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shamim akhtar

shamim akhtar

Plant Manager / Factory Manager

Manufacturing / Mechanical

Dubai, دبي

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About shamim akhtar:

  • Dynamic Facility & Plant Manager with over 31 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, rubber, and industrial sectors, including 6+ years in senior leadership roles within the UAE chemical industry. Proven track record in plant operations, facilities management, infrastructure upgrades, preventive maintenance, sustainability initiatives, and cost optimization. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing ISO, HSE, and FM Global standards, and driving operational excellence in compliance with regulatory requirements. Skilled in strategic planning, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement with strong stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Senior management personnel, managing plant operations, in AL MUQARRAM INDUSTRY, a Soudal Chemicals - Belgium owned company in UAE, producing Silicone Sealant, Acrylic sealant, Adhesives, Printing, Specialty Tapes, PU Foam, Spray paint, managing a workforce of over 200 personnel.
  • Installed Injection molding machine of 350T/180T capacity to produce 1.1 million of HDPE empty cartridges, Plungers and Nozzles.
  • Oversaw new project development, production, maintenance, procurement of machinery and equipment, installation and commissioning of new machineries, ensuring maintain world class quality, continuous cost reduction, process improvement, process optimization and energy savings.
  • Knowledgeable of TS16949 quality system, Ensuring compliance of ISO 9001,14001 and 45001 within the organization.
  • Worked with FM Global for implementation of Fire Alarm safety and safety requirement in flammable chemical storage and handling compliance. 

Experience

Overseeing manufacturing operations, mixing sealant, cartridge printing, sealant filling, empty cartridge manufacturing, tape production, coating of BOPP/ PE tapes, quality, maintenance, warehousing and working on government legal compliance on civil defense requirements.

  • Lead operations for a chemical manufacturing facility producing sealants, adhesives, specialty tapes, PU foam, spray paint, and car care products with a workforce of 150+.
  • Directed EHS programs ensuring compliance with ISO & HSE standards and FM Global safety requirements.
  • Oversaw production planning, inventory management, and alignment with supply chain demand.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs and optimized spare parts management to reduce downtime.
  • Spearheaded facility expansion projects, including PU foam production line and cartridge/nozzle manufacturing unit.
  • Reduced energy consumption and operational costs through lean initiatives and sustainability projects.
  • Reduced energy consumption and operational costs through lean manufacturing and energy-saving measures.
  • Managed annual CAPEX/OPEX budgets and cost-reduction strategies.
  • Represented UAE operations at International Operations Meetings in Belgium.
  • Established waste management procedures are followed reducing environmental impact.
  • Reviewing utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs. Monitoring operations and trigger corrective actions.
  • Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements.
  • Implemented EHS policies and ensuring that facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations.

Education

Year 

Degree / Certification

University / Institute

Remarks

1991

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering as selective subject

AMU Aligarh, UP, India

First Div. Honors, 2nd Position

2005

Asia works Basic Leadership Training

ASIAWORKS, Singapore

Basic Training

2008

Lean Production System, Toyota

Asia Productivity Organization

Malaysia Productivity Corporation

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