Waheed Akhtar Bhatti
Abu Dhabi
Summary
A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in technical and operations management within the food, FMCG, and engineering sectors. Recognized for delivering exceptional results, Have held leadership positions in leading multinational organizations, overseeing plant maintenance and reliability, engineering projects, and driving operational excellence.
Successfully led major installations, expansions, cost reduction initiatives, efficiency improvements, construction projects, and safety and maintenance programs across various manufacturing units. Demonstrated a strong understanding of asset management principles and continuous improvement methodologies. By implementing effective maintenance strategies and optimizing asset utilization, consistently improved equipment reliability and minimized downtime.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING MANAGER
Brazil Foods - BRF
12.2013 - Current
- Defining and implementing strategic asset reliability techniques to ensure plant equipment availability, optimum efficiency, and upkeeping throughout the lifecycle
- Establishing the budget for processes, utilities, and facilities areas.
- Managing and controlling financial and technical KPIs of maintenance and utilities areas.
- Leading Asset Management Pillar by implementing change, controlling indicators, system updates, training, deriving action plans, and supporting teams for enactment.
- Implementing and leading process and safety improvement programs & practices (Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen, 5S)
- To ensure effective preventive and predictive maintenance plan implementation & execution
- Implementing value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make or buy decisions
- Ensuring critical spare parts availability, maintaining essential required and cost-effective inventory of materials and spare parts
- Leading breakdown analysis meetings for recurring and long-duration downtimes, following action plans for status updates
- Planning, developing, and directing the implementation of the department's goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
- Developing and administering operating and reporting procedures including training schedules
- Evaluating personnel: establishing and monitoring employee performance objectives; preparing and presenting employee performance reviews; coordinating with HR for hiring & staff training; working with employees to correct deficiencies; implementing discipline and termination actions
- Responsible for managing indicators of conservation programs and control of energy indicators.
- Defining, reviewing, and updating standard operating procedures for the Maintenance and Utilities area
- Performing and arranging external/internal training for the team regarding maintenance /technical & personal developments/utilities operations
- Organizing annual maintenance contracts with third parties/vendors/contractors/suppliers by performing the contract manager role.
PROJECTS & MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Viessmann
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Generated periodic schedules, plan for the equipment maintenance/testing & commissioning, and update man-hours and equipment history
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
Nestle
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Led, directed, and supervised a team of 12 to develop, test, modify and deploy solutions to technical problems.
- Coordinated activities with other units of organizations to develop cross-functional strategic plans to enhance company performance.
- Set and managed budgets for capital, expense, and cost improvement activities and defined and developed project specifications.
- Verified product and equipment design, specifications, and processes to reduce costs while maintaining product quality and employee safety.
- Forecasted labor budgeting needs and presented proposals to the financial department.
- Incorporated Lean and Six Sigma concepts and initiatives to gain competitive advantage.
- Balanced project priority and business demand and aligned resources to accomplish assignments, projects and continuous improvements.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Wrote, reviewed, and edited technical documents in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
MAINTENANCE TEAM LEADER
Pepsi Cola International
05.2004 - 05.2010
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between the maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 24 employees.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair, and installation activities.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Ensured to utilize proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Contributed to the development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored equipment, tools, and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
Education
MBA - GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Level 7 Diploma - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Pearson - Edexcel
Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Preston University
Skills
- Change Management Process
- Plant Maintenance
- Project Management
- Inventory Control
- KPI Tracking
- Budget Administration
- Collaboration
- Resource Allocation
- Critical Thinking
- Proactive
- Mentoring
Certification
PMP - PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
CMRP - CERTIFIED MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY PROFESSIONAL
Affiliations
- Member Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP)
- Member Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Diploma of Associate Engineer in Mechanical Technology from Punjab Board of Technical Education, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Boiler Engineer from the Board of Examining Engineers, Lahore, Pakistan
Timeline
MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING MANAGER
Brazil Foods - BRF
12.2013 - Current
PROJECTS & MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Viessmann
08.2011 - 11.2013
ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
Nestle
07.2010 - 07.2011
MAINTENANCE TEAM LEADER
Pepsi Cola International
05.2004 - 05.2010
MBA - GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Level 7 Diploma - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Pearson - Edexcel
Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Preston University
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