
tarek aboamer
Plant Manager at Lighting Technology Co.
Giza, EgyptWork Experience
Plant ManagerFull Time
Lighting Technology Co.
Jul 2012 - Present -13 yrs
Saudi Arabia , Riyadh
- Job Details:Achievements • Increase the production output from 30,000 unit/ month to 128,000 unit/ month. • Decrease labor cost from 9 SAR/ unit to 4 SAR/ unit • Save4.5% in raw material cost ( 3 MSAR in Y 2016) • Increase company product range ( LED, solar system) • Decrease raw material stock from 27 M to 18 M and decrease the WIP from 4 days to 1.5 days • Lead the implementation of ERP system (SAP) in our manufacturing unit. Project completed within 10 month. . Key Responsibilities Plant Management • Manage plant operations including planning, scheduling, organizing, coordinating directing and controlling all activities to achieve daily, weekly and monthly targets • Supervise operations monitoring adherence to established policies and procedures assuring efficiency and safety and product quality • Review and revise processes, systems and procedures to optimize utilization of resources - manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital - to minimize manufacturing costs • Coordinate with the sales department in preparing and executing production plans to ensure delivery of products to customers as per requirements on time. • Define and control process parameters ensuring consistent quality of products and reduction in quality related costs including rejection and wastage. • Establish quality standards and monitor quality control activities from raw materials through production stages to final product to deliver quality products to customer. • Plan and execute continual improvement programs including improvement of methods, systems and procedures to enhance performance and productivity • Develop and implement preventive and routine maintenance schedules for all equipment and coordinate quick repair of breakdowns to deliver targeted plant availability and reliability. • Manage projects for plant expansion, installation of new equipment and development of new products including feasibility studies, budgeting and project management. • Implement all health, safety & environment (HSE) management policies, rules and regulations and monitor consistent compliance across the plant. Purchasing and Supply Chain • Analyze detailed production plans and prepare material plans to procure, stock and make available all raw materials, consumables and spares for operation. • Manage the procurement cycle from finalization of requirements, issue of tenders, evaluation of bids and quotations, negotiation and award of orders and expedition of deliveries. • Develop and manage a pool of resourceful vendors for sourcing requirements from international and domestic markets at the most cost-effective prices and terms. • Supervise the operation of raw materials and spare parts stores and finished product warehouse covering all aspects of receipt, accounting, storage and issue/dispatch. Budget & Product Cost • Lead the process of formulating annual operation, maintenance and capital budgets in coordination with departmental managers, sales and purchase teams and senior management • Monitor costs and expenses under various heads on a regular basis, identify major variances and implement effective corrective plans • Estimate the product cost and analyze the variance between estimated and actual cost. Administration • Manage all Administration activities in the factory and communicate with Central HR to solve the pending issues.
Plant ManagerFull Time
General Cable Egypt
Jan 2011 - Jul 2012 -1 yr, 6 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:Achievements • Increased plant capacity by 50% without new investment by applying lean manufacturing concepts, 5S, improving machine efficiency and utilization and introducing 4-shift working. • Expanded the company’s product range leading to increase in annual sales volume. We added instrumentation cable, fire cable, flat cable, and overhead cable. • Implemented WOW project (ware on waste). As a result the operation cost reduced around $500,000/ year • Decreased product cost around 15% using alternative materials and improving manufacturing technic. Key responsibilities are the same of above job except managing admin and costing. Key Responsibilities Plant Management • Manage plant operations including planning, scheduling, organizing, coordinating directing and controlling all activities to achieve daily, weekly and monthly targets • Supervise operations monitoring adherence to established policies and procedures assuring efficiency and safety and product quality • Review and revise processes, systems and procedures to optimize utilization of resources - manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital - to minimize manufacturing costs • Coordinate with the sales department in preparing and executing production plans to ensure delivery of products to customers as per requirements on time. • Define and control process parameters ensuring consistent quality of products and reduction in quality related costs including rejection and wastage. • Establish quality standards and monitor quality control activities from raw materials through production stages to final product to deliver quality products to customer. • Plan and execute continual improvement programs including improvement of methods, systems and procedures to enhance performance and productivity • Develop and implement preventive and routine maintenance schedules for all equipment and coordinate quick repair of breakdowns to deliver targeted plant availability and reliability. • Manage projects for plant expansion, installation of new equipment and development of new products including feasibility studies, budgeting and project management. • Implement all health, safety & environment (HSE) management policies, rules and regulations and monitor consistent compliance across the plant. Purchasing and Supply Chain • Analyze detailed production plans and prepare material plans to procure, stock and make available all raw materials, consumables and spares for operation. • Manage the procurement cycle from finalization of requirements, issue of tenders, evaluation of bids and quotations, negotiation and award of orders and expedition of deliveries. • Develop and manage a pool of resourceful vendors for sourcing requirements from international and domestic markets at the most cost-effective prices and terms. • Supervise the operation of raw materials and spare parts stores and finished product warehouse covering all aspects of receipt, accounting, storage and issue/dispatch.
Education
Master's Degree in Enviromental
Cairo University (CU)Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 - 2 yr
Master's Degree in Project Management
American University in Cairo (AUC)Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 - 2 yr
BSc in Mechanical
Zagazig University (ZU)Jan 1986 - Jan 1991 - 5 yr
Achievements
Achievements in my last job in KSA: • Increase the production output from 30,000 unit/ month to 128,000 unit/ month. • Decrease labor cost from 9 SAR/ unit to 4 SAR/ unit • Save4.5% in raw material cost (3 MSAR in Y 2017) • Increase company product range ( LED, solar system) • Decrease raw material stock from 27 M to 18 M and decrease the WIP from 4 days to 1.5 days • Lead the implementation of ERP system (SAP) in our manufacturing unit. Project completed within 10 month. My Achievement in General Cable: • Increased plant capacity by 50% without new investment by applying lean manufacturing concepts, 5S, improving machine efficiency and utilization and introducing 4-shift working. • Expanded the company’s product range leading to increase in annual sales volume. We added instrumentation cable, fire cable, flat cable, and overhead cable. • Implemented WOW project (ware on waste). As a result the operation cost reduced around $500,000/ year • Decreased product cost around 15% usi
Skills
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Advanced
Training & Certifications
Certified Supply Chain Professional course ( CSCP)
Polaris Institute·2021Supply Chain Management
Transights, Egypt·2021Organization behavior and Leadership, Belgium
Krawthamer·20146 sigma green belt
2012CE Mark
American Academy·2005Requirements and Implementation of ISO 9001 and QS 9000 Quality Management Systems
American university·2002Quality and Environment Program Audits
American university·2002Continuous Cast Copper Rod Technology and Plant Operation
SouthWire, USA·2001Tool and Die Design and Process Control Techniques
BICC Group, UAE·1996