Naqi Abbas

Results-driven Maintenance Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering and maintenance leadership. Proven ability to spearhead cost-saving initiatives, optimize operational efficiency by 20%, and achieve 95% equipment reliability. Expertise in managing maintenance budgets, overseeing repair activities, and implementing SAP S/4HANA for inventory control.

Eager to leverage extensive skills in preventive and corrective maintenance, team management, and HSE regulations to enhance plant reliability and operational excellence at Haji Hassan Group.

Manager | Mechanical Engineering - Candy Land Company Pakistan - Pakistan

(2024-07)

• Spearhead cost-saving initiatives, proposing and implementing strategies to reduce operational expenses and enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with the management team to devise strategic improvements, share insights, and champion continuous improvement across operations.
• Oversee equipment inventory levels, ensuring timely procurement of parts and supplies to minimize downtime.
• Direct repair, maintenance, and installation activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to operations.
• Manage maintenance budgets, controlling expenditures for efficient resource utilization and adherence to financial targets.
• Instituted automation systems and lubrication optimization, boosting operational efficiency by 20%.
• Administered spare part inventory using SAP S/4HANA, encompassing purchase requests, workflows, and establishing optimal reorder levels.

Deputy Manager | Cost Analysis | Vendor Engagement - Candy Land Company Pakistan - Pakistan

(2021-07 - 2024-06)

• Orchestrated overhaul and maintenance activities across multiple production lines, including Chocolate, Buttons, Candy, Marshmallow, Jelly, and YUMS plants.
• Managed the SAP Purchase Request System: monitored inventory levels, set reorder points, and ensured the availability of critical spare parts.
• Executed cost-saving initiatives, optimizing material usage and reducing maintenance-related expenses.
• Performed daily machine repairs and troubleshooting, ensuring all production equipment operated optimally.
• Monitored machine efficiency, conducted fine-tuning, and identified opportunities to improve throughput and reduce downtime.
• Trained maintenance staff on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), promoting best practices and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
• Reduced equipment breakdowns through diligent application of daily maintenance checklists and preventative maintenance planning.
• Ensured tooling availability and timely part readiness to meet production volume targets.
• Supervised repair and installation activities, ensuring adherence to safety, timeline, and quality requirements.
• Cultivated relationships with contractors and service providers, ensuring service quality and cost-effective solutions.
• Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for machinery and equipment maintenance.
• Ensured regular monitoring and follow-up of scheduled maintenance routines to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Spearheaded machine overhauls and precision maintenance programs, achieving 95% equipment reliability and improving overall production efficiency.

Assistant Manager | Mechanical Maintenance - Futehally Chemicals Pvt Ltd (Surf Excel Factory 3P Unilever) - Pakistan

(2016-09 - 2021-07)

• Planned and executed preventive and breakdown maintenance for a wide range of factory processing machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.
• Oversaw mechanical operations and maintenance of all plant assets, including machinery, transportation systems, buildings, and surrounding facilities.
• Mentored workshop technicians and maintenance crew on job-specific responsibilities, enhancing skill levels, safety compliance, and productivity.
• Monitored and maintained rotary and stationary equipment, including compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, high-pressure pumps, lobe pumps, and conveyor belts.
• Arranged tooling availability and managed spare parts inventory to meet production volume targets punctually and without interruptions.
• Contributed to factory-wide activities concerning safety, hygiene, emergency drills (mock drills), fire-fighting, and hazard analysis, fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Reviewed mechanical/process packages and performed root cause analyses (RCA) for equipment failures; collaborated with OEMs for technical issue resolution.
• Generated and submitted preventive maintenance (PM) activity reports—weekly, monthly, and yearly—to the Maintenance Manager for review and strategic planning.
• Decreased breakdown frequency by maintaining a rigorous daily maintenance checklist and enforcing adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Assistant Manager | Preventive Maintenance | Process Optimization - Trust Professional ltd (Lipton Tea Factory 3P Unilever) - Pakistan

(2013-09 - 2016-08)

• Performed weekly maintenance and scheduled overhauls of critical machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Maintained both technical and administrative control of the engineering department, ensuring compliance with maintenance standards and operational policies.
• Executed daily machine checklists involving visual and sensory inspections to reduce breakdowns and preempt potential equipment failures.
• Championed a zero-accident work environment by providing training and guidance on safety protocols, PPE usage, and hazard awareness to all technical staff.
• Ensured accident-free operations by integrating risk awareness into daily activities and supervising the implementation of health and safety measures across all shifts.

Assistant Maintenance Engineer | Repair & Maintenance - Oyster Technology Private Limited - Pakistan

(2011-02 - 2013-09)

• Prepared cost and material estimates for mechanical engineering projects, including repairs, installations, and upgrades.
• Managed the installation and maintenance of industrial equipment such as crushers, PVC label scrapers, screw conveyors, blower machines, conveyor belts, and electrical panel systems.
• Coordinated daily maintenance and repair activities, assigning tasks to technicians and ensuring proper documentation and follow-through.
• Developed and managed a mechanical equipment database, enhancing access to asset information, maintenance history, and performance metrics.

MBA - Supply Chain - Iqra University

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering - NED University of Engineering and Technology