Muhammad Sabir

Oct 2012 - Current Plant Manager
GREIF Saudi Arabia Co, Riyadh
• Prepare annual operation budget, consider company's business plan, and submit to Regional Director for review and approval
• Make sure all HSE policies and procedures are implemented in functional areas
• Managing & utilizing plants' resources in the most efficient manner
• Ensure adequate supplies of raw materials and consumables are available for the plant
• Manufacturing process analysis and using technology to identify inefficiencies
• Technical coordination with team leaders and establishing and maintaining quality standards
• Acquiring new manufacturing technology & capabilities to align with growth strategy for revenues & product portfolio
• Determine the optimum staffing model for the department
• Ensure that all production activities meet internal company standards and external regulatory requirements concerning quality of production, occupational health, and safety of employees
• Ensure that company's obligations and policies are fully complied with
• Ensure fair and equitable administration of collective agreements to promote good employee relations
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations of operation team and take appropriate measures to eliminate deficiencies and achieve greater productivity.
• Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output
• Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs
• Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures
• Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products
• Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations
• Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime
• Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement
• Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action
• Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
• Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines
• Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management
• Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts
• Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement
• Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed

Jan 2009 - Sep 2012 Operations Manager
Everest Industrial Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, Katunayake
• Actively interfaced with vendors and senior management for order expediting, capacity planning, and material forecasts
• Preparing production schedules for three-shift operations with above 500 employees
• Served on cost savings team as operations manager, interacting with internal supply groups and business operating teams
• Maintained compliance with critical safety and quality standards.
• Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines
• Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices
• Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management
• Increased profit by streamlining operations
• Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services
• Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
• Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction
• Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers
• Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently
• Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit
• Reported issues to higher management with great detail
• Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality

• Oversaw assembly lines and managed four direct reports and over 300 employees
• Establishing production schedules, defining staffing requirements, and implementing optimized procedures
• Coordination with development, marketing, and finance departments.
• Provided support to the design of new products for customers and assisted customers with requirements.
• Prepared start-ups for various products and coordinated with customers for the same.
• Ensured compliance with all Quality and Regulatory standards.

Aug 2003 - Jun 2007 Production Manager
Electro-Mech Engineering Pvt Ltd, Islamabad
• Managing production, maintenance, quality control, and purchasing departments
• Auditing departments to ensure compliance with ISO 9000 standards: coaching employees on maintaining conformance to specifications
• Coordinated with engineering and floor teams to oversee design, production scheduling, and delivery of products to customers.
• Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts
• Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed
• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals
• Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements
• Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action
• Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes
• Implemented Just-in-Time (JIT) production methodology to control costs and inventory, resulting in a 20% improvement in efficiency.
• Replaced labor-intense processes while enhancing workflow through new technology that reduced staff by 15.

• Managed day-to-day operations, supervising 150+ direct and indirect reports in manufacturing production, supply chain, procurement, distribution, inventory, and compliance.
• Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices
• Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes
• Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction
• Reviewed product designs for manufacturability or completeness
• Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch
• Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality
• Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues
• Reported variance reports for production orders
• Identified risk mitigation actions to reduce injuries, accidents, and hazards in production environment
• Conducted trials to determine equipment and machine performance capabilities
• Procured raw materials essential for supply chain by negotiating with supply chain vendors
• Determined root causes of failures and recommended changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods