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Omar Kakaa, Production & Development Manager

Omar Kakaa

Production & Development Manager·FORCE STEEL LLC Rolling Mill

Syria

Master's degree, MBA

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 2 months

Production & Development Manager

February 2026 - Present

FORCE STEEL LLC Rolling Mill

Homs, Syria

February 2026 - Present

Leading production performance, technical development, and operational optimization initiatives within a steel rolling mill specialized in reinforcement steel production.

Key responsibilities include:

Restructuring and strengthening the technical organizational framework of the plant.

Leading and mentoring a new generation of engineers through structured, hands-on technical training programs.

Leading reliability improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve roll machining accuracy.

Overseeing maintenance strategy enhancement, spare parts optimization, and technical procurement review.

Implementing structured performance monitoring systems (KPIs) to measure productivity, downtime, and cost control.

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across rolling mill operations.
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Chief Operating Officer (coo)

October 2025 - Present

Syrian Metal Group

Damascus, Syria

October 2025 - Present

• Direct the entire operational portfolio of the Groups steel melting and rolling plants, including setting production targets, overseeing maintenance strategies, and managing group-wide supply chain and logistics.
• Lead the strategic integration of all operational functions (Production, Maintenance, Projects, Logistics, Quality) to function as a single, cohesive entity, eliminating silos and maximizing group-wide efficiency.
• Drive financial performance by developing and implementing cost-reduction initiatives, optimizing resource allocation, and holding full accountability for the operational P&L of each plant.
• Champion key strategic initiatives, including the full rehabilitation of the ASCO Rolling Mill and the Emmar Al Ghad Blast Furnace, and the final commissioning of the Stelco and Wateen Melt Shops.
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Projects and development Manager

July 2025 - October 2025

Syrian Metal Group

Damascus, Syria

July 2025 - October 2025

As the Projects and Development Manager for the Syrian Metal Group, I lead large-scale industrial projects, from strategic planning and international partner negotiation to commissioning and operation
• Spearhead the strategic planning and execution of major industrial projects for the Syrian Metal Group, including the rehabilitation and commissioning of key steel plants.
• Direct the full project lifecycle for the ASCO Rolling Mill (Jableh), SteelCO Melt Shop (Adra), and the restart of the Emmar Al Ghad blast furnace (Hasiya).
• Establish and manage relationships with international technology partners and suppliers (SMS Group, MINITEC, ATOMAT) to facilitate technical assessments, proposals, and project implementation.
• Lead technical due diligence, review engineering designs, and direct corrective action plans for ongoing construction, resolving critical structural and installation deficiencies.
• Drive group-wide strategic initiatives, including feasibility studies for plant expansions and the standardization of refractory materials to optimize costs and streamline maintenance.
Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Manufacturing

Deputy Operation Manager

March 2022 - January 2025

Emmar Al Ghad Steel Plant

Homs, Syria

March 2022 - January 2025

• Managed Operations: Directed all melt shop activities, including the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF),
Ladle Refining Furnace (LRF), and Continuous Casting Machine (CCM), ensuring safe, efficient,
and continuous production cycles.
• Production Oversight: Supervised the end-to-end production of square section billets from metal
scrap, meticulously ensuring the melting process in the EAF and subsequent LRF treatments met
precise chemical and physical specifications.
• Utility & ASP Management: Coordinated the operation of essential utilities, including the Water
Treatment Plant and the Air Separation Plant (ASP), to guarantee a continuous, high-purity supply
of gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon) and water critical for melt shop processes.
• Team Leadership & Development: Led and mentored a multidisciplinary team of engineers and
technicians. Fostered a collaborative environment focused on achieving production targets,
upholding safety standards, and maintaining peak operational efficiency.
• Process & Cost Optimization: Identified and implemented key process improvements to enhance
productivity and reduce operational costs. Monitored consumption rates of all materials and
controlled the inventory of consumables and spare parts to maintain optimal stock levels and
ensure resource efficiency.
Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Manufacturing

Plant Manager

March 2021 - April 2022

FORCE STEEL LLC Rolling Mill (EMMAR Syria Steel Rolling Mill Previously)

Homs, Syria

March 2021 - April 2022

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Observing,
receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Analyzing information and
evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Providing information to managers, supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form,
e-mail, or in person.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Getting
members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing
paperwork.
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems. Appoint
department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

Plant Manager

November 2018 - February 2021

EMMAR Syria Steel Rolling Mill

Homs, Syria

November 2018 - February 2021

• Held full P&L and operational responsibility for the EMMAR Syria Steel rolling mill, managing
the production of a wide range of reinforced steel Rebar products.
• Developed and implemented the plants long-term production strategy, with a core focus on
driving continuous improvement, enforcing stringent safety protocols, and optimizing cost
controls.
Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

Operation Manager

September 2018 - October 2018

EMMAR Syria Steel Rolling Mill

Latakia, Syria

September 2018 - October 2018

• Managed the integrated operation team—including Production, Mechanical, Electrical, and
Procurement departments—to ensure seamless execution of production schedules and logistical
operations.
• Led initiatives to reduce operational costs and improve plant efficiency, while championing a
culture of product safety and quality.
Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

Production Manager

April 2018 - August 2018

EMMAR Melt Shop

Homs, Syria

April 2018 - August 2018

EMMAR Melt Shop is part of EMMAR Industries.

