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Kakroo Daanish, Plant Manager

Kakroo Daanish

Plant Manager·Dar-ul-Mustafa Holding Group (HPP Plant-Cold pasteurization)-

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, food production

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 3 months

Plant Manager

January 2019 - December 2025

Dar-ul-Mustafa Holding Group (HPP Plant-Cold pasteurization)-

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2019 - December 2025

• Directed day-to-day plant operations, overseeing production, workforce management, and cross
functional coordination to ensure seamless operational flow and target achievement.
• Optimized production planning, workflow, and resource utilization, translating demand plans into
efficient daily and weekly schedules with maximum manpower and equipment efficiency.
• Led operations teams to organize, control, and optimize end-to-end operational activities, ensuring
timely production and delivery in line with KPIs
• Developed and implemented employee training programs, improving performance, engagement, and
skill levels across diverse teams
• Monitored team performance, addressed skill gaps, and implemented corrective measures to enhance
productivity
• Contributed to strategic and budget planning, driving cost optimization, plant efficiencies, and CAPEX
adherence
• Conducted variance analysis and ensured operational costs stayed within budget while achieving
performance milestones
• Ensured strict adherence to SOPs, company policies, and operational standards, recommending policy
improvements when needed
• Optimized resource utilization, analyzed performance reports, and implemented process improvements
to enhance productivity
• Ensured availability of raw materials and managed production schedules to maintain uninterrupted
operations
• Coordinated on-time delivery of finished goods, responding to customer requirements and resolving
complaints through root cause analysis
• Enforced workplace safety standards, investigated incidents, and implemented preventive measures
• Improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 25% on critical filling lines by reducing downtime
through preventive maintenance and optimized machine speed.
• Reduced quality defects from 5% to 1% through root cause analysis and corrective actions, increasing
product yield and operational efficiency.
• Standardized machine operating procedures, improving production performance by 15% and
enhancing equipment availability.
• Reduced changeover downtime by 40 minutes per shift using SMED and cross-functional coordination,
increasing line availability by 10%.
• Enhanced equipment reliability, increasing MTBF by 20% and reducing MTTR by 15% through data
driven preventive maintenance strategies.
• Applied Lean and continuous improvement tools including SPC, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, OEE,
MTBF/MTTR, and TIMWOODS to drive operational excellence.
• Led incident management and root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions for downtime,
deviations, and operational risks.
• Ensured compliance with food safety and quality standards (FSMA, GFSI, HACCP, ISO, FSSC)
through inspections, process control, and quality assurance practices.
• Supported automation projects, layout optimization, and equipment upgrades, improving productivity
and future capacity readiness.
• Prepared and presented daily operational performance reports, providing insights and strategic
recommendations to executive leadership.

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production

Group Factory Manager

January 2015 - January 2019

Universal Food Factory Company-

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2015 - January 2019

• Developed, implemented, and maintained production schedules and processes to ensure optimal
productivity and efficiency.
• Hired, trained, and managed production staff, including setting performance goals and monitoring
individual and team progress.
• Oversaw raw material stock and established tracking procedures to streamline inventory management
and support production needs.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant food safety regulations and industry standards, including HACCP
and GMP.
• Identified and resolved production issues, implementing improvements to enhance workflow and output
quality.
• Minimized operational disruptions by carrying out scheduled equipment maintenance and performance
checks
• Prepared detailed production reports and communicated performance updates to upper management.
• Collaborated with cross-functional departments—including procurement, sales, and logistics—to
streamline operations and meet business objectives.
• Applied data-driven analysis to identify process inefficiencies and implement lean improvements across
production operations.
• Worked closely with maintenance teams to optimize factory equipment, minimizing downtime and
improving productivity.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing production efficiency, quality assurance,
and operational excellence

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production

Production Supervisor . Production Manager

October 2012 - January 2015

Aqua Impex Food-

Srinagar, India

October 2012 - January 2015

• Developed, implemented, and maintained production schedules and processes to ensure optimal
productivity and efficiency.
• Recruited, trained, and managed production teams, setting performance goals and monitoring
individual and team progress to drive accountability and productivity.
• Optimized resource utilization while ensuring raw materials and finished products met internal
specifications and manufacturing standards.
• Developed, updated, and controlled SOPs, ensuring standardized operations and compliance across
departments.
• Led implementation of GMP and GHP policies, strengthening hygiene, food safety, and operational
discipline throughout the facility.
• Monitored internal audit findings and performance trends, preparing management reports and driving
corrective and preventive improvement actions.
• Planned and executed Quality Assurance activities, setting measurable targets to achieve overall
quality and food safety objectives.
• Maintained in-process quality controls, monitoring operations to ensure consistent product standards
and regulatory compliance.
• Verified and validated QMS and FSMS compliance, ensuring processes met customer, regulatory, and
certification requirements.
• Identified production chain improvement opportunities, enhancing product quality, operational
performance, and process reliability.
• Planned and conducted internal audits, performing root cause analysis and supporting cross-functional
business improvements.
• Delivered internal training programs on HACCP, QMS, and FSMS awareness, documentation, and
compliance requirements.
• Reviewed and approved departmental SOPs, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and
company policies.
• Advised senior management on operational and quality improvements, supporting data-driven
decision-making and strategic enhancements.
• Coordinated training needs with operations teams, strengthening workforce competency in quality and
food safety practices.

Company industry:
FMCG

Education

CMJ University

October 2012

October 2012

Master's degree, food production

India

School of Business Studies, BGSB University

September 2011

September 2011

Master's degree, Administration And Business Administration

India

University of Kashmir

May 2009

May 2009

Bachelor's degree, business

India

Skills

BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Intermediate
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Intermediate
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS
Intermediate
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS
Intermediate
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS
Intermediate
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEAN MANUFACTURING
Intermediate
LEAN MANUFACTURING
Intermediate
OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS
Intermediate
OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS
Intermediate
PRODUCT QUALITY QA QC
Intermediate
PRODUCT QUALITY QA QC
Intermediate
PRODUCTION PLANNING
Intermediate
PRODUCTION PLANNING
Intermediate

Languages

English

Beginner

Hindi

Beginner

Urdu

Beginner

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Integrated Management system
Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt
Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt