CURRICULUM VITAE

ABDUL HABIB MOHMED DHANANI

Mobile: +91-91671 02920 Phone: +91-22-28591001, E-Mail: ahmdhanani@gmail.com
To work with reputed company and in an environment that provides a challenging
and rewarding career ensuring a high-level job satisfaction and ample opportunities in
Metallurgical Industry
SYNOPSIS

A result oriented Diploma in Mechanical Engineer with 2 years exposure in forging

Industry & balance years in Aluminium Industry, exposure in Melting, Casting (D.C & C.C.),
Extrusion, Alloy Wheels, Rolling unto foil, Lamination and Printing.

Expertise in handling diverse range of operations entailing plant operations and

training.

Proven record of developing procedures, operational policies, planning and

implementing control measures to reduce running cost of the unit.

Good written, communication, inter personal, liaison and problem solving skill with
ability to work in multi cultural environment.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Operations.

Developing and implementing procedures control systems to maintain quality

standards.

Leading efforts for streamlining processes and generating cost savings in operations.

Responsible for day-to-day problems of plant/department, development and

procurement of alternative consumable to ensure profitability and productivity.

Ensure profitability of operations and all aspects of plant/department management

including day-to-day production planning, monitoring performance & production to ensure
compliance with quality & standards.

Co-ordinate with parallel operating departments to maintain & achieve set production
targets.

Develop optimal operating practice for the product process to achieve desired product
quality.

Cost reduction program, System development & process automation, Equipment and
operating spares performance & evaluation.

ISO document preparation.

People Management/Training

Conducting training sessions to Supervisors and operating crew to achieve smooth

flow of set targets.

Handling operational functions like pre-shifts, staff briefings, duty roster & etc.

Imparting appropriate training on products/process operations.

Personal Attributes & Skill.

Possesses good administration and Organizational Skill.

Always prefers to make detailed time bound plan and execute it.
Strives for good Housekeeping, Cost reduction and Quality improvement.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Consultancy & Trading services. Some of the major ones are as follows:1.
Standardizing of Hot Top Slab Casting to produce aluminium circles for Everest
Aluminium Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata (May-June 2012), was successful in training the crew & setting
up standard practices for Hot Top Slab Casting.
2.
Standardizing Process Parameters for Melting Scrap, in their static Reverberatory
Furnace, to reduce melting loss for First Aluminium Nigeria (Jan-Mar 2012), was successful
in demonstrating the flaws happing in melting resulting to huge melt loss during melting.
3.
Standardizing of Recovery, Melting & Casting parameters to produce aluminium
circles for Kitchen King (K) Ltd. Mombasa-Kenya (July-Sept. 2007), was successful in
correcting their operational short comings & reduction of their casting defects by 10%.
4.
Successful in standardizing of 4-Hi Cold Rolling Mill operation for First Aluminium
Nigeria (Feb-Mar 2007) and training of operating crew to operate the equipment at optimum
speed. Also 6-7 % gain has been achieved in their final recovery.
5.
Successful in solving technical problem of foil slackness (looseness) on one side and
oil marks on foil after annealing for ACME Printing & Packaging Sri Lanka.(Nov-Dec
2005)
6.
Successful in commissioning and demonstrating rolling unto 20 micron pack rolling,
starting from Two-Stand Tandem roughing mill,(Inpt.Gauge-0.80 mm) Intermediate Rolling
Mill and finally rolled through Finishing Mill with two un-winders. This project was with PT
ALUMINDOTAMA INDUSTRIES, Medan-Indonesia.(Jul-Nov 2003)
7.
Have been supplying CFF Filters & Flux for metal treatments.
LAST ASSIGNMENT
1.
Heeba Aluminium Company LLC-Syria joined them as Plant Manager, from
2/12/2009 till 06/04/2011. The unit is an Aluminium Foil Division. With in this short tenure,
trained the local crew to operate Foil Mills & ancillary equipment satisfactorily to produce 9
micron foil. Also had stabilized SRC Product (AA3003-H24). The plant at present is catering
to Local Market both 9 micron foil and SRC Product.
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS
1
Zoom Aluminium (P) Ltd Mumbai, 2008-2009, as AGM Projects & Mechanical.
Aluminium Industry- planning to set up for DC-Casting, Hot Rolling, Cold Rolling, Foil
Rolling, Extrusion & Alloy Wheel Plant in Sohar-Oman.
2
Western Metal Industries-Pune, 2002-2003, as Production-in-Charge.
Aluminium Slug Manufacturing Unit, catering Raw Material for Cans & Bottle
manufacturers, having a facility of continuous slab casting with tandem Hot Rolling, Cold
Rolling & Sheeting, sheets for Slug Punching Press.
3
Zenith Aluminium Co. Ltd.-Sri Lanka, 2001-2002 as Plant Manager.
A Utensil manufacturing unit, part of Phoenix Industries, producing a million pieces per
month, with in house casting via Moorse Furnace, air cooled molds, Hot Rolling, Cold
Rolling, Circle Cutting & Utensil manufacturing press.
4
Rolex Aluminium Pvt. Ltd. - Silvassa, 2000-2001 as Works-Manager.

