Elsayed Yousef

Chief Operations Officer (COO)
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Summary

Visionary textile executive with over 25 years of experience leading factory operations across the garment and textile industry. Proven ability to drive full operational transformation, turn loss-making factories into profitable ones, and build high-performance teams. Strong background in production, quality, planning, compliance, and customer delivery. A results-driven leader with a hands-on style and deep understanding of KPIs, RFT, cost control, and export requirements. Core Skills: • Operational Leadership & Factory Turnaround • Quality Systems & Compliance (AQL, ISO, GOTS, OEKO-TEX, ZDHC) • Production Management (Knitting, Dyeing, Garments) • KPI & RFT Improvement | Rework Reduction • Cost Control & Supply Chain Integration • Export Customer Management | Team Building & Training

Work experience

  • Chief Operations Officer (COO)

    KABO Company – Egypt
    2023.01-Current(4 years)
    • Led full operations across yarn, knitting, dyeing, finishing, garment production, and quality. • Achieved 97% RFT, reduced second-quality to 2.5%, and re-dyeing below 1%. • Drove factory-wide process improvement and daily KPI monitoring. • Led strategic direction, operational planning, and customer delivery.
  • General Manager / Chief executive Operations(CEO)

    El-Banna Textiles
    2017.01-2023.01(6 years)
    • Transformed a struggling factory into a profitable exporter within two years. • Managed all departments: production, quality, planning, logistics, HR, and customer service. • Built a complete operational structure including costing, KPIs, team development, and export compliance. • Worked with international brands through agents: NBA, Brooklyn, Fila.
  • Production Manager

    El-Helal Knitwear
    2010.01-2017.01(7 years)
    • Led production teams across knitting, dyeing, cutting, and sewing departments. • Applied lean manufacturing principles to boost efficiency and reduce waste. • Supported quality systems with export clients such as Reebok and Adidas.
  • Quality Manager

    Daitex Garment Factory
    2005.01-2010.01(5 years)
    • Managed quality from fabric receipt to shipment approval. • Coordinated with production to ensure first-pass quality for global buyers. • Reduced defects, led inline inspections, and handled audit preparation.
  • Quality Supervisor

    Baby Coca
    2001.01-2004.01(3 years)
    • Started as QC Line Supervisor and promoted to Head of Central Final Quality & Packing. • Ensured compliance with quality specifications and managed customer-ready packaging.

Educational experience

  • Helwan University

    B.Sc. in Textile & Apparel
    1998.01-2001.01(3 years)

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