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Abdalraoof Binmahfooz, Director of Manufacturing Excellence

Abdalraoof Binmahfooz

Director of Manufacturing Excellence·Savola Foods Company

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 7 months

Director of Manufacturing Excellence

January 2023 - Present

Savola Foods Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2023 - Present

• Lead and oversee Site Operations of HSE (Health, Safety, Environment, Sustainability), Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Technical Affairs, Projects Management Unit & Manufacturing Excellence to Ensure Organizational compliance with Policies, Governmental Regulations & International Standards Codes.
• Ensure efficient and effective Site Operations are running by developing Site Procedures and KPIs, monitors compliance, measuring performance progress and evaluating effectiveness including Refinery, Utilities, Packaging Plants & Warehouses.
• Budgeting, Financial Control & Management of department Annual Operating Plan AOP, Site capital budget CAPEX & Site saving/loss elimination projects to meet the needs of the organization.
• Lead & oversee site Operations Improvement, Performance Improvement and Efficiency Technical Studies.
• Lead Site Products Innovation, Development & Execution with Central Innovation & Marketing Teams.
• Direct Site Manufacturing Excellence Activities, TPM Pillars & Site Digitalization.
• Reviews with Site Leadership Team, management & shopfloor teams the implementation and execution of Manufacturing Excellence Programs.
• Develops Site information reporting systems, consolidating and reporting key statistics daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly & annually.
• Manage development and progression & provides support as required to Site Teams, Departments in order to be in compliance with Organizational Goals & Objectives. Leads improvement initiatives by education and training programs.
• Manage assigned departmental staff ranging from recruitment, selection, performance review, training and development.
• Lead and Manage Site Rewarding & Recognition System.
• Lead & Manage Special Business Assignments as per Business Strategies Dynamics.
• Internal ISO Systems Auditor.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Manufacturing

Engineering Department Senior Manager

June 2018 - January 2023

United Sugar Company- Savola Foods - The Savola Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2018 - January 2023

● Responsible of Managing efficient operation and maintenance of site including mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, instrumentation maintenance & calibrations, control systems & automation, Utilities Plant Operation & maintenance.
● To manage the efficient provision of site including steam generation, power generation, water production & distribution & other utilities & maintain utilities equipment’s & vehicles/handling equipment to enable plan production target to be achieved. Ensure safe handling & storage of all site fuels.
● Organize and supervise the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within consistent with operating procedures, standard and policy.
● Preparation, planning, coordination and execution of Plans, budget, OPEX, CAPEX and monitor financial performance.
● Recommend improvements to policy and direct the implementation of instructions.
● Plan, coordinate & execute maintenance plans, inspection schedules and annual plant shutdown.
● To identify and organize plant replacement and contribute in decision making on replacing, purchasing and repairing for plant equipment.
● Plan, Supervise and contribute in the implementation of projects to ensure that the project cycle is completed.
● Stimulate subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of section systems, processes and practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
● Supervise the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet the requirements and to be in compliance with policies and standards
● Monitor the adherence to all relevant safety and environmental management Procedures
● Lead, Plan and Mange Planned Maintenance Pillar Activities.
● Center Of Excellence Team Member & Planned Maintenance Pillar Leader of SFC OUs
● Internal Auditor BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 18001, ISO 22301.
● Certified Trainer.

Company industry:
1398
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Manager, Utilities Engineering Department

November 2008 - May 2018

United Sugar Company - The Savola Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 2008 - May 2018

Responsible of Managing efficient operation and maintenance of Utilities Plant including High Pressure Power Steam Boilers, Process Boiler, Steam Turbines, Power Generation, Diesel Engines, Compressed air System, Desalination Plants, Water De Mineralization Plant, Cooling Water System, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Carbon Dioxide Plant & other utilities.
Achieving necessary service levels & budget cost targets whilst observing Dept./Plant KPI’s, environmental, safety & product quality assurance standards.
Ensure both efficient operation & maintenance of the Utilities Plants.
Ensure efficient maintenance of handling equipment and vehicles including Wheel Loaders, Track Loaders, skid steer loaders, Diesel forklifts, LPG forklifts and Pallet stackers.
Significant decision making responsibilities, makes decisions on purchase & repair of plant & equipment, Budget planning, CAPEX preparation and execution, Overtime, discipline & authorize the bringing in of contractors to undertake repairs and Planning & execution of annual shutdown;

