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Ala'a Abumshanak, Manufacturing Manager

Ala'a Abumshanak

Manufacturing Manager·Etex group

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 9 months

Manufacturing Manager

January 2025 - November 2025

Etex group

Lagos, Nigeria

January 2025 - November 2025

Oversee end-to-end production and maintenance operations across four fiber cement sheet and board manufacturing lines, leading a workforce of over 900 employees. Drive manufacturing excellence through Lean methodologies, process optimization, and sustainability initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Increased production capacity by 20% through Lean implementation and machine performance improvements.
• Reduced downtime by 15% and enhanced OEE by 10% through targeted reliability and maintenance strategies.
• Reduced production cost per ton (PCO) from $1, 500 to $1, 100 by optimizing raw material usage and implementing recycling programs while maintaining product quality.
• Implemented 5S, TPM, Lean, and eMaint systems to standardize operations and improve performance visibility.
• Introduced a solar energy project that reduced energy costs by 20% and strengthened sustainability efforts.
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Regional Operation and Technical Manager

June 2021 - July 2024

Fine Hygienic Paper FZE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2021 - July 2024

Led operations and maintenance across multiple sites, driving cost optimization, reliability, and digital transformation.

- Achieved 12% year-over-year cost reduction and 15% savings against maintenance budgets through strategic asset care programs.
- Reduced inventory by 26%, generating $8M in savings via digital inventory management.
- Minimized downtime by 9% through automation of maintenance processes using CMMS.
- Supported Guinness World Record achievement for highest tissue paper production rate (96.5% efficiency).
- Implemented ISO-based quality systems and enhanced safety culture across regional plants.
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Engineering and Operation Manager

September 2010 - June 2021

Olayan Kimberly Clark Arabia Company

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

September 2010 - June 2021

Led comprehensive implementation of SAP for production planning, maintenance, inventory management, and financial cycles by creating reports for operation performance tracking and reliability metrics. Provided dynamic leadership for operations and maintenance team by setting individual objectives and offering performance feedback. Created CAPEX budget focused on rapid return on investment by aligning asset reliability improvements with business goals, sales demands, and marketing requirements. Managed manufacturing and operations to guarantee quality control, assurance, and R&D to maximize productivity and simplify processes.
• Directed strategic project with budget of $135M to guarantee completion within allocated financial and temporal parameters.
• Formulated and executed strategic plan that enhanced Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 10% through process optimization, advanced maintenance practices, and effective resource utilization.
• Decreased inventory
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Plant Manager

January 2007 - August 2010

Alkhorayef Printing Solutions (APS)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2007 - August 2010

- Propelled OEE up by 5% through meticulous monitoring and analysis of production metrics, pinpointing areas for enhancement, and deploying lean manufacturing strategies to boost productivity and slash costs while adhering to ISO 9001 standards.
- Championed a 14% drop in product defects by instituting ISO 9001 & ISO 19011 quality assurance standards, cutting waste and rework, and elevating customer satisfaction through compliance with these recognized frameworks.
- Partnered with operational stakeholders to guarantee the availability of materials, labor, and equipment while vigilantly tracking production output and ensuring schedule flexibility and responsiveness to changes, all in line with ISO 19011 guidelines.
- Direct and supervise daily manufacturing operations, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated, production standards (including ISO 9001) are met, and products are delivered on time.
- Craft and execute production schedules that hit production targets and streamline workflow, continuously aligning processes with ISO 9001 and ISO 19011 standards to enhance operational effectiveness.
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Maintenance And Operation Manager

