Ben Salem Walid

Experienced professional in production and industrial management, with over 10 years of experience in the garment sector. Expertise in flow optimization (20% increase in assembly line profitability), Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement, and key performance indicator management. Strong skills in team management of up to 100 people and budget management.

Proven ability to coordinate investment projects, such as the integration of photovoltaic panels, and to ensure quality compliance (ISO 9001:2015).

Site Director / Garment Unit Director - PANAVILI - Nabeul, Tunisie

(2020-01)

• Supervising a production team of 100 employees on site.
• Defining objectives and strategic deployment.
• Co-developing the industrial strategy for the PANAVILI site with senior management, and steering the deployment of operational and overall performance objectives.
• Ensuring the compliance and quality of industrial activity by managing the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015 standard), including preparing management reviews and successfully passing certification audits.
• Managing key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying operational profitability levers (production capacity optimization, waste reduction, resource management).
• Overseeing industrial investment plans, including the successful integration of a fully operational photovoltaic panel installation for site energy autonomy and efficiency, achieving 100% efficiency.
• Monitoring site budget management in liaison with financial control: tracking payroll, controlling general maintenance and structural costs, and optimizing the machine fleet (15% cost optimization).
• Managing and uniting human resources (100 people), including overseeing production teams and driving HR policy.

Production Manager - KNITWEAR MANUFACTURING - Nabeul, Tunisie

(2015-01 - 2019-12)

• Planning and structuring the workload plan and production schedule in the short and medium term to ensure objectives are met.
• Optimizing production flow to ensure continuity and fluidity, while maximizing the use of machine and human capacities (20% indirect workforce / 80% direct).
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs: efficiency rate, quality, lead times), analyzing variances, and structuring activity reporting for senior management.

Planning Manager - SODRICO - Mahdia, Tunisie

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

• Establishing, structuring, and adjusting the overall production schedule (equipment, machine loads, workforce allocation) by converting sales forecasts and stock objectives into manufacturing orders.
• Optimizing the utilization rate of industrial tools and balancing the load/capacity ratio through optimal management of human and material resources.
• Monitoring key planning indicators (KPIs: time analysis rate, on-time delivery), producing productivity reports, and steering planning activities.

National Engineering Degree - Textile - École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Monastir (ENIM) (2007-01 - 2010-12)

Preparatory Cycle for Engineering Studies - IPEIM (2007-01 - 2010-12)

Scientific Baccalaureate - Lycée Secondaire d'El Mahdia (2003-01 - 2003-12)