Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
MEMBERSHIP
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SALAH ABDULLAH

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven Industrial Engineer with over six years of diverse experience across production management, operations, and strategic planning in the manufacturing sector.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize production processes, and drive data-informed improvements.

Currently serving as a Senior Planning Engineer at Mattex
Group, leveraging a strong foundation in operations to develop effective production strategies, enhance resource utilization, and support organizational goals. Adept at aligning production execution with demand forecasts while maintaining high standards of quality,
efficiency, and service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior planning engineer

Mattex Group
Jeddah
09.2024 - Current

- Develop and maintain detailed production plans based on forecast data and confirmed sales orders.
- Issue and manage all production orders across all processes using the ERP system to ensure smooth workflow execution.
- Monitor production progress and communicate changes across production, maintenance, and logistics teams.
- Analyze machine performance and collaborate with operations to adjust run rates and improve output efficiency.
- Conduct weekly planning meetings with five regional sales offices to review forecast accuracy and sales order execution, share market insights affecting demand and supply and align planning execution with current market conditions through necessary demand and supply adjustments.
- Communicate planning exceptions promptly to support agile decision-making and alternative solutions.
- Utilize ERP systems to generate planning reports, track KPIs, and support strategic decision-making.

Operations manager

Al Tawfiq Company for Plastic
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - 08.2025

- Manage and oversee all operational aspects of the production process, ensuring efficiency and high-quality output.

- Develop and implement KPIs to track and enhance operational performance.

- Improve maintenance activities and ensure equipment reliability.

- Continue to drive improvements in production efficiency and quality established in the Production Manager role.

- Coordinate with staff and resources to meet production and operational goals.

Production manager

Al Tawfiq Company for Plastic
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2019 - 12.2024

- Oversaw the entire production process for a large plastic plant with a 12,000 MT capacity and 380 staff members.

- Coordinated daily production activities to ensure high-quality output.

- Managed human and material resources to meet production targets.

- Reviewed production schedules and orders to determine inventory needs, staffing, and workflow.

- Conducted engineering analyses to optimize processes, minimize downtime, and address issues. Handled staff hiring, training, evaluations, and grievances.

- Implemented and maintained ISO 9001:2015 standards.

- Boosted extruder efficiency by 20% through process optimization, enhancing winder utilization. Achieved 85% utilization of design capacity in 2020, 84% in 2021, and 79% in 2022.

- Increased weaving efficiency by 15% by improving mechanical properties of standard tapes.

- Reduced conversion costs by 25% through productivity improvements, job consolidation, and an incentive scheme.

- Lowered waste percentage from 11% to 7% with effective control measures.

Production engineer

Al Tawfiq Company for Plastic
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2018 - 08.2019

-Ensure safety and efficiency of the facility.

- Coordinate and report to superior manager for raw material requirement planning and handling as well as all the aspect. Prepare , analyze , and issue production and performance reports.

- Improve continually existing operations for increase productivity , efficiency , quality and cost saving. Implement a preventive maintenance program in coordination with maintenance manager.

- Investigate operational problems affecting production, reporting and recommending solution and conduct root cause analysis.

- Improve the production efficiency and introduce efficient production method.

- Manage the workforce according the production shift scheduling and working machine.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Business And Technology
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
04.2001 -

High School Diploma - English Language

The Career College
Banguolor, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    - Strong organizational and time management skills

    - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

    - Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    -Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Certification

- Preparation Course For Project Management Professional PMP, (Engineering Trucks).


- Certificate of completing the professional certificate program in Financial Planning, Budgeting and Control, ( UBT & Global Academy for Finance and Management).


- Certificate of participating a training course titled Six Sigma Yellow Belt, ( Saudi Society for System & Industrial Engineering, Jeddah).

MEMBERSHIP

- Member in Saudi Council of Engineer as certified Industrial Engineer.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior planning engineer

Mattex Group
09.2024 - Current

Operations manager

Al Tawfiq Company for Plastic
01.2024 - 08.2025

Production manager

Al Tawfiq Company for Plastic
09.2019 - 12.2024

Production engineer

Al Tawfiq Company for Plastic
10.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Business And Technology
04.2001 -

High School Diploma - English Language

The Career College
04.2001 -
SALAH ABDULLAH