
Rizwan Ali
Manufacturing Engineer

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About me
Mechanical Engineer | Manufacturing and Project Management | Process Improvement
Education

Mehran University of Engineering and technology.
-B.E MechanicalMechanical Engineering

IU International University of Applied Sciences
-Master of Engineering - MEng Engineering/Industrial Management
Experience

Dawlance Group of Companies
Jan 2011 - Jan 2011Manufacturing Engineer• Managing 2 Electrostatic Powder Coating Plant and 2 Dip Coating Plant of Refrigerator Body and Parts.• Achieving productivity Targets while ensuring compliance with Health & safety standards.• Ensure Continuous improvement in product quality.• Problem solving and trouble-shooting issues.• Production Planning and supervision of employees (15+)• Ensure the production data to be accurately reported in Oracle ERP.• Inventory management of Materials should be in line with ERP inventory values.• Create and validate the BOM (Bill of material) of new products. Weniger anzeigen

Philip Morris International
Jan 2012 - Jan 2012Management Trainee
Philip Morris International
Jan 2013 - Feb 2017• Leading the process Improvement team which includes two departments (Primary tobacco processing & Secondary cigarette manufacturing)• Focused Improvement Projects for Productivity through Root Cause Analysis & using Lean Manufacturing Techniques• Implementation of Global improvement initiatives related to process improvement, productivity & product quality.• Continuous improvement in product quality through Six sigma approach.• Planning & leading of improvement initiatives in the form of projects & close coordination & collaboration with departments to formulate teams for focused improvement Projects.• Leading the KPI review meetings and ensure data maintained in the presentable form (KPI Dashboard)Completed Projects:Direct Materials (DM) Waste Reduction:• High Cigarette making and Packing materials waste was the major challenge• It has brought down from 2.5% to 2%• Key initiative that were taken as part of the project were 4 pillars as follows:1. Data Analysis (to identify key focus areas)2. Gemba walks to identify the root cause of waste generation3. Visualization of machine specific targets and actual trends4. Sustainability: Documentation of standard settings, procedure, responsibility matrix and linking high performance with reward and recognitionOverall Factory Visualization Project:The project was to develop visualization for different audiences within the factory1. Shop floor (Area wise Performance targets and actual trends, safety and productivity related messages)2. Factory Management (Departmental KPIs and Focus Areas Targets and Actuals)3. Top Management (Visibility of Key Operational Strategy, Company Values, Safety Commitment etc.)The whole project was completed within a short span of 2 months.Product Traceability:This was a project assigned to me as Continuous improvement to assess the current system of Product Traceability, Identify Gaps and Ensure to fill the Gaps Weniger anzeigen • Capability Building and organizational development through development needs analysis. Providing them with relevant development opportunities including PMI Core learning modules as well as external courses.• Engaging people in a " Learning Journey consisting of Cross Functional Projects, Presentations, 360 degree feedback.• Project Lead Graduate Trainee program for Operations.• Project Lead "Employee Referral Program" for PMPKL• Project team member INKOMPASS Internship program• Project team member "Graduate Trainee Program for whole Organization" which acquired 50 Graduates from all over Pakistan. Weniger anzeigen • Ensure to Achieve Key Performance Indicators while meeting Company Quality Standards, Adherence to the Plan by conducting periodic Meetings with the team and Colleagues.• Leading a team of three Engineers including Process Engineer, Controls system Engineer , Maintenance Engineer as well 30 + Shop Floor people including Operators and Technicians.• Planning Annual Budget for the department and ensure to achieve the planned budget through continuously monitoring and optimizing the manufacturing, maintenance and project expenses.• Training and Guidance to the team members for new projects, Changes and up gradation of Manufacturing Equipment and to meet its deadlines.• Supervision of Maintenance team to ensure smooth running of Machines by implementing Planned Maintenance Schedules within particular time frame• Supervision and guidance of production team members to achieve production targets while continuously improve product quality through statistical parameters control software, suggesting the change and improvements in the process where necessary.• Periodic trainings of the team members to ensure Health and Safety standards (ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18001) are being followed on the production floor by the operators and workers.Completed Projects:1. Movement of the whole Primary Processing facility to a new Plant:2. Implementing of “5S” on Production Floor: Weniger anzeigen Role: 6 months abroad Short term assignment by Philip Morris International in South Korea.Responsibilities:• Understanding of advanced SPC and Production Control software• Understanding of: GMPs, knowledge of latest machines/equipment and process standards for implementation in Home affiliate.• Analyze the areas of improvement and propose initiatives for improvement in KPIs• Understanding of CBM and preventive Maintenance strategy in the department• Production planning through PSSIV software• Understand the system of training, learning and professional growth of the employees. Weniger anzeigen
Supervisor Process Improvement
Jan 2016 - Feb 2017Learning And Development Specialist
Feb 2015 - Jan 2015Supervisor Production
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015Process Engineer (Philip Morris South Korea)
Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

Self-employed
Feb 2017 - nowEntrepreneur
Licenses & Certifications

Zertifikat Deutsch / telc Deutsch B1
G.a.s.tMay 2025
ISO 9001 Lead Audior
SGS- View certificate

Agile Foundations
LinkedInNov 2024 - View certificate

Interpersonal Communication
LinkedInNov 2024 - View certificate

SAP S/4HANA Essential Training
LinkedInMay 2025 - View certificate

Atlassian Agile Project Management Professional Certificate
AtlassianNov 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Rizwan AliABCD Award Philip Morris Pakistan Ltd. Jan 2018 Another Above & Beyond the call of Duty Award for Successfully and Smooth transforming the old Primary processing facility to the the latest technology Tobacco Primary processing Plant.The overall work include,Planning of spare parts inventory before production startup, planning to avoid any out of stock situation of tobacco inventory during shutdown period, training and skill development of existing crew, hiring of new team members to make a combination of experienced and educated crew… Show more Another Above & Beyond the call of Duty Award for Successfully and Smooth transforming the old Primary processing facility to the the latest technology Tobacco Primary processing Plant.The overall work include,Planning of spare parts inventory before production startup, planning to avoid any out of stock situation of tobacco inventory during shutdown period, training and skill development of existing crew, hiring of new team members to make a combination of experienced and educated crew members.The overall project was a great success. Show less
- Awarded to Rizwan AliABCD Award Phlilip Morris (Pakistan) Ltd Mar 2016 Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award (ABCD) for working on documentation process of the Primary department of Philip Morris (Pakistan) Ltd Kotri FactoryDocumentation process was started from scratch in a situation where there was no standard format to report daily production.All the work related to develop and implement document was completed within short. period of 3 months.
- Awarded to Rizwan AliMerit Certificate for 3rd Position in Mechanical Engineering Department Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Feb 2012 Got 3rd Position in Mechanical Engineering Department.CGPA: 3.67 out of 4
Languages
- enEnglish
- urUrdu
- geGerman
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