Muhammad Aqib Ishaq

I am a Mechanical and Operations Professional with over 13 years of experience in the petrochemical, manufacturing, and food industries, specializing in production oversight, preventive and corrective maintenance, workforce management, and HSE compliance.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams of 130+ employees, optimised workflows, reduced downtime, improved workforce efficiency, and embedded strong safety cultures aligned with ADNOC standards. My expertise spans SAP ERP, Work Management Systems, Permit-to-Work protocols, and preventive maintenance strategies that consistently deliver measurable results.

Key achievements include:

18% reduction in unplanned downtime through optimised maintenance strategies.
22% increase in workforce efficiency by introducing structured scheduling.
Zero recordable incidents by strengthening safety culture.
15% improvement in throughput via process adjustments and operator training.

I bring a strong blend of technical know-how, leadership, and problem-solving to every role, with a proven record of enhancing operational reliability, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with strict safety and quality standards.

Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, I thrive in multicultural environments and am passionate about building high-performing teams, streamlining operations, and driving sustainable industrial growth.

I am a Mechanical and Operations Professional with over 13 years of experience in the petrochemical, manufacturing, and food industries, specializing in production oversight, preventive and corrective maintenance, workforce management, and HSE compliance.

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