Issa Azar

Chief Executive Officer at Smart Automation Energy (SmartAE)
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United Arab Emirates, AE

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Experience

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Jan 2015 - Present

      United Arab Emirates •Market the energy efficiency services and solutions in the UAE market. •Develop “active” energy efficiency solutions mainly for the HVAC systems •Manage the business operations and the energy efficiency projects. •Responsible for the division’s budget planning, revenue management, expense control and other operational planning. •Introduce new energy efficiency solutions to the UAE market. •Develop partnerships with US and European companies to market their energy efficiency… Show more •Market the energy efficiency services and solutions in the UAE market. •Develop “active” energy efficiency solutions mainly for the HVAC systems •Manage the business operations and the energy efficiency projects. •Responsible for the division’s budget planning, revenue management, expense control and other operational planning. •Introduce new energy efficiency solutions to the UAE market. •Develop partnerships with US and European companies to market their energy efficiency services and solutions in the UAE. Show less

    • Jordan
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • Chief Operating Officer
      • Aug 2013 - Present

      Jordan / United Arab Emirates • Develop and manage e2e-Energy Efficiency (e2e-EE) division with the focus on operational and sales performance for the Jordan, Iraq and UAE offices. • Manage the day-to-day operations and the management of projects. • Responsible for the division’s budget planning, revenue management, expense control and other operational planning. • Execute e2e-EE expansion strategy in the region focusing on Iraq and GCC. • Establish and monitor performance-reporting systems for all three… Show more • Develop and manage e2e-Energy Efficiency (e2e-EE) division with the focus on operational and sales performance for the Jordan, Iraq and UAE offices. • Manage the day-to-day operations and the management of projects. • Responsible for the division’s budget planning, revenue management, expense control and other operational planning. • Execute e2e-EE expansion strategy in the region focusing on Iraq and GCC. • Establish and monitor performance-reporting systems for all three offices. • Evaluate operating procedures and develop best industry practices within the different sites to ensure standardization across the organization. Show less

    • Austria
    • Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Managing Director for Industrial Bags Middle East /Asia
      • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

      Jordan Responsible for the industrial bags manufacturing operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Iraq, Malaysia and all related sale activities in the geographic region surrounding them for an annual revenue of USD 100 million. • Supervised the annual sales contracts of 500 million multi-layer paper bags. • Developed strategies to penetrate export markets mainly in East Africa and Iran. • Negotiated the annual demand of 100,000 tons of paper for all the MEA operations with the paper mills… Show more Responsible for the industrial bags manufacturing operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Iraq, Malaysia and all related sale activities in the geographic region surrounding them for an annual revenue of USD 100 million. • Supervised the annual sales contracts of 500 million multi-layer paper bags. • Developed strategies to penetrate export markets mainly in East Africa and Iran. • Negotiated the annual demand of 100,000 tons of paper for all the MEA operations with the paper mills within the group and with external supplies quarterly. • Managed for the MEA’s paper demand process for a stable, balanced and accurate forecast to meet the plants’ sales plans. • Managed the paper bags production and deliveries among the MEA plants according to production line capabilities, available capacity, geographical location, custom tariffs, transportation costs and other constraints. • Overlooked all budget related activities for the MEA plants. • Negotiated and developed 2 joint venture opportunities for new Industrial Bags manufacturing operations in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. • Represented the MEA plants on Mondi’s Industrial Bags Operational Committee (OPCO). • Managed and facilitated the MEA plants’ Executive Committee (EXCO) meetings. • Led and coached the MEA plants local management teams. • Set company and managing director’s yearly KPIs coinciding with the group’s overall strategy.

