Operations Manager
British American Tobacco
Total years of experience :10 years, 11 Months
- Managing the 3’rd party manufacturing agreement signed between BAT and the General Organization of Tobacco.
- Managing all aspects of the Supply Chain from source of manufacturing to FG warehousing.
- Managing the overall manufacturing performance in the area of machine efficiencies, workforce productivity, waste levels, and inventory with the objective of reducing cost and improving efficiency.
- Implementing and managing company best practices in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and product traceability.
- Ensuring adherence to the quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
- Development and continuous revision of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
- Setting and managing the OpEx
- Ensuring continuous improvement through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
- Establishing and building relationships with the suppliers, customers, and local partners to ensure transparency and visibility across the supply chain.
Provide management consultancy in the areas of Supply Chain and Business Process Reengineering (BPR) for companies specializing in the services and manufacturing sectors (including FMCG), in addition to the government sector.
Major Projects Carried Out:
1) FINE Hygienic Paper Company part of Nuqul Group www.nuqulgroup.com
Deliverables: Outbound Logistics, Warehousing, and Demand Forecasting Assessment
2) United Group Logistics (UGL) part of United Group Holding www.unitedgroupholdings.com
Deliverables: Strategy Formulation and S&OP
3) Central Electricity Generating Company (CEGCO)
Deliverables: HR Manual and Rightsizing Recommendation
4) UNESCO
Deliverables: Cataloguing and Biddings Evaluation
5) Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Deliverables: BPR for the e-GOV
6) Kingdom Electricity Co. (KEC)
Deliverables: Purchasing, Bidding, and Inventory Management BPR
7) Social Security Corporation (SSC)
Deliverables: Project Management Support and Training
-Set up and launch the Logistics Department/ Function in the company.
-Develop the logistics strategy in alignment with the company’s overall strategy and objectives.
-Carry out continuous assessment of the capabilities and requirements of the supply chain model countrywide to identify gaps/ areas of improvement relating to Warehousing, Distribution, Purchasing, Supplier Relationship, Sales Order Processing, Customer Service, Manpower, and IT.
-Implement necessary changes/ improvements to the processes and capabilities to enhance efficiency and control cost.
-Develop and implement the expansion plan for the warehouses and distribution centres across the country in alignment with the sales forecast and market analysis.
-Manage the Department (Prepare and Manage the Budget, Manage and Control the Expenses, Manage the Manpower, the Fleet, and the 3PLs (Land/Sea Freight and Clearance).
-Develop and document the department’s policies and procedures and employees job description.
-Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and utilize them to monitor and control the various functions of the department.
-Prepare Monthly Management Reports on the department activities and performance.
-Utilizing the ERP system to achieve visibility and centralized control across all entities and functions.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Carrying out Business Process Improvement (BPI) initiatives for service and manufacturing organizations on the various functions including (HR, Sales, Logistics, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supplier Relationship, Customer Service, and IT)
The process involves:
- Assessing Internal Capabilities (As-Is Current State Assessment)
- Identifying Areas for Improvement
- Prioritizing and Developing Solutions Road Map
- Implementing Customized Solutions and Initiatives based on Best Practices and Customer Requirements.
Projects under Aregon:
1) SAVETO (Riyadh/KSA)
2) BARNIE’S (Jeddah/KSA)
3) NFS/UNASCO (Jeddah/KSA)
4) ASTRA Group (Riyadh, Tabuk, Khobar, Jeddah/ KSA)
5) ATCO Project (Dammam/ KSA)
6) CCC Project (Dubai/ UAE)
Role and Responsibilities:
- Defining, reviewing, and documenting the policies and procedures of the various company’s departments and divisions.
- Identifying IT solutions' requirements for the various company’s processes.
- Handling (Customer Satisfaction) & (Company’s Overall Performance) surveys.
- Coordinate and follow up on continuous improvement projects owned by the Quality Management Department.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Conduct analysis to measure the performance of the production lines and the wastage.
- Supervise and monitor the production lines.
- Manage and allocate the work force.
- Record and update the production plan.
- Manage the Finished Goods warehouse and the Cycle Counts.
- Assist Production Department Manager in his daily duties.
MBA Program with concentration in Management
A condensed Management Development Program in Strategy/ Finance/ Marketing with 16 case studies.
Ranking First with an Average Rating (Very Good)
General Secondary Certificate (Scientific Branch) with an Average of 89.9