This was a metal center unit doing the conversion type jobs of Slitting, Sheeting & Printing
5
Sterlite Industries (I) Ltd.-Pune., 1998-2000 as Manager Production.
This was foil division of Sterlite Group, their foil production was enhanced by 40% during
my tenure.
6
Amrut Lamination Pvt. Ltd.-Shapur,
97-98 as Works Manager.(Lamination
&Printing).
This was a metal center type unit doing conversion jobs in Lamination, Printing & Slitting.
7
Pennar Aluminium Co. Ltd.-Nagpur,
95-97 as Manager Production.(Sheet
/Coil Manufacturing).
This was first unit in India manufacturing Sheet & Coil, via Continuous Caster route unlike
that normally being produced via D.C. route. Was an active member in establishing Closure
Stock for various customers?
8
Indian Aluminium Co. Ltd. - Panvel.
92-95 as General Foreman. (Sheet /Coil
Manufacturing).
Had rejoined the unit after returning back to India, but was associated with their Davy Mill
Production Planning further developing product like Litho & Venetion Blind which was
earlier normally being produced only via Canaron Cold Rolling Mill.
9
Aluminium Industries SDN BHD-Malaysia 91-92 as Executive. (Sheet /Coil
Manufacturing).
Had joined them to standardize their Foil Rolling Section, was successful in rolling up to 15
micron pack rolling, with Off Line Doubling Facility for pack rolling.
10
Indian Aluminium Co. Ltd. - Panvel
72-90 as Foreman. (Sheet /Coil
Manufacturing).
Started my Aluminium Carrier as Trainee Engineer, initially for 10 years was associated with
their Melting & Casting Section, their after took a transfer to their Rolling Section. Had been
promoted to General Forman Rank
11
WG Forge & Allied Industries. - Thane
70-72 as Control Inspector.( Forging
Industry).
Started my Industrial Carrier, as Hot Forging Inspector.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

Standardization of process parameters, proper planning and scheduling to reduce

product cycle time, to achieve complete customer satisfaction by meeting delivery
commitment.

Reduction of furnace oil consumption by optimizing operating parameters.

Rationalization of annealing practices to save energy consumption

Sourcing of necessary raw materials, but at a cheaper price.

Roll grinding practices were modified to achieve better surface quality of the final
products and whereby the work-roll and back-up roll life were enhanced.

Training up the local crew to operate the equipments.

Constant monitoring the process to improve finish good yield.

Developed in-line magnesium addition process (Indian Aluminium, 72-90), (Alloy

containing Mg>4.50%), wherein magnesium melting loss was reduced to just 2-3 % from
their earlier 10 %.
TRAINING PROGRAMS

Safety Management course conducted by Directorate of Industrial Safety-Mumbai.

Course in Metallurgy for non-metallurgist conducted by ASM International.
Supervisory and Communication skill development program.

ACADEMICS
1.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (passed in First Division), in 1970 from DTE
Board Mumbai.
2.
Passed Inter Science (in Second Division), in 1966, through Ruparel College, from
Mumbai University.
3.
Passed S.S.C. (in Second Division), in 1964, through Parel English school, from
SSCE Board Pune.
OTHER SKILLS
1.
Proficient in Computer operation and Microsoft Office suite of products.
2.
Ability to undertake multiple tasks, Strong interpersonal & communication and
Leadership, Administration and parenting skills.
3.
Developmental and never give-up attitude, all the time efforts are put in to make the
product cost effective with out compromise on Quality.
4.
Trained on Presentation and communication skill Tools and Techniques.
5.
Well conversant with International standards and alloy systems.
6.
Aluminium casting and grain structure examination of aluminium alloys
7.
Material heat treatment annealing .practices
8.
Monitoring preventive and corrective action plans
9.
Customer complaint handling and services
10.
Holding various monthly quality meeting
11.
Preparation of Quality system manuals, procedures and work instruction and quality
system audit.
12.
Completed auditors training course conducted by ISOQAR (India) in April-2011,
ISQAR is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and by the
American National Accreditation Body (ANAB).
With regard to my personality, I can assure you that I am 100% motivated in any activities
that:
I pursue and that I thrive on the notion of challenge.

I welcome new ideas, assimilate, analyse and evaluate complex information, identify
key issues and principles and draw well reasoned conclusions.

Recognize and respect the attitudes, actions and belief of other members of the group.

Establish a good rapport with others (Seniors & Juniors) and work efficiently with
them to meet the objective or complete the task.

Assist working process of the group by helping resolve conflicts recognizing the
strength of others and encouraging them to contribute.

Implement action based on assessment of available data.

When appropriate, take leadership role, setting direction and winning commitment of
others.
CONTACT DETAILS
ADDRESS: C-1/203, Silver Sarc CHS, Shamsuddin Nagar, Jari Mari, Kurla Andheri Road,
Kurla, Mumbai - 400 072.
ALT. E MAIL:
ahmdhanani@yahoo.com or ahmdhanani@hotmail.com

DOB: 10th Dec.1947.

PASSPORT NO:
Z2339209 valid up to 24/06/2022.