Ijaz Ahmed Minhas

IJAZ AHMED MINHAS Mobile: -, - Email:-Address: House No. 502, Block E, AWT Phase 2 Lahore LinkedIn Profile: (4) ENGR IJAZ AHMED MINHAS | LinkedIn PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Chemical engineer with over 35 years of cross functional experience (both technical and industrial administrative management) in Production, Maintenance, Operations, Projects Management with safety, ISO & Quality Management Standards, Supply Chain Management, Utilities Management, Asset Management, Logistic & warehouse Management, Stores & Inventory Management with Largest Manufacturing Plants. Some of my current and previous key positions are SGMO, General Manager Operations (equivalent to Director Operations), General Manager Works, General Manager Production, General Manager Technical, General Manager Manufacturing, Chief Engineer, Chief of Manufacturing and Director Technical & Productions. I have strong Leadership, institutional planning & negotiating qualities. Trained locally and abroad (JAPAN) for taking tough decisions, solve complex problems and work under pressure. I have an ability to motivate and inspire team to achieve organizational goals, have experience in resource mobilization and expertize in TNA & Development of training departments. Fully equipped with experience of Unit Operations & all the driving functions of any manufacturing business. Got proven record with commendable contributions regarding Operational Excellence, Productivity Gains, Cost reduction, Profitability & Organization Capability Enhancement. Career Milestones:           Gold medalist in Final year of Engineering in UET Lahore Pakistan Best Quality Award from Pepsi Cola International UAE – 2005 Introduced first ever CO2 gas wastage system & saved millions of rupees, achieved the dream mark of any bottling company as 12.5 crates per kg of CO2 at Pepsi Cola Multan Pakistan. Effectively designed system to minimize dirty bottles thus to improve the life of bottle in glass lane after amending the existing practice and procedures and developed new procedures wherever necessary at Pepsi Cola Multan Pakistan. Consistently achieved Production Goal with growth of 15% to 25% each year at Pepsi Cola Multan Pakistan Appreciation Letter from CEO of Frontier Ceramics Ltd Peshawar Pakistan for ISO 9000 certifications & QMS and achieving the highest production target ever in the history of the Company. Appreciation Letter for achieving Highest Production in the last 20 years in Power Cement Karachi Pakistan Rehabilitated Power Cement Karachi Pakistan Line I & II and increased sustainability of the plant up to 90% and increase Production from 4.5 Lac to 6.6 Tons per annum Installed & Commissioned state of the art 50,000 tons per annum - LABSA/SLES/SLS plant from China (February 2021)     Installed and commissioned successfully dust collectors in collaboration with CTI ITALY and Rabih Trading UAE at both Kilns 1 and 2 costing 421 m at Power Cement Limited Karachi -) (End to End) Planning, resourcing, MOU signing for purchase of Coal Gasifier from China, Fabrication, Shipping, Installation, Erection and commissioning of Coal Gasifier from green field at CPQ Chemical Faisalabad Pakistan -). (EPC) Industries Faisalabad Pakistan load from 980 KW to 2000 KW in close coordination with Wapda -) (Value improvement project) WORK EXPERIENCE Chief Operating Officer DS Ideal Engineering Services and Equipment Lahore (2021-Present)         Responsible for the smooth operation of the company to achieve customer satisfaction. Timely delivery and availability of spares and services teams to handle the industrial requirements quickly and timely. Plan and Implement business strategies. Set comprehensive goals and KPIs for performance growth. Establish policies that promote the company culture and vision. Oversee daily operation of the company and that of executives. Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication. Evaluate the performance by analyzing the data and prepare the matrices to implement for improvement. Director Technical & Production Tufail Chemical Group, Lahore & Karachi (2021)    Overall Responsible for Operation of the plant. Leading & Responsible for Technical and Productions of Lahore and Karachi plants. Human Resource development and succession Planning, General Administration, Quality Control & Quality Assurance with Marketing Department, Material Management, Resource   Management and Mobilization, Operation Management system, Project Management, Procurement Management and Communication system. Overall responsible for Maintenance including Projects, Production, Dispatches & Deliveries, Utilities (water, Air and Steam management), Engineering Department, Raw Material Management & Inventories, close interaction & advising supply chain department, Planning & Development, Training Department, Inventories Control, Developing & ensuring use of SOPs, House Keeping, Accident prevention and Plant Safety. Ensured ISO certifications and regulatory requirements of the business. Reported to Chief Executive Officer and BOD on all Technical matters. General Manager Plant National Petrocarbon (Pvt) Limited, Karachi -)   Responsible for complete Manufacturing & Operations