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Salman Ahmad

Lahore

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong track record in directing and managing large-scale operations. Consistently achieves success through strategic planning and execution. Skilled at implementing innovative solutions to improve productivity and operational effectiveness. Recognized for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing business requirements to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Technical and Marketing

Masafa Rice Mills Private Limited
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in 20 percent increased efficiency
  • Steaming, parboiling and processing of rice in compliance with BRCGS standards.
  • Designed and developed 8 brands according to customers requirements for local markets.
  • Designed and installed 500 KWp solar power plant to reduce electricity costs by 70 percent.

Technical Director

Amin Ittefaq Rice Mills
09.2013 - 07.2020
  • Upgrading of machinery to Buhler and Satake to improve quality and production.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
  • Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
  • Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues including controlling Aflatoxin and pesticide residues.
  • Managing 20-25 Metric Tons per hour husking and processing plant.
  • Milling, Processing and Packing in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14000, ISO 22000 standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
07-2013

High School Diploma -

International School of Choueifat
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
07-2009

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Team management
  • Decision-making
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Operations management
  • Contract and vendor management
  • Financial management
  • Business administration
  • AutoCAD and ProE
  • Solar PV system design and installation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 30,000 Metric Tons of rice processing per year by upgrading to latest machinery.
  • Supervised team of 150 staff members.
  • Reduced electricity consumption by 30 percent by replacing machines with energy efficient motors.
  • Reduced carbon footprint and electricity cost by 70 percent by designing and installing more than 1 MWp solar systems to industrial and residential units.

Languages

Urdu, Punjabi
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Director, Technical and Marketing

Masafa Rice Mills Private Limited
09.2020 - Current

Technical Director

Amin Ittefaq Rice Mills
09.2013 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Liverpool

High School Diploma -

International School of Choueifat
Salman Ahmad