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SYED FAKHAR ABBAS

SYED FAKHAR ABBAS

BSc Chemical Engineer
Islamabad,IS

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Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly motivated professional, managing plant production and operational activities - driven by strong leadership and thorough knowledge regarding many aspects of processes to achieve organization goals of cost savings, product quality, labor efficiency, timely dispatch – all under Safe Work Environment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager (Works)

Cherat Cement Company limited
12.2023 - Current

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing business strategies to achieve organizational goals and maintain a competitive edge.
Operational Oversight: Ensuring smooth daily operations, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency across departments.
Financial Management: Overseeing budgets, financial planning, cost control, and profitability monitoring.
Team Leadership: Recruiting, training, and managing staff; fostering a positive work culture; conducting performance evaluations; and handling discipline or terminations as needed.
Stakeholder Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with clients, investors, suppliers, and board members.
Performance Analysis: Monitoring organizational performance, identifying areas for improvement, and making data-driven decisions.
Risk Management: Assessing and mitigating operational, financial, and reputational risks.

Head of Production department

Cherat Cement Company Limited
Nowshera KPK P, Pakistan
03.2018 - 12.2023

Key Responsibilities
Oversee Production Operations: Manage the entire production process to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality output, from raw material procurement to final product delivery.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement production schedules and strategies to meet company goals, optimize capacity, and align with market demands.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop production team leaders and staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and career development.
Process Optimization: Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize production costs.
Cross-department Collaboration: Coordinate with sales, marketing, product development, and procurement teams to ensure production aligns with business objectives.
Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a culture of safety within the production department.
Equipment Management: Oversee maintenance and repair of production equipment to minimize downtime and protect capital investments.
Reporting and Analysis: Monitor production data, generate performance reports, and identify areas for improvement.

Head of Production Department

Bestway Cement Chakwal
06.2016 - 03.2018

Key Responsibilities
Oversee Production Operations: Manage the entire production process to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality output, from raw material procurement to final product delivery.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement production schedules and strategies to meet company goals, optimize capacity, and align with market demands.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop production team leaders and staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and career development.
Process Optimization: Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize production costs.
Cross-department Collaboration: Coordinate with sales, marketing, product development, and procurement teams to ensure production aligns with business objectives.
Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a culture of safety within the production department.
Equipment Management: Oversee maintenance and repair of production equipment to minimize downtime and protect capital investments.
Reporting and Analysis: Monitor production data, generate performance reports, and identify areas for improvement.

Process Manager

AlSafwa cement
Jeddah, Saudia Arabia
01.2010 - 06.2016

Job Description
Process Design & Improvement: Mapping current workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and reengineering processes to improve quality and speed.
Performance Monitoring: Establishing KPIs, tracking metrics (e.g., cycle time, error rates), and ensuring results align with business goals.
Change Management: Leading the adoption of new processes, including training employees and managing communication during transitions.
Automation & Technology: Identifying opportunities to digitalize or automate manual processes.
Collaboration & Compliance: Working across departments (IT, Operations, HR) to ensure processes meet safety, legal, and quality standards

Senior Process Engr

Bestway Cement Chakwal
10.2005 - 12.2009

Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization: Analyze and improve manufacturing workflows to boost production, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
Design & Implementation: Design, test, and install new equipment and production systems.
Troubleshooting: Identify, analyze, and resolve production bottlenecks, quality issues, or equipment malfunctions.
Documentation: Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process models, and detailed layouts.
Quality Control: Ensure products meet specifications through rigorous testing and process monitoring.
Safety Compliance: Ensure all processes adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations

Deputy Manager Production

Askari Cement Ltd Wah
06.1998 - 10.2005
  • Worked as Deputy Manager Production in Askari Cement Ltd Wah from Jun 1998 to Oct 2005.

Education

BSc Chemical Engineer -

Institute Of Chemical Engineering University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
01.1993 - 06.1998
  • From Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology
  • GPA: A grade
  • Recognized by U.S. educational equivalency as U.S. Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering

Skills

Leadership and Management

Process Optimization and Improvements

Production Management

Production Planning, Budgeting and Control

Quality Control

Operation Management

Affiliations

  • Membership Professional Engineer from Pakistan Engineering Counsel.
  • Member Industrial Advisory Board IAB, Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology University of Peshawar.
  • Affiliation with NED Karachi, work jointly on research and development of LC3 and Rhyolite.
  • Affiliation with Technical University Nowshera, work jointly on research and development of LC3 and Rhyolite.
  • Membership Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Peshawar.
  • Membership Pakistan Membrane Society.

Certification

Harvard ManageMentor (Six months Leadership and Management Course) - March 2025

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

  • Research Paper Presented in international conference CGCC2025 on LC3 cement: Impact of Kaoline and Al and Si ratio on compressive strength of cement.
  • Research Paper Presented in international conference ICCCSC2026 - Influence of Rhyolite Material in cement and activation method on compressive strength of cement.
  • Research Paper in journal of drug delivery science and technology enhanced cytotoxicity of Phyto-synthesized silver oxide Nanostructure loaded with leomycin sulfate for anticancer application.
  • Research Paper Under Publication on Utilization of Black-shale as raw material to reduce clinkering temperature in cement kiln. (in acceptance phase).

Accomplishments

  • Modification and upgradation of old cement plant - line 1 and upgradation at Cherat Cement.
  • Modification in cooler process fans at Alsafwa cement that improved the heat consumption.
  • Work on developing Process Optimization Model for cement clinker Process Optimization.
  • Work on developing the Shape based Model to enhance the quality of cement.
  • Used ceramic media replacing steel balls in cement mill at Bestway cement in Sep2017.
  • Kiln optimization done by kiln inlet modification.
  • Commissioning and Guarantee Test of New cement lines at Cherat and Alsafwa cement.
  • High sulfur coal utilized @90% in cement kiln and saving >Rs 2 billion per annum.
  • Working on the project of Utilizing 600 tons per day MSW from nearby landfill site at Peshawer.
  • Working on the project of Utilizing of Cowdung as fuel in cement kiln.
  • Successfully Utilized Alternative Fuel – tires, carbon powder, poultry waste, press mud, Biomass (Rice husk, wheat husk),
  • Presently Leading Performance Improvement Plan, ~ 24 improvement project with over all expected annual savings around 187MRs.
  • Implemented Heat and Power Mastery, Lafarge ten golden Rules.
  • Developed Kiln and mills technical audits.

Software

MS Office

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)

Interests

Play Sports - Badminton, Table tennis , Karem

Watching Movies - Especially related to Space Science

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

General Manager (Works) - Cherat Cement Company limited
12.2023 - Current
Head of Production department - Cherat Cement Company Limited
03.2018 - 12.2023
Head of Production Department - Bestway Cement Chakwal
06.2016 - 03.2018
Process Manager - AlSafwa cement
01.2010 - 06.2016
Senior Process Engr - Bestway Cement Chakwal
10.2005 - 12.2009
Deputy Manager Production - Askari Cement Ltd Wah
06.1998 - 10.2005
Institute Of Chemical Engineering University of Punjab - BSc Chemical Engineer,
01.1993 - 06.1998
SYED FAKHAR ABBASBSc Chemical Engineer