Sayed Soliman
New Cairo,Egypt
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in production optimisation, cost control, and lean manufacturing. Demonstrates proficiency in quality management (ISO, AQL) and supplier development, driving cross-functional leadership to achieve organisational goals. Skilled in budgeting and P&L oversight, technical training, and EH&S compliance. Committed to KPIs and continuous improvement, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief Operations Officer
Kabo
Alexandria
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Oversee end-to-end production (knitting, dyeing, finishing, garment assembly) for local brand Jil, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with international standards
- Optimized workflows, reducing production costs by 15% through lean initiatives
- Implemented quality control systems, cutting defect rates by 20%
- Led cross-functional teams (150+ employees) and aligned procurement with production schedules
Industrialization Operations Manager
Decathlon
Cairo
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Scaled supplier network across Egypt/MENA, driving revenue growth from $16M to $80M
- Standardized knitting/dyeing/finishing processes for 50+ suppliers, improving on-time delivery by 30%
- Conducted technical audits, resolving 95% of non-compliance issues within 60 days
Industrialization Production Leader
Decathlon
Cairo
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Launched 15+ product lines/year, reducing time-to-market by 25% via SOP development
- Trained 200+ supplier staff on quality standards, lowering rejection rates by 18%
Quality Production Leader
Decathlon
Egypt
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Implemented AQL 2.5 inspection systems, reducing customer returns by 22%
- Spearheaded root-cause analysis, cutting fabric defects by 35% in dyeing/finishing
Site Planner & Merchandiser
Delta Textile
01.2007 - 12.2013
Fabric Inspector
Texmar
01.2002 - 12.2007
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Textile
Cairo University
01.1997 - 01.2001
Skills
- Production Optimization
- Cost Control
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Management (ISO, AQL)
- Supplier Development
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Budgeting & P&L Oversight
- Technical Training
- EH&S Compliance
- KPIs & Continuous Improvement
Custom
Running (Develops resilience and performance under pressure)
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
Kabo
12.2023 - 06.2025
Industrialization Operations Manager
Decathlon
03.2019 - 12.2023
Industrialization Production Leader
Decathlon
03.2017 - 03.2019
Quality Production Leader
Decathlon
03.2013 - 03.2017
Site Planner & Merchandiser
Delta Textile
01.2007 - 12.2013
Fabric Inspector
Texmar
01.2002 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Textile
Cairo University
01.1997 - 01.2001
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