Adil Alghamdi

20+ years leading manufacturing operations at Saudi Ceramics Company — supervising a 25-person multi-shift production team, managing daily production scheduling, production control, and material coordination, and applying TPM, Lean/Kaizen, and root cause analysis to reduce downtime and process variation. Experienced with SAP ERP for production and materials coordination, KPI monitoring and performance reporting, and cross-functional coordination with QC, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams. Skilled in operations coordination, workforce planning, and continuous improvement / operational excellence initiatives that support consistent, reliable production output.

Section Head – Glaze Preparation Section (GPS) at Saudi Ceramics Company (2005-06 – 2026-01)

• Production & Shift Leadership: Led daily production operations and a multi-shift technical/operational team of 25+, overseeing assignments, attendance, and performance to maintain continuous production coverage.
• Production Planning & Scheduling: Managed daily production schedules, output targets, and material allocation, coordinating with Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to support continuous production flow and minimize operational disruptions.
• Process Control & Continuous Improvement: Applied TPM, Lean/Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies to reduce equipment downtime, process inconsistencies, and material waste across production operations.
• KPI & Performance Monitoring: Established and tracked operational KPIs (yield, defect rate, cycle time) under an OKR framework, reporting production performance to management on a monthly basis.
• Quality Coordination: Coordinated daily with the QC/Testing Laboratory to verify raw materials, confirm batch test results, and align on release approvals before production start, sustaining strong product conformance to ISO specifications.
• Materials & SAP ERP Coordination: Used SAP ERP for production and materials coordination, working cross-functionally with Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to align material requirements with production schedules.
• HSE & Safety: Developed and delivered HSE training programs, supporting a strong safety culture through consistent training and compliance with workplace safety requirements.
• Team Development: Recruited, trained, and coached technical staff, improving retention through structured engagement and career development; recognized as 'Employee of Excellence' (2023).
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaised with Maintenance, Warehouse, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to support uninterrupted material flow and production continuity.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in College of Economics & Administrative Sciences – Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (2017)