GENERAL MANAGEMENT Accomplished in delivering strong market, financial, and operational results.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Spearheaded start-up and growth of Bekaert Textiles in Turkey from greenfield to production in 15 months; drove sales to €15 million and captured market share from a major competitor.
• Increased sales volume 20%, improved productivity by a total of 40%, and reduced accident rate 70% and equipment breakdown rate 25% for JTL Ghana/Vlisco.
SPECIALTIES • Accomplished in driving major manufacturing initiatives, ranging from closing, expansion, integration, and start-up of greenfield factories. • Internal consultant on lean manufacturing – TPS, Shigeo Shingo, JIT, Kanban, Muda, PDCA, Kobayashi’s 20 keys, Six Sigma, SMED, and TPM. • Excel at creating vision and strategy and cascading them into action plans that deliver results. • Results driven through people participation, learning development, and ownership. Inspire teams and lead by example. • Easily interface and negotiate with across all organizational levels, from trade unions, Chairmen, shareholders, customers, local authorities, employees, and suppliers. • Citizen of the world with international experience and outstanding cross-cultural communication abilities. MBA degree. Corporate Governance, Institute of Directors Ghana, 2004
Providing solutions for improvements or growth opportunities, information on Canlines, spare-parts, refurbishment, training, in the EMEIA region. For the beverage canmakers: cupper, canformer, high-speed trimming, necking, base reprofiling and reforming, decorating systems, shaping, bottom rim coating, flanging and inspection, integration and so much more...
CCMC - Qahtani Group- Packaging Business Unit- GCC coverage
January 2011
to December 2013
Full-time
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
CCMC is part of the fast-growing holding company with diversified business operations in the FMCG, Oil & Gas and other key industries.The CCMC, World Class Company provides the highest levels of two-piece beverage and juice can quality and service in the Middle East.
Our Values : Commitment, Integrity, Fairness, Accountability and Responsibility, Passion.
CROWN Bevcan France SAS produces 2-piece Beverage cans for the French, German and Benelux markets. A continuous operation plant with a strong World-Class Performance culture.
General Manager of a 120-employee factory of Bekaert Textiles (part of Gamma Holdings) still under expansion. Spearheaded the factory’s start-up in previous position as Project Manager.
� Brought factory to full-scale operation with efficiency and quality at the Group’s standard.
� Recruited all employees and hired a Plant Manager, IT Specialist...
� Accelerated sales to €15 million and captured market share from a local competitor.
� Purchased additional land for future expansion to accommodate growth and relocation.
� Established supply chain organization for distribution, warehouse, and partnership with a local logistics company.
� Contributed to implementing waste water treatment facilities to comply with group/local regulations.
� Developed partnership and structured internship agreement with the textile University of Izmir.
� Invited by EATP to be a guest speaker and organized the first attendance of Stand to the Istanbul Textile Exhibition EVTEKS.
Develop and implement a business strategy with senior management
Coordinate production, quality, maintenance, new products development, EHS, and the supply chain according to Quality / Cost / Delivery / Image objectives
Manage personnel and supervise finance
Stay informed of new technologies in spinning and weaving
Close down and liquidation of the company
RESULTS
Increased productivity 25% in spinning and 15% in weaving by creating 2 business units with empowered teams (AMT), TPM and TQM
Reduced the accident rate by 70% and the breakdown rate by 25%
Increased volumes 20% by doubling exports and improving quality
Diversified the product line (from 1 to 6) after conducting customer validation tests
Reduced inventory and lowered energy costs by 16%
Installed new process technologies for temperature and humidity control (€800K)
Smooth closing of the 2 factories, no strike or social movements