Abdelrhman Ragab

lead mega cold stores and production hall project
technical study of all related machines & equipment
lead digital transformation projects

• Seting SOPs and Work Procedures for Projects Department.
• Leading the technical studies of all factory expansion projects and mega repair.
• Prepare and submit all projects related documentation and coordinate for DCD, DM and all
authorities approvals,
• Leading Digitalization projects to apply Industry 4.0 in operations and projects and implement 70%
of the project.
• Automation and digitizing expenses & spendings on Power BI Dashboards.
• All the above plus my below duties as Engineering & Maintenance Manager.

- Responsible for maintenance activities through applying corrective and predictive maintenance plans.
- New projects technical study and bidding for ammonia refrigeration, new production lines and all related utilities.
- Installation and preparation for commissioning and startup of wastewater treatment plant.
- Continuous improvement projects and cost saving projects studies (water consumption saving and breading saving)
- Studying plant high power consumption machines to ensure best utilization of power and to manage power consumption.
- Infrastructure Maintenance Projects including civil works.
- Enhance team performance through TNA studies and including them in all different activities.

• Support Team in requesting processing equipment & Machines and designing suitable layout for
Plant based & Meat products.
• Lead the projects requirments studies and submission to consultant & contractors with suppliers for
Mega Extension projects.
• Oversaw maintenance activities by implementing corrective and predictive maintenance plans.
• Conducted technical assessments and prepared bids for projects related to ammonia refrigeration,
new production lines, and utility systems.
• Managed the installation and readiness for commissioning and startup of wastewater treatment
facilities.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving projects, including studies on water
consumption reduction, and optimizing production processes to minimize waste.
• Analyzed high-power consumption machinery to optimize energy utilization and manage power
consumption effectively.
• Built Operation follow up Dashboards to monitor and control utilities consumption.
• Managed infrastructure maintenance projects, including civil works.
• Enhanced team performance through Training Needs Analysis (TNA) studies and involved team
members in various operational activities.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and modified machinery as necessary to meet safety
standards.
• Studied Industry 4.0 transition projects, overseeing the design and implementation of IoT (Internet of
Things) projects, and developed dashboards for real-time monitoring of production lines and utilities.

• Managed the engineering department, overseeing projects, infrastructure maintenance, and
production line maintenance for meat, chicken breading, slaughterhouse, and fish processing.
• Established a spare parts warehouse stock in accordance with reorder level and safety stock
requirements.
• Successfully completed overhauls of cooking area machinery and conducted studies for machinery
replacement, leading to their successful implementation.
• Conducted a comprehensive review of utilities required for extension projects.
• Installed a refurbished cuter and smoking oven to enhance production capabilities.
• Achieved substantial cost-saving projects, resulting in savings of 1000 KLE (presumably kiloliters
equivalent).
• Developed and implemented team member improvement plans and recruited new high-performing
talent to align with company performance objectives.

• Developed an annual preventive maintenance plan for various production lines, including those for
Halawa, Sesame, Tahina, Ready-Made Tahina, and factories producing Bars and Chocolate.
• Provided leadership by supervising and mentoring maintenance section heads, engineers, and
technicians.
• Generated monthly fault analysis reports to identify and address frequent breakdowns effectively.
• Conducted a thorough revision of spare parts warehouse stock to align with reorder level and safety
stock requirements.
• Oversaw the installation of new grinding lines and essential utilities to enhance production capacity.
• Successfully implemented the installation of a new Ready-Made Tahina Swiss cooker and an Italian
filling and packaging line, along with autoclaves.
• Implemented a restructuring of the current maintenance team to align with the companys long-term
vision.

• Prepared and oversaw the implementation of an annual preventive maintenance plan for production
lines, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Provided leadership and guidance by supervising and coaching maintenance engineers and
technicians.
• Generated monthly fault analysis reports to proactively address frequent breakdowns.
• Conducted a comprehensive review of spare parts warehouse stock, aligning it with reorder level and
safety stock requirements.
• Actively participated as a member of the Continuous Improvement Commitee and Internal Audit
Commitee.
• Led the Packaging Lean Manufacturing team, driving initiatives for process optimization.
• Championed Maintenance Lean Manufacturing practices to enhance operational efficiency.

• Oversaw the installation of a Chicken Factory by coaching and supervising a team of 17 members,
including utilities, mechanical and electrical personnel, and three engineers.

• Doubled the capacity of the Halawa Plant by implementing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
based on the Project Management Professional (PMP) concept. This enabled a 50% reduction in
project time.
• Installed a 1 ton/hr. DE-stoner, optimized pipeline connections, and implemented a dust extraction
system to improve cleaning area efficiency.
• Oversaw the installation of a 1 ton/hr. peeling machine, roasters, and brushers system, totaling 15
tons in a vertical expansion plant, along with power connections.
• Refurbished and modified a ½ ton Sesame washing line to ensure proper operation.
• Managed the installation and fabrication of grinder machines, fine grinding machines, and an
efficient transferring and storing system.
• Installed a new HOSOKAWA Halawa cooker to achieve a production rate of 1 ton/hr.
• Implemented installation of a Turkish Halawa Bar line to meet a capacity of ½ ton/hr.

• Developed and supervised the implementation of annual preventive maintenance plans for cooking
and packaging machines.
• Provided leadership by supervising and training maintenance engineers and technicians.
• Generated monthly fault analysis reports to address recurring breakdowns effectively.
• Conducted a comprehensive review of spare parts warehouse stock, ensuring the availability of
critical spare parts.
• Actively participated as a member of the Continuous Improvement Commitee.