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Mostafa Mahrooghi
Industrial Performance Manager
Qazvin
Summary
Results-oriented professional with over 9 years of experience leading Lean transformation in dairy manufacturing. Expertise in structured problem-solving and shop floor coaching, achieving significant outcomes such as deploying Business Manufacturing Model standards across eight functions and improving OEE by nearly 15%. Generated over €2M in cost savings through waste reduction and asset optimization, focused on driving team success in an entry-level Plant Directorial role.
Overview
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Certifications
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24
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Performance Management
BEL Rouzaneh Dairy Industries
IRAN, QAZVIN
07.2017 - Current
- Lean and perpetual improvement
- Continuous flow production
- Team performance management
- Process optimization
- 5S & Visual Management
- Loss Tree Analysis
- Core problem identification
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Overall Labor Effectiveness (OLE)
- Bel Manufacturing Model (BMM) deployment across 8 operational functions
- End-to-end industrial performance management — safety, quality, delivery, cost & productivity (SMQCDE)
- Zero-based budgeting ZBB
- Dairy and cheese processing techniques — correlating process factors with quality waste and yield measures
- Secured around 15% improvement in OEE for process sites, contributing to €2 million+ in cost savings across 9-year period
- Power BI — performance dashboards and data-driven decision-making
- Industry 4.0 and manufacturing digital advancement initiatives
- Coaching-oriented leadership across 400+ employees in varied cultural contexts
- Strategic thinking alongside strong shop floor engagement ("walk the talk")
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Fresh Cheese Plant Manager
Palood Parsian Food Industries Co.
IRAN, Neyshabour
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Promoted internally after 10+ years of progressive operational roles to lead full plant operations across 4 production lines and 207 employees in a multi-product cheese and dairy facility.
- Accountable for production performance, people leadership, financial results, and continuous improvement — managing an annual output of approximately 31,000 tons across UF cheese, cream cheese, yoghurt, and process cheese categories.
- UF Cheese — 23,000 T/Y
- 120 employees across 3 shifts
- Cream Cheese — 1,000 T/Y
- 42 employees
- 2 shifts
- Yoghurt & Drinking Yoghurt — 7,300 T/Y
- 23 employees
- 2 shifts
- Process Cheese — 370 T/Y
- 22 employees
- 2 shifts
- -Production Manager for fresh cheese and dairy operations at Palood Parsian, overseeing 120 employees across multiple product lines including fresh cheese, yoghurt, and drinking yoghurt.
- -Managed end-to-end fresh cheese and dairy production operations across 2 product lines, ensuring quality, yield, and output targets were consistently met.
- Drove production utilization improvements across milk and dairy product lines through structured process optimization and loss elimination.
- Coached and developed functional teams to embed continuous improvement practices — building the CI capability that would later underpin large-scale Lean transformation.
- Led quality management across production — implementing standards and controls to improve product consistency and reduce defect rates.10% quality improvement in waste reduction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on production planning, scheduling, and operational performance tracking against KPIs.
- Developed process engineering solutions to streamline production workflows and improve operational efficiency across dairy categories.
- Technical expertise built:
- Deep hands-on knowledge of fresh cheese manufacturing processes — UF technology, separation methods, and fermented dairy production.
- Quality management systems (QMS)
- Food safety standards, GMP, HACCP
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing new manufacturing technologies and best practices.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, optimizing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing skills and improving team performance.
- Analyzed production metrics to identify trends, implementing strategies for continuous improvement.
- Fostered a culture of safety through regular audits and employee engagement initiatives.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Oversaw daily operations of 7000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends in workplace injuries or near-misses; implemented corrective actions accordingly.
R&D Manager
Palood Parsian Food Industries Co.
IRAN, Neyshabour
01.2007 - 12.2009
- R&D Manager specializing in dairy product formulation and innovation at Palood Parsian.
- Led new product development, ingredient optimization, and cost reduction initiatives across fresh dairy categories — building the deep technical foundation that later informed process engineering and operational excellence work at plant level.
- Led end-to-end development of new dairy products and specialties — from concept and formulation through prototype testing to commercial launch.
