Ifran Ahmed
Perth,Australia
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years’ experience leading manufacturing, maintenance, and operational teams in high-volume industrial environments. Proven track record in operational leadership, WHS compliance, inventory control, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Experienced in cost optimisation, workforce leadership, and continuous improvement across production and warehouse operations. Acknowledged for cultivating high-performing teams, minimizing downtime, and enhancing commercial results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Lead
British American Tobacco
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Engineered and organized maintenance tasks to align with OEM standards and operational KPIs using SAP.
- Directed maintenance operations on high-speed FMCG production lines, guaranteeing equipment availability to achieve production KPIs for safety, quality, and output.
- Reduced unplanned downtime by 25% using Continuous Improvement initiatives, utilizing condition monitoring tools and proper implementation of RCA CAPA.
- Led cross-functional cost optimization initiative resulting in 15% reduction in maintenance costs (~AUD 300,000) while enhancing spare parts availability
- Performed in depth analysis identifying root causes of recurring breakdowns, executed corrective and preventive actions for reduction.
- Mentored technicians and new team leaders to improve technical capability, engagement, and safe work behaviors.
Team Leader
British American Tobacco
12.2020 - 10.2023
- Led and developed a team of 80+ operators and technicians, focusing on performance management, engagement strategies, shift assignments, and succession planning.
- Delivered daily production targets while maintaining product quality and safety KPIs, and implemented corrective and preventive actions to reduce wastage, improve product quality, machine performance, and production trends.
- Optimized shift coverage to minimize overtime while maintaining production continuity.
- Collaborated with Quality and Supply Chain teams to resolve market complaints, implementing corrective and preventive actions to solve quality issues.
- Acted as the Incident Elimination spokesperson, with full responsibility for EHS performance across the shift and cell.
- Facilitated Gemba walks to pinpoint EHS losses, accelerated resolution of all near miss actions, and ensured implementation of effective corrective and preventive measures.
Service Engineer
E&G Tech Ltd
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Completed 4 projects in 4 months including 8 cylinders Perkins Engine Generator, Overhauling, 16 Cylinder Perkins engine Commissioning and boosting service revenue by 25% by taking cost minimization initiatives.
- Coordinated between Sales and Service teams to streamline operations.
- Scheduled and supervised service staff through regular site visits.
Intern
Square Pharmaceuticals Limited
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed a 4-week industrial attachment at the pharmaceutical plant, gaining exposure to HVAC, utilities (chillers, cooling towers, ETP, water purification), medicine production processes, and warehousing & inventory systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)
Bangladesh01.2020
Skills
Organizational & Manufacturing Excellence
- Integrated working system (IWS)
- Lean manufacturing and Kaizen methodology
- Operational efficiency and process optimization
- Root cause analysis (RCA) & CAPA
- Maintenance planning and scheduling
- Inventory and materials management
- Equipment and asset management
- Generator commissioning
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Environment, work, health, and safety compliance (EHS/WHS)
- Safety management systems and risk assessment
- Quality improvement and complaint reduction
Systems, Data & Engineering Tools
- SAP, CMMS
- Data analysis and operational reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- SolidWorks
Leadership & Collaboration
- Team leadership and workforce development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving and decision-making
Projects
- Spare Parts Cost Optimization Initiative, 2024
Led a cross-functional cost optimization initiative with Finance, Procurement, and Engineering to renegotiate contracts with vendors and third-party support teams, optimize preventive maintenance spare lists, extend spare-part life by implementing Kaizen, improve spares ordering and inventory turnover, and deliver a 15% reduction (A$ 300,000 per quarter) in spare parts costs while improving equipment performance
- Machine Speed Optimization Project, 2023
Resolved rate losses through thermal and vibration analysis, replacing defective components without OEM support and achieving a 30 packets/min speed increase, enabling 10 million additional units during peak production.
- Machine Relocation Project, 2022
Led on-site machine relocation and installation projects, managing CAPEX budget, taking and approving quotations form the vendors, co ordinating engineering team, contractors and safety compliance. Delivered the project ahead of schedule, ensuring minimal production disruption, and earning a Spotlight Award for execution excellence
- Beckhoff Conversion in GD Machine, 2021
Led a PLC and electrical system upgrade with the Indonesian GD team under GSUM and IWS, reducing unplanned downtime by 80% and delivering operator and technician training.
- 8 Cylinder Perkins Engine Overhauling, 2020
Led full dismantling, inspection, reconditioning, and component replacement of a Perkins 8-cylinder diesel generator. Restored full capacity, improved fuel efficiency, and ensured reliable backup power for critical operations
Training & Courses
- SAP EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) | SAP | Jan 2026
– Work order management, preventive maintenance, asset lifecycle basics - PLC-Based Automation | Reliance High Tech Ltd | Jan 2018
– PLC logic, industrial control fundamentals - Supply Chain Principles | Georgia Institute of Technology through Coursera |May 2020
– Understanding of supply chain principles, inventory control, spare parts management, lead time optimization, and coordination between maintenance, production, and procurement.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Native
Native
Accomplishments
• Spotlight Award, May 2024
Awarded for outstanding equipment maintenance, maximizing uptime and operational reliability.
•Team Leader of the Year, 2023
Recognized for firm team leadership, proactive problem-solving, and exceptional technical expertise.
• Spotlight Award, August 2022
Successfully led a critical Machine Relocation Project, ensuring a very smooth transition with absolute zero operational disruption.
Awarded for outstanding equipment maintenance, maximizing uptime and operational reliability.
•Team Leader of the Year, 2023
Recognized for firm team leadership, proactive problem-solving, and exceptional technical expertise.
• Spotlight Award, August 2022
Successfully led a critical Machine Relocation Project, ensuring a very smooth transition with absolute zero operational disruption.
Languages
Fluent in English
Reference
- Available upon request
Timeline
Maintenance Lead
British American Tobacco
11.2023 - 07.2025
Team Leader
British American Tobacco
12.2020 - 10.2023
Service Engineer
E&G Tech Ltd
07.2020 - 11.2020
Intern
Square Pharmaceuticals Limited
12.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)