ABDUL G. MALIK

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Eastvale, California 92880 Mobile:

317-***-****

E-mail: abny4h@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Manager / Supervisor position in a business where utilizing my results-

oriented engineering/managerial skills with diversified experience in

manufacturing, process Engineering and product development and provide

delightful quality service to customers.

CAREER PROFILE

Peak-performing Operations Manager ( Proven ability as a highly adaptable

"turnaround" manager ( Expert in Bench & pressure casting ? ceramic

processes ( Verifiable success in delivering strong, sustainable increases

in productivity and cost reductions ( Combine strong planning, analysis,

organizational, human capital management and communications skills with

excellent qualifications in process engineering and improvement (

Outstanding leadership and problem solving skills ( Hands-on supervisor (

Experience in decorated dinnerware manufacturing ? Experienced LEAN

Manufacturing and TQM (

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Engineering - Sanitary Ware Jacuzzi Luxury Bath

(Nov. 2011- Dec. 2012)

. Since joining the Jacuzzi Luxury Bath, Developed new toilet

suppliers and designed new toilets with 1000 gram waste flush

performing toilets at suppliers facility.

. Reduced toilet costs by $159,000.

. Provided Jacuzzi suppliers with technical support and written

procedures to improve quality and toilet flush performance.

Plant Manager Holland Manufacturing Corporation

(April 2008- Nov. 2011)

. Since joining this specialty refractory company, I have improved

productivity, reduced labor costs, reduced inventories to

manageable levels, improved product flow, developed and implemented

SOP'S for existing and new refractory shapes, improved product

quality and developed procedures to reduce manufacturing losses.

. Manage raw material and finished goods inventories.

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Plant manager Gerber Plumbing Fixture LLC

(2001 - Aug. 2007)

. Turned around the business at Woodbridge sanitary Pottery, a division

of Gerber plumbing fixture. The yields were improved from 64% to 80%

and scrap losses were reduced by 25%. Reduced operating costs by 15%,

as a result of improved productivity and reduction in both direct

labor costs and fixed overheads.

Flexible and persuasive in implementing change to satisfy internal and

external customers. Manage all aspects of $20 million (annual)

business.

Developed the bottoms up annual budgets every year and always operated

the business under budget by making capital and non-capital

improvements and reduced operating costs. Responsible for the plant

P&L

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Director of Process Engineering, Mansfield Plumbing Products, LLC:

(2000 -2001)

Reported to VP Engineering. Responsible for two plants Mansfield Ohio,

and Kilgore, Texas

Managed, directed and coordinated the activities of a product manager

and three ceramic engineers for both plants.

Provided hands on technical support to engineers, developed, and

implemented the standard operating procedures for manufacturing of

vitreous china. In this role for short period, two major items were

developed and put in production.

Transferred the product and manufacturing know how from walnut

California plant to Perrysville Plant.

China Plant Manager, Mansfield Plumbing Products, California Division

(1993 - 2000)

Managed, directed and supervised the activities of 24 Office,

production, quality assurance and RD & D staff.

. Managed the expansion projects in 1994 and doubled the capacity of the

plant to meet increased customer demand.

. Improved the plant productivity and profitability through changes in

production methods, design, and quality improvements that resulted in

30% labor savings.

. Implemented the china loss reduction program by analyzing the defects

and working with the staff to find the root causes of the problems

using fishbone analysis and implementing SPC control parameters and

reduced loss by 10%

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. Developed and produced 1-piece toilets on mechanical assisted benches

with 75% yields in only two years.

. Improved kiln combustion system, capacity and reduced fired losses

from both tunnel and shuttle kilns.

. Implemented kiln maintenance PM program and trained kiln operators to

reduce down time and reduce kiln dirt and speck losses.

. Implemented continuous improvement program, achieving customer

satisfaction through consistency.

. Implemented several capital and non-capital projects to improve

productivity, eliminate waste and reduce cost of production to stay

competitive in the market place. 3.5 million per year cost reduction

were realized because of these projects.

Plant manager, H.F. Coors China Company:

(1987-1993)

. Managed, six supervisors and 120 employees involved in manufacturing

and shipping of restaurant china.

. Managed the employees' health and safety training program. Prepared

and processed documentation involving L.A. County Sanitation, AQMD and

EPA regulations.

. Improved the productivity and efficiency of the plant by implementing

the preventive maintenance program. Responsible for production

schedules and inventory controls.

. Approved and qualified the raw materials and negotiated prices with

vendors. Worked with the Ceramic Engineer to keep improving the

glaze and body formulation to meet customer demand for various colors,

design & patterns.

. Directly responsible for the efficient performance of the fiber lined

and brick lined Tunnel Kilns including their maintenance.

. Worked with the British Engineers to install and commission the fiber

lined Bricessco tunnel kiln.

. Responsible for researching new machinery and equipment to make the

process more efficient and competitive with other china manufacturers.

Plant Manager, Metlox Potteries Manhattan Beach California:

(1984-1987)

. Responsible for production schedules and coordinate the activities of

the supervisors of all the departments involved in manufacturing

process of dinnerware.

. Responsible for facility's compliance with all local, state and

federal regulations and prepared all the required documents to file

with the agencies.

. Negotiated contracts with raw material and equipment suppliers.

Responsible for research, development and acquisition of new

technology to remain ahead of the competitors in the market place.

. Supervised and directed the maintenance of the Shuttle and Tunnel

Kilns.

. Directly responsible for the quality control of the finished goods.

Supervised the laboratory, reviewed the test results of body and glaze

formulations and made decisions to change the formulations to improve

the quality of finished goods and reduce losses.

Ceramic Engineer, Metlox Potteries Manhattan Beach, California:

(1980-1984)

. Directly responsible to reformulate the body and glaze to improve the

quality of product. Responsible for the Quality Control department to

improve quality and reduce the losses throughout the process.

Responsible for testing incoming raw materials and decide to accept or

reject the material or possibly use it by adjusting the formula.

Evaluated the glazes for their Lead release content by using

spectrophotometer.

Ceramic Consultant International Ltd.

(1976-1980)

. Worked for C.C.I. Ltd. assigned at Metlox Potteries, Manhattan Beach,

and CA. 90266. In charge of the research and development of high talc

bodies and glazes and trained the personnel in the laboratory.

. Formulated glazes to leach out lead less than five parts per million

to comply with regulations.

Chief Ceramist, PortMeirion Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent

(1975-1976)

. In charge of the laboratory. Responsible for the development of body

and glaze formulation. Responsible for loss and Quality Control,

Responsible for casting slip production and slip properties.

EDUCATION:

. Bachelor of Science Physics and Mathematics Punjab University Lahore,

Pakistan 1970.

. Technical Manager's Diploma, North Stafford shire Polytechnic, 1975, U.K

. Licentiate of British Institute of Ceramic Technology, U.K

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Certificate of National Board of Supervisory Studies, North Stafford

Shire polytechnic.

Industrial training and internship at Wedgwood Pottery.

MS Project training at Mansfield Plumbing Products.

American Ceramic Society sponsored short courses.

AWARDS AND AFFILIATION:

Mansfield Plumbing product; New Product Development Award for Award

winning 1-Piece Toilet.

Standex international Stock Options granted in 1991 - 1993

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Stock Options granted in 2003 - 2007

Member, American Ceramic Society.

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