Muhammad Shahid Sharif, Manager Production & Quality Assurance

Muhammad Shahid Sharif

Manager Production & Quality Assurance

Adam's Milk Foods Pvt. Limited

Location
Pakistan - Lahore
Education
Master's degree, Marketing
Experience
21 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 9 Months

Manager Production & Quality Assurance at Adam's Milk Foods Pvt. Limited
  • Pakistan - Sahiwal
  • My current job since March 2011

Responsible for smooth production activities and assuring consistent quality of products by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practices; validation of processes; providing documentation and managing staff.

DUTIES PERFORMED & ACHIEVEMENTS
 Forecasting the requirements of the production and Implementation in various departments including Cheese, Butter, Anhydrous Milk Fat and Powder Plant.
 Making most efficient utilization of the available resources for production.
 Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.
 Reduced the quality cost with the help of analysis of non-conformances on periodic basis and by following suitable corrective and preventive actions.
 Started a system of shelf life studies of existing and new products.
 Started testing of incoming raw and packaging materials
 Improved the productivity level of the workers on continuous basis by workmen’s training, monitoring and performance appraisals.
 Troubleshooting and providing high tier support to other production departments including Pasteurized Milk and Yogurt.
 Plant modifications / optimization
 Process / safety inspections and cost control
 HR Management / training and cross functional dealings
 Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, quality, and customer-service standards; indentifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements.
 Authenticated quality processes by ascertaining product standards and quality attributes; documenting evidences; writing and continuously updating quality assurance procedures.
 Sustained and improved quality of products by completing audits of products, system and compliance; investigating customer complaints.
 Introduced documentation and reports for quality department by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and tendencies including stability studies, recalls, failed processes, corrective actions, and re-validations.
 Prepared and implemented detailed quality manual for quality assurance department
 Restructured main quality assurance laboratory to perform different physical and chemical tests of raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.
 Established new microbiology laboratory for microbiological assays of different milk products.
 Started analyzing feed and blow-down water of all boilers installed at different units and giving technical advice to Boiler Department to prevent any potential hazard and for better operation of the equipment.
 Reorganized and supervising overall activities of Milk Reception Laboratory.
 Got 1st position amongst managers of all units in ‘Total Quality Management’ by ADAM’S MILK FOODS PVT. LTD.
 Successfully completed ‘5 S Training’ a workplace organization method organized by ADAM’S MILK FOODS PVT. LTD.
 Documentation and implementation of ISO 22000: 2005.

Manager Production and Quality Assurance at Flora Juices & HICO Icecream. Pakistan Fruit Juice Co. (Pvt) Ltd., Lahore
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • July 2009 to March 2011

Responsible for smooth production activities and assuring supply of consistent quality products of Flora Juices, RC Cola and HICO Ice Cream.

 Forecasting the requirements of the production and Implementation in various departments.
 Making most efficient utilization of the available resources for production.
 Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.
 Developed new products including FLORA Mango (PET BOTTLE), FLORA Strawberry, FLORA Guava and Brownies Ice Cream.
 Conducted periodic process/safety Inspections
 Plant modifications/optimization
 Cross Functional Dealings
 Got 1st position amongst Business Unit’s Quality Managers for ‘Quality Management Certification’ by Pakistan Fruit Juice Co. Pvt. Ltd.
 Successfully completed ‘Dairy Quality Training’ organized by Pakistan Fruit Juice Co. Pvt. Ltd.
 Certified ‘Manufacturing Operations Quality Assurance Manager’ (MOQA) by Pakistan Fruit Juice Co. Pvt. Ltd.
 Documentation and Implementation of ISO 22000:2005

Manager Production at Mayfair, Asian Food Industries Pvt. Ltd., Lahore
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • June 2008 to July 2009

Responsible for planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes ensuring that goods are produced efficiently, in correct amount, at right cost and at the right levels of quality.

DUTIES PERFORMED & ACHIEVEMENTS
 Forecasting of production requirements in order to achieve production target.
 Production as per prepared plan, monitoring production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.
 Utilized available resources most efficiently for production.
 Minimized ‘throughput time’ and ‘work in process inventory’ by systematic production planning and efficient execution of plans.
 Reduced material handling cost by using efficient material handling systems
 Reduced the quality cost with the help of analysis of non-conformances on periodic basis and by following suitable corrective and preventive actions.
 Improved the productivity level of the workers on continuous basis by workmen’s training and by bringing into use the standards of performance derived from work measurement studies.
 Took personal initiative to improve and enhance plant capacity utilization.
 Record increase in production quantities with existing resources through ‘time and motion studies’ and excellent teamwork.
 Consistently met daily, weekly and monthly production targets.
 Selection and maintenance of equipment.
 Plant modifications/optimization.
 Excellent and record control of wastages.
 Process/safety inspections and cost control.
 HR management /training and cross functional dealings.
 Documentation and implementation of HACCP

Manager Operations at Excel Foods, Naveed Enterprises Faisalabad
  • Pakistan - Faisalabad
  • August 2002 to May 2008

Responsible for managing cost effective and flexible operations of entire plant and supply of quality products.

