Zahid Munir

Results-driven Senior Manager of Plant Maintenance & Automation Engineering with 25+ years of hands-on expertise leading high-speed automated packaging, utility infrastructure, and manufacturing lines within the pharmaceutical and food/FMCG sectors. Highly skilled in PLC programming, SCADA systems integration, and clean/black utility management (HVAC, purified water). A data-focused leader with a proven track record of optimizing asset reliability—successfully driving down yearly plant breakdown averages to 2.9% against a strict 3.4% industry benchmark.

Proven expertise in steering large-scale capital projects, executing cGMP/DRAP compliant validations, and leading multi-functional engineering teams to achieve world-class operational efficiency.

• Automation & PLC Systems: Lead troubleshooting, logic modification, and systems integration for high-speed automated packaging, blistering, and NJP-series encapsulation machinery.
• Capital Projects & Utilities: Oversee multi-million PKR infrastructure projects, including cleanroom environmental controls (HVAC), purified water utilities, and high-voltage industrial solar grid integrations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total audit readiness across all production lines, executing cGMP, DRAP, and HACCP validation frameworks, including complex coating pan validation protocols.
• Team & Budget Management: Manage multi-functional engineering teams, optimize spare parts inventory, and control operational budgets to eliminate structural equipment breakdowns.