Production Team Lead
Tapal Tea Private Limited
Total years of experience :14 years, 8 Months
Deal & compliance science-based standards for food as per PFA:
o IMP control
o GMP implementation
Safety of people and assets remains the primary responsibility.
Follow up on day to day production activities and resolve problems on priority for smooth business operations.
Preparing and distributing production plan on daily, weekly and monthly basis across all production streams.
Deliver upon various production KPIs including but not limited to yield improvements, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), utilities and material consumption.
Ensuring production targets are delivered as per the plans.
Managing periodic maintenance of process equipment’s during planned shutdowns after discussion with Maintenance/Electrical Managers.
Suggest/propose any development ideas for improvements in equipment’s or processes.
Inbound Logistics:
Execute an effective and streamlined inbound operations process from South division (Karachi, Hyderabad & Sukkur) and Intra-city Vendors to North division (Raiwind, Islamabad, Multan & Faisalabad) against Semi Finished Goods, Finished Goods and POS material, by ensuring:
o shortest lead time with integrity of product through the inbound supply chain by establishing appropriate and consistent communication flows
o availability of updated inbound tracking tool for shipment visibility through the inbound supply chain
Distribution Operations and Reverse Logistics:
Execute shipment routing in line with validated, process and lead-time optimum, and cost-efficient transportation modes while ensuring appropriate measures are taken at the distribution center.
Wherever possible, execute reverse logistics processes of reusable materials and return of products to location in a timely manner once product is offloaded at return warehouse
LSP Selection & Evaluation:
LSP selection & performance, prepare Cartage & Freight Contracts and Negotiate rates
Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
Ownership of handling, storage & distribution of (FG+POS) products to the customer and end consumer as well.
Deal with planning, production, quality, sales, administration, and general management issues, which include the day-to-day supervision of staff and overseeing work, organized.
Keep an eye on smooth execution from 3PL Warehouse against Sales Orders & STO.
Overall responsibility including Opex, Capex and Operational KPIs of warehouses (owned & 3rd Party) across the network.
Efficient utilization of space and MHE’s, ensuring quality, budgetary targets are met
Prepare, maintain, communicate relevant operational SOP's which includes, monitoring space utilization/layout and maximizing usage/making recommendations.
Responsible for the Warehousing Services Agreement with 3rd Party
Execute the inventory management process as per Company policy, including and not limited to:
o Periodic cycle count, Annual stock count & Periodic inventory reconciliation
Ensure adjustments (if required) are executed in time, by securing appropriate approvals from the Top Management and Finance department
Maintaining a robust process for moving expired, near expired and damaged products to destruction and hold locations
People Management:
Responsible for the staff interviewing & scheduling to include work assignments, overtime assignment, shift rotations and to evaluate the performance through given tasks.
Emirates Refining Company - Khalid Seaport Sharjah
Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor - July 2012 - Present
Responsible for all aspects of Warehouse Operations and Logistics including stock control, receiving, shipping, loading planning, dispatch and accurate record keeping
Duties: * Maintain a warehouse with 6200 pallets space.
* Manage all aspects of warehousing i.e. Inbound, Storage and Outbound.
* Supervising, scheduling and leading a team of 27 warehouse staff.
* Inventory control on the floor and in the system.
* Responsible for efficient & timely offloading of all incoming shipments and recorded in the system.
* Manage and ensure the correct receipt of inventories and proper put away of inventories.
* Plan and manage proper storage of goods and maximum utilization of warehouse space.
* Monitor warehouse operation on daily basis regarding container shipments and local deliveries.
* Arrange delivery appointments with customers to deliver the orders on time.
* Responsible to dispatch accurate stock against orders.
* Ensure correct documentations issued to domestic & export transportation against finished goods.
* Ensure very close and professional coordination with customer service to fulfill client's needs.
* Conduct Cycle Counting activity on daily basis to improve the inventory accuracy.
* Daily reporting of the current stock position and damage goods stock to Warehouse Manager.
* Communication with departments to coordinate warehouse activities.
* Keep an eye on the MHE's and warehouse maintenance.
* Comply with H & S guideline and maintain daily Housekeeping in the Warehouse and Yard.
* Maintain company equipment, facilities and products in an organized and professional fashion.
Pepsi Cola International - Faisalabad Pakistan
Warehouse Assistant - August 2007 - December 2011
working as Warehouse Assistant cum inventory controller. The company engaged in the CSD and
Non CSD stuff
Duties: * Responsible for the management of the warehouse and organization policies.
* Ensure that standard systems are properly maintained at warehouse.
* Overview & Maintain the Warehouse stocks on Hand and produce regular stock report and daily stock position.
* Ensure FIFO (first in first out) is followed.
* Market/Trade returns are taken as per approvals from channel manager and products are checked as per the documents received.
* Prepare all procedures and necessary steps for product disposal.
* Prepare Empty report on regular basis.
* Conduct Physical stock counting to control inventory.
* In house training to be carried out on regular basis.
* Provide data entry, shipping documents and other administrative services.