Salah  El Najjar, Freelancer Expert

Salah El Najjar

Freelancer Expert

S.A.C LLC

Location
Lebanon - Jbail
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical And Electronic Equipment And Maintenance
Experience
26 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 2 Months

Freelancer Expert at S.A.C LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2020

1. Conducted on-site PET processes training covering both injection machines and blow molding machines (Nestle company, Qaroh company Akij Food company...)
2. Conducted maintenance training program Tier 1, 2, and 3 dedicated for PET injection molds (Akij Food company Quaroh company, Yasplast company..)
3. Delivered targeted strategic guidance to key clients like Agadir and Sikar Company, resulting in measurable improvements in both product quality and operational efficiency.
4. Planed and implemented machine site transitions, ensuring immediate production readiness upon completion (Sikar company, Afia company ..)
5. Offered remote customer support via various communication channels (Dalo comapny, Harwal company, Genoa comapny ..)
6. Predictive maintenance action for PET injection and blow molding machines, as well as their respective molds, ensuring peak performance and longevity (Coca Cola comapny, Inpackt company..)
7. Managed factory layout, planning, product procurement, and comprehensive research and implementation Assailplast company)
8. Decision making consultancy for machinery upgrades
9. Cut down maintenance costs by 22% through tiered on-site training programs.
10. Increased machine efficiency by 18% by providing targeted strategic guidance

Consultant, injection and blow molding machines/molds Expert at Sipa
  • Italy - Vittorio Veneto
  • May 2003 to January 2020

1. Traveled worldwide to provide service to the company's diverse clientele.
2. Commissioned injection and blow molding machines and their molds, ensuring seamless operation.
3. Offered excellent customer’s post-sales support.
4. Maintenance and troubleshooting PET injection and blow molding machines and their molds
5. Administrate preventive maintenance and strategic maintenance planning
6. Mold Life Cycle Management (MLCM) to optimize the cost of mold ownership
7. Devised customized machine recipes and streamlined cycle times to meet quality standards
8. Achieved 92% customer satisfaction rate through exceptional post-sales support.
9. Reduced downtime by 15% through strategic preventive maintenance planning
10. Attained a 98% customer approval rating via in-person technical assistance

Maintenance chief supervisor at Petco
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2001 to April 2003

1. Overseeing the maintenance and troubleshooting efforts of PET injection and blow molding machines and their molds to ensure optimal performance (husky machines, Cincinnati Milacron machines, Nisei machines)
2. Strategically machine downtime optimization and boost efficiency to meet production goals.
3. Streamlined mold changeover procedures to conserve time and resources (from 12 hours to 2 hours)
4. Led hiring of 11 employees and training initiatives, managing maintenance teams, manpower planning their 3 shifts to ensure a 24 hours coverage and efficient workflow.
5. Maintained and assured the production quality to meet industry standards (ISO 9001)
6. Contributing to overall customer satisfaction and business success.
7. Development of Maintenance department and policies, and implemented the safety policies and regulations
8. Boosted productivity by 7.3% through optimizing machine downtime and efficiency.
9. Decreased operational costs by 4.8% through streamlined mold changeover processes

Manager Maintenance at GPI
  • Lebanon
  • August 1998 to October 2001

1. Budgeted and Revamped used machinery to extend lifespan and operational efficiency.
2. Conducted comprehensive machine maintenance and managed auxiliary equipment.
3. Created electrical diagrams for machine upgrades and new installations.
4. Multi sites and sections maintenance management
5. Programmed PLC systems to improve automated operations.
6. Minimized machine downtime to boost productivity
7. Recruited, Evaluate the skilled maintenance team of 7 staff, developing their professional growth through extensive training programs
8. Manpower planning, scheduling for the maintenance team to maximize efficiency in task allocation.
9. Carefully developed and oversaw budgetary plans for maintenance, promoting prudent resource management and cost-effective operations.
10. Equipment designing and implemented an electrical schematic for a cup counter project, integrating creative approaches to elevate tracking, quality control, and overall efficiency on the production line.
11. Elevated machine efficiency by 38% through revamped innovative PLC programming
12. Reduced maintenance costs by 42% through strategic financial planning

Former Assistance at Polyteck
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 1998 to June 1998

1. Collaborated on company setup and expansion based at the blue print
2. Managed the machines installation and their auxiliary equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.
3. Managing the recruitment, training, and shift organization teams for comprehensive coverage and optimal performance.
4. Implementing strategic preventive maintenance plans.
5. Managed warehouse functions, including inventory and procurement.
6. Actively identified and addressed issues in machinery and processes, leading to continual enhancements and heightened productivity.
7. Regularly supplied the General Manager with updates and progress reports to maintain open and effective lines of communication.
8. Data analysis and document and contract management
9. Achieved full production capacity within 3 months

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical And Electronic Equipment And Maintenance
  • at C.I.T
  • June 1994

Specialties & Skills

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Preform molds recipes creation.
BLOW MOLDING
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
MANAGEMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING (PROBLEM SOLVING)
BLOW MOLDING MACHINES
PLANNING
Injection Machines Process First, Second, and Third Level
Injection Machines and Injection Molds Commissioning
Pet injection molds troubleshooting
Management and Leadership
Technical proficiency

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