Ammar Al Sheikh, Director

Ammar Al Sheikh

Director

Location
Jordan
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
35 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :35 years, 8 Months

Director
  • My current job since January 2017

Responsible for Engineering and Maintenance Department at QAIA - Amman. QAIA is the
largest airport in Jordan with annual capacity of 12M passengers. The airport consists of a
terminal building and two airfields that can accommodate up to code F - aircraft. Responsible
for E&M team of 180 employees and assets of $1billion. Key contribution and knowledge;
* E&M team is the largest team at QAIA with a head count of 180 and 50 contractors.
Attending of performance excellence of department employees and contribution to
business outstanding achievements.
* Ensure safe and healthy environment for employee to excel. Yearly saving of JD600K
in utilities consumption and spare parts. PM completion >95%
* Sound contribution towards quality awards - ASQ from years 2017 onwards as best
airport in the region (5-15Million Passengers per year)
* Knowledge of airport security system; CCTV, X-ray, MVT, PIAX, ETD, walk through
machines.
* Operate and maintain Baggage Handling System of a capacity of 2000Bag/hour -
security Level 4.
* Travel experience systems - HVAC, Bathrooms, Rest areas, Passengers Boarding
Bridges, Automatic Doors, Escalators, travellators and elevators.
* Fire alarm and Fire protection systems including 7 fire pumps and pipe network of
5KM.
* Airfield Lighting / Instrumentation systems and related controls(RWY and TWY lights).
Including performance and maintain regulatory. In addition to photometric test and
High mast at Aprons.
* Airfield civil engineering - Runway, Taxiway and Apron Pavement, Concrete slabs,
marking, signs,
* Airport landscaping and service roads including security gates.
* Structure integrity for terminal building and large structure - bridges and water
trenches.
* Managing a Capex of JOD10Million and Opex of 12Million yearly within the QAIA
operations
* Utilities management - Electrical system (132KVA - 400VA), water supply and
distribution network from local wells (10KM pipe length and three main storage tanks),
14 chillers and 7 boilers.
* Environment Sustainability through annual reduction on electrical consumption, Water
treatment plant, Wastewater treatment plant and initiatives of solar farms.
* Documentation, as built drawings, CMMS and work permits for all assets in QAIA.
* Maintain relations with stake holders - PMU at Ministry of transport, Civil Aviation
Regulatory Commission, Civil defence, RJ - Ground Handlers and NEPCO
* Managing annual contracts of JOD2.5Million with clear SLA and spare parts
procurement of JOD1.0Million.
* Providing workshop services for more than 70 pickups, cars, tractors, sweepers,
ambulances, RIVs and AFFR

Site Manager at Jordan Abyad Fertilizer & Chemical Company
  • September 2014 to September 2016

Leading and managing a chemical and fertilizer plant at Abyad site, 140 Km southern of
Amman. The site is made of plants for TSP, SOP, CaCl2, PA and SA. Site total employees are
of 400. Achievements and contributions were as follow;
* Safe and clean environment to employee and neighbouring communities. We were able
to pass all audits with 90% completion of related action plans.
* Restore site original conditions by implementing preventive maintenance and
management of change.
* Improve productivity and reliability by deploying operational excellence standards and
lean manufacturing. Record production in SOP, TSP, PA and SA plants.
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* Meet and exceed industry quality standards through proper implementation of quality
assurance measures and standards with high attention on laboratory controls.
Customer Claim witnessed 80% reduction compared to what was acceptable before.
* Back into profit through budget control, material utilization, outsourcing and saving
projects. Material utilization is now at 85%, Manufacturing expenses down by 40% and
productivity tripled.
* Value customers through the Introduction of customer service measure by proper
implementation of

Partner at Eighth Dimension Industries
  • Jordan
  • January 2013 to September 2014

Startup of renewable energy and energy management department - Successful
installation of PV on grid and off grid. Optimization of operations in automotive
warehouse (WHMS and LED lights) and Tobacco plant (Improve reliability and spare parts
management)
* EPC - new housing bank building in Amman; Fire doors and building lights.
* Representation of Greif, an International Company specialized in Packaging materials in
Levant and Egypt. Supply Jumbo Bags for Jordan Bromine Company and Arab Potash
Company.
* Engineering consultation - RFIDs for automotive

General Manager at The Jordanian Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
  • Jordan
  • December 2011 to December 2012

This is an initiative funded by local pharmaceuticals companies and EU to establish an
institute-training center, to graduate technicians qualified to assume responsibilities
immediately in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. My responsibility was for leading the
project to deliver Building design & construction. Select, purchase, install & Commission of
machines' (Shear mixers, FBD, Coating, Tablet Pressing, Capsulation & Blistering). Also to
develop all related curriculum for process manufacturing, Asset & Maintenance systems, QMS,
HS&E and good warehousing management. Sound Experience with NGOs, EU and USAID
funding. Buildings were completed and all related machinery, educational logistics were
purchased and curriculum outline were submitted to EU to select a consultant to develop.
Project was on hold due to lack of funding.

