yousef almaddah

• Led a cross-functional operations team (3 SMEs, 22 indirect reports) to drive operational strategy, performance improvement, and
continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managed end-to-end operation Excellence projects and quality improvement initiatives, achieving a 20% reduction in unplanned
downtime and improving overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
• Implemented Operational Excellence frameworks (UPS, Lean) to improve product quality and achieve zero-defect performance.
• Executed multiple cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency, cost control, and improve business performance.
• Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) using structured methodologies (Why-Why, 6W+2H), reducing operational losses by 19%.
• Led a cost reduction and waste elimination project, decreasing material waste by 45% and generating $60K annual savings.
• Collaborated with global and regional stakeholders to resolve recurring operational issues and standardize processes across sites.
• Directed downtime reduction initiatives and maintenance optimization projects, achieving a 50% reduction in equipment breakdowns.
• Led manufacturing cost optimization projects, reducing maintenance and repair costs by 30% and delivering $150K annual savings.
• Improved inventory and spare parts management processes, generating $162K in annual savings through better planning and utilization.
• Led localization and capability-building initiatives, improving team performance, knowledge transfer, and operational sustainability.

• Achieved $250K annual savings through improved material utilization.
• Enhanced cost efficiency by 5% through process optimization.
• Gained strong understanding of production, safety, and quality systems.

• Improved OLE by 11 . 1% through Run to Standard (R2S) initiative.
• Delivered €250K savings in 4 months by optimizing L1 operations.
• Led 11 operators ensuring OEE, quality, and safety compliance.