Mohammed Ikbal Harek

- Lead end-to-end polyurethane foam production operations (up to 80 tons/day) - Manage and supervise a team of 20+ operators and technicians - Supervise and coordinate production teams, enforcing discipline, safety standards, and performance targets on the shop floor. - Monitor and control critical process parameters, ensuring optimal formulation, minimal waste, and stable foam quality. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize overall equipment performance (OEE). - Lead troubleshooting of process and mechanical issues, ensuring fast resolution and minimal production interruptions. - Manage maintenance coordination with technical teams to ensure equipment reliability and preventive maintenance execution. - Analyze production data and KPIs to identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and improve operational performance. - Control raw material usage and reduce losses through process optimization and better handling practices. - Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures in a high-capacity manufacturing environment. - Collaborate with procurement and suppliers for spare parts, technical support, and equipment upgrades

Led installation and commissioning of multiple industrial production lines across foam and mattress manufacturing Successfully delivered full plant setup and startup, including layout design, equipment selection, and process integration Production lines commissioned: Polyurethane foam production line (LAADER BERG MultiMax Pro) Mattress production line (MERT MAKINA) Nonwoven needle punching line (Hongyi Machinery) Dot moulding machine Lamination line (KUNTAI) Quilting and hemming line (MERT MAKINA) Quilting machine (Chinese system) Key responsibilities: Managed full project lifecycle from design phase to operational startup Defined plant layout, utilities, and workflow for optimal production efficiency Selected and validated industrial equipment based on production requirements Supervised on-site installation teams and coordinated technical activities Led startup operations and ensured smooth transition to full production Collaborated with international suppliers for technical support and commissioning

- Controlled polyurethane foam production processes across multiple densities and foam types - Managed chemical formulation (polyol / TDI ratios) to ensure product quality - Troubleshot foam defects and machine-related issues - Maintained production stability and optimized process parameters - Gained hands-on experience with industrial foam machinery and production lines

Lead end-to-end polyurethane foam production operations (up to 80 tons/day). Manage and supervise a team of 20+ operators and workers. Ensure production efficiency, quality control, and process stability.

Production of foam of various types and densities, full control of the foam production machine, precise knowledge of chemical reactions and finding quick solutions to foam problems, management of the production unit from storing chemical materials to following up on production newness.

Led installation and commissioning of multiple industrial production lines across foam and mattress manufacturing. Successfully delivered full plant setup and startup, including layout design, equipment selection, and process integration.

- Supported foam production operations and formulation processes - Assisted in process monitoring and quality control - Contributed to troubleshooting and production adjustments