AHMED GALAL ALI ELRASHIDI
CARLTON, SYDNEY, NSW,Australia
Summary
Senior construction and manufacturing professional with over 35 years of experience across construction, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, steel, and packaging industries. Proven leadership in infrastructure development, facility maintenance, large-scale industrial projects, and cross-functional team management.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Construction Department
ABCO United for Plastics and Chemicals
, Egypt
11.1998 - 12.2025
- Led the construction department responsible for infrastructure maintenance and facility expansion
- Managed growth and development projects across multiple industrial sites
- Contributed to the design and establishment of sister companies ADCO and ACIP
- Ensured compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and project timelines
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- ABCO, ADCO, and ACIP ranked among the Top 500 companies in Egypt
Team Leader – Production
James Hardie & Co
Rose Hill, Australia
10.1996 - 10.1998
- Led production teams in fiber cement board manufacturing
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Operated board makers, trimming, sanding, and finishing machines
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Ensured safety, quality control, and production targets
- Trained and supported new team members
Extruder Operator – PVC Coated Wire Department
BHP Steel Mini Mill
Five Dock, Australia
08.1995 - 10.1996
- Operated PVC extrusion machines to coat galvanized wire
- Ensured compliance with local and export quality standards
- Monitored and adjusted machine settings
Filling Team Member / Sterile Rooms Operator
Astra Pharmaceuticals
North Ryde, Australia
09.1992 - 08.1995
- Operated Blow-Form-Fill-Seal machines producing prefilled ampoules
- Worked under GMP and sterile room conditions
- Performed product changeovers and minor maintenance
- Participated in plant maintenance during annual shutdowns
Customer Complaints Handling Officer
Johnson & Johnson Pacific
Botany, Australia
11.1991 - 09.1992
- Handled customer complaints and inquiries
- Responded professionally to maintain and improve customer satisfaction
- Coordinated with internal departments to resolve issues
Can Maker Operator
Containers Packaging
Sydney, Australia
11.1986 - 04.1991
- Operated and maintained 2-piece aluminum beverage and beer can production lines
- Ensured production efficiency and product quality
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - POLYMERS PROCESSING BY INJECTION MOLDING
TAFE
Auburn, NSW03-1992
DIPLOMA OF THE INDUSTRIAL TECHNECAL INSTITUTE - Architectural Drafting
HELWAN UNIVERSITY
ELMATAREYA06-1984
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Skills
- Construction & Infrastructure Management
- Construction planning
- Budget forecasting
- Facility Maintenance & Expansion
- Project Planning & Execution
- Injection Molding & Plastics Processing
- Machine & Production Line Operation
- Preventive & Routine Maintenance
- GMP & Manufacturing Quality Standards
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Workplace Health & Safety Compliance
- Customer Service & Stakeholder Coordination
Languages
Arabic
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
FORKLIFT LICENSE UP TO 10 TON
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Construction Department
ABCO United for Plastics and Chemicals
11.1998 - 12.2025
Team Leader – Production
James Hardie & Co
10.1996 - 10.1998
Extruder Operator – PVC Coated Wire Department
BHP Steel Mini Mill
08.1995 - 10.1996
Filling Team Member / Sterile Rooms Operator
Astra Pharmaceuticals
09.1992 - 08.1995
Customer Complaints Handling Officer
Johnson & Johnson Pacific
11.1991 - 09.1992
Can Maker Operator
Containers Packaging
11.1986 - 04.1991
Some College (No Degree) - POLYMERS PROCESSING BY INJECTION MOLDING
TAFE
DIPLOMA OF THE INDUSTRIAL TECHNECAL INSTITUTE - Architectural Drafting
HELWAN UNIVERSITY