YOUNES AL SHAIKH
Industrial Management Expert
Summary
A seasoned industrial engineering and management professional
with 13+ years of rich experience in commanding manufacturing engineering, high-end projects, and factory management to achieve optimum utilization of its resources, mitigating costs and subsequently improving profitability for reputable organizations in the Middle East.
Lean transformation and business improvement expert
with extensive experience improving operations, production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, inventory control, product development, vendor relations and customer service in large-scale manufacturing operations in the field of plastics.
Championed establishing and shaping supply chain operating model of the future and driving strategies underpinned by a cost transformational framework.
Accomplished background in production manufacturing,
leading entire departments with a high level of integrity to influence teams to achieve “just in time” production targets.
Expert in development, implementation and optimization of processes, systems and procedures enabling achievement of production, cost, delivery, quality, productivity and safety objectives.
Mastered establishing sales and marketing plans, setting pace for next stage of growth, crafting winning strategies that drive business performance to achieve growth targets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Head of Operations
ASTRA POLYMERS
08.2021 - Current
- Saudi Arabia
- Formulate business strategy across the executive team
- Design policies that align with overall strategy
- Implement efficient processes and standards
- Coordinate customer service operations and find ways to ensure customer retention and loyalty
- Ensure compliance with local and international standards (SASO, ISO,
- HACCP)
- Oversee the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organization
- Manage contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders
- Evaluate risk and lead quality assurance efforts
- Oversee expenses and budgeting to help the organization optimize costs and benefits
- Mentor and motivate teams to achieve productivity and engagement
- Report on operational performance and suggest improvements
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- Reducing the down time and avoid the un-expected stoppage though well plan preparation and implementation, manpower empowerment and performance optimization - Keeping all the plant departments connected and integrated for the plant ultimate goal - Standardizing the plant operation to be aligned with global safety and ISO standards.
General Manager
Active Polymers Co
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Saudi Arabia
- Responsibility for improving efficiency and increasing departmental profits while managing the company's overall operations
- Significantly contributed to solving the conflicts with the suppliers for the best price and service
- Instrumental in driving a lean manufacturing culture which encourages using world-class manufacturing & continuous improvement methodologies
- Improved the operation process and implemented strategies for cost saving and better efficiency and effectiveness
- Restructuring the overall departments for performance improvement and cost reduction
- Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations - design strategy for business growth - direct employees & delegate administrative tasks - engage in customer activities - pursue targeted goals & objectives - Report key results to corporate officers.
Production Manager
Cosmoplast
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Saudi Arabia
- Oversees the production process and coordinates all activities to ensure enough resources on hand
- Implemented enhanced production schedules and workflows, thus saving overtime payments to operators in the range of 12%-15%
- Optimized production by implementing Infor enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and linked it to the group business intelligence channel
- Propelled production of finished goods by 10% and in-process goods by 20% through optimum utilization of machines, workforce & materials
- Mitigated waste generation from 10% to 7% by activating the in-house recycling line and reducing trim & cut-off during the process
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- Achieved a 2%-3% reduction in raw material costs by identifying alternative materials/machine options to deliver same product quality at a reduced cost
- Nurtured synergistic relations with global suppliers like SABIC, Sun
- Chemical, Flint Group, Lohmann, and Tesa to obtain better service and precedence in the introduction of new materials
- Key Responsibilities:
- Effective team management - Coordination with the sales and quality team to reach the best production plan - lead monthly performance evaluations -
- Troubleshooting method - plan workers' schedules & workflow meets required deadlines.
Production Engineer
Riyadh Plastic Factory KSA
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Led operations of the assigned production lines ensuring achievement of quantity, cost, quality and delivery objectives
- Steered continuous improvement in waste minimization and process improvement to enhance workflows, resource utilization and boost productivity and profitability
- Conflict management: high-intensity, renegotiation of contracts, renegotiate with vendors
- I conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of production performance and took corrective actions to fix variances
- Shift goal set-up and highlight the delivery priorities
- Key Responsibilities: responsible for supervising and improving production - report issues to the manager - develop strategies to improve efficiency and profit - control the maintenance system - Analyze performance of the manufacturing process.
Liaison Engineer
Saudi Masadar Co. For Water & Power
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Provided logistics support for ongoing projects of the company including liaison with authorities for obtaining required clearances and permits
- Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost Page 4 of 5 containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management
- Review and design logistics operations to improve companies' operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Education
Master of Science - Management
Everyone's Smart University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Operations and Supply Chain Management
University of Liverpool
12.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Chemistry
Aleppo University
Skills
Process Optimization
undefinedWork Availability
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Timeline
Master of Science - Management
Everyone's Smart University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Head of Operations
ASTRA POLYMERS
08.2021 - Current
General Manager
Active Polymers Co
05.2020 - 07.2021
Operations and Supply Chain Management
University of Liverpool
12.2016 - 09.2018
Production Manager
Cosmoplast
01.2016 - 04.2020
Production Engineer
Riyadh Plastic Factory KSA
01.2010 - 12.2015
Liaison Engineer
Saudi Masadar Co. For Water & Power
01.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Chemistry
Aleppo University
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