Ghassan Al-Monla
Amman,AM
Summary
Animal Production Specialist with over 20 years of diverse experience in technical, commercial, and managerial roles within various animal production sectors. Demonstrated expertise in planning, organizing, and overseeing daily operations, while leading multilingual teams to foster strong relationships. Committed to enhancing work standards and leveraging the latest technological advances to optimize business performance. Proven ability to support customers by providing tailored solutions that effectively integrate products into their operational workflows.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director
AFAQ
Amman
05.2019 - Current
- Guided development and execution of company roadmap.
- Delivered feed additives and farm equipment to international and domestic partners.
- Designed exceptional nutritional services and tailored solutions for clientele in the MENA region.
- Provided expert advice to clients during technical consultations.
- Technical support for specialized products, including enzymes, yeast, and gut health products.
- Performed comprehensive technical assessments to determine client requirements.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot customers' complex problems and implement solutions.
- Strengthened client engagement via effective troubleshooting and superior technical assistance.
- Managed client expectations through clear communication of technical limitations and project timelines.
- Verified vendor contracts for precise delivery times, payment schedules, and equipment specifications.
- Negotiated with vendors to procure high-quality technical resources and services at competitive prices.
Hatcheries Manager
National Poultry Co. (Del Monte)
Amman
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Managing two broiler hatcheries, taking over all administrative and technical aspects.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through KPI evaluations, SOP revisions, and process modifications.
- Managed incubation programs to optimize chick performance.
- Optimized allocation of resources for expenditure reduction.
- Created a technical committee to evaluate the company's production efficiency.
- Evaluated individual and team performance, and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Analyzed company production data, placing company production forecasted for upper management.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
Hatcheries Technical Director
Fakieh Poultry
Jeddah
09.2012 - 01.2018
- Directed team in all technical and administrative hatchery tasks.
- Planned hatchery innovations and expansions to optimize resource utilization.
- Managed and optimized incubation programs to enhance chick quality.
- Auditing hatcheries' technical performance while overlooking automation and equipment's optimum usage.
- Collaborated on the design and planning of a Greenfield hatchery, expanding production capacity by 100%.
- Identified and recommended solutions for the breeder-hatchery-broiler chain challenges.
- Achieved a 7.5% increase in total egg-setting capacity through optimal equipment utilization.
Hatcheries Deputy Manager
Fakieh Poultry
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Collaborated in managing high-capacity broiler hatcheries with production exceeding 200 million eggs per year.
- Coordinating comprehensive management tasks at hatcheries.
- Achieved a 1% rise in hatchability for two successive years.
- Led the establishment of QC sections across all units.
- Ensuring QC standards through a biosecurity lens.
- Organized ongoing training sessions to strengthen staff capabilities.
- Participated in GPs, breeders, broilers, and hatchery units' managerial meetings.
- Delivered cost savings by managing hatchery budgets.
- Standardized fleets to enhance transportation conditions for chicks and eggs.
- Engaged in expansions across various departments such as GPs, Breeders, Broilers, and Layers.
Broiler Section Manager
Fakieh Poultry
Taif, Saudi Arabia
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Directed sector unit's administrative and technical tasks achieving an annual output of 10 million birds.
- Lead a team consisting of multilingual individuals.
- Managed budgets effectively.
- Provided technical assistance to the contractor growers' service team, producing 100 million birds annually.
- Increased chicken production by closely tracking performance and health.
- Empowered team for achieving superior EPEF levels.
- Acknowledged for assisting in successful ISO certification attainment.
Broiler Section Assistant Manager
Fakieh Poultry
Taif, Saudi Arabia
06.2004 - 06.2010
- Supported team in achieving a yearly output of 20 million birds.
- Provided frequent summaries of health and performance to the chief.
- Executed biosecurity protocols.
- Ensured proper methodology in administering vaccinations.
Broiler Farm Manager
Fakieh Poultry
Taif, Saudi Arabia
05.2003 - 06.2004
- Farm preparation, placement, rearing, vaccination, monitoring viable indicators, marketing, washing, and disinfection, and generating daily reports.
- Consistently delivered high farm ratings within the section, achieving a standout score of 3 across multiple cycles.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Irbid
09.2000 - 04.2003
- Ensured the well-being of animals in the university production units.
- Teaching production labs, and supervising students' academic work.
Poultry Business Manager
Family-owned Business
Irbid, Jordan
09.1996 - 04.2003
- Running all related aspects of business, including management, planning, marketing, feed formulation, and technical supervision.
Education
Ph.D. - Poultry Nutrition and Management
The University of Jordan
12-2024
Master of Science - Animal Production in Animal Production
Jordan University of Science And Technology
Irbid, Jordan02-2003
Bachelor of Science - Animal Production in Animal Production
Jordan University of Science And Technology Jordan
Irbid, Jordan08-2000
Skills
- Operations management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Budgeting and expense management
- Managing multilingual, multinational teams
- Negotiation
- Networking and relationship building
- Open communication
- Quality control and assurance
- Team leadership oriented
- Client relationship management
- Technical leadership
Accomplishments
- Hatchery Academy
- Boehringer Ingelheim, Vianen, Netherlands
- Incubation Biology and Management
- Wageningen UR, Wageningen, Netherlands
- Hatchery Management Training
- Pas Reform, Zeddam, Netherlands
- Hatchery Management and Incubation Module
- Aviagen, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- ISO 9001:2008 Awareness & Internal Auditing
- Det Norske Veritas, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Aviagen Production Management Course
- Aviagen, Alabama, United States
Interests
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS , Awarded for helping the company achieve ISO certifications Fakieh Poultry PUBLICATIONS Effect of dietary nucleotides on broiler performance, intestinal morphology, and immunity Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences Effect of royal jelly on puberty of winter-born Awassi ewe lambs. Proc. 54th Annual Meet, (2003). EAAP, Book of Abstracts, Roma, Italy, 325.
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Hatchery Academy; Boehringer Ingelheim, Vianen, Netherlands
- Incubation Biology and Management; Wageningen UR, Wageningen, Netherlands
- Hatchery Management Training; Pas Reform, Zeddam, Netherlands
- Hatchery Management and Incubation Module; Aviagen, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Aviagen Production Management Course; Aviagen, Alabama, United States
- ISO 9001:2008 Awareness & Internal Auditing; Det Norske Veritas, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- ISO 9001:2008 Awareness course; Det Norske Veritas, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Timeline
Technical Director
AFAQ
05.2019 - Current
Hatcheries Manager
National Poultry Co. (Del Monte)
02.2018 - 04.2019
Hatcheries Technical Director
Fakieh Poultry
09.2012 - 01.2018
Hatcheries Deputy Manager
Fakieh Poultry
08.2010 - 08.2012
Broiler Section Manager
Fakieh Poultry
06.2008 - 08.2010
Broiler Section Assistant Manager
Fakieh Poultry
06.2004 - 06.2010
Broiler Farm Manager
Fakieh Poultry
05.2003 - 06.2004
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Jordan University of Science and Technology
09.2000 - 04.2003
Poultry Business Manager
Family-owned Business
09.1996 - 04.2003
Ph.D. - Poultry Nutrition and Management
The University of Jordan
Master of Science - Animal Production in Animal Production
Jordan University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Animal Production in Animal Production
Jordan University of Science And Technology Jordan
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