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Tahir Anis

Michigan

Summary

Result - driven leader with strong background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for driving team performance, and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Food Biz Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
10.2022 - Current
  • FBS is a consulting firm providing support to food manufacturing industries in Project & Operations management, Product development, TPM trainings, HSE and reducing operational cost as per business need

Factory Manager

Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Ltd.
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: Mitchell's is one of the leading manufacturers of Jams/Jellies, Squashes, Tomato Ketchup, Hard Boiled Candies, Molded Chocolates

Key Achievements:

  • Developed and maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety policies and procedures.
  • Enhanced factory efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production processes.
  • Achieved on-time delivery of products by closely monitoring production schedules and coordinating with various departments.
  • Conducted root cause analyses of production issues to identify areas requiring corrective action or continuous improvement efforts.
  • Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work culture, promoting open communication, and recognizing outstanding performance.

Project Manager

Givaudan International SA
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: Givaudan is a global company leading in flavors & fragrance with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Givaudan employed over 14900 people worldwide and achieved sales of 6.32 billion Swiss Franc during 2019


Factory Manager / GM

Dalda Foods Ltd
12.2013 - 08.2019

Overall responsible for the green field project, Installation & Commissioning of Dairy & Snack plants

  • Hired factory team and successfully started factory & supply chain operations to deliver business targets
  • Led installation and commissioning of UHT dairy plant, Potato chips / Extruded snacks plant
  • Enhanced factory efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production processes.
  • Achieved on-time delivery of products by closely monitoring production schedules and coordinating with various departments.

General Manager Operations

Shan Foods (Pvt) Ltd
04.2010 - 02.2013
  • Responsible for operations, maintenance & P&L of 3 manufacturing sites in Pakistan
  • Completed a green field project for the Installation, Commissioning & startup of a new Instant Noodle factory

Head - Factory & Supply Chain

IFFCO - United Arab Emirates
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • Company Overview: IFFCO is an integrated multi food products group and has its food manufacturing operations in UAE, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Tunisia, Malaysia, Australia, and joint venture with FELDA in USA
  • I was responsible for the factory and supply chain management of Dairy & Culinary plants in UAE


Factory Manager (GM)

Unilever
09.1998 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: Unilever is one of the leading multinational FMCG company in the world having 400 brands in personal care & food categories and its products are sold around the world in 190 countries
  • Responsible for the Management & Operations of Unilever food factories in Pakistan, Sri Lanka
  • Launched TPM in coordination with JIPM – Japan and achieved TPM certification
  • Enhanced factory efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production processes.

Production Manager - Knorr

Unilever
01.1993 - 08.1998
  • Managed production startup and supervised production of culinary product range of Knorr Brand (Instant Noodles, Chicken Cube, Soups, Knorr Ketchup, Chili Garlic Sauce, and Mayonnaise
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Process Engineer

Unilever
04.1992 - 12.1992
  • Supervised a green field project / Installation & Commissioning of Unilever “Knorr” factory in Pakistan
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.

Education

Master’s degree - Food Science & Human Nutrition

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Skills

  • Proficient in Manufacturing Technologies
  • Effective Project Management
  • Cost Management
  • Interpersonal Engagement Skills

Training

  • TPM instructor training, Unilever & JIPM – Japan
  • Managing Aseptic Production, Tetra Pak
  • Behavioral Safety training, Dupont USA
  • Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Personal Information

Legal Status: Authorized to work in the United States

Timeline

Director

Food Biz Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
10.2022 - Current

Factory Manager

Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Ltd.
09.2021 - 08.2022

Project Manager

Givaudan International SA
10.2020 - 08.2021

Factory Manager / GM

Dalda Foods Ltd
12.2013 - 08.2019

General Manager Operations

Shan Foods (Pvt) Ltd
04.2010 - 02.2013

Head - Factory & Supply Chain

IFFCO - United Arab Emirates
01.2008 - 03.2010

Factory Manager (GM)

Unilever
09.1998 - 12.2008

Production Manager - Knorr

Unilever
01.1993 - 08.1998

Process Engineer

Unilever
04.1992 - 12.1992

Master’s degree - Food Science & Human Nutrition

University of Delaware
Tahir Anis