Manager Cement

Curriculum Vitae

RAFIQUE ARSHAD

Current Address: PO BOX 883 Ras Al Khamiah - UAE

Cell # +971*********; +92-301*******; +923********* H# 07 Street #22 Sector J, Phase II, DHA Islamabad-PAKISTAN Email: ************@*****.***;

Skype ID :Rafique.arshad2010

Profile:

I am an energetic professional, with M.Sc Chemistry. I have 27 years’ extensive experience in large and well reputed cement organizations. I remain confident, productive &beneficial in all kind of working environments. My key skills include analytical mentality, flexibility, management and leadership skills, and good communication skills, energetic and self motivated, planning and organizing. I have started experiencing from root level and attained good repute and position with hard work and devotion to my profession. Worked with senior most professionals as a team, lead the team in a highly professional way to identify and attain the organizational objectives.

Objective: To be result oriented, innovative and pursue a challenging career opportunity, which would utilize my knowledge and experience in professional environment, in various walks of life, especially in the field of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Health, Safety & Environment. Personal Profile:

Date of Birth April 12, 1968

Nationality Pakistani

Marital Status Married

Qualification: M.Sc. (Chemistry)

Certified Internal Auditor for QMS, OHSAS training from UK. Expertise:

Strong Communication & Coordination skills

Self-driven, ambitious and target oriented professional.

Very much confident in analytical / organizational & interpersonal skills.

Scheduling, calendaring and event coordination with the ability to prioritize.

Excellent Leadership, team building/bonding and motivational skills.

Excellent computer and internet skills.

Dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the company and its products.

Discretion in handling/judging sensitive and confidential situations.

Comprehensive industry knowledge regarding best raw mix designing, process trouble shooting and after sales services concerns.

Professional Experience:

Presently Working as “QHSE Coordinator” in Stevin RAK group in RAK and responsible for all QHSE aspects, auditing, implementation of the procedures, Risk Assessment etc.

Worked (May,2014 to May, 2019) as “Chief Quality Control" with UNION CEMENT COMPANY RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE. Handling 10,000 tons per day cement plant. Responsible all quality matters regarding Portland Cement, SRC and Oil Well Cement raw mix designing. As well as handling all quality matters and process troubleshooting. To handling all laboratory equipment's calibration and maintenance. Deal all after sales services, Audit requirements, FANR and others government authorities.

Worked (July,12--May,14) as “Quality Assurance & HSE Manager” with Vesuvius RAK LLC,UAE[ Cookson Group ;UK based] Responsible for all HSE related issues i.e. Audit, Legal, Risk Assessment, Investigation of the incidents etc, also responsible for Quality Assurance to maintain all documents as per QMS and OHSA

Worked as “ Chief Quality Control ”Hamriyah Cement Company, Uae (Jan, 2009 –Jan,2012)

Thatta Cement Company Ltd. Pakistan (Dec2007-Jan 2009) as “Manager QC/ISO/HSE”

Bestway Cement Ltd. Pakistan (Dec 2005 Dec 2007) as “Manager QC& ISO/HSE”

Thatta Cement Company Ltd. Pakistan (Feb, 2005 Dec, 2005) as “Manager Quality Control”

Fauji Cement Company Ltd. Pakistan (Jan 1997---Jan 2005) as “Dy. Manager Quality Control”

Pioneer Cement Ltd. Pakistan (Jan 1995 Jan 1997) as “Quality Control Engg.”

Saitex Pharmaceutical (Pvt) Ltd. Pakistan (May1994-Jan 1995) as “Quality Assurance Officer.”

Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Pakistan (Nov1992—May 1994) as “Chemist” Major Area of Works:

Excellence in Process and Quality Control & Quality Assurance management through my vast technical experience.

Manages plans, coordinates and directs quality control program designed to ensure continuous production consistent with established standards.

Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring work activities.

Raw Mix designing for product quality and plant performance, furthermore to work on the feasibility of producing low cost raw mix to produce low cost cement.

Fully command on Fuels (coal, oil), raw materials and product testing.

Preparation of standard samples for the calibration of XRF.

Operation &Calibration [Bead &powder pellet methods] of XRF &XRD, checking of XRF &XRD accuracy, calibration and troubleshooting as well as monitoring X-rays analyzers communication status.

Raw mill, Kiln (pyro-process) and Cement mill targets, stable operation, Maximum Production, Maximum Run factor, low cost and good quality product for the satisfaction of customers and for good reputation of the company.

I have an experience conduct inventory of laboratory reagents, glass wares, instruments and accessories for repairing.

