Babar Iqbal

Experience

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  Procter & Gamble

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  Raw Materials Specialist

  • Wet Chemical and instrumental analysis of Raw, Finish and Packaging Material• Calibration of instruments• Maintain raw material release tracking system• Raw material and Finished Product Retention Program• Laboratory Hazard Survey• Chemical Safety System• Technical Standards Management System

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  Peoples Steel Mills Ltd

  Dec 2008 - Oct 2009

  Assistant Manager Quality Assurance & Development

  • Implementation of “ISO 9001 & ISO 17025”• Conduct Internal and External Audits• Chemical Analysis of Raw Materials and finished products by gravimetric and Instrumental methods.• Statistical Analysis of validation data of refractory production for product and standard development.• Calibration of instruments and equipments.• Record keeping of all work as per ISO requirements

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  International Steels Limited

  Oct 2009 - Apr 2012

  Assistant Manager Quality Management Systems

  • Implements the quality systems procedures and manages compliance in a section or department.• Identifies and manages continuous improvement projects with the objective of achieving quality, reliability and cost improvements.• Prepares and leads the audit/assessment (internal and supplier) activity by researching background information, including previous audit results. Planning and developing assessment strategy and logistics.• Leads the audit/assessment by collecting and analyzing objective evidence regarding issued and risks. Reports finings (verbally and written) to management.• Complete documentation of Quality System• Process validation • Arrange Management Review meetings and release of minutes of meetings• Conduct Trainings of Quality Management System Show less

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  Shield Corporation Limited

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

  Manager QA / QC & IMS

  • To ensure the implementation of ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS procedures.• To ensure that products confer with respective quality standards and customer specifications at incoming, in-process and final quality points• To ensure the reliability of Laboratory results• To Ensure maintenance of respective incoming, in-process and final quality records as per the list of Quality records• To perform quality analysis, plans and implements controls for the reduction in internal and external failures• Responsible for reporting incidents/non-conformance and take corrective and preventive actions• Maintaining proper records of QA activities, Internal Audits and Calibration. • Responsible for Conducting regular Internal Audit of Plant and QC Laboratory. Show less

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  Business Beam Limited

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  Managing Advisor

  Managing Advisor for Advisory Services related to Frame Work Standards Consultancy Services.Responsible for Projects Evaluation, Planning and Execution.

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  Unilever

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2024

  Driving GMP Excellence: Successfully led the GMP compliance improvement project, achieving an increase from 90% to 95%.Pioneering Digital Solutions: Digitized the complete Integrated Pest Management Program to enhance efficiency and monitoring.Data-Driven Quality Oversight: Developed the SITE Q-Dashboard, streamlining data streams, optimizing reporting regimes, and integrating all recording systems for seamless quality management.Innovation Governance Leader: Established an efficient and effective Quality Innovation Gate Control framework, tailored to meet the needs of a complex matrix organization and aligned with strategic objectives.Site Leadership Team Member: Contributed to the development and deployment of the Site Employee Relations (ER) strategy.Change Management Advocate: Led the Safety Subcommittee for effective Change Management initiatives.Capability Building Champion: Drove Quality Capability Building across the Pakistan Supply Chain organization to enhance operational excellence. Show less • Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations.• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards• Responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus• Recruit, manage and develop plant staff• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets• Employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreement• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts Show less • Deploying UL Quality strategy, governance and goals through Site specific projects and targets• Ensures compliance and calibration of UL Quality Management System across the category manufacturing (including end-to-end traceability, compliance with GMPs, testing & release, CRQS etc.)• Process & Product monitoring, testing & validation. Product non-conformance management.• Plan and execute Manufacturing Internal Quality Auditing programs (i.e. QVP, ISO).• Provides interface with care lines for customer and consumer feedback data• Developing, implementing and updates HACCP plan from design to consumption and puts in place, validates and verifies prerequisite programs for risk mitigation (e.g. cleaning).• Conducting required testing and release to assess Quality throughout production cycle (e.g. WIP, at-factory CRQS assessments) and applies good laboratory practices.• Building Quality culture across site by providing trainings/ facilitating the teams in developing protocols.• Reviewing and Analyzing operational KPIs, loss trees, data and document results for trends to maintain quality performance in required ranges.• Coordinating and monitoring Quality issues Investigation and share consolidated information with Senior Management.• Monitoring supplier’s performance for bought in materials and services and partners with Procurement to improve quality of inbound materials by acting on performance trends, engaging suppliers, promoting continuous improvement and identifying best practices.• Providing Quality leadership to influences Quality culture through visibility and coaching of cross-functional team across the category.• Leading Quality Management Pillar in World Class Manufacturing Deployment.• Lead the Implementation of Inspection and Analysis procedures for Raw, Packing Material, Semi Finish Goods and Finished Good of Skin Cleansing, Skin Care and Hair Care Products. Show less

  • Quality Assurance Manager Beauty & Personal Care Business

    May 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Research And Development Manager Hair Care & Skin Cleansing

    Mar 2019 - May 2022

  • Assistant Manager Production Operations

    Jun 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Site Quality Manager

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
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  Colgate-Palmolive

  Apr 2024 - now

  Business Quality Head

  Driving Quality Excellence: Spearheading the development and implementation of the Quality Strategy for Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan, ensuring alignment with global standards and business objectives.Digital Transformation Leader: Successfully managing the digital transformation of the Laboratory Information Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.Strategic Collaborations: Leading strategic business partnerships for the Personal Care Division to foster innovation and growth.R&D Expertise: Overseeing end-to-end Research and Development for Home Care products, including bars, liquids, and powders, from concept ideation to market launch.Employee Relations & Organizational Development: Led the restructuring of the QA department, aligning it with Lean Management principles to enhance efficiency and drive effective quality planning Show less