Dr. Gamal Megahed
Expert In Steel Industry
New Cairo
Summary
Seeking for new challenging managerial position in a national / international institution / company. Looking for an added value function based on sound practical and scientific experience over 30 year of sound experience in a private sector steel making groups of companies have state of the art technologies in all manufacturing stages. Fast track manager participated and deeply involved in management of several steel plants starting from project phase, installations, start -up, and operation stages. Published more than 60 articles in international scientific journals as result of research and development activities in the steel plants. Obtained associated professor degree while working in industry. Offering excellent judgment, strong listening skills and a deep understanding of business Operations. Business focused dedicated to delivering positive experiences to promote loyalty. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Operations leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths. Customer-oriented with 37 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen. Dedicated steel industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure top management position in a Steel Manufacturing Group or Related Heavy Industry Company: Based on the following:
· Extensive experience in managing corporate steel companies, overseeing operations aspects, implementing quality control systems, integrated management systems, planning function achieving cost reduction and economical determinants,
· Expertise in strategic planning, problem-solving, decision-making, experience in providing recommendations to board members shaping solutions based on market trends, and providing feasibility studies and supervision for the new potential projects and expansion plans, and
· Publication, patents. and innovation records of applied research and development experience in the steel industry combined with real field experience.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
NON- EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
THE METALLURGICAL HOLDING COMPANY
04.2014 - Current
- Participated for 10 years Board member for metallurgical holding company that hosts ( 7) Metals related public sector industries, in addition to ( 2) Engineering companies and (5) Mining and building materials companies; all affiliated to Egyptian ministry of public business sector.
- Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans and contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of holding company that remarkably increased profits.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Guided organization through periods of change by providing strong leadership during transitions and restructures
- Cultivated key partnerships with stakeholders to support business growth objectives
GENERAL MANAGER FOR TECHNICAL AFFAIRS
EGYPTIAN STEEL GROUP
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed four (4) Steel Plants of capacity 1.7 Million ton of long steel products with more than 2000 skilled direct employees
- Leading Team to achieve design capacity for all plants and worked for setting road map and future expansion of plants to aiming to achieve 3.5 million ton capacity.
- Responsible for operational, maintenance, quality control, process control, planning function, integrated management systems, and industrial safety
- Established and implementing quality assurance, industrial safety, environmental management systems.
- Applying strong cost control system through process optimization keeping first class quality of products resulted doubling production and increased profits.
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of steel making procedures through successful application of scientific research results and implement sound industrial practices
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations that enhanced performance and increased profit
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance performance
ADVISOR TO CHAIRMAN
AOI FOR INDUSTERIAL DEVELOPMENT
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Conducted detailed technical and economical studies for stainless steel projects in Egypt aiming imports replacement.
- Produced detailed reports outlining key issues for industrial development and proposed solutions for stronger local manufacturing for goods.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with all industry professionals to provide comprehensive technical and financial services.
DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER FOR TECHNICAL AFFAIRS & PLANTS EXECUTIVE MANAGER
EZZ FLAT STEEL COMPANY
06.2006 - 12.2018
- Managing Steel Plant of capacity 1.2 Million-ton of Flat steel and 1 Million ton of long steel products with more than 2000 direct employees
- Responsible for operational, maintenance, quality control, process control, planning function, logistics activities, integrated management systems, industrial safety, and administration
- Established and implementing quality assurance, industrial safety, environmental management systems as well as supply chain and maintenance systems
- Applied strong cost control system through process optimization keeping first class quality of products
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of steel making procedures through successful application of scientific research results and implement sound industrial practices.
- Support engineers to conduct applied research to solve problem and obtain MSc and PhD degree ,published 50 scientific papers in international journal and conference, and Obtained associated Professor degree during working in industry.
- Maintained qualified staff and communicated areas of accountability and expected performance
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations to Reduce operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER
EZZ FLAT STEEL COMPANY
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Participated in commissioning and Start-up of Flat steel production facilities (185 ton EAF, 185 Ladle furnace, Thin Slab Caster, Hot strip mill and skin pass mill)
- Developed process control function, quality control, laboratories, and production planning optimization
- Established working standards to ensure operational excellence is effectively built and disseminated across plant
- Achieved high product quality yield by providing first class quality control system toward customer's satisfaction and economical operations
- Led development team of 50 steel grades with added value e.g. API-X70 using thin slab casting technology low alloy steels and weathering steel.
- Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies to maximize sales and reduce costs
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
Process Engineering Section Manager for Flat Steel
EZDK
09.2000 - 09.2002
- Participated start-up of 1,000,000 ton per year of flat steel at EZDK and Setting of standard operating practices for melt-shop, thin slab caster, hot strip mill , skin pass mill, and pickling line.
