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M U H A M M A D A J M A L FA R O O Q I
QUALIFICATION

Chemical Engineer
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering with specialization in petroleum
and gas technology from Institute of Chemical Engineering &
Technology Punjab University Lahore
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sapphire Fibres Ltd. (Dyeing) Raiwind (2001-2012)

Shift Engineer (2001-2004)
I started my career as trainee engineer in rotating shifts.
With passage of time I got promotions to management
assistant, assistant manager and shift engineer. As shift
engineer I managed shifts for three years being shift incharge in shifts. As shift in-charge my responsibilities were
to manage workman power and to execute production plans
to give maximum production by utilization of machines
effectively. Also to address machines maintenance issues.
Senior Engineer (2004-2007)
I was promoted as Senior Engineer in 2004. As senior
engineer I was assisting production manger in general shift.
My responsibilities included to manage three shifts and to
manage production of different orders in co-ordination with
PPC. To schedule batches on available machines. Design
different programs on machines. Deal with utilities and
maintenance departments.
Deputy Manager Production (2007-2010)
I was promoted as Deputy Manager Production in 2007. As
deputy manager my responsibilities included to give
production of different orders in given time line. To manage
cost of production by optimization of process and dyeing
recipes. To reduce production time and increase machine
utilization. To address machine problems and maintenance
issues in co-ordination with maintenance departments.
Manager R & D and Quality (Dec 2010 To Feb 2012)
I was promoted as Manager R & D and Quality in
2010. As manager my responsibilities included designing
process and procedures for processing of different
shades. Standardizing different classes of shade, dyes
and chemicals in production and define standard
procedures of processing of lots. Optimizing recipes to
reduce production cost. Having maximum utilization of
machines and available resources to get maximum profit.
I also managed quality department. I ensure quality
parameters of all batches and shade matching according
to given buyer standard. I was also responsible of

different certifications like OekoTex, Wrap etc.

Processing Manager (March 2012 To Jan 2014)
I joined Sadaqat Corporation Dyeing in March 2012 as
processing manager. This is a new composite unit
consisting of knitting, dyeing, stitching, embroidery and
printing units being erected. Ive erected Dyeing unit
that is planned for 10 tons/day dyeing capacity. This unit
is equipped with Scholl dyeing machines. These
machines are controlled by Setex 737 controllers and
Logimat p160 PLCs. Weve 8 chamber Ehwah Platinum
stanter, Ferraro Compactor, and Bianco open width
slitting and squeezing machine. Weve Santex tubular
squeezer, four tumble dryer, one two chamber H-Dryer,
three pole dryers, one hydro squeezer and Ferraro
tubular compactor, Stitching unit is planned for 600
machines. Knitting unit is planned for knitting of 10-12
tons fabric per day. By the grace of almighty Allah Ive
successfully erected this unit. Now this unit is running
from 24th Oct 2013. We are giving average of 9 tons per
day production. Here my responsibilities include:

Erecting of dyeing unit

Machinery Selection and planning of erection.

Manage purchase of equipment.

To run PLC controlled and manual machines.

To develop management systems like inventory

and production control systems.

To manage electrical, mechanical and civil

construction matters in co-ordination with
respective persons.

To plan and administer activities of all

departments.

To adopt latest techniques and activities to

improve process flows.

To select efficient and cost effective chemicals and

dyestuffs keeping in view process consistency and
reproducibility.

To ensure productivity with quality at each step.

To minimize process cost and reduce process

wastages.

To motivate employees to achieve desired targets

effectively and efficiently.

To communicate with marketing department and

buyers for running orders, new developments and
after sales services.

To do R-n-D for new product development as per

buyer's requirement.

To study and finalized greige fabric specifications

according to the end use of the fabric.

Production Manager (Jan 2014 To Oct 2014)

I joined Masood Textile Mills Faisalabad in January
2014 as production manager. This is the largest knitwear
dyeing unit having capacity of 105000kg fabric dyeing
per day. This unit is equipped with Fongs, Thies, Sclavous
and Scholl dyeing machines. These machines are
controlled by Sedomaster controllers and PLCs. Here my
responsibilities include:
To manage and plan production of machines
according to their capacity.
To manage problems regarding production and
machines maintenance.
To decide recipes of different kind of colors and
fabrics.
To design process for different colors and dyes on
sedomaster for maximum productivity with
optimization.
To ensure productivity with quality at each step.

To minimize process cost and reduce process

wastages.

To motivate employees to achieve desired targets

effectively and efficiently.

To communicate with marketing department and

buyers for running orders, new developments and
after sales services.

To do R-n-D for new product development as per

buyer's requirement.

To study and finalized greige fabric specifications

according to the end use of the fabric.
Achievements
During my job in Sapphire Fibres Ltd. (Dyeing) Ive learned
the use of machines by automatic system by the best use of
Orgatex (Machine controlling soft ware). Ive designed
different processes for dyeing, bleaching and washing by the
implementation of that not only time of processing is reduced
but utilities consumption has also been reduced. As a result
total processing cost and time is reduced and production
increased. By the increase in production we have reduced
overhead cost also.
Ive also actively contributed in installation of new dyeing
machines in Sapphire Fibers Ltd. (Dyeing) and there start up.
Ive good command on computers and automated systems. I
can make best use of automated systems in efficient way.
During my job in Sapphire Fibres Ltd. (Dyeing) Ive used
Thies machine controllers 737 XL and 737 and I know to
program these controllers very well. More over I am very
well aware of different computer soft wares and can make of
their efficient use.
Ive
successfully completed different trainings like inter

departmental communication training and operational

training designed by human resource department. Also Ive
completed ISO certification training and WRAP certification
training in Sapphire Fibres Ltd. (Dyeing).
Ive attended training workshop on Six Sigma arranged by
NPO and PNAC (Pakistan National Accreditation Council) in
LCCI
Ive successfully completed my one month ISO-9000 training
course offered by Punjab University.
Ive analyzed our recipes in Sapphire Dyeing and reduced
consumption of chemicals to save processing cost or in other
words to increase profit. Ive worked for machine
modifications. We changed different functions and hardware
of Thies high pressure machines to get maximum benefit
from our machines. We also made software modifications in
Thies PLC 737 and 737-XL. After making these modifications
we are now getting better results from our machines and
control is also improved. Automation level is also increased
by these modification
In Sadaqat Corporation, Ive rectified out of order
controllers and run dyeing machines through PLC. Total of
eight controllers were out of order. Ive got them rectified
and saved about 800000 rupees. Ive tested all machines and
rectify their problems regarding electronics and software in
coordination with respective technicians. I am developing
new management systems to control inventory in stores. I am
also managing administrative issues.
By changing of power distribution layout we saved about
500000 rupees.
Ive established new dyeing and quality testing labs in
Sadaqat Corporation equipped with latest machines and
textile testing equipments to fulfill emerging requirements of
modern textile industry. This lab is equipped with high
temperature computerized dyeing machines. 60 bottles
dispenser. Full automatic washing machine. Tumble dryer,
pilling
tester,
crock
meter,
light
fastness
tester,
spectrophotometer etc. now we are able to develop new
shades in disperse, reactive, vat and direct dyes for fabric
and yarn. We can test different quality parameters in-house
like GSM, washing fastness to water, perspiration acidic and
alkaline, light fastness, stretch of spandex fabrics, strength of
fabrics, shrinkage and spirality of fabric and garments etc.