Atif Rasheed

Experience

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  Textile Testing International

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

  Lab Chemist

  As a lab chemist at TTI, i was responsible to test the fabric, (Knitted or Woven) chemically and physically, against AATCC and ASTM standards.

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  DIC Pakistan Ltd.

  Jun 2005 - Feb 2019

  Directly responsible for overseeing sales of Pigments, polymer Resins, and Master-batches,Paper Chemicals, and other chemicals of industrial use, Market research locally and internationally for the Master-batch project. Partnered with outside sales agents to create a low priced polymer and pigment unit as a revenue source for the company. Update the top Management about Master-batch project, and arranged meetings inter/ intra departments and rapport with top management and within the DIC Group. Execution of purchase orders, assignment and postings in SAP systems for raw material buying. Show less Developed a cost effective product to cater the low end market volume for polyester and BOPP. Close liaison with different local and international raw material suppliers for effective price negotiation to reduce the RMC of the finished product. Manage implementation of capitalexpenditure in improvement of on-going projects. Negotiated with different suppliers for lab budget of equipment’s, and fill the CAPEX to buy as per approved plan of buying. Testing of raw materials like, pigments, resin, waxes (slip, scratch, rub), de-foamers, for cost effective alternate materials against existing standard materials. Identified/eliminated and minimize potential risk to health, safety and environment. Modified manufacturing process which increased productivity and capacity by Show less Having hands on experience of managing laboratory and different types of lab equipment, which includes, Gas Chromatogram, Karl Fischer, Lloyd Peel strength, Spectrophotometer, pH meter, and other glassware (test tubes, Conical Flasks, Burette, pipette, hot plate, etc ) which is being used in laboratory for shade development and raw material testing like petroleum resins, organic and inorganic pigments, additives and different organic solvents etc. I am also making new developments of printing inks according to the market requirements, solvent/water base inks (flexography/rotogravure). Show less

  • Sales Manager

    Mar 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Assistant Manager Materials Development

    Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Senior Research Executive

    Jun 2005 - Dec 2015
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  Tinting Systems Company

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  Sr. R&D Engineer

  Worked with Tinting Systems Company, Saudi Arabia, as a Sr. R&D Engineer (Printing Inks). Interact with Sales and Marketing and bear the technical responsibilities in identifying technical solutions to printing and packaging issues and defining the exact products towards bringing quality affordable to the printing industry. Provide leadership and mentoring to Technical department employees. Verify that all procedures, instructions in relation to the department are being maintained. Suggest and lead actions towards product quality and technological improvement. Aligned production process to get maximum quality product output Show less

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  DIC Pakistan Ltd.

  Dec 2022 - now

  Assistant QA Manager

  Coordinate with R&D Technical and production departments to develop test plans andschedules, Identified resource requirements and developed resource allocation model. Monitored defect management and reporting activities. Reviewed and approves test procedures and specifications. Developed quality assurance metrics to improve test efficiency. Evaluate performance of QA team and conducted training sessions as needed. Provide QA expertise to improve system performance. Assisted in audit activities and implemented audit recommendations. Reviewed and recommended improvements to QA strategies. Identify QA issues, provide corrective actions and escalate to management when necessary. Assist in preparation of project budgets and schedules. Successfully manage production activities so all orders are shipped on time. Investigate and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction. Manage documentation of training on production and quality procedures and work instructions. Verify that all process control parameters are being documented and followed at all times. Recommend and execute quality improvements for production and product quality. Manage product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures, and systems. Escalate safety and quality issues and initiate remedial actions promptly. Show less