Curriculum VitaeAbdel Hameed Ali SemreenJeddah-Saudi Arabia Mobile: + (966) 55 88 77 835Email: asemreen@yahoo.co.uk

TARGETED JOB: Operations/ Plant Manager, Sales Manager.

Versatile management professional offering over 24 years of extensive experience in the areas of production and sales management, sharing the production strategic planning and operations process, predominantly in material pro-cessing and machining industry. Highly effective in initiating continual improvement plans emphasis on minimising manufacturing costs through effective utilisation of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Expert in ensuring attainment of business objectives and production SLA’s while maintaining product standards that consistently exceed customer expectations. Talented and highly qualified with a Mechanical Engineering Diploma from Amman College University for Applied Engineering (Polytechnic). Visionary programme manager with entrepreneurial ap-proach and a motivating leader with expertise in reengineering employee attitude, facilitating transformational leader -ship and changing process to benefit organisations.

CORE COMPETENCIESProduction and Operational Management ▪ Steel Products Design and Fabrication ▪ Precise tooling and Engineering Parts ▪ Tool Room Management ▪ Strategic Planning ▪ Leadership and Supervision ▪ Production KPIs and Key Factors ▪ Team Management ▪ Quality Control ▪ Resource Allocation ▪ Continuous Process Improvement ▪ New Product Devel-opment ▪ Overhead Costs Reduction ▪ Supplier & Customer Services ▪ Standards Maintenance ▪ Quality solutions for Press tools, High Pressure Die-Casting, Injection and Blow molds.

KEY SKILLS Operational Management – Effectively managing overall operational processes according to quality standards to

ensure timely accomplishment of customer requirements and projects within the specified time and cost paramet-ers. Overseeing overall production and design activities and implementing effective quality solutions for press tools, high pressure die-casting, Injection and blow molds to achieve efficiency in operations and maximum cost savings.

Process Planning – Managing material selection to fit customer requirements and design the process plan for each order, taking into consideration the customer requirements and scheduling the in-process jobs, availability of material, manpower and machines.

Technical Support – Sales Management – Provide technical advice to customers on material selection, design concepts and product operational guidelines prior quotation submittal, Support sales to deliver successfully the product commissioning trials at the customer premises and provide after sales service and solutions for all technical difficulties faced during product use.

People Management – Qualified executive management professional, leading and mentoring a team of work-men and resolving performance bottlenecks through a variety of managerial techniques. Exceptional in deploying highly skilled resources, appropriately scheduling works with qualified workforce and addressing training needs of staff to enhance skills and productivity.

Leadership, Interpersonal and Communication Skills – Excellent communicator fluent in Arabic and Eng-lish with an ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments. Proven ability to effectively interact with people of diverse nationalities; comfortable working in a multicultural setting.

Quality Control – Managing overall operational quality standards ensuring compliance to specified requirements. Overseeing overall quality activities from reverse engineering through material inspection, in process and final product inspection and implementing effective techniques to achieve efficiency in operations while in compliance with the quality management system ISO 9001.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ACROSS CAREER SPAN Development of operational and sales taskforce leading to considerable increase in efficiency and business

growth reflected in 25% increase in sales. Implementing and executing successful strategies leading to effective operational excellence and improved work

ethic, culture & performance. Played a key role in securing a number of Key Customer Relationship Marketing contracts. Successfully implemented a product innovation and delivery strategy that was instrumental in increasing depart-

ment revenues and profitability. Enhanced the initial approval process for new products by applying reverse engineering, re-designing compliance

processes and re-defining spare parts stocks, thus eliminating 80% of delays.

KEY DELIVERABLES

Abdel Hameed Ali Semreen | Mobile: + (966) 55 88 77 835 | Email: asemreen@yahoo.co.uk

Effectively planning, organising and directing operations ensuring maximum return on assets. Initiating plans and processes which minimise operational costs through effective utilisation of manpower, equip-

ment, facilities, materials and capital. Ascertaining attainment of business objectives and production SLA’s while ensuring product standards are met

and exceeding customers’ expectations. Implementing operational strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports strategic initiatives. Establishing group and individual accountabilities throughout the assigned departments for problem solving and

cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need. Encouraging the usage of new techniques with emphasis on fact based problem solving. Creation of quality culture amongst employees and improving manpower practices through training and direct in-

volvement in improvement and cost saving projects. Managing spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume. Ensuring effective administration of collective bargaining agreements while addressing employee grievances in a

timely fashion. Working to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees’ positive in-

volvement with opportunity for constructive input and action. Continually improving safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintaining individual skills, keeping up to date with latest technologies and business improvement models.

