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SALMAN B. ALABADI

Jubail Industrial City,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Strategic and transformation-oriented operations with 19+ years of progressive leadership across steel manufacturing, process optimization, and cross-functional plant operations. Proven ability to lead large teams, implement cost-effective systems, and drive measurable operational improvements. Known for delivering sustainable change through coaching, data-driven planning, and cross-functional integration. Seeking to leverage this leadership to build operational resilience and growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Saudi Iron & Steel Co. (HADEED – SABIC)
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Leading end-to-end operations across 6 production lines: Chemical Acid Regeneration plant, Pickling, cold reversing mill, Batch Annealing, Continuous Galvanizing, Temper, Cold Slitting), managing 168 staff.
  • Led P&L responsibilities with annual budget SR 111M, ensuring cost optimization while delivering sustainable business growth.
  • Design material pricing model, Develop Strategy for obsolete spare parts which help driving cost savings.
  • Core contributor to Mega Feasibility Project, overseeing technical and CAPEX planning.
  • Oversaw Quality assurance and HSE Compliance, maintaining ISO certifications and reducing safety incidents.
  • Develop and implement manpower development programs (Training, succession planning, leadership coaching) and strengthening leadership pipeline.

Manager – Process Engineering

HADEED – SABIC
01.2017 - 04.2024
  • Established and led process engineering section, defining roles & responsibilities, process mapping for operational excellence, Improved cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Spearheaded optimization projects across DRI, Steelmaking, and Rolling units such as Led team of Feed Mix Optimization Model which saving 94M SAR by optimizing DRI-to-scrap usage.
  • Led a cross functional Capital Investment Technical Team CITT , overseeing technical evaluation, managing feasibility studies, ensuring alignment of projects with strategic objectives and operational requirements.
  • Leader in the Reliability Improvement Program (HRIP) — improved reliability culture and asset life cycles.
  • Led deployment of an Operational Discipline culture program, ensuring compliance with procedures and enhancing operational excellence. across manufacturing units.



Manager – Manufacturing Operations

HADEED – SABIC
10.2011 - 12.2016
  • Directed 100+ employees in production planning, operations, and preventive maintenance.
  • Established resource optimization systems to enhance workforce utilization and OPEX efficiency.
  • Achieved 2nd best improvement implemented idea company wide, driving operational optimization gains.
  • Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.

Superintendent – Quality Control

HADEED – SABIC
01.2010 - 10.2011
  • Led a 28-member quality control team, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, Internal Quality Standard and customer specs.
  • Achieved the lowest customer complaint rate in 13 years, reflecting significant improvements in quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed supplier approvals and led EHSS campaigns and led Job Qualification Programs (JQP)to enhance competencies among department.
  • Element owner for safe work practices in SHE standard.
  • ISO 9001/14001 Lead Internal Auditor to verify effectiveness and efficiency of QMS.

Engineer – Manufacturing Operations

HADEED – SABIC
04.2007 - 01.2010
  • Monitor and optimize processes to meet efficiency, production, quality, and safety targets.
  • Implement Lean manufacturing, six sigma, or other continuous improvement such as root cause analysis, reliability methodologies.
  • Maintain Compliance with ISO standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production Yield, Quality Yield, on stream factor...etc .


Mechanical Engineer

Riyadh Cement Company
07.2006 - 03.2007
  • completed a comprehensive 2-months training program as mechanical engineer at Riyadh Cement Company, gaining hands-on experience in Maintenace, operations, and process optimization in cement manufacturing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

King Saud University

Skills

  • Operational Strategy & Execution
  • Budget Management (CAPEX & OPEX)
  • Process Optimization & Reliability Programs (HRIP)
  • Lean Manufacturing / ISO / SHEMS Systems
  • ERP Integration & Digital Transformation (SAP)
  • Plant Turnaround & Feasibility Leadership
  • Team Building & Coaching Culture
  • Risk Assessment / RCA / Compliance Audits

Certification

  • Certified ISO Internal Auditor – ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001
  • Root Cause Analysis & Investigation Leadership
  • Effective Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) & Risk Mitigation
  • Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • SABIC Business Simulation Program – Tango

Timeline

Senior Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Saudi Iron & Steel Co. (HADEED – SABIC)
04.2024 - 08.2025

Manager – Process Engineering

HADEED – SABIC
01.2017 - 04.2024

Manager – Manufacturing Operations

HADEED – SABIC
10.2011 - 12.2016

Superintendent – Quality Control

HADEED – SABIC
01.2010 - 10.2011

Engineer – Manufacturing Operations

HADEED – SABIC
04.2007 - 01.2010

Mechanical Engineer

Riyadh Cement Company
07.2006 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

King Saud University

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