Shajaruddin Baloch
An accomplished & knowledgeable professional aiming for senior level assignments in Production / Operations /Plant Maintenance /QMS /Quality Assurance with an organization of high
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A competent professional with 30 years of experience in Production Operations / Plant Eng. and Quality Assurance & Control. Expertise in managing production and implementing plans with a view to ensure timely accomplishment of production targets within cost parameters. Demonstrated abilities in monitoring manufacturing process and ensuring execution of production plan.
Possess a clear understanding of industry, technology trends with distinction of instituting quality control techniques to achieve product excellence at the lowest overall costs. Hands-on experience in upgrading manufacturing capabilities & cost effective production process. Skilled in facilitating audits of supplier facilities to identify and resolve issues with potential on effect product quality.
An effective communicator with good analytical, leadership, interpersonal, planning and problem solving skills.
Experience
Production Manager Fiber Glass Division & Quality Assurance Operations - Al Mustaqbal Fiber Glass - Sharjah, UAE
(2021 - 2022)
- Establishing and ensuring achievement of all unit Key Performance Indicators while ensuring adherence to and continuous improvement for all areas.
- Establish key performance indicators and drive shop floor metrics to lead improvements in quality, productivity, on-time delivery and cost reduction
- Define program’s operations staffing needs and skill sets required to support current and future phases of the program. Also provide input to program leadership on projected needs and skill sets for other functions as the program progress through its life cycle (ie subcontract management/administration, procurement, manufacturing, sustaining engineering, quality, test engineering, etc)
- Establish, meet and report to management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a monthly basis
- Develop and train staff of business unit leaders to establish shift production schedules and goals. Plan labor capacity and manage physical assets
- QA & Purchase Departments to effectively monitor project cost and progress
- Project Department in estimation & feedback phases of new product development, provided advice regarding best processes and materials for use Accountable for:
- Organizing tools & molds needed for performance on production line as well as works in process & finished materials to maintain proper utilization of space and minimize handling
- Assuring PPE usage by all company staff; prevented damages through strictly enforced safe handling & storage procedures
- Launching & leading problem solving and enhancement activities; coordinating efforts closely with Process & Engineering Teams
- Ensuring optimal productivity from each staff member through proper analysis and allocation of manpower and resources
Production Manager FRP/ GRP (Operations); Project Quality Assurance Engineer - Bahrain Fiber Glass International - Bahrain
(2008 - 2019)
Growth Path / Deputation: 2008 – 2012: Project Quality Assurance Engineer; 2012 – 2019 Production Manager FRP/ GRP (Operations). As Production Manager FRP /GRP (Operations) – Railways / Wind Energy & Infrastructure Projects.
- Managed all achievements in production, productivity and meeting targets Liaised with:
- Lead the engineering industrialization team developing the drafting programing department providing technical guidance and hand on support
- Process / Plant Engineering included tooling design, job tracking fabrication and new process implementation.
- Engages in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes and improving results.
- Establishing and ensuring achievement of all unit Key Performance Indicators while ensuring adherence to and continuous improvement for all areas.
- Establish key performance indicators and drive shop floor metrics to lead improvements in quality, productivity, on-time delivery and cost reduction
- Define program’s operations staffing needs and skill sets required to support current and future phases of the program. Also provide input to program leadership on projected needs and skill sets for other functions as the program progress through its life cycle (ie subcontract management/administration, procurement, manufacturing, sustaining engineering, quality, test engineering, etc)
- Establish, meet and report to management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a monthly basis
- Develop and train staff of business unit leaders to establish shift production schedules and goals. Plan labor capacity and manage physical assets
- QA & Purchase Departments to effectively monitor project cost and progress
- Project Department in estimation & feedback phases of new product development, provided advice regarding best processes and materials for use Accountable for:
- Organizing tools & molds needed for performance on production line as well as works in process & finished materials to maintain proper utilization of space and minimize handling
- Assuring PPE usage by all company staff; prevented damages through strictly enforced safe handling & storage procedures
- Launching & leading problem solving and enhancement activities; coordinating efforts closely with Process & Engineering Teams
- Ensuring optimal productivity from each staff member through proper analysis and allocation of manpower and resources
- Evaluated all process outputs, production reports, process sheets and material consumption data on daily basis
- Attended daily production meetings
- Facilitated & maintained communication with plant / Site Safety Officer
- Undertook activities related to preparation of destructive test reports, RTM mold inspections and First Article inspections
- Developed inspection test procedures as demanded for international compliance
- Maintaining alignment with customer needs and guidelines throughout creation of QA plans & tests
- Supervising & reporting monthly shop performance; enforcing compliance with ISO requirements including identification of any non-conformance issues and product audits as required
- Analyzing & reporting any variations in articles & needs for corrective actions in coordination with Mold Shop Manager
- Designing & initiating Quality Assurance System and unique program to monitor supplier performance
- Delivered expert advice to senior management team and improved techniques to save time and accuracy during inspections
- Looked after calibration of all inspection instruments and facilitated audits of supplier facilities to identify & resolve any issues with potential to effect product quality
Group Manager Quality Assurance - Brothers Engineering Works - North Karachi
(2007 - 2008)
- Headed a team of QA Inspectors from approval of processes to providing customers with strategic advice
- Scheduling & validating regular maintenance and calibration of inspection & measuring equipment
- Analyzing in-shop processes to identify areas of improvement in manufacturing, machines & equipment and shop floor
- Providing orientation & training to new employees; regularly updated table & charts displaying preventative and safety measures during regular operations & emergencies and maintained fire extinguishers as needed
- Addressing any issue of non-compliance on part of suppliers through implementation of supplier development and monitoring program
- Ensuring all TS policies & pertinent documents displayed and available; communicating and understanding by all departments & operational areas
- Reviewed drawings for inspections to develop manufacturing reports; evaluated each step of production, provided approval to continue into next step
- Carried out regular audits to enforce compliance with ISO requirements and identified issues
- Formulated quality plans, product-wise flow diagrams, failure mode effect analysis control plans, advanced product quality planning, measurement system analysis and OTS plans
- Functioned as liaison with all departments and consultants regarding ISO:TS 16949
- Interacted with Design & Development Teams to develop & ensure adherence to checkpoints in new / existing product launches
- Looked after production processes to identify & monitor defects as well as to deliver recommendations or corrective actions to prevent issue or improve areas of need
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer – Toyota Motors Company - Pakistan Institute of Quality Control - Karachi
(2006 - 2007)
Manager of Quality Assurance & TS16949 Coordinator - Mesali Engineering Co. - Karachi
(2004 - 2006)
Assistant Manager of Quality Control & AMR - Shield Corporation Ltd. - Karachi
(2002 - 2004)
QMS Coordinator & Assistant Management Representative; Assistant Manager of Quality Assurance - Balochistan Glass Ltd. - Balochistan
(2001 - 2002)
Growth Path / Deputations
Quality Control Engineer - Transpak Corporation Ltd. - Karachi
(2001 - 2002)
Quality Assurance Team Leader - Dollar Industries Pvt. Ltd. - Karachi
(1998 - 2001)
Quality Supervisor - Transpak Corporation Ltd. - Hyderabad
(1990 - 1998)
Education
D.A.E. - Mechanical - GCT, Hyderabad (1992)
BE Mechanical Four Years Online Degree - Mechanical - Crestford University USA (2014)