CAREER HISTORY

Finetool Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia April 2008 – PresentEngineering & Production Manager – April 2008 to Present Managing overall operational processes according to quality standards Overseeing overall production and design activities to achieve efficiency in operations. Design the process plan according to customer requirements, production schedule and availability of material,

manpower and machines. Provide technical advice to customers on material selection, design and operational guidelines. Support sales to deliver products successfully, provide after sale service and handling Customer complaints. Overseeing overall quality activities. Identifying training needs for self and subordinates & mentoring Supervisors on their development. Approving weekly & monthly production plan, machines load & shift change.

Al-Fanar Electrical System (formerly Mould Co. Ltd.), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia April 2000 – March 2008Production Manager – March 2007 to March 2008 Periodic reporting of monthly production targets vs. actual performance. Monitoring and controlling all manufacturing activities. Ensuring productivity of men and machines. Trouble shooting Tools / Moulds failures and Customer complaints. Identifying training needs for self and subordinates. Mentoring Supervisors on their development. Approving monthly production plan, machines load & shift change.

Sales Manager – July 2005 to February 2007 Managed sales department. Prepared different annual budgets, strategies and plans. Managed the department’s requirements of administrative affairs, national and international procurements. Developed the business flow and launched different company’s products and solutions Managed, controlled and planned the various sales matter and prospect in. Developed different opportunities and managed key accounts directly and with sales team in a way lead to

target achievement.

Technical Sales Engineer, Dec. 2002 to June 2005 Managed customers sales Followed up sales opportunities both in local and international markets Provided technical solutions to the customers Submitted monthly sales reports to managements Attend & participate in related exhibitions

Quality Control In- charge , April 2000 to Nov. 2002 Trained and supervised Quality control team. Created & developed quality control format Participated in management weekly meetings Followed up the problems with the production team and solved them. Provided weekly reports to General Manager Participated in design review meetings

Abdel Hameed Ali Semreen | Mobile: + (966) 55 88 77 835 | Email: asemreen@yahoo.co.uk

Advanced Engineering Technology Corp., Amman – Jordan June 1994 to March 2000 Quality Control Supervisor , Performed incoming inspection In-process & Final inspection Calibration and maintenance of measurement equipment Reverse engineering for manufacturing parts and new projects Reported outcomes and results Calibration for CNC machines probe Programming & operating of CMM machine Measurement courses instructor

Jordan Glass company, Ma’an – Jordan June 1990 to Sept. 1992 Turning Technician , Operating conventional Lathe, Milling , Shaper

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Diploma of Mechanical Engineering 1986 – 1988Amman College University for Applied Engineering (Polytechnic)

Professional Credentials

Professional salesman and the art of competing (Kafa’at for training and consultation) Riyadh – Saudi Arabia Orientation of mould making, Advanced Engineering Technology Corp. ,Amman – Jordan Operating a coordinate measuring machine Advanced Engineering Technology Corp. ,Amman – Jordan Measuring equipment usage and maintenance Advanced Engineering Technology Corp. ,Amman – Jordan Introduction to Quality Management system ISO 9001. Advanced Engineering Technology Corp. ,Amman – Jordan Design drawing course , Advanced Engineering Technology Corp. ,Amman – Jordan Orientation on operating CNC Milling, EDM, WEDM, Advanced Engineering Technology Corp. ,Amman – Jordan Quality control charts, University of Jordan , Amman – Jordan

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 20th March, 1968 Nationality: Jordanian

Marital Status: Married Driving Licence: GCCSaudi Iqama: Transferable

References available on request

Abdel Hameed Ali Semreen | Mobile: + (966) 55 88 77 835 | Email: asemreen@yahoo.co.uk