I have good knowledge of computer operation to maintaining quality data records and generation of different statistical reports for the management.

Liaising with clients, customers and suppliers at a senior level on quality issues customer complaints and continued improvement and also investigate customer’s complaint and report to the senior’s for corrective and preventive actions.

I can operate and calibrate latest instruments which are used in modern laboratories i.e. ARL-XRF, Philips PW-1660, Axios, Cubix XRF, Cubix XRD, Bomb Calorimeter, Particle size analyzer, Flame photometer, CS analyzer, Sulpher analyzer, HPLC, UV, IR, AAS, and Spectrophotometer, Compressive strength etc.

To ensure that raw material and products are within the target of quality, to achieve this task the follows should controlled well (Raw materials quarries, Formation of piles, Mix grinding, raw meal homogenizing, clinker burning, cement grinding &cement packing.)

To work as “Management Representative” for ISO and supervise the working of ISO team & internal audits, for timely, effectively for external audits.

To work as “Chairman Safety Committee” and to create awareness regarding the importance of safety and also develop the procedures. To look after all related safety matters of the Plant.

I worked as “Trainer” and held the training on different topics as well as Presentation skills. Furthermore, work schedules for staff and composing training materials and assessment of performance for trainees.

I also made the report on plant performance for the management. Responsibilities: -

Responsibilities as “Head of Quality Control department” from 2005 to till date.

To execute routine Laboratory administrative and functional control on quality control procedures and appropriate record are being followed, maintained and updated by department staff to ensure test status at all stages of processing.

To ensured that the laboratories provide a continuous service to the manufacturing team in ensuring that products satisfy stringent quality and cost parameters within manufacturing processes.

To provide a comprehensive and effective technical laboratory service to factory for chemical, mechanical testing and analysis

To pursue programs in order to secure continuing improvements in the performance of products, staff, sophisticated analytical equipments and test methods.

To fulfill all legal and statutory requirements relating to license for cement manufacturing as per National

& International standards.

To plan &control the adequate stock of the chemicals & consumables items for the smooth operation of the laboratory.

To keep the QC & QA team motivated for high productivity.

To maintain discipline and healthy working atmosphere within the department.

Train the QC &QA team to achieve professional excellence.

To promote research and development culture and develop corrective &preventive sense by improving the skill of QC & QA team through training.

To coordinate with production department to make them quality conscious &marketing department for ensuring timely to the customer requirement.

Liaison with all HOD’s regarding continues improvement with in the daily operational system.

Prepare Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly & yearly statistical reports.

● Prepare annual budget & planning for the department.

●Worked as “Management Representative” for ISO & “Chairman Safety Committee. Periodic duties being performed:

To prepare the feasibility for manufacture of special cements i.e. Oil Well Cement. Low Alkali cement, Sulphate Resistant cement, Rapid Hardening Cement & Quick setting Cement whenever required by the top management.

To coordinate between auditors and production department for carrying out physical audit of Raw materials. Raw meal. Fuel, paper bags &cement etc.

To prepare the technical documentation/correspondence as when required by the top management.

To perform any duty assigned by the top management. Professional Training:

Attained “Cement Production Training” from F.L. Smidth in Fauji Cement Company Limited.

Training for calibration, operation and maintenance of XRF, Axios XRF, XRD, AAS, and HPLC etc.

Attended “Total Quality Management” courses conducted by NUST.

Attended several Seminar/Workshop being organized by M/s WE Brothers, M/s professional System

(Pvt.) Limited, FAIZ Enterprises and I.J International Attended several Seminar/Workshop being organized by M/s WE Brothers, M/s professional System

(Pvt.) Limited, FAIZ Enterprises and I.J International.

Attended “Cement Production Seminar” at PC Bhurban from F.L. Smidth.

ISO 9001: 2000 training from National Productivity Organization (NPO).

Attended several seminars / training on safety, fire fighting and Hazards Assessment. (HSE)

Qualified First Aider for Occupational Health.

Achievements/Researches:

Improve the quality control concept for products and raw materials in factory.

Reduce the cost of product using different additive material and produced different type of cement i.e OPC, SRC, Slag Cement, Portland limestone Cement and Oil Well Cement.

Develop the clay quarry for smooth operation of the plant.

Carry out details study, impact on chemical& physical characteristic of cement by using different additive like Limestone, Slag &Fly ash.

Using Bolder slag up to 15% in Limestone pile and increased the feed of kiln.

Used Alternative raw materials and alternative fuels to reduce the cost of clinker.

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