Muhammad Talha Baig

Production Operations Leader with 5+ years of experience in FMCG food manufacturing, including hands-on supervision of 250+ personnel across six production sections. Delivered PKR 10.6M+ in savings through OEE improvement, downtime reduction, manpower optimization, and changeover-time reduction. SAP PP Power User experienced in capacity planning, AOP development, and master-recipe management across 4,000+ SKUs.

Strong record of BRCGS Issue 9, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, and HSE compliance in a complex high-SKU dry-foods environment.

Production Coordination Lead – Spice Dry Range at SHAN FOODS PVT LTD (2024-09 – Present)

• Led daily OPS DDS to track OEE performance and production volumes, quality, and HSE compliance, ensuring alignment with operational targets by translating findings into targeted process improvement actions.
• Lifted SKU compliance and on-time delivery from 30% to 70% through tighter line scheduling and shift-wise variance tracking.
• Provide capacity-based insights in monthly SRM meetings to align production plans with sales demand and secure deliverable monthly targets.
• Conducted 5-year capacity planning aligned with the company growth vision, integrating manpower and infrastructure needs, and supported the development of the Operations AOP for 2025–2026, 2026-2027.
• Optimized MRP accuracy and production scalability by revamping routings and master recipes for 4,000+ SKUs in SAP PP, leveraging enhanced OEE insights; developed production versions and led NPD trials for smooth integration into manufacturing.
• Partnered with Engineering & Maintenance to create an annual preventive maintenance plan aligned with next year's production forecasts.
• Ensured 100% material availability by synchronizing with Planning, Procurement, and QA, minimizing stoppages and stockouts.
• Reduced recurring pouch order of the same item, reducing UPDT by 30% and PDT by 50%, saving PKR 1M per annum.

Shift Team Lead – Spice Dry Range at SHAN FOODS PVT LTD (2022-11 – 2024-09)

• Directed 250+ personnel across six production sections, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
• Boosted CM Line OEE by 10% and Wolf Line OEE by 15%, cutting unplanned downtime (UPDT) by 33% on CM Line and reducing 50% PDT and 35% UPDT on Wolf Line, saving PKR 4M/year.
• Led HSE protocols for the Spice Section, conducting regular audits and compliance checks; delivered 90+ monthly HSE training hours and completed 100% machine risk assessments.
• Optimized GMP by 7%, improving machine cleanliness, personal hygiene, and 3S.
• Conducted RCA on consumer complaints and process deviations, reducing non-conformities by 10%.
• Drove Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) implementation aligned with FSSC 22000 and HACCP requirements.
• Reduced changeover time on Wolf Line by 50% through time-and-motion study, saving PKR 1.6M per annum.
• Saved cost through manpower optimization on Twin VFFS machines, delivering PKR 5M in savings.
• Achieved 100% SAP inventory accuracy post-go-live through rigorous cycle counts and SOP implementation.

Production Engineer – Coated Biscuit at ISMAIL INDUSTRIES LTD (CANDYLAND) (2022-02 – 2022-11)

• Supervised GEA Imaforni, Arcan, and Mamak lines producing Chocolate Coated Biscuit.
• Reduced biscuit scrap by 50% by driving recipe and oven temperature adjustments.
• Trained team through iterations on manual feeding of coated bar to reduce UPDT by 50%.

Production Engineer – Toffee / Lollipop / Chocolate at ISMAIL INDUSTRIES LTD (CANDYLAND) (2021-01 – 2022-02)

• Reduced UPDT by 5% across 4 production lines through daily analysis.
• Increased lollipop production by 12% through batch optimization.
• Implemented full automation on Nougat and Caramel lines, reducing labor costs by 12% on the Chocolate Line and 14% on the APV Line.

B.E. in Chemical Engineering – NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi (2016-11 – 2020-10)