1. ZAHID MUNIRZAHID MUNIR
Contact Details:
Mobile No.: +971506803186
Address: P.O Box 41671 Hamriyah
Free Zone Sharjah
Email address:
zaaahid@hotmail.com
Visa Status: UAE Resident
(Transferable visa)
Educational Attainment:
Degree Obtained: Masters in
chemistry in 2000
Organizations: Punjab University
Graduation BSC:
Punjab University in 1997
Skills and Personal Traits:
• Skilled in different test
methods on Resins and
their raw materials
• Strong analytical ability
• Skilled in Computer and
Internet applications
• Ability to deal with different
types of people in any
given situation.
• Fluent in Oral and Written
English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership skills
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Looking for a responsible senior position as a research and development/
Quality control professional with the aim of providing valuable technical
insights in the field of research and development in a major production
environment with onus on cost effectiveness to improve the profitability of the
company
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Product development from concept to scale-up and commercialization
 Comprehensive knowledge of production and manufacturing process and
safe working environment
 Handling product research and development activities as well as developing
safety practices
 Providing necessary technical insights in product development and testing
activities
 Coordinating with the technical staff in the production and manufacturing
process testing
 Coordinate with sales and BD team to understand customer requirements
 Managed team of chemist and technicians to produce product within
customer specs
 Analytical, problem solving, team-oriented, customer-focused
 Ability to learn quickly, which allows me to adapt to new environments and to
be productive
 Ability to complete multiple tasks within time and budget constrains
 Highly skilled in conducting investigations, tests, finding inefficiencies and
making recommendations.
 Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and Internet
 Excellent organizational and presentation skills, as well as the ability to
multi-task and work well under pressure.
 Strong ability to maintaining high quality standards
Developments Done
 Alkyd Resin (Long, Medium and Short Oil akyd)
 Thermoplastic Acrylic Resin
 Acrylic Polyol
 Unsaturated Polyester Resin
 Waterbase Emulsion
 Styrenated alkyd
 Urethane modified alkyd
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2. • International driving license
issued from Sharjah UAE
• Work in EPICORE (ERP
System), BAAN
• Good knowledge of
manufacturing standards
Personal Details:
Date of Birth: 24 January 1978
Place of Birth: Lahore, Pakistan
Gender: Male
Status: Married
Height: 5’10”
Nationality: Pakistani
Language: Proficient in English,
Urdu
WORK EXPERIENCES
Iffco Chemicals FZE
Iffco is UAE based business house established in 1975 which manufactures range of
food products. In line with group’s long term vision of diversifying into chemicals as a
first step, IFFCO Chemicals was formed in October 2014. With well diversified product
portfolio backed by an advanced R&D facility produces approx. 30000 tones caters to
coatings, composites and adhesives industries.
Job Location: Hamriyah Freezone, Sharjah, U.A.E.
Position: Associate Manager QC and R&D
Department: R and D and Quality Control
Period: Oct 2014 to Present
Quality Control Responsibilities include:
 Assure quality consistency of the resin products with manufacturing
procedures and systems.
 Managed and supervised all levels of quality control and assurance.
 Supported the production by monitoring the team, resolving technical issues,
and developing tooling for productions.
 Overall supervision and technical advice to plant operators and a team of
Chemists for various test methods and application. To advice and improve
production processes. Co–ordinate all safety measures in Factory
 Standardize specifications and test methods for Raw Materials and Finished
Products.
 Monitor the manufacturing process of finished products to ensure all batches
meet specifications.
 Created, managed, organized and direct all Quality Assurance (QA) activities
for type and production documentation programs.
 Played key role in the creation of a proficient and efficient system for
ensuring the quality of product
 Documented various tests performed on manufactured product.
 Advice blending ratio of materials in a batch and advice corrective actions on
batches that are out of specs
 Analyze quality of incoming raw materials and packing materials before use.
 Perform inspection of dispatches and provide Quality Assurance Certificate of
finished product
 Handle customer complaints and conduct customer visits
 Work closely with customers to provide innovative solutions to their problems
and understand their technical problem
 Supervise and train laboratory assistants in doing QC checks of finished
goods and raw materials
 Ensure customer satisfaction by adhering to quality requirements of finished
products
 Facilitate plant processing from time to time

3. R and D Responsibilities include:
 Evaluate new suppliers of raw materials using analytical methods and
laboratory trials
 Evaluate and compare competitor’s samples from existing products to
understand and satisfy customer requirements
 Conduct laboratory batches to modify, improve and reduce cost of existing
products
 Prepare customer samples including COAs, TDS and MSDS and monitor
feedbacks from sales department
 Maintain documents and records of all raw materials and finished goods
 Supervise laboratory technician and chemist in conducting lab batches
 Developed product detail designs as well as manufacturing process
 Performed all other research and development activities as required
Knightsbridge Chemicals FZE
An international chemicals manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries in the
United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt. Knightsbridge Investments Limited, a private
investment company, wholly owns it. Key players in the manufacture of Alkyds,
Thermoplastic Acrylic, Unsaturated Polyester and Water based Resins in GCC and
surrounding nations.
Job Location: Hamriyah Freezone, Sharjah, U.A.E.
Position: Asst. Technical Manager
Department: R and D and Quality Control
Period: 26-January 2007 to Oct-2014
INSTRUMENTS USED
BK drying Recorder, Glossmeter, Scrub tester, Lico Colorimeter, Melting Point
apparatus, BYK Gardener Tubes, Brookfield Viscometer, Pencil Hardner Tester,
Hegmen Guage, Barcol Hardener
SEMINARS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED
Situational Leadership
ISO 9001
Incident Reporting and Investigation
REFERENCES
Available upon request.