Summary

I am a highly motivated and results-oriented Chemical Engineer & Senior Level Production Manager who brings along over 24 years of experience in all aspects of process improvements, consistently driving growth in performance and productivity channels. I am expert at implementing processes that improve efficiency and highly accomplished in all areas of manufacturing and Health & Safety management. Exceptional skills in personnel management combined with proven ability to drive sustained strategy, manage and nurture talent, deliver production growth, form strategic partnerships, and successfully implement and oversee complex projects. I have completed Masters’ in Business Administration (Management) from Virtual University of Pakistan and Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) from Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro.

My key skills include Production Life Cycle, Operational Excellence, Product Development & Launches, Plant Erection & Commissioning, Plant & Personnel Safety, Process Optimization, Energy Saving, Plant Maintenance of FMCG & Chemical Process industry plants, Implementation & Documentation of ISO 9000: 2001, ISO 14000, Environmental Management System, Food Safety Management System ISO (22000), Health Safety Management System ISO (18000), HALAL Certification, GMP’s, Process Validation, HACCP Principles, Six Sigma, SAP and PP/MM/PM Modules

Currently I am engaged with Rafhan Maize Products Con. Ltd, as Production Manager, where I am responsible for performing duties as a strategic overlay including Plant operation, Development, Execution/Extension of New Projects as well as existing facility, Staff training & development, Plant erection & commissioning. Attached is my resume which showcases my progressive experience and successful track record for leading successful initiatives. My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles.

Projects

Starch yield enhancement using Filter presses
Installation of Merco B20 on clarifier outlet to reduce Starch DS in efflue

Experience

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Senior Manager Production
Matco foods limited Karachi Glucose Division
Nov 2022 - Present | Karachi, Pakistan

Looking after production operations,  process optimization, Continuous Improvement, documentation for certifications, recruitment, utilities, dispatches, warehousing, labor, reporting to Director concern.

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Production Manager
Rafhan Maize Products Company Ltd.
Nov 2015 - Oct 2022 | Kotri, Pakistan

• Expertly performed duties as a strategic overlay including Plant operation, Development, Execution/Extension of New Projects as well as existing facility, Staff training & development, Plant erection & commissioning.
• Utilized sound industry experience and fundamental engineering knowledge to ensure operations compliance with ISO 9000, 14000, 22000, 18000 & HALAL standards, Process optimization, Quality Production, as well as Energy saving.
• Exercised hands-on approach and effective controls to manage Waste Minimization, Technical Documentation, Production scheduling, trouble-shooting problems, coordinating maintenance & other daily jobs.

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Plant Manager
Hub Pak Salt Refinery
Dec 2014 - Oct 2015 | Hub Inds Estate, Pakistan

• Challenged with overall responsibility to handle Plant operation, Development, Execution/Extension of New Projects as well as existing facility, Staff training & development, Plant erection & commissioning.
• Strengthened compliance of operations with ISO 9000, 14000, 22000, 18000 & HALAL standards, Process optimization, Quality Production, Energy saving which result in additional business opportunities and product optimization.
• Proved instrumental in managing waste minimization, technical documentation, production scheduling, trouble-shooting problems, coordinating maintenance & other daily jobs, reporting to CEO.

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Divisional Manager
Rafhan Maize Products Company Ltd.
Oct 2011 - Oct 2014 | Kotri, Pakistan

• Enhanced operational efficiency by devising an appropriate series for erection and commissioning of Glucose refinery & Starch Division, Production Scheduling as per given production program, Shift scheduling, Plant Maintenance activities coordination.
• Controlled all endeavours related with budgeting and monitored costs of chemicals and operations, Quality Production, SAP Key User PP-Module, Hands on SAP MM Module, PM Module, Execution of departmental projects.
• Facilitated HRin recruitment, evaluated staff performance criteria, and updated inventory department of short materials.
• Coordinated with warehouse dep., shared higher management progress of plants and continuous improvement projects etc.

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Manager Materials Management
Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan Limited
Nov 2008 - Oct 2011 | Karachi, Pakistan

• Stellar role as Material Manager and reviewed performance of all subordinates, workers, planned and administered a department budget, planning and scheduling tasks over both short and long term time periods.
• Played a vital role in directing fast-paced office operations, scoped, spearheaded and implemented policies and procedures that are related receiving as well as the storage of different kinds of materials and supplies.
• Strategized and aligned all procurement plans, assessing transportation, and carting of materials to designated plants, managing records of all stock and inventory, Recruitment of staff and organizing necessary training for them.

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Deputy Manager (Production)
Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan Limited
Nov 2008 - Dec 2010 | Karachi, Pakistan

• Defined strategy to capitalize a holistic view on production, maintenance &labour related affairs at Detergent Post Addition, Fulfil Packing Requirements to determine the interrelationships between solutions and requirements.
• Tactfully competed technical challenges related with production, plant operations and maintenance as well as ensured Smooth operation & on time meeting of targets, maintained daily updates & reporting on SAP.

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Manager PVD Salt Plant
Hub-Pak Salt Refinery
Sep 2003 - Sep 2007 | Hub Inds Estate, Pakistan

• Revitalized plant management processes such as routine Pilot Plant operation, Erection & Commissioning of PVD plant as per given standards, production & process optimization, technical staff hiring & training, Quality Production.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by addressing the safety & operational requirements by deployment & dissemination of best practices, certification documentation & auditing processes according to ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and ISO 22000 standards.
• Designed and devised application of CGMP’s and conducting validation & verification activities for processes & products.

Education

Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
Masters, , BE Chemical & MBA‎
Management, Finance, Unit Operations etc
2000

Skills

Expert Accounts Managment Skills
Expert Chemical Safety
Intermediate Creative Desing Skills
Expert ERP Knowledge
Expert Financial and Budgeting Skills
Expert ISO 9001:2015, ISO 18000:2007, ISO 14000
Intermediate Marketing Stratergies
Expert Materials Management
Expert Optimization & Process Improvement
Expert Planning Skills
Expert plant erection & commissioning
Expert Plant Operations Handling
Intermediate Presentation Skills
Expert Production Coordination
Expert Production Planning
Expert SAP PP, MM, PM Modules
Intermediate Six Sigma
Expert Technical Training
Beginner Twitter Knowledge
Intermediate إدارة العمليات الإدارية

Languages

Expert Urdu
Beginner Chinese
Expert Sindhi
Intermediate Punjabi
Expert English