General Manager Operations
Linmark International
Total years of experience :23 years, 6 Months
Planning & Key Performance Analysis
•Project Management & Production Oversight
•Excellent Vendor & Customer Relations in Global Markets
•Budgeting, Forecasting & Profit/Loss Responsibility
•Product Development & Quality Assurance
•Proactive Process Improvement & Cost-Cutting Initiatives
•Training, Mentoring & Cross-Functional Collaboration
•Costing, Sourcing & Price Negotiations
•Health, Safety & Labour Compliance
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
•In short span started sourcing of home textile, pet beds and towel division business for TJX at Linmark International
•At GulAhmed Textile Mills increased exports from $12m/year to $35m/year in 15 months
•Redesigned the quality manual and implemented new systems at GulAhmed Textile Mills
•Establishing industrial engineering dept. increased productivity at GulAhmed Textile Mills
•Streamlined manufacturing flow and right-sized the organization at Casual Sportswear to reduce workforce by 20% for an annual savings of $1 million. Increased inter-departmental coordination to help identify areas of improvement while building an effective, cohesive team.
•Developed and strengthened business relationship with customers for Rainbow Textiles
•Trained and developed teams
•Created a Garment Recovery Department at Siddiqsons Limited to salvage and reuse defective garments, which increased profits
•Initiative into logistics costs at Rainbow Textiles, reduced transportation costs by 30%.
•Launched an employee training centre at the Artistic Apparel factory in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
SK Consultants comprised a combination of market experts in diversified business fields, which assisted:
•Created logistic solution company in Jordan.
•Researched and evaluated machineries for a leading thread manufacturing company in Pakistan. These machineries lowered cost by 18% and increased efficiency by 20%.
•Provided guidance to small and medium garment manufacturing companies in developing their business.
Responsible for all aspects of operations, marketing, merchandising, compliance, maintenance and financial performance for a newly established apparel export division. Our non-denim manufacturing facility producing labels for clothing retailers such as Inditex, OVS, Tom Tailor, Mango and Jones Group.
•Initiated development of 3 production units in different industrial zones
•Managed Weekly quality, production, shipments & financial meetings
•Developed monthly, quarterly, yearly forecasts for sales and budgetary needs
•Review profit and loss statements; discuss payments and financial issues with the Controller
•Collaborate with Human Resource to review resumes, interview and select a qualified staff
•Train, coach and mentor staff, providing feedback and long term career goals to retain top performers
•Liaise with customers coming to factory to discuss production and other elements of their projects
•Oversee and maintain health and safety standards for the plants as well as labour law compliance
•Directly heading quality audit team from cut to pack
•Initiated a new work culture and sound production practices
•Overlooked quality & compliance audits, evaluate operational performance and implement cost reduction initiatives
Casual Sportswear (Artistic Group
Had the opportunity of working three times in CSW. Direct all aspects of operations, marketing, compliance, maintenance and financial performance for a $35 million denim manufacturing firm producing labels for clothing retailers such as Zara’s, Mango and H&M. Oversee more than 2, 000 employees, including 30 direct reports who manage the sales, production, merchandising, design, stitching, finishing, washing, research & development and import/export departments.
•Devise and implement sound strategic plans to ensure business growth and favourable profit margins.
•Conduct daily and weekly management meetings to discuss orders, key performance indicators, quality and other issues, and follow up with process and management improvements.
•Produce and analyze forecasts for sales, merchandising, marketing and chemical needs.
•Liaise with customers coming to factory to discuss production and other elements of their projects.
•Assure product quality and timely order delivery in accordance with customer specifications.
•Create feasibility reports and evaluate the viability of offshore manufacturing and other ventures.
Managed operations of a $50 million pioneer of denim industry in Pakistan, directing 2, 000 employees and 30 direct reports. Assured the timely, high-quality production of garments to a growing customer base. Set and achieved targets and objectives to grow the firm into a world-class organization with the largest and most comprehensive denim jean facility under one roof in the country.
•Reviewed production and client requests to ensure superior quality and adherence to specifications.
•Negotiated favourable rates and credit terms with new and existing suppliers to save on fabric costs.
•Created forecasts and monthly budgets and sent financial reports to the head office.
•Cultivated strong relationships with top brands such as Levi, Sears, and Walmart, providing direct support and consultation in the areas of systems, equipment and production capabilities.
•Ensured that production, warehousing and shipping met the evolving demands of global customers.
•Established new manufacturing methods and developed systems for monitoring production.
•Recruited, led, mentored and motivated staff with diverse skills sets for their various job functions.
Managed a global sourcing office established to assist clients seeking to utilise the Jordan-US FTA agreement in the garment industry. Successfully matched manufacturing suppliers with customers, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrics, trim, current trends and regional consumer preferences.
•Conducted a needs analysis with clients to determine the desired products and unique requirements.
•Researched and evaluated manufactured based on their set up, machinery and production capabilities and provided a detailed report to the client, identifying factories according to style and volume.
•Verified the production process chain and resolved quality and logistical issues at the initial stage.
•Negotiated more advantageous freight-on-board (FOB) prices for customers.
Facilitated the duty-free shipment of garments to the United States under the Jordan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US. Oversaw a $30 million operation, managing 1, 000 employees and 20 direct reports. Reviewed expenses and travelled to suppliers in Taiwan to negotiate a 20% reduction in fabric costs.
•Helped diversify products from knits to woven garments.
•Initiated a local worker training and development program in conjunction with the Ministry of Labour.
•Met with customers abroad to develop business and build relations.
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PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL HISTORY
Masood Textile Mills Ltd., Pakistan & Jordan
Managed multiple projects for one of the leading manufacturers of knit apparel from Pakistan, producing over 3 million garments per month for JC Penney, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and other prominent brands. Designed the firm’s hierarchy structure and developed the feasibility for establishing the woven garment division.
•Established an offshore clothing manufacturing firm with production facilities in Jordan.
•Developed project requirements, timelines and deliverables and assured timely order completion.
•Negotiated with machine suppliers to achieve 15% free machine parts for the first year of operation.
Led various initiatives, including the redevelopment of quality assurance systems for a top producer of denim and casual shirts. Regained customer confidence by shipping superior products according to client timelines.
Bachelors Degree in Commerce