Suhail Abdul-kareem, Maintenance Manager

Suhail Abdul-kareem

Maintenance Manager

ToTal Equip. & Ind. Machinery Trading

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, engineering
Experience
28 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :28 years, 3 Months

Maintenance Manager at ToTal Equip. & Ind. Machinery Trading
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since August 2006

Provide technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration for client engagement from definition phase through implementation. Factory management: Start with planning level; Chose the suitable machine and best lay-out. Then executing level; detailed practical installation; finish with production management level; stable production. Project management: Studying the technical details for any project and connect it with manpower needs.
Achievements:
-Co-founder of this Agency in year 2006. Now this Agency is reference for many international famous brands thanks for my efforts and my staff teamwork spirit. This agency classified among the fastest growing-up organizations in the Middle East.
-Responsible on prepare all engineering deliverable for many sizable projects:
+WoodXB woodworking Factory, Dubai, UAE, year 2009, 20 Million USD:
I lead team of technicians and engineers to install 50 high tech. machines. And two advance paint lines.
+Tela Factory, Dubai, UAE, year 2007, 5 Million USD:
I lead team of technicians to change the control of this factory machines from unstable old pneumatic system to stable modern pneumatic system. This reduced the human accidents and increased the productivity.

maintenance Manager at Mona Trading
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 1996
Maintenance Manager at Alareen Trading
  • United Arab Emirates
  • August 2004 to August 2006

Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to the clients.
Achievements:
-Gulftech woodworking Factory, Sana’a-Yemen, year 2006, 50 Million USD:
I lead team of technicians, engineers and managers to construct the company with all its facilities (Generators, compressed air line, centralized dust extractor line) and machinery supply/installation. This company contracted with me to run their factory for three years (facilities management and work flow correction).

Maintenance Manager at Woodworking and metal machinery
  • August 2001 to August 2004
Charge at Mona Trading (Aljallaf group)
  • United Arab Emirates
  • September 1999 to August 2001

Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
Achievements:
-I lead team of technicians to repair and recondition the main production line starting from the feeder (can and syrup) ending with the packaging unit. The company increased my salary and gave me thanks letter.
- Also I spot the weak points in production flow and I lead team of technicians and engineers to modify the electromechanical system. Production increased 25% and production wastage reduced a lot.
-Modify the production line by adding new electromechanical units and design SCADA system based on SIEMENS PLC as interface.

Maintenance Manager at Oman Refreshment Co (PEPSI Oman)
  • November 1998 to September 1999

Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices. Challenge fellow innovators to progress toward their professional development goals.
Achievements: Best record in fast action and fast repair.

Maintenance Manager
  • September 1998 to November 1998

Possess demonstrated work experience with more than one relational database management system.
Achievements: Put the basics of maintenance plans.

Modern Packaging Systems Co Jordan
(Company activity: World’s most advanced technologies in plastic injection molding and plastic blow molding. Manufacturing and printing 3-pieces can. Filling with olive oil

Factory Manager at National Mfg. Container and Bottling Co Jordan
  • August 1997 to September 1998

Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
Achievements: Increase the company production capacity by 200% and became one of the leading plastic containers provider.

Maintenance Manager
  • January 1997 to August 1997

Maintain all facilities.
Achievements: I lead team of technicians to rebuild 30 defective computerized machines (worth 25 Million USD) to be operational and ready for production.

Plant Manager
  • September 1996 to December 1996

Conduct effective performance evaluations and mentor staff through formal and informal channels.
Achievements: Production increased 50%

Arabian Establishment for Plastic Industry Jordan
(Company activity: Plastic injection molding, plastic blow molding and Printing

Maintenance Manager at Sa’adeh Plastic Bags Factory Jordan
  • June 1996 to September 1996

Maintain all facilities.
Achievements: Zero production break-down.

at Saudi Johnsons Wipes Co
  • Saudi Arabia
  • to

year 2006, 33 Million USD:
I lead team of technicians and engineers to install wet-wipes production lines (three lines). This factory is Johnsons branch in Saudi Arabia.

at Alpha Star Joinery (ETA)
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to

year 2012, 250.000 USD:
Lead team to establish CORIAN production line using very advanced machines. Develop the production lines which increased production by 30%.
+BIESSE machinery manufacturer, Italy, year 2001 to 2014, 900 Million USD:
I was the exclusive expert to follow all the service after sales activities in the Middle East area as per my official contract with this big company. This includes technical support during our sales team negotiation with the client, Installation, Follow warranty period, manage the annual contacts, spare parts supply and spare parts replacing….etc. Besides managing all the needed activities during exhibitions. I accomplished more than 450 projects and more than 7000 site interventions. Starting from 2014 I was promoted to be stand-by expert and new-technicians trainer.

Education

Bachelor's degree, engineering
  • at Amman University
  • January 1996

ACADIMIC QUALIFICATIONS: electromechanical

Specialties & Skills

Electrical
Plant Maintenance
Electronics
Electro mechanical
ASSETS RECOVERY
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DIRECTING
DISEÑO DE LA DISPOSICIÓN
MACHINERY
PINTURA
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
TEAMWORK

Languages

Italian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Training and Certifications

BIESSE CNC Expert (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2001
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Research
    Adaptive optimal control system