Ahmed Adel Quality Excellence • Cement Advisory

Quality 4.0/5.0 ISO 9001 SAP QM Cement & Concrete

Ahmed Adel Abd El-Tawab Quality Excellence & Cement Industry Advisor

Quality Assurance Manager with 20+ years in cement quality, quarry & raw material management, performance excellence, and digital transformation. I help plants and teams improve product performance, reduce cost, strengthen compliance, and accelerate sustainable innovation.

Current QA Manager — Arabian Cement Co. (KSA)
Focus Quality Excellence • Innovation • Sustainability
Languages Arabic (Expert) • English (Very Good)
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Quality Excellence ISO 9001 Systems Root Cause & Problem Solving Product Portfolio Expansion Clinker Factor Optimization Data-Driven QA Training & Coaching Quality 4.0/5.0 • Digitalization • IIoT Quality Excellence ISO 9001 Systems Root Cause & Problem Solving Product Portfolio Expansion Clinker Factor Optimization Data-Driven QA Training & Coaching Quality 4.0/5.0 • Digitalization • IIoT

About

I’m a Quality Management trainer and cement expert with strong hands-on leadership across QA/QC, laboratories, quarries, and R&D. I build robust quality systems, align cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable performance improvements—while keeping sustainability and customer confidence at the center.

What I’m known for

  • Quality leadership across the value chain—from quarry to customer site.
  • ISO 9001 implementation/audit readiness and continuous improvement culture.
  • Product optimization, cost reduction, and energy efficiency initiatives.
  • Quality 4.0/5.0 transformation: digitalization, IIoT, advanced analytics.
  • Training programs and coaching: quality foundations, Six Sigma (Yellow Belt basics), project fundamentals.

At a glance

Role Quality Assurance Manager
Target Quality Manager • R&D Manager • Technical Advisor • Coach
Location Cairo, Egypt • KSA (Jeddah–Rabigh)
Certifications ISO 9001 Lead Implementer • ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor • SAP QM Superuser
Professional MBA • Academic Green Cement Master Candidate

Consultancy Services

High-impact advisory designed for cement producers and industrial operations aiming for compliance, performance excellence, and sustainable growth.

ISO 9001 Implementation & Audit Readiness

Gap assessment, documentation, process mapping, internal audits, corrective actions, and management review enablement.

  • ISO 9001
  • QMS
  • Audit
  • Compliance

Product Optimization & Portfolio Strategy

Mix design & composition optimization to improve quality KPIs, expand product portfolio, and strengthen market positioning.

  • R&D
  • KPIs
  • Mix Design
  • Portfolio

Cost, Energy & Process Efficiency

Targeted initiatives to reduce grinding power, optimize clinker factor, and improve operational reliability.

  • Cost
  • Energy
  • Optimization
  • Reliability

Quality 4.0/5.0 / Digital QA Roadmap

Data-driven quality systems, statistical control, digital reporting, traceability, and IIoT implementation guidance.

  • IIoT
  • Analytics
  • SPC
  • SIRI

Laboratory Excellence & Capability Upgrade

Lab workflows, equipment reliability plans, advanced analytics (XRD, thermal analysis), benchmarking & validation programs.

  • Lab
  • XRF/XRD
  • QA/QC
  • Validation

Training, Coaching & Team Development

Custom training programs, IDPs, coaching for leadership, problem solving, and quality mindset culture building.

  • Coaching
  • Training
  • Six Sigma
  • Leadership

Technical & Leadership Strengths

Balanced capability across technical depth, systems thinking, and team leadership—focused on measurable outcomes.

