Mutaz Shraim

Responsibilities:
• Oversaw packaging development, innovation, and standards.
• Ensured the correct execution of end-to-end packaging development activities, including prototype development, pilot and plant trials, , and R&D documentation.
• Working closely with the Marketing team across different product categories to conceptualize packaging development concepts and formats for new product launches.
• Managed all company packaging activities, including process enhancements.
• Maintained meticulous records, managed transactions, and controlled vault access.
• Coordinated with quality, warehouse, and external vendors for materials.
• Implementing standardized quality tests for consistent material supplies.

Main Achievements:
• Redesigned packaging material specs across 8 categories for better alignment with machine capabilities and vendor tolerances.
• Validated SKUs' formulas, updating BOMs with 98%+ accuracy of actual consumption.
• Achieved a 15% volume reduction in flexible packaging materials, saving +1.5 million SAR annually.
• Optimize boxes and carton materials, resulting in +1 million SAR annual savings.
• Introduced reusable corrugated plastic master boxes for sustainability.
• Implemented a new packaging "Bag in Bag" concept, significantly reducing packaging costs.
• Implemented a new side opening push and pop for pouches.
• Successfully introduced paper cans packaging, ensuring compatibility with related packaging machines.
• Reduced packaging material waste to <1% across packaging lines and machines.

Skills and Abilities:
• In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, enabling informed decisions on material selection and optimization.
• Proficient understanding of common packaging equipment, ensuring effective coordination between design and operational aspects of packaging.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD software, facilitating efficient packaging design and development

Responsibilities:
• Project Planning and Management: Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Feasibility Studies and Assessment: Evaluate project viability and risks.
• Resource Allocation and Management: Efficiently allocate and oversee resources.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure projects meet standards and regulations.
• Budget Oversight and Control: Monitor and adjust project budgets.
• Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration: Maintain clear communication.
• Project Execution and Oversight: Oversee project implementation.
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain detailed project documentation.
• Post-Project Evaluation and Analysis: Assess project success and performance.
• Cost Analysis and Financial Management: Analyze project costs and ROI.
• Reporting and Presentation: Provide progress reports to stakeholders.

Achievements:
• Led a portfolio of new packing area projects, encompassing 7 packaging lines.
• Reduced printing material consumables and maintenance costs by an impressive 40%.
• Achieved an 81% reduction in labor headcount through automation initiatives.
• Increased production capacity by a substantial 33% for a specific production line.
• Successfully lowered process losses from 13% to an efficient 8%.
• Led the integration of 2 new technologies: Vacuum Seaming, and Optical Sorting.
• Improved packaging lines' (OEE) reaching 75% from 45%with a zero-cost implementation.

Skills and Abilities:
• Flexibility: Adaptability to changing requirements.
• Negotiation: Resource management and cost-effective solutions.
• Process Management: Optimizing industrial processes.
• Multi-tasking: Efficiently managing multiple tasks.
• Technology Integration: Expertise in adopting new technologies.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement automation strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct regular maintenance and troubleshooting of automated packaging systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operation of automation processes.
• Optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime through preventive maintenance.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians to ensure they are proficient in automation systems.
• Identify and prioritize maintenance needs and schedule maintenance tasks accordingly.
• Maintain records of spare parts inventory and ensure timely ordering and replenishment.
• Evaluate and recommend upgrades or replacements for aging automation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in automation maintenance.
• Act as a liaison between production, maintenance, and management teams, facilitating effective communication.

Skills and Abilities:
• Strong Problem-Solving skills for troubleshooting and solutions development.
• Inventory Management for spare parts and ordering.
• Team Leadership and mentoring of maintenance technicians.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with customers to comprehensively study and analyze their requirements and inputs.
• Expertly draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts with customers to ensure clear project terms.
• Precisely create detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for electrical and pneumatic components, aligning seamlessly with mechanical design specifications.
• Initiate Purchase Requisitions (PR) and diligently follow up with the procurement team until timely parts delivery
• Execute meticulous material receiving and inspection processes to guarantee quality.
• Efficiently liaise with the fabrication team to ensure the timely production of required parts and plates.
• Proficiently perform offline and online programming for PLC, HMI, and other control components.
• Skillfully design and meticulously document As-Built drawings for electrical and pneumatic circuits.
• Conduct thorough internal trials post-machine assembly and power-up to ensure optimal performance.
• Execute both Internal and External Factory Acceptance Trials (FAT) with precision.
• Conclude trials by signing the Sample Inspection Report (SIR), affirming quality standards.
• Oversee the seamless transfer and installation of the machine at the customer's site.
• Rigorously conduct Site Acceptance Trials (SAT) to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Expertly handle commissioning and installation phases with attention to detail.
• Skillfully plan, schedule, and control teams, resources, and all related project activities to ensure successful project execution.

Achievements:
• Managed 20 projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion through effective collaboration with clients, engineers, and designers.
• Successfully resolved 9 incomplete projects, demonstrating exceptional customer satisfaction and problem-solving skills.

Skills and Abilities:
• Technical Proficiency in automation technologies, PLC programming, and control systems.
• Effective Communication with cross-functional teams and management.
• Project Management for planning and executing automation projects.
• Commitment to Safety Awareness and compliance with standards.
• Time Management for efficient task and schedule management.

• Checking, repairing, and servicing machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Execute Maintenance Preventive Schedules

• Checking, repairing, and servicing machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Execute Maintenance Preventive Schedules