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Feras Abbara

Manufacturing Operations Manager·Gulf Wooden & Metal Works

United Arab Emirates

High school or equivalent, an

 

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 7 months

Manufacturing Operations Manager

January 2022 - Present

Gulf Wooden & Metal Works

Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates

January 2022 - Present

• Direct end-to-end factory operations and production planning for 150+ employees and supervisors across
manufacturing, procurement, and site-coordination teams.
• Oversee delivery of 30+ projects per year across the UAE, spanning hotels, hospitals, government departments, schools,
and commercial/residential buildings.
• Improved production efficiency by up to 15% through better workflow planning, resource allocation, and factory-to-site
coordination.
• Reduced operational costs by approximately 20% via tighter procurement control, supplier negotiation, and process
improvement initiatives.
• Strengthened coordination between factory production and site installation teams, reducing handover delays and
rework.
• Applied comprehensive knowledge of wood types, veneers, and wood finishing/coating processes to guide material
selection and quality control across production.
• Catch production-stage conflicts early by reading and interpreting technical drawings against manufacturing constraints,
coordinating corrections before official approvals are issued.
• Ensure full compliance with technical specifications, fire-safety standards, and project requirements across all active
projects.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Project Development & Projects Manager

January 2014 - January 2022

Gulf Wooden & Metal Works

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

January 2014 - January 2022

• Managed the full project lifecycle from tender stage through final handover for fire-rated doors and architectural joinery
contracts.
• Led tender analysis, cost estimation, and pricing strategy, contributing to improved win rates and margin performance
on annual revenue.
• Reviewed technical specifications and contract documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance before execution.
• Coordinated manufacturing, installation, and project teams across multiple simultaneous project sites.
• Acted as primary liaison with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and clients throughout project execution.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Project Manager

January 2013 - January 2014

Green Line Decoration

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - January 2014

• Managed interior fit-out and decoration projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinated manufacturing and on-site execution activities, ensuring quality and schedule adherence.
• Maintained direct communication with clients and stakeholders to ensure project satisfaction.

Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Management

Site Supervisor

January 2011 - January 2013

Oriental Art Decoration

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2011 - January 2013

• Supervised site execution activities and coordinated on-site teams.
• Ensured compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and safety standards.

Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Syrian Private University

January 2025

January 2025

High school or equivalent, an

Syria

Skills

COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING

Intermediate

COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Intermediate

AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

COST ESTIMATION

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

PROCUREMENT

Intermediate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

WOODWORKING

Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Native Speaker