Dr. Mohamad Safi

About

Factory Operations Manager with 17+ years of experience in manufacturing and factory operations across Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Uganda. Specializes in end-to-end factory performance, lean improvement, workforce leadership, cost control, and joinery manufacturing.

Experience

• Factory Manager
  Biplous · Kampala, Uganda
  Apr 2026 – Jul 2026

  Led end-to-end factory operations across production, cost efficiency, quality, and workforce management, contributing to an ERP system integrating warehouse, production, and showroom management. Managed resource allocation and capability development for a workforce of 180+ multinational employees across multiple production departments; directed custom joinery and architectural millwork production; maintained health and safety culture; and drove continuous improvement across production processes and quality standards.

• General Manager
  Abdallah Safi Industrial and Trading Corporation · Tripoli, Lebanon
  Mar 2024 – Mar 2026

  Responsible for end-to-end factory performance of the woodworking and joinery manufacturing facility, driving quality, productivity, and business performance. Developed operational strategies, resource plans, and optimized manufacturing workflows; managed factory budgets, cost control, and productivity performance; supported tendering and business development; and led a multidisciplinary team with a focus on employee engagement and succession planning.

• Factory Manager
  Lujain Furniture Factory · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  Mar 2023 – Feb 2024

  Directed furniture manufacturing and factory operations, ensuring production continuity, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborated with interior design teams to translate concepts into executable production drawings, redesigned shop-floor layouts, and implemented performance tracking and reporting systems.

• Senior Interior Designer
  Lujain Business Co. · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  Mar 2021 – Feb 2023

  Led development and execution of interior design projects, integrating design requirements with manufacturing capabilities. Conducted site assessments, developed cost-effective production-oriented design solutions, and coordinated design, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver bespoke furniture and interior solutions on time and on budget.

• Curriculum Development Consultant
  Azm University · Tripoli, Lebanon
  Apr 2020 – Jul 2020

  Developed the curriculum framework for a Master's program in Furniture Design and Manufacturing, defining course objectives, learning outcomes, and assessment methodologies in coordination with academic and accreditation bodies.

• Factory Manager
  Abdallah Safi Industrial and Trading Corporation · Tripoli, Lebanon
  Jun 2009 – Feb 2021

  Managed daily furniture factory operations, production workflows, manpower, inventory, and procurement across a 12-year tenure. Coordinated between interior design and production departments, optimized factory floor layouts, and implemented performance monitoring systems to improve efficiency, safety, and production discipline.

• Interior Designer
  Abdallah Safi Industrial and Trading Corporation · Tripoli, Lebanon
  Jan 2007 – May 2009

  Developed interior design concepts and bespoke furniture solutions aligned with client requirements and production feasibility. Conducted site supervision and produced professional design presentations using design and visualization software.

Education

• PhD in Art and Sciences of Art
  Lebanese University
  Art and Sciences of Art · 2015 – 2019

Skills

Tools / apps / platforms

Projects

• Imperial Hotel Joinery Works Execution

  Joinery works execution for Imperial Hotel in Kampala, Uganda (Apr–Jun 2026).

• Marigold Hotel Joinery Works Execution

  Joinery works execution for Marigold Hotel in Kampala, Uganda (Apr–Jun 2026).

• Emirates Grill Restaurant Joinery Works Execution

  Joinery works execution for Emirates Grill Restaurant in Kampala, Uganda (Apr–May 2026).

• Al-Attar Architectural Mosque Interior Design and Joinery Works Execution

  Interior design and joinery works execution in Lebanon (Jun 2024–Apr 2025).

• King Salman Park Shop Drawings for Fire-Rated Doors

  Shop drawings for fire-rated doors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Mar 2024).

• State Street Bank International Joinery Works Execution

  Joinery works execution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Feb–Mar 2024).

• SASO Deputy Governor's Office Joinery Works Execution

  Joinery works execution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Jan 2024).

• J.P. Morgan Bank Joinery Works Execution

  Joinery works execution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Apr–Jun 2023).

• Novotel Hotel Fire-Rated Wooden Doors Execution

  Execution of 120+ UL 60-minute fire-rated wooden doors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Mar–Apr 2023).

• German Bank Joinery Works Execution

  Joinery works execution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Jan–Feb 2023).

• Ribs Yard Restaurant Shop Drawings, Site Supervision, and Joinery Execution

  Shop drawings, site supervision, and joinery execution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Nov–Dec 2022).

• Beit Noun Boutique Guesthouse Joinery Works Execution

  Joinery works execution in Lebanon (Jan–Aug 2022).

• Noura Garden Building Joinery Renovation Works

  Joinery renovation works in Lebanon (Dec 2020–Jan 2021).

• Port of Tripoli Administration Building Interior Design

  Interior design project in Lebanon (Apr 2018).

🏆 Achievements & awards

• Managed manufacturing workforces of up to 190+ employees

  Led multidisciplinary factory operations across three countries.

• Led CNC production integration and ERP rollout

  Integrated manufacturing automation and ERP connecting warehouses, factory, and showrooms.

• Delivered large-scale joinery and interior fit-out projects

  Delivered projects for international hotel, banking, and government clients across Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Uganda.