EHAB NAROUZ

Leading the maintenance department in a rPET manufacturing plant – about 25 members including engineers, supervisors, team-leaders, technicians, planner, parts controller, and MRO buyer. In-charge of all the equipment and the facility maintenance and reliability improvement.

• Managing the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
• Monitoring the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Improving preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Drafting budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
• Supervising installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Conducting regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
• Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
• Preparing reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
• Scheduling routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
• Contacting vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
• Planning and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
• Interviewing prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
• Holding regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
• Activated and updated the eMaint CMMS to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.

In-charge of the maintenance department in an Aluminum extrusion plant – leading a team of 22 members including team leaders, planner, and reliability team.

• Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
• Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all production machinery.
• Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
• Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
• Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
• Created detailed reports on machine downtime, root cause analysis, cost savings initiatives, and other relevant metrics related to production efficiency.
• Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
• Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.

Leading the maintenance department in a company that has several manufacturing and assembly plants for: power engines, irrigation systems, pumps, steel pipes - Promoted in 2014 to the position of Regional After-sales Manager in the same company, taking care of the After-sales/maintenance services.

• Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
• Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
• Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
• Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed.
• Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
• Prepared reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
• Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
• Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
• Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
• Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.

Production manager in the medium and high voltage cables plant

• Overseeing all the daily operations of the plant
• Leading a team of about 40 members including shift supervisors, team-leaders, and operators.
• Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
• Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
• Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
• Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
• Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
• Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
• Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
• Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
• Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
• Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
• Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
• Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.

Operations manager in a plant produces different types of fasteners

• Overseeing all the daily operations, and the expansion projects.
• Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
• Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
• Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
• Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
• Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
• Created detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
• Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes.
• Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
• Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
• Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
• Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
• Controlled departmental facilities use and approved requests for repairs or improvements.
• Evaluated and enhanced workflow to implement best practices, reduce costs and increase staff motivation and satisfaction.
• Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.