Ahmed Othman

Responsible for directing, leading and managing, the plant operation, budget and growth agenda.

Vision:
Plant will be the Undisputed Champions of the biscuits manufacturing in AMEA, delivering benchmark results in all what we do and the supplier of choice in terms of cost and quality.
Developing an Engaged Multi-skilled/Self Sufficient team with high capabilities to deliver outstanding & sustainable business results through Zero mindset approach.

Effectively demonstrating leadership, coaching and developing a large work team of a +320ppx to accomplish Plant targets/objectives.
• Benchmarking the plant in AMEA ISC, in Safety, Quality and Cost.
• Leading the IL6S journey/program, towards achieving the CBN (compelling business needs) and the expected culture change through 100% engagement and Zero mindset (Zero incidents, Zero quality defects, Zero losses) and through the Zero Loss Journey.
• Ensure serving the business in the right time and with the right quantity to meet best in class customer service level.
• Ensure project execution through Initiative Management.
• Ensure minimum material stock level/inventory to enhance cash flow.

Responsible for the production, maintenance and CI (continuous improvement) analyst(s) team
• Effectively demonstrating leadership, coaching and developing a large work team of a +250ppx to accomplish operational objectives.
• Ensure safe work environment through implementation of safety awareness programs (behavioral safety awareness)
• Identify, diagnose and resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems throughout CI tools to achieve monthly operational targets.
• Manage high volume manufacturing with the products SKUs complexity per month per line (ensuring center-lining for the optimum changeover) to achieve the minimum/best SKU cycle rate
• Coaching IL6S for building the team capabilities and develop 100% team engagement.
• Establish and maintain acceptable quality levels/standards for all assigned products/lines to ensure right first time products and best manufacturing practices are achieved.
• Interpret and develop reports including standard operating procedures to ensure right operating practices are met.
• Cost, plan and control the operating budget.

• Production/supply planning for the category - (SCORe-SAP)
o Scheduling of production plan based on the different BUs demand loaded, production line(s) availability, material availability…etc.
• Managing Material Planner(s) - (MRP)
o Managing planning/ordering/receiving of raw & pack material (Local & Export) through calculating & analyzing requirements based on Production plan, available stocks, open orders as well as formula cards which are performed on monthly & weekly basis
o Control inventories of raw and packaging material
• Managing Raw & Pack Warehouses Operationally.

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects.
• Ensuring and checking of engineering deliverables according to the KRAFT policies of safety and quality requirements.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project participants.
• Preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Budget monitoring and trend tracking.
• Participating in Client/contractor meetings and resolving Client/engineering and management project issues.
• PROJECTS I Was Responsible For/Handled/Managed:
o Execution phase of the cracker/TUC and wafer line
o Commissioning and startup of Oreo
o TUC Flavour equipment execution and product commissioning/startup as well.
o Packaging system of chocolate moulded line and commissioning of Bubbly product.
o Packaging system of moulded line including automatic secondary packaging
o Packaging system fully automatic for Flake line
o Handled a new Flake line

• Ensure that the bottling operations of all products are as per Clorox standards.
• Improve bottling operations efficiency and follow up on equipment reliability.
• Plan for all bottling operations. (Production - Material Requirements -……)
• Constantly review material utilization reports and take all necessary steps for improvements.
• Responsibility of bottling operations, in terms of planning and developing business systems.
• Responsibility for safety and environment performance of related operations.
• Responsible for developing bottling team budget forecast as well as reviewing spending versus budget and taking corrective actions where necessary.
• Responsible for encouraging cost saving projects amongst team.