Yusuf Alarayedh

Yusuf is the General Manager at Mueller Middle East [MME], a manufacturer of copper tubes for air conditioning and refrigeration. Yusuf joined the MME start up team as a Process Engineer and played a pivotal role during the construction and commissioning of the facility. Currently, the most tenured employee at MME; Yusuf rose through the ranks to the top leadership position in Bahrain leading the regional operations across the MENA region.

During the startup phase, Yusuf’s inquisitive nature and problem-solving skills earned him recognition as a valuable contributor. Often relied on to mediate between management, operators, and external service providers. His people skills together with his technical capabilities led to his promotion to Production Supervisor where he oversaw all production activities and personnel.

In his subsequent role as Product Manager, Yusuf spearheaded a 5x increase in OEM qualifications within six months – achieved by establishing rapport and delivering effective solutions to the customers. During this time, Yusuf leveraged the company data to automate pricing, streamlining the sales quotation process and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Yusuf was later promoted to Product and Operational Excellence Manager, where he oversaw the engineering design for OEM products along with plant productivity, and yield. In 2022, Yusuf along with his team – oversaw a record production year while managing the refurbishment, installation, and commissioning of a new finishing line; leading the successful launch of a new product line and market entry into a new market segment. Yusuf’s commitment to excellence was rewarded in 2023 with a promotion to General Manager, overseeing the next phase of growth and development for the company in Bahrain and the region.

Yusuf’s academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University and is currently pursuing an MBA at DePaul University. He is also certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt professional and an Associate in Risk Management.