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AHMED JAVED CHAUDHARY

Dubai

Summary

  • Results-driven Senior Manager with over 17 years of progressive leadership experience driving operational excellence, commercial growth and business transformation across the UAE.
  • Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams of up to 150 employees while managing business portfolios exceeding AED 10 million annually.
  • Experienced in developing high-performing teams, optimizing operational efficiency, driving profitability, and implementing strategic growth initiatives.
  • Recognised for increasing annual revenue by 20%, reducing operational costs by 3–5%, and successfully diversifying business operations through investment in new capabilities.
  • A collaborative and commercially focused leader with expertise in P&L management, process improvement, stakeholder engagement and organizational development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

GENERAL MANAGER

SED – Steel Engineering Development Company LLC
Dubai, UAE
2023.03 - 2025.12
  • Directed end-to-end business operations with full accountability for profitability, customer satisfaction and operational performance.
  • Managed annual business turnover exceeding AED 10 Million.
  • Led cross-functional teams across operations, sales, customer service and administration.
  • Implemented operational KPIs resulting in measurable improvements in productivity and service quality.
  • Reduced operating costs through process optimization while maintaining service excellence.
  • Developed high-performing teams through coaching, succession planning and performance management.
  • Partnered with executive leadership to execute strategic business initiatives and expansion plans.

FACTORY MANAGER

Skyline Metals LLC
Dubai, UAE
2022.07 - 2023.02

• Managed operational activities including sales coordination, design management, procurement, production and site execution.
• Improved operational coordination between technical, procurement, production and project teams.
• Ensured projects were delivered in accordance with schedule, quality and budget objectives.
• Implemented process improvements to increase production efficiency and operational visibility.

FACTORY MANAGER

EFP Middle East & UK
Dubai, UAE
2020.12 - 2022.06

• Managed large-scale manufacturing operations for curtain wall systems, doors, windows, louvers, composite panels and architectural metalworks.
• Led workforce planning, production scheduling and resource allocation activities.
• Maintained cost control initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Monitored operational KPIs and production performance to improve efficiency and output.

ASSISTANT FACTORY MANAGER

Al Ghurair Construction Aluminium
Dubai, UAE
2016.01 - 2020.11

• Managed steel fabrication and manufacturing operations supporting major regional construction projects.
• Supervised production planning, workforce allocation, quality control and delivery schedules.
• Coordinated with engineering, procurement and project teams to support successful project execution.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and resource utilization.
• Supported delivery of multiple high-profile projects across UAE and GCC markets.

FABRICATION ENGINEER

Al Ghurair Construction Aluminium
Dubai , UAE
2011.06 - 2015.12

• Managed fabrication operations and production teams across multiple manufacturing departments.
• Coordinated engineering, production and site requirements to ensure smooth project execution.
• Supervised a workforce exceeding 400 personnel across various production sections.
• Implemented productivity monitoring and milestone-based manufacturing controls.

PROJECT ENGINEER

NUST Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
2008.01 - 2011.01

• Managed engineering research and development projects involving electric vehicle technologies.
• Led project planning, execution, budgeting and stakeholder coordination.

• Managed renewable energy and alternative energy development projects.
• Participated in project design, implementation, testing and evaluation activities.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering

National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
Pakistan
2008

Skills

  • General Management
  • Operational Leadership
  • P&L Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Project Delivery
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Contract Administration
  • ERP system operation
  • Business Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • QHSE

MAJOR PROJECTS

  • Dubai Opera House
  • Dubai Frame
  • Abu Dhabi International Airport Expansion
  • Fountain Views
  • Sky Views – The Address
  • Riyadh Metro
  • King Abdullah Financial District The Skywalk
  • King Faisal Hospital
  • ITCC Complex
  • Heart of Doha Development.
  • View-The Palm 52nd Floor

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Microsoft Office
  • ERP System - Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018
  • CRM
  • Operational Reporting

Languages

English
Beginner
Urdu
Beginner
Hindi
Beginner

Timeline

GENERAL MANAGER

SED – Steel Engineering Development Company LLC
2023.03 - 2025.12

FACTORY MANAGER

Skyline Metals LLC
2022.07 - 2023.02

FACTORY MANAGER

EFP Middle East & UK
2020.12 - 2022.06

ASSISTANT FACTORY MANAGER

Al Ghurair Construction Aluminium
2016.01 - 2020.11

FABRICATION ENGINEER

Al Ghurair Construction Aluminium
2011.06 - 2015.12

PROJECT ENGINEER

NUST Pakistan
2008.01 - 2011.01

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering

National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
AHMED JAVED CHAUDHARY