- Developed 8 new SKUs across fresh cheese and fermented dairy products: Feta portion in Form fill seal packaging and cream curd hot filling packaging from: 15 gr to 450 gr.
- Designed and optimized formulations across fresh cheese, fermented dairy, and specialty products — applying food science principles including milk protein behavior, fat emulsification, starter culture selection, and texture/pH control and yield optimization in feta to reach Concentration factor to 4.60 and cream curd yield to 1 per kg.
- Provided technical support to sales teams and customers — translating product performance data into customer-facing solutions and resolving quality or functionality issues in the field.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure lab-to-plant transfer of new formulations was smooth, scalable, and consistent with quality standards.
- Conducted trials, experiments, and technical assessments to validate new ingredients and processes before commercial rollout.
Butter Production and Packaging Supervisor
Palood Parsian Food Industries Co.
IRAN, Neyshabour
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Led end-to-end production and packaging operations for Unsalted Sweet Butter, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Supervised packaging processes to ensure product integrity, accurate labeling, and adherence to customer specifications in form fill seal machine in 10 gr to 35 gr and Benhil co. brand from 10 gr to 500 gr packaging lines.
- Manufacturing initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce operational losses to 0.03% with almost zero non quality during 2 continuous years.
- Ensured compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, and company policies.
- Supported new product introductions, process optimization, and cost-saving projects within the butter manufacturing area.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage, safety procedures, and production processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production speed and reduced waste.
- Monitored performance metrics and adjusted workflows to meet production deadlines consistently.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and make informed decisions for operational enhancements.
- Developed training materials and resources to support ongoing staff development and skill enhancement.
- Managed team of 35 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
- Implemented energy-saving measures, contributing to company's sustainability goals (Butter waste recovery).
- Oversaw packaging operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Milk Lab Trainee
Palood Parsian Food Industries Co.
IRAN, Neyshabur
09.2002 - 09.2003
- Performed laboratory analyses on raw materials, intermediate by-products, and finished dairy products to support quality assurance activities.
- Assisted in conducting physicochemical and quality control analyses in accordance with laboratory procedures and industry standards to optimize control plan 5%.
- Gained hands-on experience testing and evaluating Milk Powders, Butter, UHT Cream, and Whey Products, contributing to product development and quality assurance efforts.
- Assisted in conducting physicochemical and quality control analyses per laboratory procedures and industry standards, ensuring product quality and safety compliance.
- Gained hands-on experience in testing and evaluating four major product categories: Milk Powders, Butter, UHT Cream, and Whey Products.
- Collaborated with production and quality teams to investigate product quality issues and process variations, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in the preparation and analysis of samples using laboratory equipment and techniques.
Education
M.D. - Engineering Technology of Novel Dairy Manufacture
University of Applied Science And Technology
Mashhad 04.2001 -
Bachelor's degree - Dairy Science
University of Applied Science And Technology
Hashemi Nejad Institute01-2012
Associate's degree - Dairy Technology, Technology of Milk And Milk Products
University of Applied Science And Technology
Mashhad01-2009
Skills
Data-driven trend analysis
Performance optimization
Decision-making
Critical thinking
Problem resolution
Team leadership
Time management
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Dependable and responsible
Active listening
Certification
Cultures that make a difference
Interests
Movie
Out door
Relaxation
Timeline
Industrial Performance Management
BEL Rouzaneh Dairy Industries
07.2017 - Current
Fresh Cheese Plant Manager
Palood Parsian Food Industries Co.
02.2015 - 06.2017
R&D Manager
Palood Parsian Food Industries Co.
01.2007 - 12.2009
Butter Production and Packaging Supervisor
Palood Parsian Food Industries Co.
01.2005 - 12.2007
Milk Lab Trainee
Palood Parsian Food Industries Co.
09.2002 - 09.2003
M.D. - Engineering Technology of Novel Dairy Manufacture
University of Applied Science And Technology
04.2001 -
Bachelor's degree - Dairy Science
University of Applied Science And Technology
Associate's degree - Dairy Technology, Technology of Milk And Milk Products
University of Applied Science And Technology
Honors-Awards
2nd place Overall Labour Effectiveness challenge, BMM COMPASS AUDIT CERTIFIED in ADVANCED Level