Engineering Director at Hikma Pharmaceutical
  • Jordan
  • March 2008 to August 2011

Responsible for the technical side of M&A, capital and asset management.
* Deliver turn key projects, with excellence, of new granulation, mixing, pressing, cold
storage warehouse, packing plants and new Hikma Jordan offices.
* Key team player in developing marketing and sales plans to deliver right product at right
time
* Project initiator and sponsor of Lean manufacturing in Hikma - Jordan
* Project Leader of first Oncology plant in MENA
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* Responsible of establishing Customer Service and outsourcing strategy in Hikma
* Develop and renewal of Hikma business strategies

Head
  • Jordan
  • September 2006 to March 2008

Responsible for engineering department to ensure that projects are delivered with
excellence.
* Deliver medicine at best value and at superior quality
* Conduct sourcing studies and optimize supply chain value
* Maintain and deliver world class results and standards
* Develop site master plan and deliver future site expansions.
* Lead productivity project across the site.
* Maintain site integrity through implementing Integrated Work Site system.
* Ensure Compliance with all regulatory and authorities through state of art concepts;
QbD, PAT, TPM, FDA,

Site Services Manager at Procter and Gamble
  • Saudi Arabia
  • October 2004 to September 2006

of Arabian Peninsula
* Responsible for facilities management, work place services, travel, car fleet, IT
infrastructure, disaster recovery, office projects, meeting collaboration and people
connect solutions.
* Delivered two mega projects of total value of $10 Million in office projects in Jeddah
and Dubai.
* Develop outsourcing strategies and track outsourcing service level agreements on
current outsourcing partners; HP, IBM and John Lang LaSalle.
* Provide office solutions and services to over 600 employees in Arabian Peninsula.

Plant Engineer at Procter and Gamble
  • Saudi Arabia
  • August 2002 to October 2004

Responsible for Diaper and catamenial plant of total capital of $300Million.
* Successfully delivered site matter plan, including warehouse consolidation,
upgrading production converters, open space offices and grouping plant utilities.
* Managing a team of 18 people responsible for construction, project & capital
management, technology transfer & training, occupational health, industrial safety,
store room, environment, waste management and plant utilities.
* Translating

Leader
  • January 2001 to January 2002

Qualified auditor on Health, Safety and Environment. Performed audits in Germany
and Spain.
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* Lead Jeddah plant to achieve world class benchmark results in External audit of
94% in Health, Safety and Environment program.
* Consolidate safety programs in the plant under one department including;
occupational health, industrial safety, process safety, fire fighting and
environment. This action resulted in Staff reduction from 12 to 4 employees with
overall saving of $500 thousand per year and still achieve world class results in
external audits
* Lead Zero Loss Journey of the value chain in production & logistics and deliver a
solid saving of $2.5Million in fiscal year

at Procter and Gamble
  • Nigeria
  • July 1998 to October 2000
Operations Manager
  • January 1999 to January 2000

Lead Diaper, Catamenial and Throat drops operations towards excellence.
* Deliver operating profit of $4.5Million in fiscal year

Operations Manager at Procter and Gamble
  • South Africa
  • February 1995 to July 1998

Start up catamenial business in South Africa upon lifting sanctions on the country.
Played pivotal role in building the team and production facility.
* Establish operation team from local resources and reflect the new South Africa
rainbow nation. Train the team in Germany, Italy and Saudi Arabia.
* Install the first P&G catamenial global converter in South Africa and host teams
from all over the world for on job training.
* Expand responsibilities to assume Shelton Old Spice, Ace bleach, Vicks and
warehouse operations.
* Increase Shelf Keeping Units from 12 to 65 in one year.
* Leading a team of 120 Employee and key player in marketing teams.

Operation Manager at Procter and Gamble
  • Saudi Arabia
  • February 1993 to February 1995

Responsible for Always production in Arabian Peninsula through local production
of 6 Shelf Keeping Units on one production line. Mastering Quick changeover
techniques.
* Leading a team of 40 Employees. Delivered world class results in reliability. First
Always converter in P&G to reach 92% reliability over one year period.
* Delivered core saving of $1.5Million in raw and pack materials in fiscal year 1994 -
1995.

Workshop Manager at Procter and Gamble
  • Saudi Arabia
  • August 1990 to February 1993

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Reliability and

Team Manager at Procter and Gamble
  • Saudi Arabia
  • June 1989 to June 1990

Entry level at P&G responsible for a team of 48 Employees.
* Achieve breakthrough results in reliability. First converter to achieve shift reliability
of 99.9% and monthly reliability of 92%.

HVAC Engineer at George A. Fuller Company
  • Jordan
  • October 1988 to March 1989

Executing HVAC scope at American Embassy of Jordan in Abdoun.

Planning Engineer at Jordan Electric Authority
  • Jordan
  • August 1987 to October 1988

Operation Engineer at Hussein Thermal power station responsible for shift
operation.
* Planning Engineer in Hussein Thermal Power station responsible for maintenance
program development

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at University of Jordan
  • June 1987

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High school or equivalent, Mechanical Engineering
  • at National Orthodox School
  • June 1982

Government final year test).

Specialties & Skills

Manufacturing
Project Management
Pharmaceuticals
Management
QUALITY
BUDGETING
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY CONTROL
ASSET MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER SERVICE
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT