Waheed Akhtar Bhatti

· Implemented strategic asset reliability techniques that optimized equipment availability, efficiency, and lifecycle upkeep, resulting in maintenance unavailability reduced to

· Managed maintenance, utilities & services budget, KPIs, financial, and technical targets, sustaining top 3 performance among the organization’s 40+ plants.

· Performed as a project team member for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing the Green Field Meat Processing Plant.

· Led asset management program and policies as part of Operations Excellence.

· Administered plant maintenance strategies and value engineering analysis.

· Ensured availability of critical spare parts and cost-effective inventory management within targeted values.

· Led root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures and implemented solutions.

· Developed and managed department goals, policies, and procedures.

· Managed employee performance, recruiting, reviews, and training.

· Collaborated with production, planning, quality, and other relevant departments to achieve overall plant targets.

· Led projects for efficiency, quality, health & safety, process improvements, and cost reductions.

· Ensured compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO, and other regulatory requirements.

· Ensured compliance with customer & corporate standards along with local and international legislation.

· Built high-performing teams and developed staff.

· Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.

· Identified resources needed to meet project goals and objectives.

· Monitored project performance and identified improvements.

· Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and leadership.

· Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and mitigate risks.

· Negotiated and managed third-party contracts for project deliverables.

· Provided technical to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality or safety.

· Managed project end-to-end from initiating to closing.

· Analyzed data to identify project performance improvements.

· Tracked team members performance to quickly intervene on issues.

· Maintained open communication through regular project status updates.

· Scheduled and facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.

· Led and supervised team of 18 personnel in maintenance & engineering.

· Coordinated cross-functional strategic planning to achieve common goals.

· Managed capital, expense, and improvement budget along with maintenance operational costs.

· Verified product and equipment design, specifications, and processes to reduce costs while maintaining product quality and employee safety.

· Forecasted and presented maintenance budget to the financial department.

· Incorporated Lean Six Sigma concepts to gain competitive advantage.

· Balanced project priority and aligned resources to accomplish assignments.

· Mapped preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance schedules for production and utilities equipment.

· Created action plans for problematic processes and assets.

· Provided input on processes and procedural improvements.

· Wrote, reviewed, and edited technical documents.

· Developed work plans based on team member’s strengths and talents.

· 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 leadership.