- Led plant team to enhance quality yield to above 97% and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement and developed conceptual scope analyses of plant objectives.
- Identified process control section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency
- Scheduled daily, weekly and monthly meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees
- Compared production costs to budgetary guidelines and adjusted variables to achieve budget compliance
Continuous Casting Section Head
Ezz Steel Rebars
04.1998 - 08.2000
- Managed and Supervised successfully start-up of 600,000 tons per year billet caster.
- Established mathematical model for solidification process of caster and propose development plant to enhance caster productivity by 25%.
- Prepared and provide training for 150 new operators and engineers.
- Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks and objectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.
- Supervised, encouraged and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering team members to meet production goals.
- Monitored production targets towards design capacity to meet company and customer demands.
- Optimized workflow processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced turnaround times for deliverables
Assistant Professor
TIMS
09.1994 - 03.1998
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and laboratory works plans for metal casting department.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Support local metals industry firms by conducted applied joint research.
- Worked with German steel industry firm and Aachen university towards improvement performance of continuous casting machine through modeling aiming innovative solutions.
- Coordinated MSc Degree program with imperial college at London university.
- Developed 3 patents in steel industry published worldwide.
- Facilitated academic and community collaborations to increase number of community-engaged research proposal submissions to extramural funders
- Established research agenda in thin slab casting field to publish in peer-reviewed journals
PHD Scholar
RWTH Aachen University
11.1989 - 04.1993
- Developed and conducted research activities plans for development of thin slab casting technology.
- Developed mathematical models for solidification process during thin slab casting process for both laboratory and pilot scales.
- Conducted more that 100 laboratory simulation for thin slab casting process.
- Obtained best process parameters for establishment of industrial scale process for thin slab casting technology.
- Published obtained results in conference and journals.
- Presented at regional conferences on thin slab casting topics, contributing to advancement of knowledge within field
Research and Teaching Assistant
TIMS
09.1986 - 11.1989
- Worked Hard and Managed to finalize and obtained master degree in two years time.
- Planned to select best university for PhD Study and got approval of Aachen University to conduct PhD work there.
- Prepare and conducted several training courses for metal casting technology.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create consistent and supportive learning environment for students
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
CAIRO UNIVERSITY
Cairo 01.1990 - 1994.07
MSC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -
CAIRO UNIVERSITY
Cairo 01.1987 - 1989.07
BSC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -
AL-MENOUFIA UNIVERSITY
Shibin ElKom 01.1980 - 1985.07
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVMENT ON TRACKING ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE - Business Management
AHMEDABAD (IIM-A)
Cairo 07.2010 - 2010.08
Skills
Industry Expertise
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER FOR TECHNICAL AFFAIRS
EGYPTIAN STEEL GROUP
09.2020 - 12.2023
ADVISOR TO CHAIRMAN
AOI FOR INDUSTERIAL DEVELOPMENT
01.2019 - 03.2022
NON- EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
THE METALLURGICAL HOLDING COMPANY
04.2014 - Current
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVMENT ON TRACKING ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE - Business Management
AHMEDABAD (IIM-A)
07.2010 - 2010.08
DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER FOR TECHNICAL AFFAIRS & PLANTS EXECUTIVE MANAGER
EZZ FLAT STEEL COMPANY
06.2006 - 12.2018
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER
EZZ FLAT STEEL COMPANY
09.2002 - 06.2006
Process Engineering Section Manager for Flat Steel
EZDK
09.2000 - 09.2002
Continuous Casting Section Head
Ezz Steel Rebars
04.1998 - 08.2000
Assistant Professor
TIMS
09.1994 - 03.1998
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
CAIRO UNIVERSITY
01.1990 - 1994.07
PHD Scholar
RWTH Aachen University
11.1989 - 04.1993
MSC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -
CAIRO UNIVERSITY
01.1987 - 1989.07
Research and Teaching Assistant
TIMS
09.1986 - 11.1989
BSC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -
AL-MENOUFIA UNIVERSITY
01.1980 - 1985.07
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member of TIMS since 2022
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Board member of TIMS
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 11 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member of TIMS since 2022.
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 15 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member of TIMS since 2022.
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 15 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member of TIMS since 2022.
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 15 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
Scientific Publications
60
Years In Industry
30
Patents
3
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member of TIMS since 2022.
- Member of National committee of Advanced Materials.
- Member of National committee of Egyptian Technological Colleges project.
- Participated in supervision of 15 approved MSc thesis and 3 PhD approved thesis as knowledge transfer and team building.
- Has more than 60 published papers and 3 patents in the field of steel manufacturing Technology.
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