Mathew Thomas
Al Jubail
Summary
Focused Production Manager with proven experience delivering large-scale manufacturing projects to cost, quality and timeframe targets. Engages teams and stakeholders with activity to increase productivity and performance. Calm and proactive under pressure for responsive production line leadership. Experienced Production Manager with practical manufacturing, production and assembly line understanding. Leads by example to build and retain teams of motivated, hardworking staff. Maintained safe, compliant environments through successful policy planning and implementation. Organised and dependable professional with 20+ years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Production manager
Konecranes ( Saudi Cranes)
Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
- Reviewed and analysed production performance indicators and requirements to maximise output quality.
- Evaluated current production processes and made forward-thinking adjustments to improve output.
- Managed materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Coordinated and controlled all production processes, ensuring products were delivered on time and within budget.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
- Supervised production schedules and production quality for timely delivery
- Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implemented staff training and development to improve team expertise and performance.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
- Directed and motivated 40 production staff.
Senior Production Supervisor
Konecranes ( Saudi Cranes)
Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Oversaw inductions, training and probation procedures for new starters.
- Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
- Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
- Troubleshot issues and delivered corrective action quickly to prevent production delays.
- Coordinated repairs with maintenance department to keep machinery operational.
- Documented completed works for accurate progress and performance monitoring.
- Delegated tasks according to staff strengths, increasing plant performance.
- Implemented measures to boost productivity, reduce waste and cut costs.
- Led toolbox talks and motivated teams to achieve daily production targets.
Production Supervisor
Terex MHPS ( Demag Cranes)
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
- Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
- Investigated quality, safety and productivity issues, implementing corrective action to prevent recurrence.
- Inspected incoming materials to verify quality and quantity with order information.
- Managed product tests to verify functionality and quality.
- Documented completed works for accurate progress and performance monitoring.
- Controlled and requisitioned raw material inventory to prevent shortages.
Production assembly supervisor
Demag Cranes & Components
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
10.2007 - 12.2013
- Observed worker activities to assess safety compliance and identify enforcement gaps.
- Coordinated activities for team of various manufacturing workers.
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
- Established and maintained organised working environment for team of 10.
- Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
- Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Mechanical engineering
S.J. Govt., Polytechnic
Bengaluru05.2001
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Optimising production output
- Quality Assurance
- Workforce training
- Product quality assessment
- Health and safety compliance
- Fabrication professional
- Labour optimisation
- Manufacturing improvement strategies
- Maintenance planning
- Material handling expert
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Production manager
Konecranes ( Saudi Cranes)
08.2020 - 02.2024
Senior Production Supervisor
Konecranes ( Saudi Cranes)
03.2017 - 08.2020
Production Supervisor
Terex MHPS ( Demag Cranes)
01.2014 - 03.2017
Production assembly supervisor
Demag Cranes & Components
10.2007 - 12.2013
Diploma of Higher Education - Mechanical engineering
S.J. Govt., Polytechnic
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