Radi Bechara, Deputy General Manager

Radi Bechara

Deputy General Manager

ALMEN

Lieu
Koweït - Al Koweït
Éducation
Diplôme, Strategic Decision and Risk Management
Expérience
13 years, 4 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :13 years, 4 Mois

Deputy General Manager à ALMEN
  • Koweït - Al Ahmadi
  • janvier 2009 à avril 2013

2009-Present EXECUTVE MANAGER / PARTNER
ALMEN, Oil and Gas Maintenance Works, Kuwait

• Directly reporting to the General Manager/CEO.
• Contributed to the development of ALMEN's strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
• Member of the Executive Board, with the responsibility of developing the strategic plan, missions and values of the organization.
• Upgraded and implemented appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards and procedures.
• Use of Continuous improvement tools to support various departments in improvement activities ( 5S, Process Control, Six Sigma).
• Leading and managing the alignment of all functioning engineering departments with the strategic initiatives and direction.
• Single-handedly developed and ensured the continuation of the Quality Management System for ISO 9001 Series.
• Evaluating and reviewing current procedures and systems to gain a thorough understanding of what is required for the department and business, and subsequently implementing strategies as seen fit.
• Successfully supervising employees, prioritising and delegating tasks to ensure that the operation is running smoothly and efficiently while achieving demanding targets and business objectives.
• Operating as an internal consultant by providing interventions in "symptomatic" departments and initiating solutions to enhance the departments and the organisation as a whole.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality and compliance targets, analysing the yearly objectives and KPI's for each department, making sure that all stated objectives, aims and are met.
• Identifying PR issues e.g. company "image "and editing the company monthly newsletter.

PURCHASING AND TOTAL QUALITY MANAGER à Oil and Gas Maintenance Works
  • Koweït - Al Ahmadi
  • janvier 2004 à janvier 2009

2004-2009 PURCHASING AND TOTAL QUALITY MANAGER
ALMEN, Oil and Gas Maintenance Works, Kuwait

• Fully redesigned the purchasing department to be in line with ISO 9001 requirements, as well as supply chain best practices.
• Established and implemented purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Handled an annual budget of $6, 000, 000.
• Managed direct and indirect procurement of equipment and tools to various projects under the organizations' portfolio.
• Conducted international purchases with overseas companies, specifically in China, and developed long term relations with material and equipment supplies.

Student Affairs Officer à American University of Technology
  • Liban
  • janvier 2000 à juin 2004

• Successfully increased on-campus student activities by 70%, by developing activities and clubs in various campuses and establishing methods for their growth and continuation.
• Playing a key role in a major PR campaign that was aimed at advertising AUTs name all over the Middle East by setting up theatrical and artistic campaigns that attracted thousands of audiences every year.
• Establishing inter-university alliances regarding out of campus activities, this included theatrical joint productions, club competitions and events.

Éducation

Diplôme, Strategic Decision and Risk Management
  • à Stanford University
  • janvier 2014

Strategic Decision and Risk Management (current): Stanford University Professional Certificate in Strategic Quality Decisions and Quality Analysis of Risks and their management.

Master, International Affairs
  • à Lebanese American University
  • janvier 2004

Masters in International Affairs (2004): Lebanese American University Emphasis on the political and business effect of nongovernment organizations on the International Arena.

Baccalauréat, BA Communication Arts
  • à Lebanese American University
  • janvier 2000

BA Communication Arts (2000): Lebanese American University Emphasis on Journalism and Public Relations.

Specialties & Skills

Leading By Example
Risk Management
Project Management
Quality Management
Process Re-Engineering
Risk Management
INTERNAL CONTROLS
ISO 9001
SUPPLY CHAIN
Strategic Management
Quality Management Systems
Leadership

Langues

Arabe
Expert
Anglais
Expert

Formation et Diplômes

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (Formation)
Institut de formation:
BVQI
Date de la formation:
March 2005