Karim Samir
Senior Manager Global Operations & Global Projects
Turkey
Summary
Experienced Blown Film Extrusion , Recycling & metallization Specialist with over 13 years in the plastics industry , installed more than 15 BF lines across different regions , Expert in Barrier structures (same as EVOH & PA) & MDO (PET replacement) film , improving line efficiency, and implementing advanced recycling techniques , Expert in PE/PP film formulations , troubleshooting, and sustainable manufacturing practices , installing BF lines & commissioning process , working on different KPİs same as increasing OEE% , Process Optimization & Waste Reduction , Screw Design & Die Head Configuration , Quality Control & Film Testing , Sustainable Packaging Solutions .
working very closely with the OEM for machine configuration , installation , commissioning , inspection systems , spae parts , AM&PM .
Experienced about PE Recipes and final film structure .
Expert about PİR/PCR usage & different recycling methods , having very good experience about European regulations for recycle sustainability .
spent 8 years based in turkey-İstanbul with successful international assignments in SEA (Thailand & vietnam) , MEA (Egypt & UAE) , india & Europe (Germany) , proven ability to manage Global teams , harmonize processes across regions & drive operational excellence through all operation processes .
very well experienced about safety regulations
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager Global Operations & Global Projects
Huhtamaki Flexibles
Istanbul
04.2016 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Part of WCO, AOP, P&L, EBIT, and cost-out calculations and analysis for the Flexibles segment.
- Fully responsible for standardization by creating manufacturing guidelines for all of the processes and digitalization processes, in addition to TPM.
- Assigned to Thailand, Vietnam, India, and Egypt operations as part of regional deployment, focused on knowledge transfer by giving several trainings.
- fully supporting R&D team for creating new PE recipes for new projects while attending discussions with all suppliers same as (ExxonMobil , Dowlex , .. etc etc) .
- Controlling cost reduction for PE recipes and standardizing the recipes to decrease the complexity.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- SOP creator for all operational processes.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- very good knowledge about QC & QA same as BRC rules , Key person for QC claims & actions .
Extrusion & Recycle Supervisor
Elif Plastic
Cairo - Egypt
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Participated in building the factory from scratch in 2014.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Enhanced operational workflow, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in daily procedures.
- Having very good knowledge about printing, lamination, and bag making.
- Aware of stock management and FIFO.
- Tracking for all production data (Minitab graphs).
Education
Certificate - Educational Leadership And Management
Boğaziçi University
Istanbul 04.2001 -
M.Sc., Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Cairo06-2013
Bachelor , Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Cairo University 04.2001 -
Skills
annual operating plan (AOP)
cost-out initiatives across operation , procurement & logistics
analyzing ROI for capital projects
prioritizing CAPEX projects based on ROI strategic values
Project & stakeholder management
Risk assessment
Technical support & Advanced problem solving
Cost control , Data analysis
Processes and procedures
Cost reduction , product lifecycle costing & VE (value engineering)
Lean manufacturing , Six Sigma & Kaizen
Project planning , development & tracking
Additional Information
another phone number : +201001033802 , Cairo-Egypt .
Nationality : Egyptian .
current location : İstanbul - Turkey .
willing to relocate : yes & open to work in different locations & countries .
as an Egyptian professional currently based in Turkey for 8 years , i have contributed to global operations while supporting assignments in Vietnam ,Thailand , india , Egypt , UAE & Germany .
Certification
Lean manufacturing
Timeline
Senior Manager Global Operations & Global Projects
Huhtamaki Flexibles
04.2016 - Current
Extrusion & Recycle Supervisor
Elif Plastic
04.2014 - 04.2016
Certificate - Educational Leadership And Management
Boğaziçi University
04.2001 -
Bachelor , Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
04.2001 -
M.Sc., Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering