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Direct day-to-day operations of a manufacturing site producing electrical solutions and cabinets, supervising staff, managing inventory, and coordinating activities of sales, warehouse personnel, and Shipping & Receiving.Champion improvement and cost-saving initiatives by liaising with and leading efforts of multi-departmental teams, vendors, clients, and other key stakeholders to enhance processes, programs, and products.Maintain operational excellence of the facility and all production-related equipment, coordinating site visits by manufacturers, suppliers, and third-party contractors for parts and services.Successfully manage 10-15 Mill AED in customer material assignment through effective factory coordination, materials and order management, and coordinating distribution of products.Adeptly handle billing for multiple customers, generating invoices and reports for daily and monthly invoicing, projecting sales based on expected manufacturing, and communicating with customers on all orders.

Oversaw the administration and management of personnel, materials, machinery, and processes at a production facility for Kingston Holdings, ensuring quality and shipping products on-time to clients.Monitored production metrics to ensure performance targets were met, tracking labor, maintenance, and work order status, and coordinating with the warehouse regarding delivery and pickup.Spearheaded cost reduction initiatives by enhancing raw material forecasting, management, and tracking processes by liaising with Purchasing to reduce excess stock and maintain optimal stock levels, and negotiating favorable rates with vendors and suppliers.Enhanced equipment maintenance and optimized equipment performance by rearranging machine layout according to process flow-reduced production time and implementing effective daily and monthly maintenance checklists to increased machine life and avoid down time.

Assumed the additional role of Project Manager after 7 months of being placed as Assistant Factory Manager, creating project plans, coordinating with customers for approval, and steering the efforts of multi-functional teams to drive projects to completion on time and on budget.Assigned teams to designated areas, arranging site visits to ensure smooth work progression, consolidating with logistics for dispatch of materials, and coordinating with Purchasing to ensure material availability, material tracking, and invoice documentation.Notable internal and external achievements include creating an optimized workforce distribution and timeline using MS Project, installing over 30,000 units of light, designing a daily tracking system from scratch for work monitoring, and developing detailed lists of materials and invoices.

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Assisted the Factory Manager in the administration and management of labor, work orders, inventory controls, maintenance, and production to ensure quality and performance standards were met and tasks were completed within stipulated times.Provided forecasting for raw materials and facilitated communication between Sales, Purchasing, and warehouse personnel to maintain optimal raw material and stock levels, facilitate timely order completions, and coordinate logistics.Built relations with equipment manufacturers to maintain operational efficiency of facility equipment and machinery, identifying appropriate suppliers for tasks, coordinating site visits, placing request for parts and services, and negotiating terms for new orders and service works.

Led a thriving fashion retail outlet with 200+ employees, supervising administrative staff and 7 department heads and streamlining the chain of command for all departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Also handled recruiting, training, and HR-related concerns of staff.Realized a 30% increase in clients and maintained high customer satisfaction and retention rates by promoting brand awareness on and off-line and creating new products, an effective customer feedback process, a rewards-based customer loyalty program, and an ecommerce platform.Reduced expenditures and enhanced profitability by 25% annually by modifying pricing structure, negotiating competitive prices with vendors, exploring new business opportunities, and developing new strategic plans.Managed accounts by processing daily cheque/instrument clearing details from department heads, providing a daily list for NEFT/RTGS to suppliers and other entities, ensuring timely bank transactions and reconciliations, and reviewing daily expense vouchers to avoid malpractice.