strategy.

· Prepared the complete layout for the plant expansion - boilers, steam lines, power lines, compressed air lines and LPG lines.

· Successfully managed the Greenfield project to set up WEMPAC (paper core and paper bag Plant)manufacturing facilities through the stages of construction of buildings procurement and installation of plant and equipment, commissioning and start-up of operations

· Relocated the paper bag plant to a new building beside the paper tube plant

· Replaced a the copany’s100K Lit LPG tank without any plants downtime.

· Leading the team for the plants expansions that occurred in 2007.

· Installing Printing and backing production lines for Plants 2& 6