July 2005 - January 2007

Arab Aluminum Company

Amman, Jordan

July 2005 - January 2007

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Operations Manager

September 2003 - June 2005

National Saudi Bricks

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 2003 - June 2005

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Maintenance Manager

February 2001 - August 2003

Arab Ceramic Company

Amman, Jordan

February 2001 - August 2003

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

October 1998 - January 2001

Zalloum Group

Amman, Jordan

October 1998 - January 2001

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Engineering

Education

University Of Technology - Iraq

July 1998

July 1998

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

Iraq

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Electrical Engineering

Skills

Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS
Expert
Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Plant Operations
Expert
Plant Operations
Expert
Production
Expert
Production
Expert
Plant Maintenance
Expert
Plant Maintenance
Expert
Factory
Expert
Factory
Expert
Process Optimization & Workflow Streamlining
Expert
Process Optimization & Workflow Streamlining
Expert
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Expert
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Expert
Cost-Saving Initiatives & Inventory Reduction
Expert
Cost-Saving Initiatives & Inventory Reduction
Expert
ISO Standards Implementation for Product Quality & Customer Satisfaction
Expert
ISO Standards Implementation for Product Quality & Customer Satisfaction
Expert
Manufacturing Process Optimization
Expert
Manufacturing Process Optimization
Expert
R&D & Quality Assurance Management
Expert
R&D & Quality Assurance Management
Expert
Resource Allocation & Operational Efficiency
Expert
Resource Allocation & Operational Efficiency
Expert
Digital Transformation for Inventory & Operations Management
Expert
Digital Transformation for Inventory & Operations Management
Expert
CAPEX Budgeting & ROI Forecasting
Expert
CAPEX Budgeting & ROI Forecasting
Expert
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Expert
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Expert
Oracle ERP Implementation & Management
Expert
Oracle ERP Implementation & Management
Expert
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Expert
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Expert
Inventory Management
Expert
Inventory Management
Expert
Relationship and Leadership Skills
Expert
Relationship and Leadership Skills
Expert
Budget and Cost Control.
Expert
Budget and Cost Control.
Expert
Production and Operations Oversight
Expert
Production and Operations Oversight
Expert
Staff and Materials Administration
Expert
Staff and Materials Administration
Expert
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Expert
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Expert
Maintenance Process Automation
Expert
Maintenance Process Automation
Expert
Strategic Planning and Execution
Expert
Strategic Planning and Execution
Expert
Budgeting and Cost Control
Expert
Budgeting and Cost Control
Expert
ISO Quality Control Standards & Assurance (ISO 9001, ISO 19011)
Expert
ISO Quality Control Standards & Assurance (ISO 9001, ISO 19011)
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Microsoft Office applications.
Expert
Microsoft Office applications.
Expert
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Expert
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Expert
Data analysis and attention to detail skills
Expert
Data analysis and attention to detail skills
Expert
Planing and Scheduling
Expert
Planing and Scheduling
Expert
General Management
Expert
General Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Industrial Safety & HSE Compliance
Expert
Industrial Safety & HSE Compliance
Expert
Reliability Engineering
Expert
Reliability Engineering
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Installation
Expert
Installation
Expert
AutoCAD
Intermediate
AutoCAD
Intermediate
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Engineering
Expert
Engineering
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Planning
Expert
Planning
Expert
Marketing
Intermediate
Marketing
Intermediate
Customer Service
Intermediate
Customer Service
Intermediate
Preparation
Beginner
Preparation
Beginner
operations
Expert
operations
Expert
Manufacturing
Expert
Manufacturing
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Intermediate
Supply Chain Management
Intermediate
Lean Manufacturing
Expert
Lean Manufacturing
Expert
Operation
Expert
Operation
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS
Expert
Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Plant Operations
Expert
Plant Operations
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
Anodizing Technology
Alofinish Germany
Sep 2006
Cleaner Production
Royal scientific society
Sep 2005
PLC ( OMRON )
Jordan Engineering Association
May 2005
PLC ( SIEMENS)
Jordan Engineering Association
Feb 2006
Project Management PM
Kimberly Clark South Africa
Apr 2015
Leadership Cloture Of Accountability
Kimberly Clark South Bahrain
Feb 2015
ERP & SAP
Kimberly Clark Russia
Mar 2013
SAP – PMS
Kimberly Clark Saudi Arabia
Jun 2014
Machinery Risk Assessment
Pilz-UK
Aug 2018
Rockwell PLC
Rockwell Saudi Arabia
Apr 2014
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 19011:2011
SGS
Dec 2016