Production manager focused on producing high quality products that exceed customer expectations and help achieve company production and revenue goals.
Decisive and effective production manager skilled in leading cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and deadlines.

the MeltShop production line consist of:

MBF(mini blast furnace), EOF ( energy optimising furnace), LRF (ladle refining furnace), CCM ( continuous casting machine), with all utilities
Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Management

Production manager

February 2017 - April 2018

Emmar Syria Steel

Homs, Syria

February 2017 - April 2018

Emmar Syria Steel is a rolling mill from the group Emmar Industries.


Dynamic Production Manager with experience supervising hot rolling mill production line, overseeing materials inspection, scheduling production .
Works with planners, production team, inventory specialists and line supervisors to streamline workflow and meet aggressive deadlines.
Decisive and effective production manager skilled in leading cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and deadlines.
Production management specialist offering talent in strategic inventory management, organizational development and project planning.

Job list:
re-assembly the rolling mill after revamping.
laser aligning the motor-gearbox group for stands.
cold commissioning after assembly.
restart the production.
furnace refractory repair.
changing ceramic fused blocks, hearth refractory, sliding skids, and general maintenance of the furnace
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Manufacturing

Production Manager

January 2018 - January 2018

EMMAR INDUSTRIES

Homs, Syria

January 2018 - January 2018

• Managed the EMMAR MeltShop production line, which included a Mini Blast Furnace (MBF),
Energy Optimizing Furnace (EOF), Ladle Refining Furnace (LRF), Continuous Casting Machine
(CCM), and all associated utilities.
Company industry:
Industrial Production

Site engineer

August 2017 - November 2017

Emmar MeltSop

Homs, Syria

August 2017 - November 2017

Emmar MeltShop is a MBF meltshop plant in Hassia
job list:
Innovative Resident Engineer with proficiency in planning and execution. Led teams from front. Excellent blueprint interpreting and leadership skills.

re-aligning the 1350 KW ABB motors with the blowers in the blower house.
refractory inspection of the stored material and checking the validity of the present material.
issuing refractory lists for the ladle, furnace, tundish, hot metal ladle, LF, MBF and EOF.
Company industry:
Mining & Quarrying
Job role:
Engineering

Production Manager

January 2011 - January 2017

Syria Steel Rolling Mill

Homs, Syria

January 2011 - January 2017

• Managed the entire production line and equipment for reinforced steel products, optimizing
settings to meet diverse product requirements and controlling final product quality to align with
international standards.
• Oversaw the management of the reheating furnace, including leading annual repairs for the
refractory and recuperator systems, and managed a comprehensive spare parts strategy for the
production line and offline equipment.
Company industry:
Industrial Production

Deputy Production Manager

May 2011 - November 2011

Syria Steel Rolling Mill plant

Homs, Syria

May 2011 - November 2011

Deputy Production Manager of Syria Steel Rolling Mill plant.
The plant is located in the industrial city of Hassiah, Syria, supplied by the Italian company STG group spa.

job description :

Helping the production manager to prepare the production line equipment and the setting to produce the required products.
Experienced Associate Production Manager maintaining consistent on-time production demands.
Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues.
Supervising the reheating furnace and help to doing the annual repairs for the refractory and the Recuperator.
Supervise the production team at site.
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Engineering

Melt Shop Deputy Technical project manager

May 2010 - April 2011

Hmisho Steel Melting

Homs, Syria

May 2010 - April 2011

Technical project manager Associate of MBF (MINI BLAST FURNACE) Melt shop plant for Hmisho
Group in the industrial city in Hisyah, Homs, Syria.
The plant is supplied by the Italian company STG group

job description:
Managed the PEB (Pre-Engineered Buildings) project:
• Hmisho Steel Melting Plant (Industrial City of Hasiah, Homs, Syria)
• Projects: Three PEB (Pre-Engineered Buildings) structures:
◦ EOF Shed: 5000 m², 22m height.
◦ (2) MBF Shed: 250 m², 38m height.
◦ MeltShop PEB (Pre-Engineered Buildings): 15.000 m2 height 18 m.
• Role: Oversaw design validation, material inspections, Steel panels installation, ensuring alignment with
operational requirements.
• Following all technical issues with the melt shop suppliers and the sub-contractors.
• Following all the technical communication between the technical office and construction site.
Following the project contract and working to solve the missing and the unclear terms between the
company and the supplier.
• Control all the suppliers items and following the purchasing orders till the contract will be completed.
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Mechanical Installation Manager

