1. Curriculum Vitae
Abdel Hameed Ali Semreen
Jeddah-Saudi Arabia
Mobile: + (966) 55 88 77 835
Email: 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
processing 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
approach and a motivating leader with expertise in reengineering employee attitude, facilitating transformational
leadership and changing process to benefit organisations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Production 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
Development ▪ 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
parameters. 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
workmen 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
English 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
department 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
2. Effectively planning, organising and directing operations ensuring maximum return on assets.
Initiating plans and processes which minimise operational costs through effective utilisation of manpower,
equipment, 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
involvement 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
involvement 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 – Present
Engineering & 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 2008
Production 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.
Abdel Hameed Ali Semreen | Mobile: + (966) 55 88 77 835 | Email: asemreen@yahoo.co.uk
3. Provided weekly reports to General Manager
Participated in design review meetings
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 – 1988
Amman 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: GCC
Saudi Iqama: Transferable
References available on request
Abdel Hameed Ali Semreen | Mobile: + (966) 55 88 77 835 | Email: asemreen@yahoo.co.uk