Antoine Zeidan

Leading end-to-end plant operations to deliver safe, efficient, and high-performing production aligned with business and profitability targets. Driving OEE improvement through Lean, TPM, and WCOM, while ensuring strong quality, cost control, and supply continuity. Building and developing cross-functional teams, fostering a performance-driven culture, and embedding continuous improvement to reduce waste, optimize resources, and sustain operational excellence.

Led daily production operations, ensuring output targets were achieved safely, on time, and within budget. Drove OEE improvement by embedding a continuous improvement culture and optimizing processes across the plant. Collaborated closely with maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and availability, reducing downtime and improving performance. Leveraged data analysis and reporting to identify gaps and implement corrective actions. Championed Lean Manufacturing practices (5S, Kaizen, TPM, TQM), while leading initiatives in process optimization and automation. Partnered with customer service and logistics to consistently deliver high-quality products and achieve strong OTIF performance.

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Led business unit operations focused on operational performance, labor productivity, continuous improvement, and aggressive cost management.

Led equipment condition assessments across MENA and the Arabian Gulf, identifying performance gaps and driving actions to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs. Optimized productivity of manpower and machinery through standardization and setup reduction, while supporting troubleshooting of major failures with root cause analysis and preventive actions. Drove cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement programs, leveraging modern maintenance practices and technology upgrades to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Developed and delivered training programs, coaching frontline teams to build capability and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.