November 2009 - January 2010

Syria Steel Rolling Mill

Homs, Syria

November 2009 - January 2010

• Supervised the complete mechanical installation of the plants equipment and circuits, including
lubrication, hydraulic, compressed air, and water systems, from initial installation through to
commissioning and startup.
• Oversaw the installation and integration of the main furnace and calibrated the alignment between
motors and gearboxes using a high-precision laser aligning system from the FAG group.
Company industry:
Industrial Production

Associate installation manager

September 2009 - November 2009

Hmisho Motors

Homs, Syria

September 2009 - November 2009

Mechanical manager of the installation team of SKD Chery (Chinese) plant,
Producing cars of Chery brand and BYD brand
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Engineering

Workshop Manager

January 2008 - September 2009

HMISHO STEEL Rolling Mill

Latakia, Syria

January 2008 - September 2009

Workshop manager and the administrator of the production equipment and the cast iron rollers and the tungsten
carbide hot rolling rings.
Preparation of the production plan and its implementation in the Workshop Department. Improving and
developing the equipment to reach the maximum efficiency.
Following the consumption of the consumable parts and register the results into the reports. Supervise the
operating of the CNC Lathe turning machine for the rolls and the notching rollers and rings that come back from
the production line.
Company industry:
Mechanical Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Deputy manager of mechanical maintenance

January 2007 - January 2008

HMISHO STEEL Rolling Mill

Latakia, Syria

January 2007 - January 2008

Associate Director of mechanical maintenance: Organizing the periodic
and the preventive maintenance. supervisor Engineer:
Overseeing the installation of the plants equipment and circuits like Oiling, hydraulic and compressed air and water
circuits and lubricants, and later on the receipt of the equipment installation and then the running and start up.
Overseeing the installation of water treatment plant.
Overseeing the installation of the furnace with the Integration circuits.
Calibrating the alignment between the motors and the gearbox by the laser aligning system made by the group SKF.
Company industry:
Mechanical Engineering

Production engineer

March 2002 - July 2003

JOUDCO STEEL Rolling Mill

Latakia, Syria

March 2002 - July 2003

Working in the production department of POMINI
Worked as an administrator on the rollers and the guides. Preparation and production plans and its
implementation in the Workshop Department.
Processing and preparing and operating of the CNC Lathe turning machine for the rolls and the notching
rolls that coming back from the production line. And training the crew to work on the CNC machine.
Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

Education

Syrian Virtual University

March 2022

March 2022

Master's degree, MBA

Syria

GPA (percentage): 88%

GPA (percentage): 88%

The Syrian Virtual University offers an MBA degree recognizing that many managers currently havea deep knowledge of one professional area, but many need further expansion and deeper knowledgeand skills that bring them to higher levels of responsibility. This Master enables the holders to developthe skills and knowledge necessary to lead the multi-functional teams and to deal well with theorganizational environment and high competitiveness.
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Tushreen University

October 2000

October 2000

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical engineering,power department

Syria

GPA (percentage): 63.26%

GPA (percentage): 63.26%

I graduated with 63.26% degree
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Joule's jammal secondary school

November 1995

November 1995

High school or equivalent, high school

Syria

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Lattakia, best High school

Skills

Mill
Expert
Mill
Expert
Rolling
Expert
Rolling
Expert
Steel
Expert
Steel
Expert
LARGE SCALE ATOMIC MOLECULAR MASSIVELY PARALLEL SIMULATOR LAMMPS
Intermediate
LARGE SCALE ATOMIC MOLECULAR MASSIVELY PARALLEL SIMULATOR LAMMPS
Intermediate
ROLLING METALWORKING
Intermediate
ROLLING METALWORKING
Intermediate
PROJECT PLANNING
Intermediate
PROJECT PLANNING
Intermediate
NOTCHING
Expert
NOTCHING
Expert
WATER TREATMENT
Expert
WATER TREATMENT
Expert
AUTOCAD
Intermediate
AUTOCAD
Intermediate
SIEMENS numeric control system
Beginner
SIEMENS numeric control system
Beginner
QMS Internal Auditor ( from SGS)
Beginner
QMS Internal Auditor ( from SGS)
Beginner
planning
Expert
planning
Expert
pre-engineered building
Intermediate
pre-engineered building
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Intermediate
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
COOKING
Intermediate
COOKING
Intermediate
MACHINERY INSTALLATION
Intermediate
MACHINERY INSTALLATION
Intermediate
management
Expert
management
Expert
CALIBRATION
Expert
CALIBRATION
Expert
COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC)
Expert
COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC)
Expert
Mill
Expert
Mill
Expert
Rolling
Expert
Rolling
Expert
Steel
Expert
Steel
Expert

Social profiles

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X
twitter.com/omar_ok1978

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Hutteen sport club

basketball

January 1988

Syrian engineers association

Consultant engineer

November 2000

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Consultant Engineer
consultant engineer
Feb 2020

Hobbies

  • music