Lazin Latheef K
Mohammed Bin Zayed City
Summary
Engineering and Operations Manager with over seven years of experience in pharmaceutical, herbal, and specialty chemical sectors. Expertise in managing greenfield and brownfield projects, ensuring compliance with CGMP and regulatory standards. Demonstrated skills in mechanical maintenance, process optimization, and utility management, leading to improved operational efficiency and cost savings. Proficient in procurement, logistics coordination, and software tools like AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, consistently delivering projects on time.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Projects & Manufacturing
P.T Van Aroma
Kolaka
05.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded greenfield projects for fractional distillation and solvent extraction units, ensuring seamless execution.
- Finalized technical designs and engineering drawings to meet project requirements and industry standards.
- Directed erection and commissioning of critical utility systems, enhancing operational readiness.
- Designed efficient plant layout and pipeline systems to optimize workflows.
- Supervised civil and structural construction activities, adhering to safety and quality regulations.
- Engineered fire hydrant systems, strengthening site fire safety infrastructure.
- Managed commissioning of RO water treatment and wastewater treatment plants, ensuring operational reliability.
- Executed daily production planning aligned with business targets while collaborating with R&D on new product scaling.
Head - Projects & Maintenance
Manipal Natural Pvt Limited
Bengaluru
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed Greenfield project for new Herbal Extraction facility, ensuring compliance with CGMP standards.
- Established and led maintenance and utility team to enhance operational efficiency.
- Reviewed comprehensive engineering documents, including machinery drawings and structural layouts.
- Acquired hands-on expertise in manufacturing plant design and machinery installation.
- Demonstrated skills in engineering design, technical analysis, and commercial bid evaluation.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to maintain compliant daily operations.
- Managed and optimized monthly and annual budgets for utility and maintenance departments.
- Identified process bottlenecks to achieve operational excellence and implement cost-saving solutions.
Engineer-Projects & Maintenance
Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited
Bengaluru
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Led project and maintenance activities for greenfield API and herbal plant.
- Acquired expertise in process design, equipment selection, and plant engineering.
- Managed comprehensive engineering operations, focusing on maintenance planning and execution.
- Operated utility equipment, including boilers, chillers, and HVAC systems.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on upstream equipment like extractors and pulverisers.
- Maintained filtration systems, including filter presses and sparkler filters.
- Oversaw maintenance of conveying systems such as conveyors and bucket elevators.
- Ensured reliability of downstream equipment, including reactors and centrifuges.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Amity University
Uttar Pradesh, India07-2025
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Noorul Islam Center For Higher Education
Tamil Nadu, India01.2017
Skills
- Project management execution
- Mechanical maintenance and utilities
- Erection and commissioning of equipment
- Process optimization and automation
- Engineering design (basic and detailed)
- Production and operations management
- Regulatory compliance audits
- Energy audits and cost reduction
- Plant layout and piping design
- Software proficiency (AutoCAD, Microsoft Office)
- Procurement and vendor management
- Inventory management and planning
- Logistics and supply chain coordination
Websites
Accomplishments
- Represented University at All India Inter-University Athletics Championship in 2016 at Coimbatore.
- Secured 10th Rank in Mechanical Engineering, Batch of 2017.
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2
Bahasa
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Kannada
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Manager - Projects & Manufacturing
P.T Van Aroma
05.2022 - Current
Head - Projects & Maintenance
Manipal Natural Pvt Limited
03.2021 - 04.2022
Engineer-Projects & Maintenance
Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited
04.2018 - 03.2021
MBA - Operations Management
Amity University
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Noorul Islam Center For Higher Education
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