Hatem KutubKhanah, Plant Manager

Hatem KutubKhanah

Plant Manager

Berain Water Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Master's degree, Executive Master of Business Administrator
Experience
18 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 10 Months

Plant Manager at Berain Water Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since September 2021
Head Of Operations at - Mega Plant “Pepsi Cola MenaBev
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • December 2018 to September 2021

- 3 Year as Head of Operation in the Biggest Pepsi Plant in the world, handling highly automated lines (3 Can Lines with speed of 120, 000 Cans/Hour and Returnable/Non-Returnable Glass Bottles with speed of 60, 000 Bottles/Hour and Bag in Box Line with speed of 350 Bags/Hour).
- Improved overall Net Efficiency% by 8% (From 78% To 86%).
- Achieved 960/1000 in AIBI Audit (Highest ever in MenaBev history).
- Awarded as the most improved Department in HSE with Zero LTA.
- Started the implementation of the TPM Journey (Completed SC&O Strategy, Measuring & Improving Performance(M&W stages 0-3, KPI's Tracking), Building Capabilities (People engagement), TT&T and acquisition of national, Food Safety, 5S’s, Plant Visualization, CIL Stage, AIBI +925).
- Implemented MES and SIT successfully.

Innovation Delivery Manager at Mega Plant “Pepsi Cola MenaBev
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2017 to December 2018

- One and a Half Year as Innovation Delivery Manager, the main role is to ensure all Sales requirements are met for the timely delivery of new Launched products in one of the largest beverage factories in the world also responsible to improve the overall Supply Chain Productivity and cost savings.
- During past period, I have managed to deliver projects that impacted on 10 M SAR/Year saving, also we Launched 32 New SKU’s, beside that we delivered projects which improved the supply chain productivity by 6%.
- During past period I was dealing with PepsiCo on several Promotions for all SKU’s which include Aquafina, Pepsi, Mirinda, 7Up and M.Dew…etc.
- Introduced new categories of Drinks in the Mega Plant by Leading projects of the development to produce Lipton Ice tea SKU’s, Plus Aquafina Splash SKU’s and Aquafina Sparkling water.
- Led the Development of Plant Capability to produce new Packages Format I.e. Party Packs for Soft drinks (150mlX15), also for soft drinks introduced 330mlX18 Printed film and 6 Pack CSD SKU’s.
- Worked on Developing the Capabilities to deliver more projects using the Stage Gate Process.

Manufacturing Manager for Aquafina and Pepsi Plant at SIPCO3 “Pepsi Cola
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2015 to June 2017

- 2 Years and 4 Month as Manufacturing Manager for Aquafina and Pepsi Plant.
- Responsible of the Complete Plant Manufacturing, Maintenance, Supply Chain & Quality Activities.
- Managing very efficiently cost centers of more than 35, 000, 000 SAR/Year.
- Worked as a Chairman for Food Safety System, and Managed to get the GOLD award for the Quality Excellent Awards
- Implemented the M&W Stages in the Plant with very efficient result (Acquired in 2016 the Best in Class Award).
- Managed the Project of Manufacturing Aquafina Splash with 4 Different Flavors (Pineapple, Berry, Lime, and Peach).

Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO) at - Al Nukali International Trading Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2015 to January 2015

- Worked with the CEO and KPMG Consultancy in different strategical studies for the company.

SIPCO Process Operation, Quality Control & Quality Assurance Manager” at Pepsi Bugshan
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • October 2011 to November 2014

• Responsible of Syrup Room Operations and Maintenance, Water Treatment Operation and Maintenance, Line QC Inspection, QA and Raw Material inspection, Micro testing, CIP System, Food Safety System.
• Worked as a team leader for ISO 22, 000 Certification in SIPCO 01, (March 2012, 2013)
• Worked as a team leader for AIBI (Prerequisite and Food Safety Program) in SIPCO 01, (February, 2012, 2013)
• Managed to get the Highest Trade Survey Result in SIPCO 01, since the start of the Trade Survey Program by Pepsi International (99.8%)
• Managed to get the Highest Plant Quality Result in SIPCO 01, since the start of the Plant Quality Program by Pepsi International (98.4%)
• Managed to get the Highest AIB Result in 2013 among GCC, since the start of the AIB Program by AIB International Inspection System (955/1000).
• Managed to get the Highest PI Beverages Matrix, result in SIPCO 01 since the Start of the Program (920/1000)
• SIPCO 01 Plant is got Pepsi International Silver Quality Award, (the Plant didn’t get Quality Award since 2003).
• SIPCO 01 Plant got Pepsi International Silver Food Safety Award,
• SIPCO Awarded the Quality Champions Award in MEA in 2012 (Mainly due to the Contribution of SIPCO-01).
• Sustained excellent result in Proficiency Testing for CSD Analytical (100%).
• Successfully Managed the Department during the Sugar, Water & Labor Crises without affecting the productivity or the Quality of the Product. (SIPCO Plants received Crises Management Award in 2013)
• Use of problem-solving tools for methodical approach in resolving issues
• Significant improvement of Quality and Food Safety issues
• Deal with different Raw Material Suppliers in effective way i.e. Glass Supplier, Water Supplier, Sugar Supplier, PET Preform Supplier, Closure Supplier, Tin Can Supplier …etc
• Improved package appearance through rigid in-plant monitoring of package integrity
• Development of motivated process owners for better accountability
• Teamwork across departments.
• Recruit highly qualified staffs.
• Contribute in cost saving Projects for the Company.
• Managed the Cost Center Effectively.
• Contribute to improve the Yield for the product.
• Provided different trainings in GMP and Quality Problem Solving Techniques.
• Managing very efficiently cost centers of more than 7000, 000 SAR.
• Worked as a team leader for FSSC 22, 000 Certification in SIPCO 02, (September 2013), SIPCO2 is the 1st Pepsi Plant in the Region to Achieve this Prestigious Award.
• Contributed in improving the Production Volume through several initiatives. I.e. Change over matrix, CIP process Modification…etc.
• Achieved very good Quality KPI’s in cost saving for Water and chemical in the plant.

