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Alaeldin Ari

Alaeldin Ari

Corvallis,OR

Summary

Accomplished Chemical Engineer with over 20 years of experience leading process engineering and production operations in the pulp & paper, glass melting, and microglass fiber manufacturing industries. Proven leader in managing cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering sustained process improvements.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Manager

Hollingsworth & Vose
08.2020 - Current
  • Lead daily operations of four production lines, including two glass furnaces, overseeing throughput, power input, and chemical transitions to optimize fiberizing conditions and maintain consistent production quality.
  • Direct quality control efforts by implementing process adjustments to consistently meet or exceed customer specifications.
  • Generate monthly production reports and collaborate with Accounting and Purchasing departments to ensure accurate inventory and cost data.
  • Manage and develop the Technical Department team (process engineers and technicians), fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Partner with Maintenance and Project Engineering teams to troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
  • Lead capital projects focused on achieving cost savings through operational enhancements.

Sr. Process Engineer

Hollingsworth & Vose
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Provided technical expertise for the operation of production lines 1 and 2, ensuring smooth fiberizer operations.
  • Addressed safety concerns, troubleshot start-up issues, and resolved operational challenges to maintain consistent production.
  • Led multiple furnace chemical transitions, improving product flexibility and achieving significant cost savings.
  • Collaborated with teams from Technology, Supply Chain, and Paper Plants to optimize the throughput of Corvallis grades.
  • Managed continuous emission monitors to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted with furnace rebuilds and led various projects as needed to enhance operational performance.
  • Monitored the quality of final products, investigated non-conformance reports (NCRs), and provided recommendations for product disposition.

Production Supervisor

Hollingsworth & Vose
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Provided leadership and supervision to jump and swing shift employees, promoting a culture of safety and consistently enforcing company policies.
  • Investigated safety incidents to identify root causes and implemented preventative measures to reduce future occurrences.
  • Applied discipline protocol when necessary to address behavioral issues, including termination for repeat offenders.
  • Monitored production equipment and collaborated with crew leaders and on-shift maintenance personnel to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
  • Ensured smooth and efficient production runs by addressing operational challenges in a timely manner.

Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor

Georgia Pacific
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Managed all aspects of Pulp Mill B shift, including safety, environmental compliance, productivity, training, and discipline.
  • Enforced chemical reactivity hazards procedures to prevent reactive chemical incidents.
  • Managed chemical inventory using an expected usage model and planned weekly chemical deliveries.

Paper Mill Process Engineer

Georgia Pacific
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Interfaced with management, operators, and suppliers to resolve process issues and improve efficiency.
  • Conducted chemical trials to optimize product performance and manage supplier transitions when contracts expired.
  • Successfully trialed and implemented a dry strength additive program, resulting in $500k/year in savings.

Education

Develop Yourself as a Leader Certification - Executive Education

Harvard Business School
04.2025

Master of Business Administration - Supply chain and operations management focus

Oregon State University
06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Semiconductor Processing Focus

Oregon State University
06.2006

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office Applications
  • Proficient in Trends Historian and Wonder ware System for Process Monitoring
  • Minitab and Statistical Analysis
  • FMEA and Hazard Identification
  • Oracle ERP System

Accomplishments

  • Led the upgrade of the plant process control system with minimal disruptions to current operations, resulting in significant cost savings by reducing downtime.
  • Designed and implemented alternative spinner discs for fiber making, generating over $200k/year in cost savings.
  • Optimized the throughput of various fiber grades and led the qualification process, generating $500k/year in additional revenue.
  • Managed glass furnace chemical transitions, reducing the duration from two weeks to 5 days, resulting in over $100k in savings per transition.

Certification

Green Belt Six Sigma

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Technical Manager

Hollingsworth & Vose
08.2020 - Current

Sr. Process Engineer

Hollingsworth & Vose
01.2015 - 01.2020

Production Supervisor

Hollingsworth & Vose
01.2011 - 01.2015

Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor

Georgia Pacific
01.2010 - 01.2011

Paper Mill Process Engineer

Georgia Pacific
01.2006 - 01.2010

Master of Business Administration - Supply chain and operations management focus

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Semiconductor Processing Focus

Oregon State University

Develop Yourself as a Leader Certification - Executive Education

Harvard Business School

Nationality

American

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