CV Technical Director, Factory Manager, Corporate Auditor / HSE

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CV/Resume ID no.: 75684
Last Updated: Monday, September 3, 2007

Dear Mr. /Ms.

I am a highly motivated and diligent management professional with a litany of professional certifications and 16+ years of exceptional track record of heading the quality control portfolios of major corporates. I am seeking a challenging profile with, to make tangible contributions in achieving macro business objectives.
As my CV demonstrates, I am a versatile expert in various fields of quality control including R&D, product development and testing, project and technical management. My skills also revolve around strategic sales and marketing management, business development and market research. What gives me an added edge is the fact that I possess extensive exposure in operations, logistics, HR and customer relations.
What is more important is my business acumen in handling projects and leading teams towards professional excellence and achieving great results. I have utilized my strong analytical thinking and creative problem solving capabilities in shaping challenges into concrete achievements that have made notable enhancements in business growth.
I have continually striven to enhance my skill sets and would like to highlight the fact that I have obtained my Masters degree from one of the reputed institutes of the world. My ability to perform under pressure and commitment to quality, coupled with distinctive academic qualifications are credentials that I can immediately apply to contribute to the success of your highly progressive organization and make me a valuable team member.
My attached CV details my experience. I look forward for the opportunity of meeting with you and exploring possible opportunities at your esteemed organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Food Products Co. October 2006 – Present
Corporate Quality Systems Manager - Dubai
Being a member of senior staff with full responsibility for strategic planning and leadership of corporate quality systems for Lacnor, Milco, Plastics, Oasis Water and Distribution centers
 Lacnor Dairies – Production of plain and flavoured UHT milk, long life juice, nectars and drinks in tetra packaging.
 Milco Dairies– Production of fresh milk fermented dairy product, juices and drinks in PET containers.
 Oasis Water – Production of pure drinking water in PET and 5 gallons bottles.
 Milco Plastics – Production of plastic via injection, thermo forming and blow molding techniques
 Proven organizational and time management skills.
 Implement ISO 9001:2000, HACCP. Health and Safety policies.
 Audit above companies against objectives and procedures.
 Developing and initiating standards and methods to ensure product quality and devising procedures and designs for evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data.
 Develop H.S.E. policies and procedures to establishing HSE management systems.
 Providing project direction, coaching and mentoring for production and technical team personnel and proactively investigating and implementing quality procedures and work instructions.
 Monitoring and motivating the project team in addition to providing technical guidance whilst analyzing critical interfaces to recommend appropriate action.
 Ensuring the development and execution of streamlined business systems which effectively identify and resolve production / quality issues within the manufacturing process as required.

Seville Products. June 2005 – August 2006
General Manager – Technical. - Dubai
Whilst conforming to Company Policy and within agreed budgets, to maximize productivity and efficiency to achieve these objectives by the effective use of staff, information and equipment available, I was performing the following duties:
 Played an active role in the development and management of strategy, operations, sales, production, quality control and business unit performance to drive the business towards further growth
 Monitored the turnover and profitability through product performance mapping, overheads and associated logistical considerations.
 Keeping close tabs on market dynamics and competitor activities and devising effective sales strategies to counter the same.
 Developed and implemented an integrated range of marketing concepts, methodologies and sales strategies based on market research. Designed new products or redesigned old packaging as per market requirements.
 Managed and monitored the distribution and movement of all materials between company locations and client destinations with due relevance to associated transport logistics.
 Positively influenced the continued growth of the company by providing operational and personal leadership for the technical department with particular focus on QA, product development and regulatory affairs [ ISO 9001:2000, BRC, HACCP, IFS, HSE, ]
Morrishe Continental Products January 2000 – May 2005
Factory Operational Manager / General Manager – South Africa
As the Owner of the company, I dealt with the day to day operational efficiency of the company and co-ordinate sales, distribution and logistics with retail outlets. I managed to accomplish:
 Breakeven in 4 years, penetrate niche markets, develop new markets based on geographic GDP, reduce manufacturing costs, move to higher volume business. Change consumer perceptions.
 Create competitive advantage by cost effective and efficient planning of procurement.
 Defining and developing marketing objectives based on research and competitor assessment, compiled budget and implemented pricing and margin management control.
 Create value by optimization supply chain functions and develop performance measures to monitor achievement.
 Develop budgets across company by evaluating manpower costs, manufacturing overheads, freight, and new product.
 Manage material planning, sourcing and storage to meet manufacturing needs.
 Negotiated and coordinated with vendors and suppliers on supply of raw materials and packaging on a half yearly or annual contract basis confirming to company standards, pricing and conditions of trade.
 Conducted market analysis, business performance assessments, trends, competitor analysis (SWOT) to conceptualize counter strategies and prepared research based reports for senior management
 Managed all projects concerned with the launch of new manufacturing lines starting from conceptualization through development to implementation, provided plant specifications for installation and commissioning prior to handing over to the production team.
 Develops and implements manpower plans to maximize employees efficiency.
 Prepares the production schedules to ensure proper utilization of machines & manpower
 Review and approve production plans based on sales forecasts and marketing plan.
 Evaluate manpower performance and training, providing training, salary increments & bonus distribution.
 Review preventative maintenance plans that minimize disruption of operations.

Cadbury February 1989 – December 1999
Technical Manager / Project Manager – South Africa
As a technical manager my field of expertise related to the enhancement of smooth production operation, commissioning of new production lines.
 Managed the day to day operational aspects of the project and held total responsible for overall performance and delivery of defined scope of work.
 Provided project management and support of technical systems and ensured the continuous operation, security, inter operability and integration of systems.
 Conceptualize, planned and developed new product specifications and designed new equipment standards / new production lines as per specifications.
 Sourced new production lines in accordance with marketing sales requirements and production forecasts volumes.
 Prepared CAPEX based on NPV and IRR against hurdle criteria.
 Prepared and developed project cost and justifications based on marketing / sales projection and executed the same as per approved budget whilst ensuring the completion of project in a time bound manner fulfilling all the quality parameters.
 Bring project in on budget and time constraints, by coordinating all logistic and operational elements.
 Provide training and developmental requirements to line and engineering staff.

EDUCATION
Herriot Watt University – Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 1996 - 2002
MBA, General Management

University of Rhodesia. 1982–1984
Bachelor’s degree, Bio Chemistry

University of Rhodesia 1980 – 1982
Higher Diploma – Biomedical Scientist

MS Office.
SAP
JD Edwards

 Project Management
 Change Management
 Health, Safety & Risk Planning / Management
 Industrial Chemist
 Policies, procedures and Key Performance Indicators
 Technical Food Specialist
 Production Performance Specialist
 Optimize Manpower Planning.
 Strategic Planning & Budgeting
 Cross-Functional Team Leadership
 Material Planning, Sourcing, Storage Management
 Operational Production Control