Ayman Al-Ghamdi

• Lead multi-site packaging manufacturing operations across Riyadh and Jeddah plants, ensuring performance in production, quality,
cost, safety, and delivery.
• Lead Operational Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, waste reduction, process discipline, and KPI
governance.
• Manage consultant engagement to support implementation of operational frameworks, best practices, and training programs.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, operational policies, and performance routines to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Define and execute manufacturing strategies to improve capacity utilization, cost efficiency, production stability, and scalable
growth.
• Oversee cross-functional teams across safety, quality, planning, production and maintenance.
• Manage plant budgets, control operational spending, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Key Achievements

• Lead multi-site packaging manufacturing operations across Riyadh and Jeddah plants, ensuring strong performance in production,
quality, cost, safety, delivery, and customer requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end plant execution, including production planning, material readiness, manpower allocation, equipment availability,
quality compliance, customer delivery, and cost control.
• Develop and execute manufacturing plans to improve production output, capacity utilization, cost efficiency, and plant performance.
• Drive daily operational performance through clear KPIs, production follow-up routines, line performance reviews, and structured
coordination between production, planning, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Manage plant budgets, control operational spending, review cost drivers, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and
reduce operational losses.
• Strengthen production planning discipline by aligning sales demand, available materials, machine capacity, workforce allocation,
and delivery priorities.
• Develop and standardize SOPs, operational policies, and shop-floor routines to improve consistency, compliance, training
effectiveness, and daily execution.
• Lead cross-functional manufacturing teams across production, planning, quality, safety, maintenance, and inventory, while
coordinating with procurement and supply chain to ensure material availability and smooth plant operations.
• Support the implementation of operational excellence practices in coordination with external consultants, with focus on OEE
improvement, waste reduction, KPI governance, and shop-floor execution.
• Manage the ongoing relocation of the Riyadh plant to Al-Kharj, ensuring project progress remains on track with minimal operational
disruption.
Key Achievements
• Increased production output by 25% and improved capacity utilization by 26% through better production planning, line loading,
and operating discipline without adding manpower or equipment.
• Improved plant profitability by identifying a strategic operational improvement opportunity, achieving SAR 544K in annual
savings.
• Improved OEE by 9% by reducing unplanned downtime, improving preventive maintenance follow-up, and reviewing line
performance daily.
• Reduced production waste by 20% through root cause analysis, better process control, and preventive actions.
• Delivered over SAR 500K in annual savings through packaging material cost optimization and improved return/reuse practices.
• Generated SAR 800K/year in additional revenue by expanding product capability and supporting a new customer requirement.
• Achieved a 91% annual evaluation from a key strategic customer, reflecting strong delivery reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Strengthened daily plant execution and delivery reliability through improved planning practices, KPI reviews, shop-floor
follow-up, issue escalation, and cross-functional coordination across production, planning, maintenance, and quality.

Production Department Section Head, Apr 2015 ~ Present
 Managing all production departments reporting directly to Plant Director.
 Overall responsible about Safety, Quality, Production, Reliability, Cost, People (crew of 65 people) and Projects of the 40 MM SAR/yr as a total sales.
 Conducting all external and internal audits without any major observations :
o ISO 9001 - Quality Management system.
o OSHAS 18001 - Occupational Health and Safety.
 Leading all new projects/initiatives in production department.
 Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual Reports in full coordination with Plant Director.
 Review and analyze production and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with products specifications and operating or production problems.
 Investigate quality defects to find the root cause and help improve manufacturing system efficiency.
 Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
 Responsible for continuously monitoring the Plant’s critical streams to ensure balanced operation rates and optimum operations.

Planner Engineer, Apr 2013 ~ Mar 2015
 Provide maintenance and troubleshooting assistance in the manufacturing processes.
 Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedure.
 Meeting with sales team and setting priorities.
 Coordinate with material department to ensure the availability of materials.
 Action plan for the resources and determine the risk resulting from plan of action.
 Relay production constraints to appropriate business and planning organization to provide accurate input to production plan.

Production Engineer, July 2010 ~ Mar 2013
 Coordinate the operations activities to seek a maximum efficiency with best cost factor.
 Prepare production materials on the production lines depending on the production plan.
 Provide staff with appropriate training.
 Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment to ensure quality production and productivity.
 Monitor production processes and activities to ensure they are compliant with the EHS guidelines.

Major Achievements at Al-Watania:
 I have achieved the highest MT production recorded in June 2014.
 Involve on the installation of Cones & Domes conversion machine line & established the quality specifications.
 Increase operational performance by close monitoring of all production activity.
 Reduce inventory level 20% by good coordination with Riyadh Plant.
 Maintain and improve the saudization percentage in the production by establishing good relationship with the team.

• Led overall plant operations, aligning production, quality, supply chain, and cost control functions with organizational goals.
• Defined and executed the Annual Operating Plan, translating business objectives into measurable KPIs across productivity, quality,
cost, delivery, safety, and employee engagement.
• Drove continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating process inefficiencies, optimizing equipment reliability, and
enhancing output through lean methodologies and performance analytics.
• Managed operating budgets, direct and indirect cost controls, and resource planning to meet financial targets.
• Oversaw production scheduling, raw material planning, and delivery processes to ensure seamless supply chain flow.
• Maintained inventory accuracy, balancing stock levels to support sales targets while reducing carrying costs.
• Established clear performance expectations and provided coaching, feedback, and leadership development to drive accountability.
• Led cross-functional teams in achieving operational excellence through strong collaboration and structured training programs.
• Ensured full compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Realigned business unit structures and workflows to ensure strategic fit, consistency, and optimal resource utilization.

