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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Oversee the manufacturing operation of high-quality Ophthalmic lenses and direct the activities of the Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance/ Control, and Customer Service departments.* Champion a culture of continuous improvement and drive initiatives to increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and overall productivity.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Lead a complete manufacturing operation of 350 employees comprised of engineers, foremen, and technicians, responsible for the annual production and delivery of USD $140 Million worth of high-quality Fiberglass Pipes.
• Coordinate activities with planning, maintenance, logistics, procurement, manufacturing control, andquality assurance departments to ensure optimal delivery dates, maximum capacity utilization… Show more
• Coordinate activities with planning, maintenance, logistics, procurement, manufacturing control, andquality assurance departments to ensure optimal delivery dates, maximum capacity utilization, minimaloperational.
• Plan raw material requirements to maintain continuous operation of manufacturing plant againstproduction schedules and forecasted orders, while minimizing inventory levels and ensuring no shortages
• Champion projects related to installation and commissioning of new production lines, plant layout changes, and introduction of new manufacturing methods and products
• Lead cross-functional teams within the group to implement and sustain a variety of continuous improvement projects related to Supply Chain Management, Total Quality Management, and Operational Excellence, accompanied.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Planned, managed, and coordinated the activities of the pipe production department comprising of 6 production lines and 180 employees, to ensure production of a high-quality product in a safe and efficient manner
• Monitored production schedules, manpower allocations, and machine efficiencies to guarantee on-time delivery of the product to the customers with minimal waste
• Diagnosed problems in the production line and implemented sustainable solutions and training to concerned… Show more
• Diagnosed problems in the production line and implemented sustainable solutions and training to concerned technicians
• Implemented Six Sigma, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to develop and deploy new innovations, tools, and technologies that support business process efficiency Show less

Bikfaya, Lebanon

* Designed mechanical components and assemblies for factory automation equipment from concept stage to end product. Equipment includes conveyor lines, stackers, palletizers, and others.* Prepared detail and assembly drawings with dimensions and tolerances for documentation of the mechanical components and products.* Oversaw the manufacturing of the.

New York City

* Assisted in troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of malfunctioning medical equipment.* Worked on a predictive maintenance model aimed at reducing the breakdown rate of infusion pumps by 20%* Worked with maintenance team to develop action plan and presented recommendations to management

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

Specialized in Mechatronics

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.8 / 4

Specialized in Robotics and Industrial Automation