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Saad Ali Alkhalifa

Khobar,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Adept at conflict resolution, effective communication, project management, and cost control. Committed to driving continuous improvement through problem-solving and troubleshooting within manufacturing environments.
Driven professional with keen ability to manage operations and lead teams through complex processes. Demonstrates strong problem-solving and communication skills, ensuring seamless coordination and optimal productivity. Poised to make substantial impact in role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Production Assembly in charge

Zamil plastic
Dammam, Eastern Province
07.2024 - Current

Supervised a team of 82 operators across multiple production shifts, ensuring efficient operations.

  • Spearheaded safety protocol implementation, achieving a 30% reduction in workplace accidents.
  • Increased production efficiency by 15% through streamlined workflows and lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Developed detailed production schedules using ERP systems, ensuring timely goal achievement.
  • Compiled and analysed production data to generate actionable reports for senior management.
  • Controlled costs within budget constraints, leading to a 12% reduction in operational expenses.
  • Managed shift changes and performance reviews, enhancing team productivity and morale.
  • Led monthly safety training sessions and audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Lead Operator

Novel Non-Metallic Solutions
Baqiq, Eastern Province
03.2021 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Novel Non-Metallic Solutions is a non-metallic growth platform born out of a new joint venture between global market leaders producing RTP pipe with fiberglass
  • Ensure company policies, procedures and operating instructions are followed
  • Comply with all safety instructions, promote individual and team safety
  • Promote and maintain Quality standards
  • Participate in Risk Assessments
  • Support the SsOl audit process to ensure they remain compliant with best practice
  • Identify and report all Safety concerns, Quality issues and manufacturing problems before progressing any work
  • Reporting directly to the Lead Operator assisting in the set up and operation of equipment and machines
  • Under the direction of the Lead Operator, Work Centre Leader or the Shift Lead operates

Team Leader

Obeikan Rigid Plastic
Riyadh, Saud Arabia
12.2019 - 11.2021
  • Obeikan company is the region's leading manufacturer of value-added rigid plastic packaging products and services, meeting the most sophisticated customer such as Unilever, Kraft, Nestle and Procter & Gamble and leading regional enterprises like Alsafi and Almarai
  • Responsible for the operation of a section within the Manufacturing function, supporting the Manager with the day-to-day management of their manufacturing area, overseeing a group of members and ensuring an efficient operation in achieving business targets
  • Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring production targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer
  • Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely
  • Work under general supervision, reviewed by Management
  • Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success
  • Performance affects the function's image
  • Work to ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards
  • Ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements
  • Ensure full adherence to 5S(Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) practices at all times
  • Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly
  • Ensure all records are completed appropriately
  • Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed
  • Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets
  • Ensure the team are aware of day to day targets and responsibilities
  • Manage work order closures and stock control transactions
  • Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency

Production Technician

Arabian Plastic Manufacturing Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: Arabian Plastic Manufacturing Company limited APLAC one of SAPPCO Group of companies is the first leader manufacturer in the world of plastic pipe fittings industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and connected automated systems are set to regulation parameters, meet quality standards and all production goals
  • Set up and start up molding machines, read blueprints, and check products with calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices
  • Provide feedback on mold design and assist tool and die makers to dial in each mold for optimal cycle time and quality
  • Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and document process changes
  • Are able to apply all aspects of scientific molding
  • Understand the importance of reducing and re-using material scrap to protect our environment and save costs

Education

Higher diploma - Plastic Fabrication technology

Higher Institute For Plastic Fabrication
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
01.2017 - 01.2019

Skills

  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen)
  • Plastic Fabrication Processes (Injection Molding, Extrusion, RTP pipe blown film)
  • Quality Control & Assurance (ISO 9001)
  • Workplace Safety & Compliance (OSHA Regulations)
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (Production Metrics)
  • Conflict Resolution & Effective Communication
  • Project Management & Cost Control
  • Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting
  • Performance monitoring
  • Train by trainer
  • Root cause analysis ( RCA )
  • Corrective and preventive action ( CAPA & CCR )

Certification

  • Defensive Driving, Arabian Safety Training Centre
  • Basic Fire Fighting, Arabian Safety Training Centre
  • Basic First Aid And CPR, PROCARE HOSPITAL
  • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2s) and SCBA, Arabian Safety Training Centre

Languages

English
Arabic

Timeline

Production Assembly in charge

Zamil plastic
07.2024 - Current

Lead Operator

Novel Non-Metallic Solutions
03.2021 - 05.2024

Team Leader

Obeikan Rigid Plastic
12.2019 - 11.2021

Production Technician

Arabian Plastic Manufacturing Company
01.2017 - 11.2019

Higher diploma - Plastic Fabrication technology

Higher Institute For Plastic Fabrication
01.2017 - 01.2019
Saad Ali Alkhalifa