Ahmed Farah

Assistant General Manager (AGM) @ Orbit Aluminum Industries

About

Industrial Executive with 20+ years of experience across aluminium rolling, steel, stainless pipe manufacturing, and advanced building materials production within the GCC.Currently serving as AGM at Orbit Aluminium Industries, Aqaba - Jordan. Previously held GM and senior leadership roles across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain, including GARMCO — one of the GCC's flagship aluminium rolling operations — where I managed sourcing portfolios exceeding USD 250M annually and delivered USD 10.5M+ in documented savings.Extensive experience across full P&L ownership, greenfield project execution, multi-site operations, and workforces exceeding 200 employees.Strong focus on OEE improvement, supply chain integration, cost optimisation, and long-term value creation aligned with GCC industrial growth objectives.Open to executive discussions in aluminium, metals manufacturing, and large-scale industrial operations across the GCC.

Country

Jordan

City

Aqaba

Industry

Construction

Skill

Export-Import, International Logistics, Customer Experience Design, Soft Skills, Sourcing, Learning & Development Solutions, Customer Experience, Retail Operations, Customer Service Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Business Management, Operational Planning, Inventory Management, Import/Export Operations, Data Analysis, Construction Management, Program Management, Change Management, Interpersonal Skills

Experience

Assistant General Manager (AGM)

Orbit Aluminum Industries

2026-5 - Present · 5 mos

Aqaba, Jordan

Brought on board to drive the next phase of commercial and operational performance at Orbit Aluminium Industries, building on 20+ years of GCC aluminium rolling, procurement, and manufacturing leadership.

General Manager (GM)

Ldonk International Factory

2024-4 - 2026-4 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Hail

Leading full business operations for a WPC manufacturing company serving the Saudi construction sector. Responsible for P&L performance, supply chain, and operational efficiency across a 200+ workforce while driving automation, cost optimization, and growth in large-scale housing projects.

Purchasing Manager (PM)

Kirby Building Systems - A group company of Alghanim Industries

2023-4 - 2024-3 · 1 yr

Kuwait

Managed multi-country procurement across GCC Pre-Engineered Building manufacturing plants. Led strategic sourcing of structural steel and industrial components while implementing centralized procurement strategies across KSA, UAE, and Kuwait.

Project Manager (PM)

Orbit Aluminum Industries

2021-1 - 2023-3 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Aqaba, Jordan

Led procurement and execution activities for the new state of the art greenfield aluminum rolling mill project, including machinery sourcing, supplier negotiations, and installation coordination to support production startup and operational readiness.

Procurement Manager (PM)

Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill B.S.C. (c) - GARMCO

2014-3 - 2020-12 · 6 yrs 10 mos

manama, bahrain

Managed global procurement and supply chain operations for a major aluminum rolling mill and recycling facility in the GCC. Secured primary aluminum and aluminium scrap supply while optimizing logistics, inventory, and ERP integration.

Plant Director - Coil Service Center (GM)

ATTIEH STEEL LTD

2013-4 - 2014-3 · 1 yr

Jeddah

Directed multi-site steel processing operations across Saudi Arabia and UAE, overseeing plant performance, commercial operations, and expansion of new manufacturing capabilities including tube mill production.

Supply Chain Manager (SCM)

Outokumpu

2011-1 - 2013-3 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Led supply chain and material planning operations for the only and new state of the art stainless steel process pipe manufacturing in the GCC, serving the oil and gas sector, improving supplier coordination, delivery reliability, and production planning efficiency.

Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer

ATTIEH STEEL LTD

2006-6 - 2010-12 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Managed international procurement and logistics for large-scale steel trading operations sourcing up to 1 million MT annually, including supplier negotiations, global logistics coordination, machinery and equipment procurement.

Design and Development Engineer

Household Appliances Mfg. Co.ltd

2004-2 - 2006-6 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Zarqa Governorate, Jordan

Contributed to product design and development for refrigeration and appliance manufacturing, supporting tooling design, production integration, and faster product commercialization.