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Engineering

Utilities Engineering Manager

February 2007 - November 2008

United Sugar Company - The Savola Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2007 - November 2008

Responsible of Managing efficient operation and maintenance of Utilities Plant including High Pressure Power Steam Boilers, Process Boiler, Steam Turbines, Power Generation, Diesel Engines, Compressed air System, Desalination Plants, Water De Mineralization Plant, Cooling Water System, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Carbon Dioxide Plant & other utilities.
Achieving necessary service levels & budget cost targets whilst observing Dept./Plant KPI’s, environmental, safety & product quality assurance standards.
Ensure both efficient operation & maintenance of the Utilities Plants.
Ensure efficient maintenance of handling equipment and vehicles including Wheel Loaders, Track Loaders, skid steer loaders, Diesel forklifts, LPG forklifts and Pallet stackers.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Engineering

Management Trainee, Engineering-Supply Chain

July 2005 - January 2007

United Sugar Company - The Savola Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2005 - January 2007

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

July 2005 - July 2005

Marble & Granite International Company -Bin-Laden Industrial Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2005 - July 2005

Responsible for maintenance activities in Marble & Granite production plant including Polishing machines, Gang saw, Water Jet Machines & spare parts ordering.

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Technical Trainee

June 2005 - June 2005

Aircraft Accessories and Components Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2005 - June 2005

Technical Trainee in Aircraft overhaul and repair facility performing aircraft component overhaul on a wide range of Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical and Fuel System components.

Company industry:
1390
Job role:
Engineering

COOP Training

June 2004 - August 2004

Royal Saudi Air Force

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2004 - August 2004

The overall objective of the summer training program is to gain exposure to aeronautical & mechanical engineering profession. The program enabled to gain valuable practical experience, develop job-related skills, enhance engineering knowledge acquired in class through field experience.

The summer training program under the supervision of Royal Saudi Air Force- Maintenance Squadron C-130 aircraft. The program covered structural repairs, Turbo Engines, Workshops, NDI, Avionics and Engineering office.

Company industry:
Military & Defense
Job role:
Engineering

Summer Trainee – Customer Services

June 2000 - August 2000

National Commercial Bank (NCB)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2000 - August 2000

Customer Services

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

King Abdulaziz University

December 2004

December 2004

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering

Saudi Arabia

Graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautical). The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering to KAU has earned the equivalency of similar degrees which are ABET-accredited in the United States of America.

Skills

Quality Auditing

Expert

Reliability Engineering

Expert

Manufacturing Excellence

Expert

Power Plant Operations

Expert

Maintenance Management

Expert

Training

Expert

Computerized Maintenance System CMMS

Expert

Energy Auditing

Expert

Project Management

Expert

Risk Management

Intermediate

Manufacturing Excellence

Expert

Reliability & Maintenance

Expert

Team Building

Expert

SWOT

Expert

Root Cause Analysis RCA

Expert

Problem Solving RCA

Expert

Quality Auditing ISO, Food Safety, BRC

Expert

Team Management

Expert

Power Plant Operations

Expert

Maintenance Management

Expert

Quality Auditing

Expert

Procurement

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
HACCP Level 3 in Manufacturing
Dec 2015
Integrated Management Systems ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Foundation & Internal Auditor
Oct 2016
ISO 22301:2012 Business Continuity Management System Internal Auditing
Mar 2018
RCM Reliability Centered Maintenance Level 01
Jul 2021
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Nov 2020
ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor - SGS Academy
Feb 2019
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System – Awareness & Internal Auditing
Mar 2018
Master Certificate in Train The Trainer - George Washington University School of Business (GWSB)
Sep 2013
Internal Quality Management System Auditor ISO 9001
Jun 2007
Internal Auditor - BRC Food Safety
Jun 2014

