Factory Manager
AMGARD
Total years of experience :27 years, 7 Months
Responsible for, but not limited to, directing and managing all plant operations with overall responsibility for production, maintenance, quality and personnel.
- Directs and manages plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, shipping and receiving and all personnel activities.
- Develops and controls profits/loss, business plans and budget restrictions.
- Implements cost effective systems for control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
- Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards while maintaining strict process controls.
- Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment. Replaces or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
- Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
- Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
- Maintains and enforces HSE and other safety regulations.
- Recommends or implements measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality or efficiency.
- Recommends personnel action including, but not limited to, annual evaluations, promotions, hiring and firing.
- Responsible for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Serves as the primary direct report for all facility personnel.
Responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all aspects of the business operations
- Working with the Technical Office
- Supervising production activities in conjunction with the Factory Manager
- Managing the financial aspects of the operations and provide the necessary inputs for financial reporting and analysis and prepare reports to support decision making by the General Manager, CEO and Board of Directors
Business Development, Sales & Marketing
- Develop customer relationships and commercial activities with targeted customers
- Undertake the business development process on target opportunities, including deal negotiations, and contract development
- Acquire and share appropriately market intelligence for the relevant areas
- Support the General Manager and the CEO in the identification of new products to market
- Market intelligence at all three levels, public, private and confidential on opportunities in the market
- Identification/nurturing of key contacts in clients and in the marketplace. i.e. access to network
- Management of existing and establishment of new customer relationships
- Development and implementation of business plan
- Achieve sales commitments, profitability, cash flow and dividend targets through organizational improvements and increased efficiency of the production process
- Assuming a significant role within the leadership of the organization
A.E. Al-Nooh & Sons Company W.L.L. - 2008 - 2013
One of Bahrain's oldest building materials specialists. It imports, exports, trades and is a commission agent for a wide range of quality globally known brands. It also owns and operates several businesses dedicated to light manufacturing, civil and electrical contracting, turn key interior services, specialized crafts, and value adding services.
General Manager / Al-Nooh Cut & Bend Steel Factory
Had the full operational and P&L responsibility for business unit including commercial, financial / budgetary, business development / client facing and personnel management. Championed superior strategies with select team and enabled the brand to grow organically while other segment brands contracted as economy stalled. Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts on major building projects and managed contractual claims whilst working with leading contractors. Worked collaboratively with a team of contractor, engineers, and all levels of management throughout all phases of large scale project planning, ensuring the on-time on budget completion of high budget projects.
- Led profitable pruning strategy and refocused resources achieving an average of 11% in net profits over 5 years
- Secured ‘best of all’ terms $66.3MM in financing to support company initiatives
- Improved the efficiency of resource management boosting productivity by 33%
- Refined the production planning, scheduling, output and delivery
Harbour 360 Business Center W.L.L. - 2008 - 2012
A $2.6MM startup focused on offering a comprehensive and operational support to businesses while showcasing its portfolio of agencies of some the world's finest in office furnishings and systems.
Chief Financial Officer
As a key member of the Executive Management team, I reported to the CEO and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. Had the primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This included direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal, property management, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership compliance and private and institutional financing.
- Participated in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution
- Assisted in development and monitoring of corporate policy, financial planning and analysis exercises/reports
- Provided critical financial and operational information to the CEO and make actionable recommendations
- Assessed organizational performance against budget and long-term strategy
- Assisted in development of financial planning and analysis exercises/reports
- Participated in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team
- Ensured maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures
- Served as a member of executive leadership team
- Served as final point of escalation for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable issues
- Represented company in efforts with investment bankers and potential investors
- Participated in calls with Lenders
Apple, Inc. - 2003 - 2007
The world's most valuable company and the industry leader in the innovative design, manufacture and distribution of award-winning personal computers, portable music and video players, mobile phones, operating system, consumer and professional applications and digital media.
Senior Assistant Manger
Assisted in overseeing operations and in creating an environment that inspired both employees and customers. Helped build dynamic teams with unique individuals and delivered positive experiences for customers as they learn, shop and get support. Inspired the sales, technical support, business and training teams to engage customers and deliver measurable results. Created excitement around products, launches, programs and initiatives - all while upholding high standards regarding communications and confidentiality.
- Led team to exceeding company set goals for TAT and first time quality repairs
- Inspired Business Team to achieve $15MM in annual sales; the highest in the company FY’07
- Secured over $1.5MM in direct annual sales for a record 3 year period (2004-2006) while a manager
- Recipient of Apple, Inc.’s ‘Best of Brand’ Recognition Award
The Boeing Company - 1996 - 2003
The world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. As the top U.S. exporter, Boeing supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries.
Manager / Senior Engineering Scientist
Selected from a national pool of 200 into the company's Career Advanced Program. Held various positions of increased responsibility over a 8-year tenure that included Quality Assurance, Tooling Design, Production, Aircraft Operational Performance, Aerodynamic Modeling, Stability, Control & Flying Qualities, Flight Test, Product Development, Advanced Design and Management at both commercial and defense divisions.
- Recognized for advanced design R&D done on the BWB project
- Recognized of managing the on-time under-budget design, fabrication and roll-out of a key locating tool
- Orchestrated the successful root-cause investigation, analysis and final resolution of a costly QA issue
- Spearheaded the transition to Self-Directed Work Teams reducing production time by 800 actual hours
Phantom Works - Stability, Control & Flying Qualities / Flight Test / R&D / Advanced Design
- Conducted design reviews investigating 717-200 derivative designs and product improvements
- Conducted comparative and feasibility analysis of a wide range of design variations
- Developed and refined the core aerodynamic model used by airlines and flight simulator manufacturers
- Utilized computer-simulation to study flight characteristics of and advanced aircraft designs
- Employed mathematical modeling systems to iterate and arrive
Boeing Commercial Aircraft - Aerodynamic Performance / Certification / Product Development
- Supported sales and marketing by providing weight limit calculations for takeoff and landing at various weather conditions while maximizing the allowable payload - 747, 777 & 767
- Compared the performance of 777-200/300 vs. A340 / A330 - article published in Air Commerce Magazine, March 2000
Military Transport Aircraft - Quality Assurance / Tooling Design / Project Management
- Prepared statements of work and oversaw contract biding
- Coordinated project progress meetings, design reviews and addressed customer inquiries
- Carried through the design, fabrication, and delivery of a locating tool
- Investigated and verified nonconformance incidents
- Coordinated Major Assembly Inspections between U.S. Air Force and production
- Conducted root-cause analysis, developed corrective action plans, and verified their resolution
- Reviewed, analyzed and evaluated potential M&A transactions
- Conducted Technical Due Diligence of potential acquisitions
- Supported origination, negotiation and capital structuring decisions
- Utilized various nondestructive testing methods and tools on a wide range of aircraft airframe and engine segments
- Familiar with Boeing 747, 767, 737, and 707; Airbus A300, A310 and A320 and Lockheed L-1011 aircraft
- Performed A, C and D checks on various aircraft operated by Gulf Air and other operators
- Conducted several engine change tests post installation on a number CFM and Rolls-Roys engines
- Advanced knowledge of airframe and power-plant through hands-on aircraft maintenance
- Audited bilateral and multilateral interline traffic agreements
- Widened acceptance of Dolphin’s travel tickets
- Transitioned and linked Dolphin to WORLDSPAN -- Continental Airlines flight reservation system
- Trained new company agents on WORLDSPAN
- Assisted in development of a ‘Disaster Recovery Plan’ that sheltered company’s mainline reservation assets
Master of Business Administration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University May 1996
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University August 1992