Athar Nizam
About Athar Nizam
Athar Nizam is the Plant Director at General Mills in Australia, with extensive experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across several global FMCG companies.
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Athar Nizam currently holds the position of Plant Director at General Mills in Australia. His career spans significant roles in several world-class blue-chip companies, primarily within the FMCG manufacturing sector.
Education and Expertise
Athar Nizam studied Chemical Engineering at the University of the Punjab, earning a B.Sc from 1992 to 1998, and an M.Sc. Engineering degree from 1999 to 2000. He has extensive experience in lean manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and continuous improvement skills, which have been integral to his professional development.
Professional Background
Athar Nizam has built a robust career in various operational and technical roles across multiple countries. He started as Market Business Stream Lead Materials Handling at Nestlé from 1998 to 2004, followed by Operations Manager at PepsiCo’s West Asia Business Unit from 2004 to 2006. He then served as Factory Manager at Nestlé in Australia for 12 years (2006-2018) before moving to The Kraft Heinz Company, where he was Factory Manager in Sydney, Australia from 2018 to 2020. Currently, he is the Plant Director at General Mills in Australia.
Professional Achievements
Athar Nizam's career features a range of strategic and technical management roles. His extensive experience includes HR and Site Administration management, which has accelerated his career growth. He has worked across different regions, including Australia, Pakistan, and the Philippines, and in functions that emphasize lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.