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Shahnawaz  Alam, Production Manager

Shahnawaz Alam

Production Manager·SALAMA Engineering Industries - PED

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 8 months

Production Manager

October 2024 - Present

SALAMA Engineering Industries - PED

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

October 2024 - Present

• Report directly to the General Manager, providing regular updates on production performance, capacity utilization, project progress, and operational challenges.
• Direct and oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, manpower deployment, equipment utilization, and execution, ensuring alignment with project requirements and business objectives.
• Ensure consistent achievement of production targets, quality benchmarks, and delivery milestones while maintaining control over the production budget, resource optimization, and required profitability levels.
• Maintain and enforce quality and productivity standards across all manufacturing processes through strict adherence to approved standards, norms, and best practices; proactively identify gaps and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—Engineering, Projects, QA/QC, Material Planning, and Maintenance—to resolve production bottlenecks, mitigate risks, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Conduct daily production progress reviews with Leadmen, Foremen, and Production Engineers, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Lead and drive multiple projects and manufacturing activities across a broad range of fabrication processes, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
• Possess strong knowledge of manufacturing, inspection, and quality control processes, including NDE methods, audits, and compliance with established quality systems.
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations, promoting a strong safety culture and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all production personnel.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of production issues and implement timely, sustainable solutions.
• Train, mentor, and supervise production personnel, providing technical guidance and leadership to enhance skill development, productivity, and overall team performance.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, decision-making, and people management skills, with proven experience in motivating, developing, and leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable company policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain working knowledge of regional clients, industry codes, standards, and project procedures, supporting compliance and customer satisfaction.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

September 2023 - September 2024

Zeeco Middle East Ltd.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

September 2023 - September 2024

• Reported directly to the General Manager, providing regular updates on production status, risks, and delivery commitments.
• Managed end-to-end manufacturing operations from job release through fabrication, inspection, and final dispatch, including preparation of all required production and delivery documentation.
• Led shop-floor planning, manpower deployment, and resource allocation to ensure optimum utilization and uninterrupted workflow.
• Ensured timely availability of materials, proactively resolving constraints through effective coordination and problem-solving.
• Developed and implemented manufacturing sequences, jigs, and fixtures to improve fabrication efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Monitored and controlled all shop-floor activities, covering pre-fabrication, fabrication, and post-fabrication processes, in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Acted as Shop In-Charge, driving execution and completion of equipment within committed timelines while ensuring full procedural compliance.
• Maintained strong cross-functional coordination with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Procurement, and Logistics to consistently meet delivery requirements.
• Managed day-to-day production challenges, leading, training, and mentoring production teams to enhance skill levels and performance.
• Prepared and executed weekly and monthly fabrication schedules to achieve manufacturing targets without compromising safety or quality.
• Achieved production objectives through cost control initiatives, including optimization of overtime, reduction of repairs and rework, and continuous improvement of shop-floor practices.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Production Engineer | Supervisor

January 2012 - September 2023

Zamil Steel Process Equipment Co. Ltd.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - September 2023

• Reported to the Manufacturing Manager, providing regular updates on production status, risks, and delivery commitments.
• Managed end-to-end manufacturing operations from job release through fabrication, inspection, and final dispatch, including preparation of all required production and delivery documentation.
• Led shop-floor planning, manpower deployment, and resource allocation to ensure optimum utilization and uninterrupted workflow.
• Ensured timely availability of materials, proactively resolving constraints through effective coordination and problem-solving.
• Developed and implemented manufacturing sequences, jigs, and fixtures to improve fabrication efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Monitored and controlled all shop-floor activities, covering pre-fabrication, fabrication, and post-fabrication processes, in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Acted as Shop In-Charge, driving execution and completion of equipment within committed timelines while ensuring full procedural compliance.
• Maintained strong cross-functional coordination with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Procurement, and Logistics to consistently meet delivery requirements.
• Managed day-to-day production challenges, leading, training, and mentoring production teams to enhance skill levels and performance.
• Prepared and executed weekly and monthly fabrication schedules to achieve manufacturing targets without compromising safety or quality.
• Achieved production objectives through cost control initiatives, including optimization of overtime, reduction of repairs and rework, and continuous improvement of shop-floor practices.

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Manufacturing

Production Engineer

November 2008 - December 2011

ISGEC HEAVY ENGINEERING LTD.

Bharuch, India

November 2008 - December 2011

• Reported directly to the General Manager / Manufacturing Manager, providing regular updates on production status, risks, and delivery commitments.
• Managed end-to-end manufacturing operations from job release through fabrication, inspection, and final dispatch, including preparation of all required production and delivery documentation.
• Led shop-floor planning, manpower deployment, and resource allocation to ensure optimum utilization and uninterrupted workflow.
• Ensured timely availability of materials, proactively resolving constraints through effective coordination and problem-solving.
• Developed and implemented manufacturing sequences, jigs, and fixtures to improve fabrication efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Monitored and controlled all shop-floor activities, covering pre-fabrication, fabrication, and post-fabrication processes, in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Acted as Shop In-Charge, driving execution and completion of equipment within committed timelines while ensuring full procedural compliance.
• Maintained strong cross-functional coordination with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Procurement, and Logistics to consistently meet delivery requirements.
• Managed day-to-day production challenges, leading, training, and mentoring production teams to enhance skill levels and performance.
• Prepared and executed weekly and monthly fabrication schedules to achieve manufacturing targets without compromising safety or quality.
• Achieved production objectives through cost control initiatives, including optimization of overtime, reduction of repairs and rework, and continuous improvement of shop-floor practices.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Education

Bangalore University

June 2008

June 2008

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 65.38%

GPA (percentage): 65.38%

Bihar Intermediate Educational Council

March 2004

March 2004

High school or equivalent, Physics Chemistry Mathematics

India

GPA (percentage): 63%

GPA (percentage): 63%

Bihar School Examination Board

March 2002

March 2002

High school or equivalent, Science and Mathematics

India

GPA (percentage): 65.28%

GPA (percentage): 65.28%

65.28%

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Expert

Welding

Expert

Manufacturing

Expert

Production

Expert

Quality & Safety Assurance

Intermediate

Problem solving and conflict resolution

Intermediate

Production Planning

Intermediate

Productivity

Intermediate

Process analysis, improvement & optimization

Intermediate

Learning & development

Intermediate

Flexibility & self-reliance

Intermediate

Team building & leadership

Intermediate

Supervisory Skills

Expert

Welding

Expert

Manufacturing

Expert

Production

Expert

Social profiles

Languages

Hindi

Intermediate

Urdu

Intermediate

Arabic

Beginner

English

Intermediate

Memberships

Shahbazwan Cricket Club Gopalganj

President

March 1997

Hobbies and interests

Playing cricket, Driving Car, Reading newspaper, Browsing internet