Expert Details
Manufacturing Operations & Leadership — Power/Energy Cable Manufacturing, Large-Scale Production Operations, Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma)
ID: 740789
Florida, USA
Prior to this role, Expert served in progressively senior operations leadership positions, including Chief Operations Officer and Plant Manager for a large power cable manufacturer in Saudi Arabia, Plant Manufacturing Manager and Operation Consultant for a major cables and electrical products manufacturer operating across Egypt, Qatar, and Algeria, and Production Manager and Technical Consultant for a leading power cable manufacturer and exporter in the Middle East. Throughout Expert's career, Expert has directed manufacturing operations ranging from 220 to over 400 employees at facilities generating between $500 million and $1.5 billion in annual revenue.
Expert holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Damascus University and is pursuing continuing education in Financial Accounting. Expert holds Black Belt, Green Belt, and Lean Six Sigma certifications from Villanova University. Expert's areas of expertise include large-scale manufacturing operations, continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, quality control, supply chain and inventory management, ERP/MRP systems integration, regulatory compliance (ISO 9001, OSHA), strategic planning, and cost reduction initiatives.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1997 | Degree: B.Eng. | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: Damascus University, Syria |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2018 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Vice President of Operations | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert supervises all production operations, including maintenance, plant engineering, safety, quality control, scheduling, raw material procurement, warehousing, and accounting functions, leading a team of 400 personnel through 6 subordinate managers and supervisors. Responsibilities include driving working capital and inventory management improvements, instilling a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, and guiding new product launches through the full development lifecycle. Expert establishes measurable objectives and KPIs, collaborates with Supply Chain on sales and operations planning, and ensures compliance with ISO 9001 and OSHA regulations. Expert partners with the President and Executive Team on annual operating plans and long-range strategic objectives, plays a pivotal role in evaluating and integrating acquisitions, and has led initiatives that reduced cable failure rates from 15% to 0.5% and delivered cost reductions through Lean Manufacturing projects. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2017 | Employer: Red Sea Cables Company | Title: Chief Operations Officer & Plant Manager | Department: Albdulatif Group |
Responsibilities:Expert managed operations for a multi-functional facility of 220+ employees, overseeing efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Responsibilities included monitoring scrap and rework data to drive process improvements, leading development of production standards, and coordinating training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, and employee engagement initiatives. Expert spearheaded major projects such as plant layout optimizations and capital equipment installations, aligned production strategies with customer demand forecasts, and co-led manufacturing technology strategy to integrate ERP and MRP capabilities. Through implementation of Lean Six Sigma and 5S+1 methodologies, Expert reduced cycle times by 10–17%, increased yield by 96%, and reduced scrap and waste by 6%. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2010 | Employer: Elsewedy Electric | Title: Plant Manufacturing Manager & Operation Consultant | Department: Cables & Transformers |
Responsibilities:Expert oversaw a vertically integrated manufacturing operation with 350+ employees across Egypt, Qatar, and Algeria, driving operational efficiency and product quality while meeting customer needs cost-effectively. Responsibilities included leveraging manufacturing engineering capabilities to deliver competitive products, identifying cost reduction initiatives that generated $20K in monthly savings, and providing strategic guidance to leadership on scalable manufacturing systems. Expert led through a participatory management style, and was responsible for hiring, training, developing, and evaluating staff performance. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2005 | Employer: Riyadh Cables Group | Title: Production Manager & Technical Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert managed a production operation with 400+ employees across Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, formulating manufacturing policies to improve competitive positioning and profitability. Responsibilities included directing and monitoring 5 department managers, serving as liaison between department management, subordinates, and executives, and overseeing all aspects of manufacturing production, machine floor operations, quality control, continuous improvement, supply chain, and inventory planning. Expert also managed high-volume tonnage capacity of 9,000 tons/month for metal transfer operations. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| • Black Belt Six Sigma — Villanova University, 2018 • Green Belt Six Sigma — Villanova University, 2017 • Lean Six Sigma — Villanova University, 2017 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| • Company Shield Award • Management Shield Award |