General Maintenance manager
Maimani Red Brick (KSA)
Total years of experience :27 years, 4 Months
General Maintenance manager 02-2020-current
Led a team of around 20 maintenance technicians, overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance operations. Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for critical equipment, resulting in a 40% reduction in unplanned downtime. Coordinated with production supervisors to prioritize maintenance tasks, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules. Managed the maintenance budget of $1.0 million annually, optimizing spending and achieving cost savings of 15% per year through technical improvement, strategic procurement and vendor negotiations. Conducted regular safety inspections and audits. Led a major equipment overhaul project, completing it under budget and ahead of schedule, resulting in a 40% increase in line availability. Achieving zero lost-time accidents over the last three-year period, demonstrating commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being. Played a key role in achieving environmental certification procedures for the maintenance department, ensuring adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
Developed and maintained project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.
Coordinated with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) to ensure project deliverables met quality standards and specifications.
Conducted risk assessments and developed risk mitigation strategies to minimize project risks and ensure safety compliance.
Led project team meetings, provided direction and guidance to project team members, and resolved project-related issues in a timely manner.
Prepared project progress reports and communicated project status updates to other management levels.
Implemented project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project performance and efficiency.
Acted as the primary technical liaison between the customers and company technical office, providing technical support and assistance to resolve issues and address customer concerns. Conducted on-site visits to customer facilities to assess equipment performance, troubleshoot problems, and provide recommendations for optimization and improvement. Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to identify customer needs and develop technical solutions and proposals to meet those needs. Participated in product development and improvement initiatives, gathering customer feedback and insights to inform product design and enhancement efforts. Assisted in the resolution of warranty claims and product quality issues, working closely with customers and internal departments to ensure timely and satisfactory resolution. Played a key role in the successful launch of a new product line, Identified and resolved a recurring equipment issue at a customer site, resulting in a significant reduction in downtime and maintenance costs for the customer.
Acted as a subject matter expert on technical matters related to cement plant engineering, providing valuable insights and expertise to internal teams and external stakeholders.
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