• Led overall plant operations, aligning production, quality, supply chain, and cost control functions with organizational goals.
• Defined and executed the Annual Operating Plan, translating business objectives into measurable KPIs across productivity, quality,
cost, delivery, safety, and employee engagement.
• Drove continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating process inefficiencies, optimizing equipment reliability, and
enhancing output through lean methodologies and performance analytics.
• Managed operating budgets, direct and indirect cost controls, and resource planning to meet financial targets.
• Oversaw production scheduling, raw material planning, and delivery processes to ensure seamless supply chain flow.
• Maintained inventory accuracy, balancing stock levels to support sales targets while reducing carrying costs.
• Established clear performance expectations and provided coaching, feedback, and leadership development to drive accountability.
• Led cross-functional teams in achieving operational excellence through strong collaboration and structured training programs.
• Ensured full compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Realigned business unit structures and workflows to ensure strategic fit, consistency, and optimal resource utilization.

• Led daily production operations across all departments, ensuring alignment with targets for output, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Planned and executed new production initiatives, driving improvements in process efficiency and line performance.
• Developed SOPs and process guidelines in collaboration with quality and operations teams to standardize workflows.
• Reviewed operational data to identify deviations, resolve production issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Supported capacity planning and production scheduling to meet demand forecasts while minimizing bottlenecks and idle time.
• Oversaw implementation of maintenance activities in coordination with engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Investigated quality issues, led root cause analysis, and introduced process changes to reduce defects and improve consistency.
• Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 standards, coordinated audits, and maintained full documentation of production procedures.
• Managed raw material planning in coordination with procurement to ensure availability and avoid production delays.
• Evaluated staffing needs and supported workforce planning to optimize resource allocation and productivity.
• Monitored key production metrics, reduced waste, and implemented improvements to enhance efficiency and lower costs.

• Led daily production operations across all departments, ensuring alignment with targets for output, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Planned and executed new production initiatives, driving improvements in process efficiency and line performance.
• Developed SOPs and process guidelines in collaboration with quality and operations teams to standardize workflows.
• Reviewed operational data to identify deviations, resolve production issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Supported capacity planning and production scheduling to meet demand forecasts while minimizing bottlenecks and idle time.
• Oversaw implementation of maintenance activities in coordination with engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Investigated quality issues, led root cause analysis, and introduced process changes to reduce defects and improve consistency.
• Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 standards, coordinated audits, and maintained full documentation of production procedures.
• Managed raw material planning in coordination with procurement to ensure availability and avoid production delays.
• Evaluated staffing needs and supported workforce planning to optimize resource allocation and productivity.
• Monitored key production metrics, reduced waste, and implemented improvements to enhance efficiency and lower costs.

• Planned and scheduled production activities based on sales input, material availability, and plant capacity to ensure smooth workflow
and timely order fulfillment.
• Coordinated with procurement and inventory teams to align material availability with production schedules.
• Identified production constraints and capacity risks, adjusting plans proactively and communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Collaborated with sales and operations to prioritize orders and balance load across production lines.
• Supported maintenance activities by aligning equipment availability with production needs & flagging technical issues for resolution.
• Monitored execution of production plans, tracked deviations, and recommended adjustments to maintain operational efficiency.
• Prepared risk assessments for resource planning and proposed mitigation strategies to avoid bottlenecks.
• Ensured all plans complied with company procedures, safety standards, and equipment guidelines.
• Contributed to continuous improvement by analyzing performance data and supporting initiatives to optimize planning processes.

• Coordinated daily production activities to maximize efficiency, ensure cost-effectiveness, and meet planned output targets.
• Prepared and staged raw materials for production lines in alignment with shift schedules and operational requirements.
• Monitored production processes, adjusted equipment settings, and resolved minor issues to maintain consistent quality.
• Ensured strict adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) guidelines during all manufacturing activities.
• Delivered hands-on training to production staff to improve process understanding, line performance, and safety awareness.
• Collaborated with maintenance and quality teams to ensure smooth operations and timely resolution of process deviations.
• Supported continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and contributing to corrective actions on the shop floor.

• Coordinated daily production activities to maximize efficiency, ensure cost-effectiveness, and meet planned output targets.
• Prepared and staged raw materials for production lines in alignment with shift schedules and operational requirements.
• Monitored production processes, adjusted equipment settings, and resolved minor issues to maintain consistent quality.
• Ensured strict adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) guidelines during all manufacturing activities.
• Delivered hands-on training to production staff to improve process understanding, line performance, and safety awareness.
• Collaborated with maintenance and quality teams to ensure smooth operations and timely resolution of process deviations.
• Supported continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and contributing to corrective actions on the shop floor.

Operation and maintenance for Almusaidiah Hospital. From March 2010-Julay 2010,
Maintenance supervisor,

 Supervising the operation and maintenance, security and hygiene
 Weekly inspection of the generator and feeder devices for the hospital
 Maintain the security inside the hospital and report all the problems faced during the duties.
 Supervise the team of cleaning up the hospital.

• Supervised daily maintenance operations at Al-Musaadah Hospital, ensuring uninterrupted facility performance.
• Coordinated facility operations including maintenance, security, and hygiene services, maintaining a safe hospital environment.
• Conducted weekly inspections of generators and feeder systems to ensure the reliability of backup power and critical systems.
• Managed facility issues, documented incidents, and escalated technical problems to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversaw cleaning staff activities, ensuring high hygiene standards across hospital departments in line with health regulations.

التدريب في إدارة المشاريع بجامعة أم القرى بقسم التشغيل والصيانة من
11.07.2009 إلى 08.09.2009

التدريب في المؤسسة العامة لتحلية المياه المالحة من 16.06.2007 إلى 15.08.2007.