Muhammad Ali Burney

Results-driven Operations Leader driving process optimization, technical modernization, and sustainability. Achieved 18% natural gas reduction, 22% capacity increase, and 63% fewer customer rejections via advanced QC protocols. Successfully led ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, cutting particulate emissions by 34%. Adept at performance management, slashing 3-shift operator turnover from 28% to 9% in 18 months through targeted training and career development.

Results-driven Quality Leader specializing in QMS deployment. Designed an ISO/IEC 17025-aligned startup QMS integrating TAPPI testing protocols, achieving 0% customer rejections in year one. Revitalized CAPA and internal audit frameworks per ISO 9001/17025, eliminating 3 major non-conformances and achieving best-in-class lab compliance in 9 months. Deployed real-time SPC dashboards tracking TAPPI metrics, slashing lab-to-production feedback time from 4 hours to 15 minutes.

Results-driven Quality Leader who established an ISO 17025 supplier task force, training 120+ operators on TAPPI methods to reduce raw material variance by 62%. Secured $500K Capex for critical moisture upgrades by quantifying $28K/weekly scrap losses. Successfully stabilized recycled stock processing via rigorous TAPPI T 411 and T 548 monitoring, driving significant cost recovery, waste reduction, and operational excellence.

Results-driven Process Optimization Leader specializing in continuous improvement. Deployed a SMED-inspired 'Red Tag Rapid Response' protocol for grade changeovers, slashing average downtime by 40% via standardized workflows. Optimized wire tension and vacuum profiles on a Security Paper machine, achieving 112% of rated capacity with zero quality deviations. Successfully sustained 89% OEE, driving significant efficiency gains from a 68% historical baseline.

Results-driven Continuous Improvement Leader driving TPM and Lean initiatives. Developed and delivered competency-based "5-Minute Fault Diagnosis" training for 45+ operators, reducing minor stoppages by 60% and embedding TPM principles across shifts. Built strong trust with veteran production crews through immersive engagement, driving Lean adoption and sustaining frontline accountability for critical KPIs to maximize operational efficiency.

Results-driven Plant Chemistry Professional specializing in water-steam standards and root cause analysis. Detected abnormal boiler feedwater conductivity trends, preventing $2M in turbine blade and boiler tube damage. Designed a real-time plant chemistry dashboard integrated with DCS/SCADA per ASME PTC 19.11 and VGB-S-006. Enabled proactive monitoring of critical parameters, significantly reducing process deviations and maximizing overall unit availability and operational reliability