1. NAJMUL SAQIB MANIAR
C – 100, Block – A, North Nazimabad, Karachi
Mobile #: (+92) 322-2201257, Tel. #: (+92) 36636564,
Email: saqibmaniar@gmail.com; Skype: saqib.maniar1
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
DAWLANCE GROUP OF COMPANIES (July 2005 – Till Now)
PROJECT MANAGER ( July 2009 – Till Now):
Dawlance is largest home appliances concern in Pakistan, annual production exceeding
1 million units. Country wide network of after-sales services with 03 manufacturing
facilities. Accountable for delivering large scale projects to achieve business objectives.
1 – H.C.F.C. Phase- out Implementation Project
(July 2009 – December 2013):
UNIDO funded project to save ozone layer and promoting green environment. As part of
Montreal Protocol, foaming plants using HCFC converted to HC gases, which are highly
inflammable. Stake holders involved were UNIDO, Cannon, TUV, ICI, BASF, ONSITE &
GOP. Cost of project was USD 6 million.
• Phase wise budget & capex plans, consisting UNIDO funding & group contribution
• Compliance report as per international T.O.R.
•Prepare project approval documents, feasibility analysis, pre-qualification notices,
tender & L.O.I. documents for local & international contractors / suppliers
•Keep strong check over all tasks, cost and resources associated with each phase using
MS-Project. Share progress reports to management via SharePoint app
•Weekly site and monthly PMO meetings to monitor progress against master schedule
and resolve issues and conflicts
• Promote & provide LWT through mentorship
• Keep eye on changing project features across globe & incorporating latest
developments to ensure max. productivity with cost benefits
• Co-author of environment of care (EOC) procedures, safety bindings sheets &
H.I.R.A. with local (EFU) & international (TUV) certification bodies
• Prepare HRM plan for managing enormous and multi-task workforce of 195 direct
and 556 indirect workers
• Create project KPI’s of all team members
• Prepare risk management plan to identify, analyze and prioritize project risks &
define risk response hierarchy for proper and on-time resolution of issues
• Layout changes to incorporate 24nos. double speed ventilation fans
• Facility development for 06 nos. HC based foaming plants
• Hire an Iranian MEP firm for retrofitting of 86 nos. foaming fixtures
• Construction of RCC structures to incorporate UG tanks and foaming plants
• Install fire hydrant system, foam units and gas sensors for LEL & UEL monitoring
• Handle conflict management & motivate team for parallel working
• Erection of nitrogen plants, water chillers & jacketed day tanks
• Erection of lightening arrestors to cover all critical and hazardous installations
• Attend O&M training in Italy & then gave in-house trainings to all team members
• Project documentation including piping, ducting, BOQ’s, P&ID’s, pressure testing
certificates, soil testing, radiographic reports & project handover forms
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To contribute my creative, multi-tasking &
administrative qualities for efficiently and
effectively managing large scale projects &
providing clear guidance with leadership
to project team, for achieving maximum
results in accordance with organizational
objectives
QUALIFICATIONS
• M.B.A., from SZABIST with 3.25 CGPA
in 2008
• B.E. (Ind & Mfg), from NED University,
with 73% in 2004
• H.S.S.C., from ADAMJEE Science College,
Karachi, with 77% in 2000
• S.S.C., from PROGRAMMER Secondary
School, Karachi, with 86% in 1998
INTERNATIONAL TRAININGS
• Extrusion plants in Verese, Italy
• Safeties for cyclopentane in Milan, Italy
• Storage and disposals of cyclopentane in
Hefei, China
• Latest manufacturing techniques in
refrigerator assembling in Guangzhou, China
• Foaming chemicals & hazards in Shanghai,
China
• Productivity tools & kaizen management
with N.P.O., G.O.P.
• ISO 9000 & 14000 course with NPO, GOP
• Workshop on PMP with P.I.M.’s, Khi
• F.M.E.A. (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
• Factory Management with TORA
• Conflict Management with 13 dimensions

2. 2 – Facility Development for Chest Freezer & DFD
(January 2008 –September 2010):
First time incorporation of 5 door refrigerator series in existing product mix. Leading this
most technical & innovative project from concept till completion, having project cost of
USD 4 million. Key aspects of project were:
• Identify and document high-level risks & design complexities based on environment,
historical data of product and judgment
• Project feasibility presentation comprising business objectives, project scope, execution
strategies & major milestones to B.O.D.’s for subsequent project approvals
• Assessed project requirements and timelines with all stakeholders, in order to establish
a detailed project master schedule with level 0, I, II and III provisions
• Continuous brainstorming & team building sessions, to encourage project team for
parallel workings
• Creating and maintaining close relationship with international supplier & consultants
including leading names KINTE, PARCO & JWELL
• Major modifications in factory layouts with provision of on-line material supplies
• Dismantling, rigging, shifting and installation of 108 nos. machines from KHI to HYD
manufacturing units
• First time introducing concept & benefits of In-transit & health insurances
• Shifting of 1250 KVA gensets and synchronized with existing installation
• Construction of noise proof room for compressor and DFD noise level monitoring
• Erection of 3 layers JWELL extrusion plant and block molding set-up to cater new
product design features
• Reducing civil construction timelines and cost by shifting to P.E.B.
