Ashiq Mohamed Salleh Hussain

Multi-talented business leader bringing 18+ years of experience as a successful sales head and plant management professional.

Strategic problem solver, change manager and a visionary executive, who implements plans that meet current and future needs.

In-depth knowledge of Oilfield chemicals and its applications, backed by hands on product development, manufacturing & marketing/business development experience.

A CQI, IRCA certified QMS Lead Auditor and an IOSH certified safety manager.
A dedicated team leader experienced in handling multi-ethnic, multi-lingual staffs, who can bring to your business; additional professionalism, passion, productive ideas, enthusiasm, team work and the latest specialty chemicals market insight.

• Delivered a 250% revenue growth within 2 years
• Constructively promoted and secured approvals for H2S Scavengers, Corrosion inhibitors and several other oilfield chemicals with Saudi ARAMCO and other major O&G service companies
• Successfully negotiated several long-term contracts with major end-users
• Effectively implemented an Integrated Management System (EHSQ) for GCI/ACC
• Headed GCI's Multipurpose Plant project with an estimated cost of US $7.5 million
• Successfully completed Plant Modification and retrofitting of GCI's Stage 0 plant
• Took up lead role in the Process Design & acted as Owners Representative of SICHEM's proposed US $35 million new specialty chemicals manufacturing complex project
• Headed the Plant Expansion Projects of SICHEM LLC with an estimated cost of US $2 million
• Implemented a new Preventive Maintenance programme in SICHEM LLC
• Successfully introduced a comprehensive raw material forecasting model for a multi-product batch manufacturing plant thereby significantly reducing inventory carrying cost

• Well versed with oilfield chemical products such as H2S Scavengers, imidazoline, APQ, BAC, amine-based corrosion inhibitors, well acidizing corrosion inhibitors, defoamers, biocides, surfactants etc.
• Excellent general management skills to ensure utmost customer satisfaction with least operating cost, whilst ensuring operational compliance of the manufacturing plant to highest safety standards.
• Conducting regular review of manpower, plant utilization to improve productivity, maximize usage of available resources and minimizing wastages by implementation of 5S and GMP techniques.
• Heading incident investigation teams, root cause analysis on equipment failures & implement preventive measures. Implementing MTTR, MTBF to improve plant efficiency.
• Promoting quality initiatives, KPIs and encourage staff participation.
• Reducing inventory carrying cost by audits, JIT inventory planning and supply chain optimization.
• Consultant for top management in oilfield chemicals technology & business development ideas
• Proficiency in formulating policies, procedures & work instructions
• Drafting yearly OPEX / CAPEX budgets
• Analyzing and improving Key Performance Indicators
• Management Representative for EHSQ management
• Technical troubleshooting and Commissioning / De-commissioning of reactor systems
• Expertise in handling, storage and inventory management of both powder & liquid chemicals
• Identifying problems within production process and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Resource optimization with planning, procuring and inventory control responsibilities

• MANAGING SAFELY certified by IOSH
• 5S CONCEPT CERTIFED by Management and Strategy Institute
• LEAN SIX SIGMA WHITE BELT CERTIFIED by Management and Strategy Institute
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS CERTIFIED by Management and Strategy Institute
• CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION MAKING by Select Training & Mgmt Consultancy
• MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM by ABAMI Consultancy & Training
• TIME AND STRESS MANAGEMENT course by MILES
• ACCIDENT PREVENTION, SAFE HANDLING OF CHEMICALS by Salusafe Professional HSE Soln.

Date of Birth: 06 May 1984 | No of dependants: Three (Spouse + 2 Child)

Nationality: Indian | Immigration Status: KSA Residency, willing to relocate. Holding valid B1/B2 USA Visa