Feras Abu Zraiq
DAMMAM,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Well-qualified production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with a hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing operation and quality strategies and requirement's.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Production Manger/ Operation Excellence
Baxter Company limited
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2014.01 - Current
- Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions
- Supervised terminal sterilization processes and machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions
- Implemented VSM (Value stream mapping) and TLA (Total Lose Analysis) programs changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Implemented Visual Management, retooling production status sheets and driving daily and planned tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production.
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
- Completed and recorded all recycling and rework documentation with high degree of accuracy.
- Support operation setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve scheduled production plan.
- Led quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and boost profits
- Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives
- Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems
- Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications
- Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts (Budgeting)
- Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules
- Established position requirements, schedules and production team processes
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
Quality, Validation and Calibration Engineer
Baxter Company Limited
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2009.09 - 2014.01
- Ability to work through quality systems meets the international standards requirements (cGMP, GEP, ISO9001 and ISO 14001)
- Drives identification of the root cause of quality issues and execution of product quality improvements through preventive or corrective actions
- Interfaces with manufacturing process for quality-related tasks, audits and incidents.
- Performs risk analysis to support new product development, customer issue resolution and manufacturing effectiveness improvements, provides an expert voice in new product development teams.
- Coordinated and supported audit and on-site inspections, liaising with regulatory agencies for smooth execution.
- Overviews and performs quality audit activities, provides expert knowledge with quality tools and methods and helps to ensure quality of manufactured products
- Responsible for calibration program and call up systems and continues improvement for calibrated measuring devices in pharmaceutical production plant
- Responsible to perform and coordinate for the new validation, re-validation and maintenance plans for pharmaceutical plant equipment's, utilities and processes e.g. (HVAC, stability chambers, Sterilizers, ....etc.)
- Control the calibration activities for Validation, Sterilizers and cycle's qualifications
- Thermal mapping qualifications (Warehouses, Autoclaves, Product/ Cycle configuration).
- Oversaw installation, testing and commissioning of engineering systems to meet performance and safety requirements.
- Life cycles development and validation implementation for computerized systems
- Internal Audit programs planning and implementation (Audit team leader).
- Proposed engineering solutions to address project challenges and foster on-time completion.
- Devised and implemented test procedures to verify product compliance and performance.
- Documented technical specifications and requirements in alignment with company-established protocols.
Validation, QA and Calibration Supervisor
The Arab Company for Pharmaceutical Products
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
2008.09 - 2009.08
- Validation and Calibration Supervisor and validation team leader
- Responsible for validation and qualification planning and implementation in aseptic sterilization plant
- Same job description as Validation Supervisor in Mobedco Company Below.
Projects Manager
Advanced Central Gas Company
Amman, Jordan
2006.12 - 2008.09
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Projects design according to NFPA 58, 54
- Projects coordination and implementation (day to day activities)
- Testing and final inspection
- Final commission and after sales activities
- Technical support for the sales process.
Validation Engineer, Calibration Supervisor & Project Manager
Arab Veterinary and pesticides manufacturing Co.
Irbid, Jordan
2004.08 - 2006.12
- Validation/ Qualification processes (URS, DS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Water treatment systems processes (RO and Distillation units) (operating and maintenance)
- Thermal validation for Autoclave, DHS (Dry heat sterilizer), Tunnel sterilizer and Heating and cooling chamber instruments.
- Sterile areas supervision.
- Cleaning validation: Cleaning Validation team leader for sterile and non-sterile plants.
- Calibration department lead, all measuring devices under NIST and ISO17025
- Follow-up for external inspections by European authorities.
- Assessed damage to advanced equipment, taking action to prevent reoccurrence.
- Advised stakeholders on engineering procedures involved with sterile areas.
- Worked with production teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale manufacturing.
- Performed thorough quality and safety checks, ensuring all specifications were strictly adhered to.
- Built and nurtured professional relationships with wide range of stakeholders.
- Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
- Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
- Executed quality assurance activities, checking project results against client requirements.
IPC Supervisor
The United Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co
Amman, Jordan
2000.08 - 2004.08
- Ability to establish In Process Control (IPC) system for different production departments.
- SOP, Forms and quality documents writing and approval for IPC system
- (cGMP's) implementation.
- Dispensing, Granulation, Compression, Filling Processes, Coating, Blistering and packaging:
- Area/ line clearance process design and implementation.
- Internal auditing for different production activities
- Cleaning Validation.
- Maintained spotless and tidy working areas to create risk-free and productive environments.
- Managed staff rotas, planning workloads effectively and strategically.
- Performed thorough quality and safety checks, ensuring all specifications were strictly adhered to.
- Maintained documents and records to comply with internal policies and external regulations.
Education
B. Sc - Chemical Engineering
Jordan University of Science & Technology Irbid
2000
Skills
- Technical writing
- Problem Solving
- Leadership abilities
- EMS (Enterprise Management)
- Lean manufacturing
- 6 S
- VSM (Value Stream Mapping)
- Kaizen
- Operations management
- Effective Staff Coach
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Improvement Competency
- Savvy Negotiator
- Knowledge of engineering
- Budgeting Proficiency
- Strong Presentation
- ACCOMPLISHIMENT
- Green Belt training and lead investigation certified by Baxter
- 6S saving projects and lean manufacturing process accomplishment
- Reducing stock levels without the risk of shortages or outages
- Productivity improvement 20% increase
- Kaizen, yoke poke
- OTHER SKILLS
- Valid Jordanian and Saudi Driving Licenses
- Able to use various PC applications
Certification
2004, Internal Auditor Training Course, from SGS.
Affiliations
Jordanian Engineers Association.
Professional Engineer in Saudi Council of Engineer's membership.
Additional Information
- 11th,1976
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Timeline
Production Manger/ Operation Excellence
Baxter Company limited
2014.01 - Current
Quality, Validation and Calibration Engineer
Baxter Company Limited
2009.09 - 2014.01
Validation, QA and Calibration Supervisor
The Arab Company for Pharmaceutical Products
2008.09 - 2009.08
Projects Manager
Advanced Central Gas Company
2006.12 - 2008.09
Validation Engineer, Calibration Supervisor & Project Manager
Arab Veterinary and pesticides manufacturing Co.
2004.08 - 2006.12
IPC Supervisor
The United Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co
2000.08 - 2004.08
B. Sc - Chemical Engineering
Jordan University of Science & Technology Irbid