Muhammad Saeed

Experience

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  Packages Ltd.

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2022

  Assistant Manager R & D/QA

  Worked as Assistant Manager R & D and maintaining all quality parameters, Production parameters, Raw materials planning, Customer complaints, RCA, FDA regulations, QMS, Packaging production, SOP’s, recipe’s, laboratory issues and production efficiency according to ISO 9001, HACCP, HALAL and involve in internal audits according to standard.• Managing calibration of instruments (WVTR, OTR, FTIR, GC, Tensile, Hot Tack, Dig. Microscope, RDM Sealer, MFI, Tear Tester, Opacity Meter) and results interpretation.• Managing quality standard of food packaging materials.• Management of non-conforming materials.• Formulation of Polyethylene and their SOP’s in SAP.• Handling of customer complaints• Development Trials at customer end (Nestle, Unilever, P & G, EBM, NFL, SFL etc.)• Microbial Analysis (antifungal and antibacterial) for food and food packaging.• Manage material analysis from sales and costing.• Management of Raw materials of new development.• Managing sustainable trials with customer.• Providing EU compliance certifications to customers.• Operating SAP/LIMS System.• Recipe formation of new trials• Providing Food Compliance certification.• Evaluating DRF’s to their corresponding SOP’s.• Upgradation of SOP’s on quarterly basis. Show less

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  DIC Pakistan Ltd.

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  Lab Manager (R&D/QA)

  Worked as Lab Manager R & D/QA, DIC Pakistan Limited Karachi Plant, maintaining all quality parameters according to standards, new inks development for multiple packaging substrates, providing customer services, FDA regulations, internal audits and maintaining of production efficiency.Key Responsibilities: Management of Raw materials of new development as liaison with supply chain. Managing trials at customer end. Recipe formation of Roto/Flexo/water/Offset inks. Providing compliance certifications to customers. Management of Lab Issues/Customer complaints via SAP. Providing solutions for non-conforming materials to maintain production efficiency. Management of shade matching as per customer demand. Management of lab instruments calibration and QA data.Areas of Expertise: Technical integration with sales & marketing team to deliver new and innovative printing solutions to enhance business unit revenue and hence adding value to the company’s bottom line. Identifying opportunities for sustainable long- term technology-driven innovation through one-to-one discussion with technical consultant, global suppliers & customers. Responsible for quality, technical services, technical relationships with customers as solution provider by using tools of road shows, presentations, innovation in lab facilities, non-conformance monitoring, liaisons with industry and academia. Deliver breakthrough innovation through deep customer intimacy. Retain customers through unique workable ideas in-order to get competitive edge in market. Established a sound team of professionals with capability to turn ambiguity into clarity in a fast-changing environment. Derived patentable concepts and expedited several technical projects by leveraging scientist talent. Build a pipeline of high growth opportunities that redefine printing industry. Show less

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  Universal Packaging Company (Pvt.) Limited

  Oct 2023 - Jul 2024

  R&D/QA Manager

  Worked as R & D Manager at Universal Packaging & Universal Films. Maintaining Raw materials substitution, PE/PP recipes formation, FDA regulations, QMS, Sustainable packaging production, customer end trials and production efficiency according to ISO 9001, HACCP and HALAL.Key Responsibilities:• Managing alternate raw materials (inks/adhesive/films/PE resin) for new development/cost saving/material retention as liaison with supply chain.• Recipe formation of Polyethylene (PE) film.• Providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to customers for adhere to and deliver on business operating model and to meet innovation/sustainability agenda.• Managing Packaging developments from initial concept through to material and supplier selection, customer end trials and implementation of SOP as per customer need and support Marketing, Sales and wider business with any packaging related enquiries.• Developing new methods via research approach for optimization of production efficiency.Areas of Expertise:• Drive packaging innovations, developing solutions from initial quantitative concept qualification, through the development and execution phases with the goal of launching impactful packaging innovations into our key markets.• Ensure all projects effectively consider the fundamental; consumer, brand, cost, technical and quality success criteria.• Manage the inputs and work effectively with key stakeholders; Marketing, planning, Supply chain, production, Quality, Regulatory and External Partners. Show less

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  Tri-Pack Films Limited

  Jul 2024 - now

  R&D Manager

  Working as an R&D Manager, I lead and manage research and development activities for advanced films like BOPP, MOPP, CPP and MCPP along with adhesive technologies, coatings and specialized coated films. My responsibilities include developing formulations ensuring compliance with ISO, HACCP, and FSSC standards, managing product trials, collaborating with customers to provide tailored solutions and driving innovation through continuous improvement. Also oversee resource allocation and cross-functional coordination to align R&D efforts with organizational objectives. Show less