including Projects, Production, Maintenance, Boiler Houses, Manufacturing of different grades of Carbon, Dispatches & Deliveries, Utilities (water conservation and steam management), Engineering department (electrical, electronics, mechanical, civil), Quality Control & Assurance, Raw Material Management & Inventories, Planning & Development, Supply Chain, Inventories Control, Developing & Ensuring use of SOPs, Accident prevention and Plant Safety. Reported to Managing Director. Director Operations/Sr. General Manager Operations Power Cement Limited (Arif Habib Group), Karachi -)      Overall responsible for complete Manufacturing & Operations, Maintenance including Projects, Production, Dispatches & Deliveries, Utilities (Water, Air and Steam management), Engineering Department, Quarry and Mining, Quality Control & Quality Assurance, Raw Material Management & Inventories, Close interaction & advising supply chain department, Planning & Development, Training Department, Inventories Control, Developing & ensuring use of SOPs, Accident prevention and Plant Safety Management (HSE). Led Succession planning in all departments. Ensured ISO certifications and regulatory requirements of the business. Built and manage good relationships between all stakeholders. Reported to Chief Executive Officer on all Technical matters.  Chief Manufacturing/General Manager Manufacturing Captain Chemical Industries (CPQ Group) Faisalabad & Karachi (2013 - 2016)    Responsible and led Human Resources, Material Management, Resource Management and Mobilization, Operation Management system, Project Management, Procurement Management and Communication system. Overall responsible for complete Manufacturing & Operations of Karachi and Faisalabad plants including Projects, Production, Maintenance, Boiler Houses, Dissolvers operations, Dispatches & Deliveries, Utilities (water conservation and steam management), Engineering department (electrical, electronics, mechanical, civil), Quality Control & Quality Assurance and Marketing , Raw Material Management & Inventories, Planning & Development, supply chain department, Training Department, Inventories Control, Developing & ensuring use of SOPs, Accident prevention and Plant Safety Management (HSE), Succession planning in all manufacturing departments. Reported to Managing Director on all Technical matters. General Manager Plant Panther Tyres Limited Sheikhupura Pakistan (2012 - 2013)    Responsible and led Human Resources, Material Management, Resource Management and Mobilization, Operation Management system, Project Management, Procurement Management and Communication system. Overall responsible for complete Manufacturing & Operations of Karachi and Faisalabad plants including Projects, Production, Maintenance, Boiler Houses, Dissolvers operations, Dispatches & Deliveries, Utilities (water conservation and steam management), Engineering department (electrical, electronics, mechanical, civil), Quality Control & Quality Assurance and Marketing , Raw Material Management & Inventories, Planning & Development, supply chain department, Training Department, Inventories Control, Developing & ensuring use of SOPs, Accident prevention and Plant Safety Management (HSE), Succession planning in all manufacturing departments. Reported to Managing Director. General Manager Operations & Works Sitara Chemical Industries Faisalabad (2008 - 2012)  Overall responsible for complete Works Operation including Production, Maintenance, Boiler House, Power House, Utilities (water, Air and steam conservation and management), Engineering department (electrical, electronics, mechanical, civil) Quality Control & Quality        Assurance, Material Management, Planning & Development, Training Department, Inventories Control, close interaction with supply chain, Developing & ensuring use of SOPs, Accident prevention and Plant Safety Management (HSE), Energy Conservation. Additionally, was also responsible for enabling best HR Practices and looking after three (03) business units of the company. Fully protected the works environment from chlorine leakage effect by adopting good operational practices Performed three Hcl furnaces Project worth millions of rupees on production which were out of production for so many years by using in house resources. Successfully enhanced production of NH4Cl plant from 10 TPD to 15 TPD. Added Cacl2 pits system instead of using Baco3 to be more economical material. Introduction of Energy Conservation measures to save millions of rupees in the power consumption head of the factory Handled harmonic filter Project in the electrical system. Introduced Vibration analysis, condition monitoring and leakage detection cell. Added new system to control and monitoring effluents drains. Installed new weigh bridge system. Development of scrap yard & Startup of in house rotary workshop and cylinder testing workshop. Reported to Managing Director on all matters. General Manager Technical Pepsi Cola Multan (2004 - 2008)      Responsible for providing leadership in planning, implementation, Projects management and supervising work plans for Plant Operation, Production Planning and its Execution, Process, Utilities (water management, water