Training
Reliability Centered Maintenance Level II
Sapient Training
Nov 2022
Best Practices in Maintenance & Reliability
Sapient Training
Jan 2021
TPM Facilitators Course
Confederation of Indian Industry - CII TPM Club
Jul 2021
Risk Management Professional RMP
Project Champions Academy
Jun 2021
Executive Leadership Program
Center for Leadership Studies - GOOSTA
Jun 2020
How to lead and Maintain Reliability in Crisis
Fluke Corporation
Jun 2020
The True Costy of Cost Cutting
Mobius Institute
Jun 2020
Take control and end reactive maintenance Part 2
Mobius Institute
Jun 2020
Right Sizing Lubrication Crew
By Mobius Institute
Jun 2020
10 Key Steps to CMMS Success
Fluke Corporation
Jun 2020
Back to basics, the importance of Flatness in Machinery Installation
Mobius Institute
Jun 2020
Agility
TRA Virtual Academy
Jun 2020
Take control and end reactive maintenance Part 1
Mobius Institute
Jun 2020
Critical Thinking - Analysis for Argument
TRA Virtual Academy
May 2020
Enabling remote work and changing predictive maintenance
Mobius Institute
May 2020
Technical & Practical Specifications of Solar PV Systems
GCC Electrical Testing Laboratory & Arab Council for Sustainable Energy
May 2020
Risk Management Professional RMP
Project Champions Academy
May 2020
Savola Talent Management Program (Accelerate) 2017 – 2019
CORTEX Consultants.
Jan 2017
Project Management – Consistent with PMI’s guide PMBOK
Project Champion Academy
Mar 2019
Finance the Language of Business (Finance for non-Finance)
MARK
Apr 2018
Modern Maintenance Technologies
GLOMACS Training and Consultancy
Jul 2017
Planning, Organizing & Managing Others – level 2
UBT - CEC
Nov 2016
Project Management
Leap to Success FZ LLC
Jun 2014
Train Small Groups-Train the Trainer Program
Savola Academy
Mar 2007
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)-A Contemporary Approach
Marcus Evans LTD
Nov 2006
Focused Improvement FI
Millstones Skills Development
Jun 2015
OHSAS 18001:2007 Awareness
ISOQAR Egypt.
Dec 2015
Crestcom The BULLET PROOF Manager Program
Crestcom International
Jan 2015
Draft ISO 9001:2014 Understanding The Requirements
BEMCON Institute of Quality Management
Feb 2015
Progressive Maintenance
Milestone
Jun 2015
Strategic Planning
Leap to Success FZ LLC.
Sep 2014
Vibration for Non-Vibration Engineers
AB Vibration Consultant Ltd
Jun 2009
Boilers fundamentals, operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
TÜV NORD Middle East
Aug 2008
Team Development Workshop
GENYX Performance Consultants
Mar 2008
Project Management for HR professional
Savola Academy
Aug 2005
Microsoft Office Project 2007 Level 2
New Horizons
Aug 2009
Basic firefighting, Dust Hazard and H&S induction Training
United Sugar Company
Dec 2009
Workshop “Activation of Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz opinions on high education"
King Abdul Aziz University
Developing Future Savola Leaders
Lahore University of Management Sciences (Rausing Executive Development Centre)
Jun 2008
Food Safety Training
United Sugar Company – The Savola Group.
Feb 2014
Metallurgy Corrosion and Prevention of Failures
TÜV NORD Middle East
Apr 2012
Basic Sugar Technology
SMRI
Nov 2008
Growth Leader Manager Program.
Wilson Learning Worldwide
Jun 2012
The Savola Way - Young Leaders Program – Module 2
Savola Academy
Dec 2006
Energy Auditing
Marcus Evans LTD
Apr 2007
Situational Leadership II
Ken Blanchard
Jun 2009
Pumps and Compressors: Predictive Maintenance, Operation, Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
TÜV NORD Middle East
Nov 2010
On-Site Training, Thames Sugar Refinery Tate & Lyle, UK-London
Thames Sugar Refinery Tate & Lyle
Jul 2009
Project Management Skills
Meirc Training & Consulting
May 2008
Emergency Response Leadership
ISOQAR Ltd
Mar 2012
Maintenance & Reliability Best Practices: Lowering Life Cycle Cost of Equipment
GLOMACS Training & Consultancy
Dec 2013
Celemi Cayenne Securing Project Success
CELEMI
Jun 2009
Water Treatment
Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies
Jan 2012
The Savola Way - Young Leaders Program Module 3
Savola Academy
Feb 2007
The Savola Way - Young Leaders Program – Module 1
Savola Academy
Apr 2006
Boiler Water Treatment Practice
ECOMAN Consultants & Training
Feb 2008
Microsoft Office Project 2007 Level 1
New Horizons
Aug 2009
Maintenance Planning, Scheduling and Control
Meirc Training & Consulting
Nov 2011

Hobbies and interests

Reading, Researching and Water Sports.