SYED MUHAMMAD GHUFRAN

B-57, Block 10, F.B.Area, Karachi, Pakistan.

+92 3018632713
syed.muhammad.ghufran@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghufran-muhammad-b00b582a/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a Pro-active and Meticulous Chemical Technologist with over 21 years of experience who is currently seeking a
role in a Research & Development or Product development as I have strong skills with an excellent understanding of
these areas. I also have sound knowledge of Production & operations, Audit and compliance, Plant Management,
Process Improvements and controls.
I would like to secure a factory manager or General Manager Position where my compliance knowledge & aptitude,
and diversified product development experience will contribute towards the mutual growth and success of the
organization. My Professional traits include: problem solving aptitude, active listening, critical thinking, technological
adaptability, relationship development, planning and communication.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- New Product Development - Quality Control Systems - Statistical Process Control
- Continuous Improvement - Manufacturing Operations - Product Cost Improvement
- TQM & TPM -Food Safety - Risk Management

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1996 – 2001
Bachelors in Chemical
Technology University of Karachi Pakistan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Limited
Acting Factory Manager June 7 2020 -Present
 Proposed and executed processes/control improvement opportunities to maximize efficiencies and reduce
costs.
 Presented the TPM plan to Top Management for approval (In pipe line)
 Working on the capacity enhancement of existing warehouses facilities.
 Supervising and coordinating of all operational, technical, quality and safety activities.
 Monitoring plant operations while maintaining working relationships with other departments in support of
plant objectives.
 Rewarding or disciplining employees.
 Creating an environment that is conducive to teamwork.
 Ensuring the safest working environment possible for staff.
 Identifying problems or bottlenecks in the production processes.

Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Limited

HOD of R&D, QE and Compliance Dec 22 2020- Present
 Conduct audits and reviews to ensure operational procedures are being followed.
 Provided compliance risk expertise on business line policies and procedures for accuracy, consistency, and
proper regulatory coverage.
 Concise reporting of potential deficiencies Reviewed test findings, identified issues, worked with business
line to resolve issues, made Recommendations and implemented action plans to address deficiencies.
 Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; developed/implemented corrective action
plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provided general guidance on how to avoid or deal with
similar situations in the future.
 Conduct audits and reviews to ensure operational procedures are being followed.
 Proposed and executed the construction of new QA+R&D lab
 Lead training sessions for compliance related topics to front-line employees and executives.
 Monitor regulatory changes and conduct legal research to verify ongoing compliance with dynamic federal
 and state legislation.

Volka Food International

HOD of R&D, QE and Compliance July 2019 - Oct 2020
 Providing leadership to design/development teams to deliver on goals for assigned
development projects.
 Communicating with all levels of the organization the objectives, risks, and needs for the project.
 Developing plans with core members to eliminate and/or mitigate risk.
 Applying scientific principles in research, development, production technology, packaging,
processing and utilization of ingredients to develop and commercialize new food products.
 Using structured problem solving to troubleshoot Out-of-Specification and First Time Right
Incidents to root cause.
 Interfacing with appropriate internal and external resources (regulatory, customers,
etc.) to ensure development programs meet regulatory and customer requirements.
 Managing the Team of QA Manager, Food Safety & compliance Manager as
special task

Mayfair (Asian Food Industries)

R & D Manager Nov 2018- June 2019
 Coordinated and Managed all Research& Development activities
across the organization.
 Analyze consumer complaints, carryout root cause analysis and implement the
corrective and preventive actions.
 Develop best practices and roll out to all sites KPI's. Define and oversee
reductions in cost by methodologies Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen
 Computed formulas, percentages or production specific factors using chemical and
mathematical procedures.
 Assisted in setting quality standards and ensure that production is maintained at such standards.
 Reviewed customer requirements and made sure they are met.
 Made sure that manufacturing or production processes met international and national standards.
 Provided technology input on new product design and concepts.
 Worked cross functionally on new and existing products.

Candyland Ismail Industries Limited)

R &D Manager Aug 2015 - Oct 2018
 Responsible for the development of new products in all department of confectioneries.
 Responsible for renovation & improvement in existing products.
 Responsible for Cost saving and innovation through recipe and packaging development as well as
providing support to production, supply chain, sales and marketing departments.
 Carried out shelf-life study of all current and R&D products to verify product shelf life.

Yemen Company of Industries and Commerce

Assistant Manager Nov 2011 - April 2015
 Responsible for all product development activities relating to Biscuits, Cakes, Wafers & Confectionery
section.
 Responsible to manage sensory evaluation session with team of Marketing and sales team.
 Responsible to efficiently manage and conduct the lab and production trials.
 Responsible to seek ways to further improve existing product, cost reduction.
 Kept wastage of raw materials, packing materials, time losses and labor under controlled range.
 Studied time and motion activity of workers and try to achieve the maximum output in each section.
 Regularized internal and external audit.
 Assisted in the implementation of policies and procedures about health and safety.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

 Worked for the development & successful done the manufacturing of CAKE GEL in Volka Food
International.
 Worked for the development & successful launch of Butter Bix Cookies in Volka Food International.
 Worked for the development & successful launch of Choco Lava in Volka Food International.
 Developed Lipid Based Nutrient Supplement (LNS) for WFP in Volka Food International.
 Worked for the development of different types of chocolate (real and compound) for enrobing,
coating, molding and filling applications.
 Lead the developed the Co-Manufacturer or Private label for YCIC (HSA GROUP) in Turkey
The worth of the project was 3Million US Dollar.
 Worked for the development & successful done the manufacturing of Ketchup, Chili garlic sauce
and Mayonnaise in Volka Food International.
 Developed different types of biscuits, cookies, crackers & sandwiching products in YEMEN and Turkey.
 Developed different types of Taste Maker in Volka Food International.
 Successful done training in Kerry application lab in Dubai.
 Worked for the development & successful launch of Mellow Bar in Candyland.
 Worked for the development & successful launch of WOW chocolate center filled biscuits in Mayfair.
 Worked for the development of Biscuit Shortening, Cream shortening, Low melting fat and Spread Fat.
 Worked for the development & successful launch of Choc-Ho (Nutella type Spread).

SKILLS
Computing Skills: MS Office-Word, Excel and Power Point
Languages: English (Fluent), Urdu (fluent)