MOHAMMED HADJ DIDA
Senior Maintenance & Operations Leader
Fishers,IN
Summary
International Maintenance and Operations Manager with over 10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments across the USA, Mexico, and Europe. Currently overseeing production and maintenance operations for Inox Market Service Group in North America and Latin America.
Proven ability to optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and improve process reliability through structured maintenance programs and automation. Experienced in managing technical teams, overseeing CAPEX investments, and aligning plant operations with strategic business targets.
Fluent in Arabic, Italian, English, and Spanish.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Maintenance & Productions Manager - Americas
Inox Market Service Group
07.2023 - Current
- Lead production and maintenance across facilities in the USA and Mexico.
- Reduced downtime by 15% through TPM and digital maintenance programs.
- Managed $1M maintenance budget and led CAPEX investments for plant upgrades.
- Improved throughput by 22% and reduced scrap.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Coordinated cross-border projects to align standards and best practices.
- Developed KPI dashboards and maintenance plans supporting business targets.
Area Maintenance Manager
Manica S.p.A.
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed maintenance for automated chemical production plants.
- Implemented preventive and predictive maintenance strategy, improving OEE.
- Supervised 20 technicians and introduced CMMS with real-time monitoring.
- Ensured ISO compliance and safety with cross-functional collaboration.
- Streamlined work order processes for more efficient scheduling and completion of maintenance tasks, reducing backlog.
- Implemented energy-saving measures across the facility, leading to reduced utility costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
- Analyzed equipment failure data to identify trends and implement corrective actions, preventing recurrence of costly breakdowns.
- Managed a team of technicians to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks, resulting in reduced operating costs.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to secure necessary parts and equipment at competitive prices, minimizing expenses.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
Industrial Maintenance Specialist
Mariani Omr
06.2016 - 12.2020
- Performed predictive maintenance on automated production systems.
- Supported Industry 4.0 and Lean Manufacturing projects.
- Mentored junior technicians and improved maintenance efficiency.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department by regularly reviewing procedures and best practices.
- Increased equipment reliability by implementing a preventative maintenance program.
- Optimized maintenance schedules to reduce disruption to production operations.
- Managed inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability for critical repairs and minimizing delays.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers on purchasing necessary parts or services for repairs and installations.
Education
SDA Bocconi -
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Milano09-2025
Degree - Global Management
Arizona State University
Arizona 02.2025 - 03.2028
English Language & Cultural Immersion Program -
Dublin
Industrial Diploma - Electromechanical Maintenance & Automation
G. Veronesi Technical Institute
09.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
Maintenance & Production Leadership
TPM
OEE Improvement
Preventive Maintenance
CAPEX Project Execution
KPI Monitoring
Budget Support
Cost Control
Industrial Automation
Multisite Operations
Safety & Compliance
ISO Standards
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Operations management
Team leadership
Timeline
Degree - Global Management
Arizona State University
02.2025 - 03.2028
Maintenance & Productions Manager - Americas
Inox Market Service Group
07.2023 - Current
Area Maintenance Manager
Manica S.p.A.
04.2022 - 07.2023
Industrial Maintenance Specialist
Mariani Omr
06.2016 - 12.2020
Industrial Diploma - Electromechanical Maintenance & Automation
G. Veronesi Technical Institute
09.2013 - 06.2016
SDA Bocconi -
SDA Bocconi School of Management
English Language & Cultural Immersion Program -
Dublin