ATEEB ABBASI, Operations Manager

ATEEB ABBASI

Operations Manager

AGRO HUB SALT

Location
Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
Education
Master's degree, Chemistry & Chemical Technology (Specialization in Food Science)
Experience
12 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 10 Months

Operations Manager at AGRO HUB SALT
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • August 2019 to January 2024

• Led two factories for Himalayan salt bulk and pre-pack packaging, introducing automation and innovative machinery.
• Achieved a remarkable 700% increase in Himalayan salt crushing capacity, optimizing operations for a 150% boost in export containers per month.
• Achieved the position of leading exporter of Himalayan salt in Pakistan.
• Emphasize achievements related to process optimization, safety, and product quality.
• Developed a planning system for managing a diverse 200-client base, optimizing B2B processes.
• Collaborated with sales, SCM, and export teams for optimal output.
• Implemented a food safety culture along with BRC & FSSC
• Formulated budgets, capex, and strategies for operational efficiency and resource utilization.
• Led recruitment processes to build a skilled and motivated team.
• Played a crucial role in collaborating with diverse teams for optimal output and continuous improvement.
• Managing various aspects of operations, including toll manufacturing in UAE (GMG), Vietnam (PEARL), and Pakistan (HUB and Port Qasim factories)
• Board participation to explain and discuss COGS and capex implementation.
• Also led the global SCM department of spices trading for 1 year

Production Manager at QUOOT AL- HIJAZ
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • September 2018 to August 2019


Operating as a retort-based ready-to-eat meals factory with capacity of 50, 000 frozen per day, chilled, and retort meals.
• Managed end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring a smooth start-up and adherence to timelines
• Showcase experience in managing production schedules, organizing manpower, and achieving cost targets.
• QUOOT AL-HIJAZ went out of business because of unfavorable conditions.

Production Supervisor at GULF CATERING CO.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2015 to August 2018

• Oversaw the commissioning of a 'high care' frozen ready meals factory, achieving a daily capacity of 10, 000 frozen and chilled meals, ensuring seamless operations.
• Planned production activities based on stock, market demand, and sales requirements.
• Highlight achievements related to overseeing frozen ready meals factory & implementing food safety culture.
• Managed diverse equipment and systems, maintaining smooth operations

SENIOR PRODUCTION OFFICER at EURO CAKES
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2014 to June 2015

•Increased monthly line production, boosting revenues from 3 to 5.5 million AED per month within 1 year.
•Experience in boosting revenues, managing 24-hour operations, & implementing food safety measures.

PRODUCTION OFFICER at ULKER
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 2013 to January 2014

• Emphasize contributions to the successful launch of new production lines & productivity improvements.
• Introduced new systems, leading to a 23% increase in productivity for layer cakes and decreased labor requirements.
• Implementation of food safety culture along with ISO 22000.
• ÜLKER Pakistan ceased operations because of unfavorable conditions.

PRODUCTION OFFICER at ISMAIL INDUSTRIES & WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2011 to February 2013

•Reduced wrapper wastage from 7% to 4.5% while working across various confectionery production lines.
•Highlight achievements in reducing wastage and implementing a food safety culture.

Education

Master's degree, Chemistry & Chemical Technology (Specialization in Food Science)
  • at University Of Karachi
  • December 2012
Higher diploma, Food Processing
  • at Ned University Of Engineering And Technology
  • March 2011

FP-501-Advanced unit operations FP-502-Process safety management FP-503-Safety & quality in food processing FP-504- Emerging Technologies for Food Processing FP-505- Functional foods FP-506- Project (Comparison of Thermal & non-Thermal Technologies to achieve quality characteristics & extended mean Life of strawberry juice)

Specialties & Skills

Food Safety
Operation
Food Processing
Production
Food Manufacturing
OPERATIONS
BOOST (C++ LIBRARIES)
FOOD SAFETY
HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS (HACCP)
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
PLANNING
MANAGEMENT
RESOURCE UTILIZATION
WORKFLOWS

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Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker
Hindi
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Training and Certifications

IPM (Training)
Training Institute:
SGS
I.S.O. 9001:2008 & I.S.O 22000:2005 (Awareness Courses) (Certificate)
I.S.O. 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007 (Awareness Courses) (Certificate)
I.S.O. 22000:2005 (Internal Auditing) (Certificate)
IRCA Lead Auditor I.S.O. FSSC 22000:2010 (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Traveling