DUTIES PERFORMED & ACHIEVEMENTS
 Efficiently Managed several departments viz. Production, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Warehouse, Electrical, Mechanical and Security Departments.
 Supervised erection and managed all the plants viz. Chocolate Molding, Chocolate Enrobing, Chocolate Beans, Hard Boiled Candy, Deposit Candy, Toffee, Bubble Gum, Coated Ball Bubble, Centre-filled Gum, Hard Jelly, Fruit Jelly, Instant Drinks, Sugar Coated Items and Soft & Hard dough Biscuits.
 Production planning and implementation as per requirements
 Consistently met daily, weekly and monthly production targets
 Assessment of customer requirements and ensuring that these are met
 Defined quality standards and controls of raw and packaging materials as well as finished products for procurement, processing, storage and dispatch.
 Started testing of incoming raw and packaging materials
 Implemented quality parameters at different online processing stages
 Established and maintained policy for documentation of all processes and products
 Responsible to review and forward documentation before it is sent out to external customers
 Maintained product consistency throughout product cycle through establishing and implementing quality checkpoints and regular testing
 Developed R & D department and a number of cost efficient quality products.
 Handled export orders for European, Middle East and other countries.
 Managed recruitment and training of staff
 Selection and hiring of contractors for execution of activities and fulfilling staff requirements
 Arranged machines and equipment for process lines and laboratories.
 Developed new suppliers to achieve quality and cost reduction targets
 Took personal initiative to improve plant capacity utilization
 Ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with pertinent standards
 Worked with operating staff to establish procedures, standards and systems
 Determining training needs of staff and monitoring their performance
 Supervised technical and laboratory staff
 Administrative support to the higher management for planning and policy making
 Responsible for inter-departmental coordination
 Documented and Implemented Quality Management System ISO 9001:2000

Education

Master's degree, Marketing
  • at Allama Iqbal Open University
  • July 2004

Projects Done in MBA Marketing  Accounting for merchandising business at AHCS  Broadcast Advertising at NFC  Compensation Strategy at Welcon Chemicals  Decision Support System at NIBGE  Designing distribution channels  Downsizing at United Bank Limited  Method of setting prices at Dawn Plastic Works  Process Costing at Pepsi International  Strategic Management Model at Wazir Ali Industries  Total Quality Oriented Human Resource Management

Master's degree, Food Technology
  • at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
  • February 2003

CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR University of Agriculture Faisalabad, for 1st position in Intra-Hall Accommodation-Management Competition during 2001-2002 Research Work Completed in M.Sc.(Hons.) Food Tech Isolation, cultivation, examination and preservation of bacterial cultures Bacterial morphology and staining techniques Microbiological examination of milk and milk-products Effect of different raising agents on biscuit processing Effect of different vegetable fats having different slip melting points on sensory parameters of chocolate Preparation of yoghurt through different locally isolated starter cultures Microbiological examination of meat and meat products Proximate analysis of various food samples Estimation of different metals and minerals in diverse food samples Effect of different ingredients, fermentation and proofing time on different breads Manufacture of bun and pizza from common wheat varieties grown in Pakistan Preparation of carbonated beverages viz lemon, orange, cola and diet cola Laboratory preparation of different squashes Study of sensory effects of different additives in beverage manufacture Industrial processing of Fat and Oils Expertise in Advance Analytical Equipments High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) Gas Chromatography (GC) Electrophoresis Spectrophotometer Flame Photometer PUBLICATIONS Studies on microbiological evaluation of dried roasted chicken powder prepared by conventional method. Journal of Research (Science), Bahauddin Zakaria University Multan, Pakistan. Evaluation of three different potato varieties for preparation of potato powder through dehydration. Journal of Research (Science), Bahauddin Zakaria University Multan, Pakistan. Studies on rheological and chemical properties of fortified whole-wheat flour. Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences, Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.

Bachelor's degree, Food Technology
  • at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
  • April 2001

CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR University of Agriculture Faisalabad for Best Management as President Tutorial Group, during 2000-2001 CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR University of Agriculture Faisalabad for 1st position in Athletics during 1999-2000

Diploma, Pre-medical
  • at 017. Govt. Degree College Latifabad, Hyderabad
  • February 1995

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Govt. Degree College Latifabad, Hyderabad for services in college Foot Ball team during the session 1994-1995 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The National Cadet Corps during the session 1993-1994

High school or equivalent, Science
  • at Govt. High School, Dunyapur
  • May 1990

Stood first in Final Exam in my school CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Govt. High School Dunya Pur (Distt. Multan), for 1st position in Foot Ball in District High Schools Zonal Tournament , 1990

Specialties & Skills

Production Efficiency
Food Technology
Production Planning
Quality Assurance
Quality Auditing
Coral Draw
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Powerpoint
Internet and email
MS Windows

Languages

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