QC Manager at Afia International Co. (Savola Group)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • May 2005 to August 2011

6 Years and a Half of experience in Afia International Co. “Formerly Savola Edible Oil Company” “Quality Control Manager (7 May 2005 till 21 August 2011).
• Responsible of QC in the following Area (5 Refineries, Tin Can, PET Preform and Bottle, Filling Inspection, Incoming Raw Material, Warehouse and trade).
• Contribute in solving major customer quality complains.
• Contribute in cost Saving Projects for the Company.
• Contributed to Improve Quality Demerit Index (QDI) for our on shelves product.
• Conducted varies of ISO Auditing in Supply Chain Department.
• Manage PET (Plastic) Department “Special Tasks” for 4 months and solve major problems contributed to improve Quality, Productivity, Safety, HACCP & Rejections.
• Execute so Many new systems within QC Departments, leaded to take Quality to next stage
• Generated more than 140 Ideas to Improve the Filling Section by Applying TPM Techniques including Cost Saving, Productivity Increase, Quality Solutions, Safety Solutions, 5’s, Change Over…etc (Special Task)
• Activated Many Important Quality Systems i.e. N2 System Activation, HACCP Activation, etc.
• Worked with OPM “Oracle Processing Manufacturing” Team
• Established procedure for tracing material from raw stock to finished product.
• Provided different trainings/workshops to increase Quality Awareness Quality awareness.

Education

Master's degree, Executive Master of Business Administrator
  • at King Abdul Aziz University
  • December 2010

The Subjects were taken was Mainly in the following Fields: Marketing Management, Administrative and Leader Ship, Finance and Accounting Management, Information System, Projects and Operation Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, International Business

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineer
  • at King Abdul Aziz University
  • January 2005

There are five fields industrial engineers can work at which are: Engineering Management, Operation Research, Information Systems, Human Factor Engineering, Stochastic process and statistical analysis

Specialties & Skills

Quality
Project Management
Industrialization
Leadership
Engineering Management
Leadership
Problem Solving
Communication

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Water Technology in 2015 (Training)
Training Institute:
Pepsico
Date Attended:
January 2015
Duration:
32 hours
• SIDEL Machines Training on (Blowing; Filling/Mixing; Conveyor system; Palletizer; Warmer) (Training)
Training Institute:
Sidel at MenaBev Plant
Date Attended:
February 2017
Duration:
300 hours
KSA- SIPCO Training Center (Training)
Training Institute:
Leadership Workshop by MEHRAT
Date Attended:
June 2012
KSA, SIPCO Training Center (Training)
Training Institute:
Email Etiquette by MEHRAT
Date Attended:
July 2012
Held in Jordan, Pepsi Plant (Training)
Training Institute:
Cat 3 Training by LGC
Date Attended:
February 2013
KSA, SIPCO Training Center (Training)
Training Institute:
Coaching Training
Date Attended:
January 2013
Malaysia (Training)
Training Institute:
Palm Oil Familiarization Program
Date Attended:
May 2006
KSA (Training)
Training Institute:
ISO 14001
Date Attended:
September 2010
KSA (Training)
Training Institute:
OHSAS 18001
Date Attended:
February 2011
KSA (Training)
Training Institute:
Total Productive Maintenance
Date Attended:
October 2009
KSA (Training)
Training Institute:
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Techniques
Date Attended:
May 2011
KSA, Bahrain (Training)
Training Institute:
Savola Training Center
Date Attended:
January 2005
KSA (Training)
Training Institute:
ISO 22000 by Diversity
Date Attended:
December 2011
KSA (Training)
Training Institute:
ISO 9001
Date Attended:
July 2008
United Kingdom (Training)
Training Institute:
Lean Manufacturing
Date Attended:
June 2007
Germany (Training)
Training Institute:
InterPak and MetaPak conference
Date Attended:
April 2008
KSA (Training)
Training Institute:
Project Management
Date Attended:
May 2010