Amged Khalil
Director Of Supply Chain & Plant Operations
Alexandria,Alexandria
Summary
Innovative E2E Supply Chain Director and plant Operations leader with 15+ years of proven experience producing measurable results through strategic procurement operations, cost-savings initiatives, and policy implementation. Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of food production writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
14
14
Certificates
5
5
Languages
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant Operations Director
Savola Group
01.2019 - Current
- Oversee strategic direction for Supply Chain, maximizing process efficiency and productivity through operational optimization
- Progress departmental goals and objectives, incorporating best Procurement and Supply Chain practises to support organizational plan
- Implement plans and monitor progress so that objects are met according to timelines, upholding high standards of quality products and services
- Develop practical and sustainable departmental policies and procedures, following through to guarantee compliance
- Provides vision, direction, and oversight of warehousing network, ensuring inventory is accurate and warehouses function safely and effectively
- Improve and implement new concepts to simplify work and reduce costs such as strategic purchasing initiatives, systems contracts, value analysis, and vendor rationalization
- Manage development of business cases that determine buying decisions across organization and support transformation opportunities
- Act as leader of Supply Chain & Operations Management team, including hiring, evaluating performance, training and development, and discipline
- Cultivate and maintain solid working relationships with vendors and distributors, negotiating contracts when necessary
- Achieve business plan year-over-year for volume, productivity, and delivered products.
Director of Supply Chain & Operations
Savola Group
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Directed multiple departments, including Edible Oil Refinery Operations, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Installation, Utility), Warehousing, Logistics, Planning, and Project Management Office, all encompassed within Supply Chain profile
- Developed financial plans in conjunction with finance teams, monitoring financial performance against P&L, making adjustments where needed Communicated with key stakeholders on performance and areas of improvement, ensuring cost effective strategy
- Led sales planning process, including demand planning, buying, purchasing, and quality control
- Oversaw project management and operations activities, reviewing production reports to resolve operational, manufacturing and facility issues to certify minimum costs, maximum savings, and prevent delays
- Coordinated cross-functional activities across Sales, Buying, Manufacturing, and Production teams, communicating and setting expectations
- Optimized cash flow and manufacturing process, updating data regularly
- Managed Human Resource actions, through recruiting, selecting, interviewing, onboarding, training, mentoring, and holding personnel accountable to operational policies and procedures.
Supply Chain Manager
Savola Group
11.2009 - 11.2016
- Oversaw management of factory operations and project management of full Supply Chain
- Established operating plans, targets, budgets, and capital expenditure plans annually
- Monitored schedules and cost control, creating systems and implementing corrective measures to ensure targets achieved
- Championed quality control initiatives such as ISO certification and TQM, delivering best-in-class performance
- Reported on all key performance indicators (KPIs) related to capacity utilization, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness
- Supervised procurement functions and cash flow for raw materials, SPP, and equipment
- Liaised with legal and finance departments for disposal of scraps
- Negotiated contracts successfully and performed extensive vendor maintenance and management, building upon existing relationships and adding new accounts through selection, evaluation, rating, onboarding and offboarding.
Supply Chain Manager
Savola Iran
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Directed and coordinated production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and financial forecasting services to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, and overall safety
- Examined existing procedures, looking for opportunities to streamline activities to meet product distribution needs
- Supervised movement, storage, and processing of all inventory and machinery
- Championed Lean Manufacturing through expert project management skills, implementing productivity improvements to deliver better conversion costs YoY
- Developed processes for harmonization of supply chain management with other business areas such as sales, marketing, finance, and quality assurance teams
- Conferred with planners to forecast demand, ensuring availability of materials
- Analyzed inventory, determining how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, and optimize service
- Built organization’s image by enforcing strong business practices, collaborating with and managing vendors and contractors
- Upheld excellent working environments for personnel with emphasis on collaboration, feedback, coaching, motivation, and employee satisfaction.
- Supervised 150 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties
Education
Master of Business Administration - General
University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales 07.2022 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Arab Academy For Science & Technology (AAST)
Alexandria, Egypt 12.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt 09.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
People Management
Project Management
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Contract & Claims Management
Vendor Management
Lean Manufacturing
Inventory Management
WMS Systems
Finance Management (P&L)
Process Improvement
HSE & Risk Assessment
Scheduling & Workforce Planning
Data Analysis
Logistics Management
Business Development
Staff Development
Strategic Planning
Crisis Management
Budget Management
Operations Management
Organizational Development
Process Improvements
Business Forecasting
People Management
Certification
Certified Professional Food Manager Certificate (CPFM), American University in Cairo (AUC)
Accomplishments
- Achieved procurement savings of almost 10 M SAR through strategic operational planning and execution.
- Decreased manufacturing overhead costs (MOH) by 8% overall.
- Established value chain analysis targeting reduction of overall MOH by 30% over 3 years.
- Commissioned and built new edible oil refinery, with a total capacity of 400 TPD.
- Utilized project management skills to supervise all planning and control activities for construction of €185M beet sugar factory project, with 9,000T capacity, leading team of cross-functional parties to success with on-time and on-budget deliverables.
- Championed total department restructure, creating brand new organizational hierarchy and ECAS with a cost savings and optimization of over 8% annually.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - General
University of South Wales
07.2022 - Current
Plant Operations Director
Savola Group
01.2019 - Current
Director of Supply Chain & Operations
Savola Group
12.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Arab Academy For Science & Technology (AAST)
12.2011 - 12.2013
Supply Chain Manager
Savola Group
11.2009 - 11.2016
Supply Chain Manager
Savola Iran
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Alexandria University
09.1994 - 06.1998
Awards
- Golden Award for Achievement - Savola Sugar Sector, 2020
- Savola Recognition Letter for Achievement on SBC Sugar Project & Operations - Savola Behshar Company, 2009
- Certificate of Appreciation - Kuwait Food Company IKFC, 2005
- Certificate of Appreciation - Egyptian British Company
Awards
- Golden Award for Achievement - Savola Sugar Sector, 2020
- Savola Recognition Letter for Achievement on SBC Sugar Project & Operations - Savola Behshar Company, 2009
- Certificate of Appreciation - Kuwait Food Company IKFC, 2005
- Certificate of Appreciation - Egyptian British Company