Abbas Altaweel
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Hardworking Maintenance Manager bringing 7+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager - Processing
YaYA Foods Corp.
11.2020 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to identify potential issues and address them proactively
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve production processes and equipment efficiency.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
Maintenance Leader - Production Lines/Processing
YaYA Foods Corp.
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Efficiently allocated resources including personnel assignments and budget expenditures, maximizing return on investment in maintenance activities.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the maintenance department, driving positive change throughout the organization.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance programs and regularly monitoring performance.
- Coordinated with other departments to schedule downtime events efficiently so as not to disrupt overall production timelines or goals.
Maintenance Planner - Automation
YaYA Foods Corp.
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Negotiated contracts with external service providers for specialized services when necessary, ensuring quality work at competitive rates.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
Capstone: Quality Control of Packaging
LCBO
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Enhanced productivity by 35% through streamlining processes, after analyzing and testing the old system, and the proposed design alternative, using different engineering tools
- Perfected designing and executing a grip sheet system to replace the adhesive used, by reviewing and researching new physical packaging standards
- Achieved an overall increase in the reliability of the facility, and managed to prevent continuous breakdown of the machines during the summer, which decreased the overall cost of production by minimalizing maintenance cost.
Restaurant Manager
Shi Shawarma
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Managed the entire staff of the restaurant and coordinated their work through daily reports
- Increased sales by up to 23% by analyzing sales and planning organized marketing
- Set budgets and execute plans for sales, product purchase and staff development
- Provided customer support by resolving their complaints about service or food quality.
Research Project Assistant
Ryerson University
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Investigated and discussed technological, business, environmental, and social perspectives of OTEC, by comparing different cycle mechanisms
- Demonstrated effective communication skills with a group which led to efficient team work.
Maintenance Worker (Co-op Student)
Sabic/ Kemya Al-Jubail Petrochemical Company
02.2011 - 06.2011
- Performed daily safety checks to ensure a safer work environment
- Inspected and examined machinery and equipment
- Presented projects to coworkers and managers, and derived solutions that suited all.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Ryerson University
Toronto, ONMillwright Diploma -
Jubail Technical Institute
Al Jubail, Saudi ArabiaSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Planning
- Work Order Management
- Staff Management
- Safety Protocols
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Monitoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Equipment Inspection
- Spare Parts Inventory
- Employee performance assessment
- Welding and fabrication
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety Monitoring
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Manager - Processing
YaYA Foods Corp.
11.2020 - Current
Maintenance Leader - Production Lines/Processing
YaYA Foods Corp.
07.2019 - 11.2020
Maintenance Planner - Automation
YaYA Foods Corp.
02.2018 - 06.2019
Capstone: Quality Control of Packaging
LCBO
10.2016 - 04.2017
Restaurant Manager
Shi Shawarma
05.2014 - 10.2016
Research Project Assistant
Ryerson University
09.2013 - 12.2013
Maintenance Worker (Co-op Student)
Sabic/ Kemya Al-Jubail Petrochemical Company
02.2011 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Ryerson University
Millwright Diploma -
Jubail Technical Institute
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