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Emad Hawari, Plant Manager

Emad Hawari

Plant Manager·ACICO Group,

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Applied Chemistry

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 6 months

Plant Manager

December 2021 - Present

ACICO Group,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2021 - Present

Plant Manager (AAC Block Manufacturing)

As Plant Manager, I managed the AAC Block factory end-to-end, leading production, maintenance, quality, packing, stores, compliance, and workforce performance to achieve safety, output, cost, and quality KPIs.

• Managed all factory functions: production, maintenance, QC, packing, and warehouse/stores.
• Planned daily/weekly production targets and ensured smooth dispatch and customer delivery.
• Selected and confirmed raw materials; controlled supplier approval and incoming inspections.
• Led maintenance teams (preventive + corrective) to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Implemented QC checkpoints, corrective actions, and product conformity to AAC standards.
• Handled Municipality certificate requirements and export documentation (Certificate of Origin).
• Controlled consumption, wastage, and inventory to reduce cost and improve plant efficiency.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Sites Administration Manager

November 2017 - January 2020

Tornado General Contracting LLC,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2017 - January 2020

Sites Administration Manager | Construction Sites Operations.

As Site Administration Manager, I Supported construction operations across multiple project sites by leading workforce administration, labor camp management, transport coordination, and main store controls-ensuring continuous manpower readiness, material availability, and smooth site execution.

• Led site mobilization, ensuring offices & site requirements (utilities/services/readiness items) were in place before workforce deployment.
• Controlled manpower attendance, time-sheets, allocation, and deployment across sites to maintain productivity and continuity.
• Managed recruitment support, onboarding, transfers, leave processing, and employee records in coordination with project/site leadership.
• Managed labor camps (accommodation, welfare, compliance, and daily operations) to ensure workforce stability.
• Owned main store operations: receiving, issuing, stock control, and ensuring timely availability of materials/tools.
• Coordinated staff/labor transportation and logistics between camps, store, and sites, including material/tools/equipment transfers between sites.
• Removed operational blockers by aligning departments and follow-ups—maintaining smooth communication, supporting site close- out/demobilization, and keeping teams working without stoppages.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Administration Director

March 2014 - October 2017

New Oasis Deco. Of Marble

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

March 2014 - October 2017

Administration Director (Solid Surface)

As Administration Director, I led administrative and operational support for Solid Surface (Corian) projects-covering procurement coordination, documentation control, project follow-up, and payment collections.

• Coordinated procurement and supplier negotiations for Solid Surface (Corian) materials.
• Managed documentation, approvals, and filing systems to support project execution.
• Coordinated internal teams and site requirements to ensure smooth job progress and handover.
• Established office policies and staff support processes to maintain operational discipline.
• Managed invoicing follow-up and payments collection to protect cash flow.
• Supported client meetings, proposals, and deal follow-up from inquiry to completion.
• Improved reporting controls and administrative workflows for stronger compliance and tracking.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

General Manager

January 2010 - January 2014

Al Reef Paints Industry,

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

January 2010 - January 2014

General Manager (Stone Finish Paint Production & Site Application)

As General Manager, I was responsible for the whole company from A-Z, leading production, procurement, sales, finance, HR, and site execution for stone paint manufacturing and application works.

• Managed stone finish paint production, batching, packaging, and QC to meet product and site standards.
• Led raw material qualification, purchasing controls, and vendor performance management.
• Oversaw equipment selection, maintenance planning, and production line setup/scale-up.
• Managed site application teams (external building stone finish paint) and ensured quality handovers.
• Led sales activities including quotations, negotiation, client follow-up, and contract coordination.
• Implemented SOPs, HSE rules, KPIs, and continuous improvement across departments.
• Owned end-to-end commercial and financial follow-up-client meetings, proposals, deal closure, and cash collection, including invoicing follow-up, payroll coordination, and company payment control to protect cash flow.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Production Manager

January 2003 - January 2010

Dubax Coating LLC,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2003 - January 2010

Production Manager (Stone Paint & Solid Surface / Corian)

As Production Manager, I managed manufacturing for two key products-Stone Finish Paint and Solid Surface (Corian)-including raw material confirmation, quality control, production planning, Corian site supervision, and payment collection follow-up.

• Managed production scheduling and execution for stone finish paint (mixing to packing).
• Confirmed raw materials and maintained supplier approvals and incoming quality checks.
• Led QC testing, documentation, and corrective actions to maintain consistent product quality.
• Managed Corian fabrication operations (cutting, bonding, finishing) and workflow planning.
• Supervised Corian site fixing/installation, ensuring quality, safety, and client approvals.
• Coordinated delivery and site requirements with customers and internal teams.
• Followed up Corian project invoicing and payment collection to support cash recovery.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Education

Jordan University of Science and Technology

January 2001

January 2001

Bachelor's degree, Applied Chemistry

Jordan

Skills

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Intermediate
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Intermediate
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Intermediate
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE MONITORING
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE MONITORING
Intermediate
ENTHUSIASM
Intermediate
ENTHUSIASM
Intermediate
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Intermediate
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PAINTING
Intermediate
PAINTING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Arab Pesticide and Veterinary Drugs MFG.CO
laboratory research