    • Managing Director - Jordan Paper Sacks
      • Nov 2011 - Aug 2013

      Jordan Responsible for the industrial bags manufacturing operation in Jordan and related sale activities in the geographic region surrounding it. • Increased sales/production in the local and export markets by 10% in comparison with 2011. • Managed the paper planning and forecast to ensure paper availability with lean stock levels. • Re-plan a 12 months rolling forecast to reflect the market dynamics ensuring an accurate monthly sales and production plan. • Introduced and implemented the… Show more Responsible for the industrial bags manufacturing operation in Jordan and related sale activities in the geographic region surrounding it. • Increased sales/production in the local and export markets by 10% in comparison with 2011. • Managed the paper planning and forecast to ensure paper availability with lean stock levels. • Re-plan a 12 months rolling forecast to reflect the market dynamics ensuring an accurate monthly sales and production plan. • Introduced and implemented the Microsoft Axapta ERP system as a backbone for all finance, supply chain and operations activities in the plant to integrate the sales, financial and operational planning processes. • Set Lean and Continuous Improvement initiative focusing on cost savings, lean production and an optimized supply chain process. • Supported the establishment of the Industrial Bags manufacturing plant in Iraq. • Shadowed the former regional managing director in all his regional activities to ensure a smooth handover.

    • Jordan
    • Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Managing Director
      • Apr 2005 - Nov 2011

      Jordan •Developed sales strategy to maximize revenue, increase gross profit, and thus to ensure high capacity utilization. •Endorsed a partnership with the main raw material suppliers to ensure highest quality, best valued prices, and fastest deliveries. •Increased yearly sales revenue by 200% by penetrating new export markets as well as new clients in the local market . •Increased EBIT by 20% from 2006 to 2010. •Supervised the implementation of GSM modules across all departments, as well… Show more •Developed sales strategy to maximize revenue, increase gross profit, and thus to ensure high capacity utilization. •Endorsed a partnership with the main raw material suppliers to ensure highest quality, best valued prices, and fastest deliveries. •Increased yearly sales revenue by 200% by penetrating new export markets as well as new clients in the local market . •Increased EBIT by 20% from 2006 to 2010. •Supervised the implementation of GSM modules across all departments, as well as obtaining the IMS certification. •Merged two packaging companies within the group and consolidated the service departments such as sales, finance, IT of 3 packaging companies within the group to take advantage of synergies while maintaining each company’s legal independence.

    • Plant Manager
      • Apr 2005 - Jul 2006

      Jordan •Setup a full production planning department (hiring, training, day to day managing) •Increased yearly production by 50% without increased capital investment through various incentive systems. •Reduced 85th percentile cycle time from 32 days to 14 days for all manufacturing job orders and waste level from 12% to 7% •Implemented an inventory pull system for type A and B raw materials.

    • Canada
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Leader – Introduction of Two New Marine Products
      • Oct 2003 - Dec 2004

      Canada •Designed product’s BOM, engineering drawings and procurement system for product to fit the manufacturing environment. •Performed floor layout, material flow, station design, time study, methods analysis and line balancing for both products.

    • Manufacturing Engineer/ Systems Analyst- Flight Simulator Assembly Line
      • Jun 2002 - Dec 2004

      Canada •Reduced cycle time of assembling a flight simulator by 250% to 10 weeks through DFM principles, continuous process improvements, lean manufacturing concepts, and data driven analysis. •Held DFMs for all 100+ hour installations into faster and less expensive assemblies to reduce bottlenecks on assembly line. •Design IT back-bone of assembly guide along with engineering drawings for minimum maintenance of ECN. •Evaluated and provided mathematical/data-driven analysis for effective… Show more •Reduced cycle time of assembling a flight simulator by 250% to 10 weeks through DFM principles, continuous process improvements, lean manufacturing concepts, and data driven analysis. •Held DFMs for all 100+ hour installations into faster and less expensive assemblies to reduce bottlenecks on assembly line. •Design IT back-bone of assembly guide along with engineering drawings for minimum maintenance of ECN. •Evaluated and provided mathematical/data-driven analysis for effective decision-making on manufacturing processes

    • Manufacturing Engineer/ Systems Analyst – Sheet Metal Facility
      • Jan 2001 - Jun 2002

      Canada •Re-designed the layout of machinery, employees, raw material, finished products of facility to optimize process flow, reduce cycle time and improve productivity.

Education

  • McGill University
    Master's degree, Engineering/Industrial Management
    2000 - 2001
  • McGill University
    Bachelor Degree, Mechanical Engineering
    1995 - 2000

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