purification, water reusing and conservation), Quality Assurance, Repair, Maintenance, Procurement, Store Budgeting, Inventory Control. Mechanical, Electrical Section, Raw Material Management, Packing, Research & Development. Boilers, Water Treatment, CO2 plant, Ammonia & Air Compressors, Syrup Room, Seven Production Lines with Production Capacity of 1,50,00 cases per day and Plant supply chain management. Created and led different teams and individuals to ensure overall quantum and quality of the work. Managed their performance with provision of clear directions, training, guiding and counseling to achieve the company goals. Commanded the force of 1200 workers, Technicians and 35 officers in the company. Handled the project of erection of SIMONNAZI production line. Reported to Managing Director on all matters. Chief Engineer/General Manager Production Frontier Ceramics Limited (FORTE) Peshawar -)    Overall responsible for Plant Operation, Production, Utilities(water and steam utilization management), Maintenance, Stores Inventories, plant supplies management & Administrative Management Body Preparation, Spray Dryer, Biscuit Kiln, Glost Kiln, Roller kiln, S/Ware Kiln, Hydraulic pumps, Stirrers, Presses, Mold Shop, Casting Hall, Raw Control & inspection, Sorting, Grading and Packaging, Mechanical Section, Electrical Section, Research & Development and Quality Assurance, Glaze Preparation and Glaze Lines sections. Led a work force of 400 workers and 50 officers (this responsibility also includes hiring, firing, CBA negotiations and demands settlements, company security, time management, personnel and HR Management). Reported to Managing Director on all matters. Manager Production Gharibwal Cement Limited, Distt. Jhelum State Cement Corporation of Pakistan Lahore  Maple Leaf Cement Limited, Distt. Mianwali State Cement Corporation of Pakistan Lahore -)     Worked as Trainee Engineer at Maple Leaf Cement and later on promoted as Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager and then Manager (Production) at Gharibwal Cement. Main responsibilities include Shift Management, all types of Breakdown, Repair & Maintenance of Complete plant during the respective shift. Preparation of Shift production reports and shift rosters. Responsible for Administration, Operation, Production, Inventory control, Utilities and Maintenance Management of Mill House Section, Kilns, Furnace Oil preheating plant, Boilers, slurry blending section, slurry storage silos , slurry pipe lines, feeding tanks, drag chains, storage yards, oil pumps and oil pipe lines. Reported to General Manager Works on all matters. Education   Human and Organizational Problem Solving 1992 AOTS JAPAN BSC, Chemical Engineering University of Engineering & Technology Lahore 1981 (Gold Medalist) Countries Visited  Japan, UAE, Germany, France, Italy, China, Saudi Arabia, Philippine, Thailand Local & Foreign Professional Membership & Affiliation    Member Association for Overseas Technical Scholarships (AOTS) Yokohama, Japan-1992. Membership Number-. Life Membership as Registered Professional Engineer- Pakistan Engineering Council, Islamabad Pakistan-1981. Registration Number CHEM 1007. Associate Member, Institute of Chemical Engineers, Lahore Pakistan - 1981 Registration Number A-302. Local & Foreign Professional Training & Seminars             Cement Plant Process operation, maintenance and sustainability Seminar by FLS Denmark at Mooven Pick Hotel Karachi Pakistan (2018) Participated in ACHMA Frankfurt Germany (2009) Leadership for 2020. Dr. ShaileshThakur-India arranged by Sitara Chemical Industries Faisalabad-Pakistan 2008 Glass Bottle Washing Packing Quality Tools M/S Pepsi Cola InternationalDubai UAE (Three Days Seminar) – 2005 Implementation of ISO 17025 (Laboratory Accreditation) M/S SGS (Private) Limited Karachi held at Multan Pakistan (Two Days Training) -2005 Internal Auditing for ISO Systems M/S Quality Management System (QMS) Peshawar (Pakistan) (One Week)-2001 Quality Assurance (Export and WTO) M/S Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Peshawar Pakistan (One day Seminar) 2002 Industrial Corrosion & Control M/S NFC Training Institute Multan Pakistan (One Week) -1988 Professional Development Program for engineers. M/S Petroman Karachi Pakistan (12 weeks)1990 Corrosion of Ferrous Metals M/S Institution of Engineers (IE) Lahore Pakistan (One Week)-1991 Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills M/S Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM) Lahore Pakistan (One Week)-1991 Solving Human and Organizational Problems (SHOP) M/S Association for Overseas Technical Scholarships (AOTS) Yokohama Japan (Six Weeks)-1992 Professional Consultancy     Registered Consultant with Expert Advisory Cell, Ministry of Industries and Production Islamabad, Pakistan Registered Consultant with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Ministry of Industries and Production Lahore Pakistan Remained responsible for on job training of all shift engineers while posted at Cement plants for 8 years in Pakistan. Worked with M/S Quality Management System Lahore Pakistan as Expert Advisor/ Technical Expert for System auditing of the factories for ISO 9000 and 14000 Certification