• Incorporate skylights to save electricity in daytime
3 – EPS Plant Erection
(December 2009 – October 2011):
Responsible for completion of a very challenging & critical project with extreme
environment conditions.. Cost of project was USD 1.8 million. Some challenging projects
tasks were:
• Dismantling, shifting, overhauling and re-installation of steam boilers, steam pre-expanders,
block molding plant & silo distribution network, all are almost 15 yrs old and
in extreme rusted condition
• Laying of complex & extensive network of all utilities
• Construction of UG tanks and fire retardant wire cutting zones
• Innovative solution for reducing cost of cooling tower operations by making open
trenches for exhaust steam instead of closed loop piping
• Separation of pasting processes with punching processes by enhancing process layout
and modifications in material distribution route
• Install waste recovery system & save cost of PKR 3.5 million / yr
• Procurement of EPS plants from Turkey & erection in minimal time
• Save 13% cost against allocated budget through resource optimization
• Installation of ES-4 synchronization module for air compressors and save cost upto 20%
with prioritizing & load management
• Installation of laser beam detectors
• Hand over project with 30% improved MOP
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Project planning & reporting
• Resource & Contract management
• Risk management
• Process optimization
• Change management
• MS-Project & ORACLE 11i
• MS-Office 2012 & Auto Cad
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
• Manufacturing processes used in
refrigeration
• Supply chain analysis & optimization for
Agriautos Pvt. Ltd.
• Brand audit of corolla for I.M.C. (Indus
motor company)
• Strategic analysis consisting of B.A.P.’s &
S.A.P.’s on caterpillar generators for Allied
Engineering
• Market survey & research report on
Telecommunication Industry in Pakistan
• VRF systems design & installations
PERSONALITY FEATURES
• Analyzing, Planning, Organizing and
Team Management Abilities
• Hard Worker, Good Negotiator and
Strong Communication Skills
• Creative and Work Loving
• Candor, Openness and Decision Maker

3. SENIOR DEPUTY MANAGER – PLANT ENGINEERING ( Jan 2008 – June 2009):
4 – ERP Implementation
(March 2006 – June 2008):
Involved in ERP (Oracle) implementation project with a view to achieve business
objectives and ensure optimum utilization of available data & resources. Also nominated
as Super User- Oracle. Some project tasks were:
• Detail study with analysis of all manufacturing processes and making flow diagrams of
each operation
• Prepare F.D.’s to represent the processes and functions involved & identify gaps
• Develop procedures and methodology for item codes, routings, cost centers and BOM’s
•Analyze target cost with W.I.P. moving avg. cost and update higher management on
monthly basis
• Document user expectations& develop training manuals
• Responsible to establish a channel of communication b/w users & consultant
ASSISTANT MANAGER – PLANT ENGINEERING ( July 2005 – Dec 2007):
5 – Productivity Enhancement Project
(July 2005 – June 2006):
• Implement MOST techniques & increased MOP of various production departments
• Calculate & enhanced Cpk & OEE and established continuous monitoring checks in
ohbeya & councils
• Re-layouting of machines for improved material flow and better utilization of space
• Prepare M.P.M.P. and make plans to improve m/c output
• Prepare W.I.’s, D.P.’s (Departmental Procedures) and M.P.C.P.’s
• Permanent member of QCT, 7-S , R.I.A.P .& I.P.D.P. teams
FUTEHALLY CHEMICALS LIMITED (3P – UNILEVER)
(December 2004 – June 2005):
Performed responsibilities as Production Engineer in surf excel manufacturing plant.
Responsible for daily operations of packaging line. Also, took in-house trainings and
implement 5-S
GLAXO SMITHKLINE PAKISTAN LIMITED:
As an Internee, worked in quality department of liquid filling section
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Music
• Cricket
• Driving
• Net Surfing
PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Father’s Name: Mohammad Yaqoob
Maniar
• Marital Status: Married
• Religion: Islam
• N.I.C. No: 42101-0593141-7
• Passport No.: AQ0791412
• Nationality: Pakistani
• Languages: English and Urdu