Core domains

QA/QC Leadership Quarry & Raw Materials Cement & Concrete Performance ISO 9001 Systems Laboratory Excellence Root Cause Analysis Product Innovation Sustainability & SCM Utilization Digital Reporting & Analytics SAP S/4HANA QM

Competency signals

InnovationAdvanced
Problem SolvingAdvanced
CommunicationAdvanced
LeadershipStrong
ISO 9001:2015Strong
FlexibilityStrong

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Certifications

  • ISO 9001 Certified Lead Implementer (GAQM)
  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor (GAQM)
  • SAP S/4HANA QM Module Implementation / Superuser
  • Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Certified

Education

  • MBA — Marywood University (USA) × AASTMT (Egypt)
  • Green Cement Master’s Candidate — BeniSuef (Egypt)
  • Cement Diploma — Postgraduate Advanced Science (2015)
  • TQM Diploma — American University in Cairo (2013)
  • BSc Chemistry & Physics — Cairo University (2004)

Industries

  • Cement manufacturing
  • Quarries & raw material supply
  • Laboratory & analytical operations
  • Operational excellence / Lean mindset
  • Digital transformation (Quality 4.0) (Quality 5.0)

Impact Highlights

Examples of outcomes delivered across roles (quality, cost, energy, innovation, and execution excellence).

Quality uplift

Improved final product quality by ~22% through composition optimization and tighter control loops.

Cost reduction

Achieved ~9% net production cost reduction via process optimization and mix design efficiency.

Energy efficiency

Reduced grinding power consumption by ~17% in a main portfolio product.

Capacity & portfolio

Increased production capacity by ~10% and expanded product portfolio to 11 products.

Sustainability

Introduced cementitious industrial byproducts and supported SCM utilization to reduce waste and CO₂ footprint.

Digital execution

Enabled data-driven QA through structured reporting systems, statistical control, and SAP QM readiness.

“Ahmed demonstrated exceptional competence and know-how at all levels of the laboratory… I recommend him to any company wishing to progress in cement and concrete.”

— Senior Quality Consultant (Recommendation)

Experience Timeline

Leadership roles spanning QA, QC, laboratories, quarries, and cross-functional excellence.

Quality Assurance Manager

Jan 2025 – Present • Arabian Cement Company (ACC) • KSA
  • Own end-to-end QA across raw materials, production, and final product performance (ASTM / EN / ISO).
  • Support low-carbon product innovation and performance-enhanced formulations aligned to Vision 2030.
  • Customer technical interface: site support, claims reduction via fast root-cause response.
  • Implement quality information systems, SPC, traceability, and rapid decision processes.

Quarries & Quality Manager

Apr 2024 – Jan 2025 • Amreyah Cement Company (AMCC) • Egypt
  • Quarry operations, extraction planning, safety and environmental controls.
  • Crusher operations optimization; maintenance plans to minimize downtime.
  • Quality monitoring (XRF/XRD/thermal analysis) with R&D alignment.

Head of Quality Control & Laboratories

Apr 2022 – Oct 2023 • Qassim Cement Company (QCC) • KSA
  • Led QC program and lab teams; training plans, KPIs, and corrective action systems.
  • SAP S/4HANA QM implementation: master data, inspection plans, sampling, and execution readiness.
  • R&D lab planning and product excellence initiatives.

Quality & Lab Manager

Aug 2020 – Apr 2022 • InterCement Ameryah Cement • Egypt
  • ISO 9001 management representative; QA systems and safe lab operations.
  • Daily QA/QC execution across materials, clinker, cement, and dispatch.
  • Customer issue resolution and product development alignment with commercial teams.

Quality Control Section Head

Aug 2010 – Aug 2020 • El Sewedy Cement • Egypt
  • X-ray calibration and QC systems monitoring; reporting optimization.
  • R&D initiatives for intermediate/final products and alternative fuel impact.
  • Quality assurance section head (Oct 2015 – Feb 2017).

Earlier Roles

2007 – 2010 • Lafarge Egypt / ASEC
  • Lab Shift Chemist (Lafarge): multi-line cement QC, X-ray analysis, plant support.
  • Lab Chemist (ASEC): raw mix preparation, QCX operations, site responsibilities.

Recommendations

Professional recommendations highlighting expertise, leadership, and impact.

“Organizational capacities, competence, and know-how at all levels… huge knowledge of cement and concrete… success is guaranteed!”

— Freelance Quality Consultant & Cement Expert

“A real cement expert with lots of passion… always eager to analyze, study, monitor, and improve processes.”

— Group HR Head, El Sewedy Industries

“Dedicated, result-oriented and quick learner… potential for future managerial positions in cement plant operations.”

— HR Director (Former Colleague)

Contact

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