Sohaib Adnan
Marketing and Operations Engineer
Dubai
Summary of Career
1. With a robust background as an experienced Professional Consultant in Textile and Industrial Engineering, I hold degrees in Textile and Clothing Management and an MBA specializing in Marketing and HR from Germany.
2. Over 16 years, I progressed from a Management Trainee Officer to a leadership role as Head of various Departments, focusing on Industrial Engineering and Development in Pakistan's dynamic Apparels and Textiles sectors.
3. Also Certified as a Project Manager, I bring flexibility, an open mind, and creativity to tackle new challenges.
4. A quick learner, adept negotiator, and key team player, I demonstrate strong leadership skills, guiding teams effectively for success.
5. As Head of Engineering, Planning and Marketing at Stitch Rite, which is a newly established facility under the umbrella of Colony Textile Mill. Successfully advanced career across a diverse range of products, specializing in workwear, shirts, and hosiery, while actively engaging in Marketing and Merchandising responsibilities.
6. Started in SAB Apparel as Head of Engineering and Projects later took on the leadership of the Planning and Merchandising as well. I played a crucial role in transforming startup operations focused on garments into a recognized brand, "CRUX" and advanced to a prominent position in the global market, adeptly catering to both wholesale and retail sectors through my expertise in Marketing and Merchandising.
7. My role in Askari Apparel as the Head of Engineering & Planning departments at the denim Project of "ASKARI Apparel" by AWT. I oversaw operations that included planning of diverse products such as chinos, kids wear, dungarees, pants, and cargos supplying to international market.
8. Joined CBL as Senior Manager in Engineering Department. It is a renowned for its distinct Engineered Structure and Planning. A Project of Revamping a defunct facility by conducting feasibility studies on existing machinery, acquiring needed equipment through strategic ordering. Crafting innovative factory layouts to accommodate all departments efficiently, facilitating the operation of six sewing lines to meet daily production goals ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 units.
9. Commenced my career as a Management Trainee Officer after graduating. At Azgard 9, I underwent an extensive learning journey, exploring diverse departments to understand their functional roles and value addition. Focused on specializing in the Industrial Engineering department to acquire in-depth technical knowledge in operations, quality, and cost management, shaping my career path.
10. Given the facts presented in my resume, I am eager for the opportunity to demonstrate my commitment to honesty and diligence. I assure you that I will spare no effort in contributing to the prosperity of this organization.
Experience as Assistant Manager Industrial Engineering
Azgard 9 FPR
10 September 2007
16 May 2009
Commenced my career as a Management Trainee Officer after graduating. At Azgard 9, I underwent an extensive learning journey, exploring diverse departments to understand their functional roles and value addition. Focused on specializing in the Industrial Engineering department to acquire in-depth technical knowledge in operations, quality, and cost management, shaping my career path.
Assistant Manager of Industrial Engineering Department
• Determining SMVs through PMTS (Pre-determined Motion Time Study).
• Establishing Work-in-Progress (WIP) movement using Baskets, Trolleys, and transitioning to a Hanger System.
• Introduce PITS (Production Incentive Tracking System/Coupon System).
Projects and Implementations
1. Estimating the Cost of Quality Control for improving the Value of Garment
2. Installing Baskets or Trolleys or Hanger System for WIP movement as per factories feasibility and budget constrain.
Experience as Senior Manager Engineering
Crescent Bahuman Limited C.B.L
01 May 2012
20 April 2013
Joined CBL as Senior Manager in Engineering. It is a renowned for its distinct Engineered Structure and Planning. Revamping a defunct facility by conducting feasibility studies on existing machinery, acquiring needed equipment through strategic ordering. Crafting innovative factory layouts to accommodate all departments efficiently, facilitating the operation of six sewing lines to meet daily production goals ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 units.
Experience as Senior Manager of Industrial Engineering Departments
• Analyzing and promptly resolving bottlenecks by calculating loss time.
• Evaluating Man-to-Machine Ratio, computing FOH on SMV’s, and assessing capacity for PPC department.
• Develop a Process Flow Chart and machines scheduling Preventive Maintenance.
• Monitoring hourly reports on the Balance Card and maintaining a comprehensive database for machines and operations.
• Establish piece-rate wages for contractors and operators at approved rates.
• Energy and Power cost analysis to Control and utilize Efficiently and Effectively
• Implement Control System by Pretto Chart 80/20 Rule and 7/O Inline Traffic Light
Projects and Implementations
1. Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Sewing and Washing Machines and Special Spare Parts
2. Point out Focused Area of Quality for improvement
Experience as Head of Engineering and Planning
Askari Apparel
01 April 2014
01 April 2017
In my role as the Head of Engineering and Planning departments at the denim factory "ASKARI Apparel". I oversaw operations that included planning and operations of diverse products such as chinos, kids wear, dungarees, pants, and cargos supplying to international market.
Experience as Head of Planning, Engineering, and Operations
• Auditing WIP on Weekly, Monthly (Internally) and Quarterly as required by the Financial Auditing departments.
• Finalizing piece rates based on SMV and market practices through negotiations.
• Designing and engineering factory layouts, implementing Line Balancing, and ensuring '6 S' throughout the factory.
• Launch AIPS (Attendance Incentive Payment System) to manage absenteeism.
• Preparing Strength Plan as per PPC Plan with GM Operations and get its Approval.
• Preparing Organogram of Operational Staff for an Organization
• Comparing Other Factories VS Current Factory SAB Apparel/ Askari Apparel
Experience as Head of Engineering, Planning and Merchandising
SAB Apparel Pvt. Ltd
03 April 2017
22 May 2021
Started as Head of Engineering and later took on the leadership of the Planning and Merchandising departments. I played a crucial role in transforming startup operations focused on garments into a recognized brand, "CRUX" and advanced to a prominent position in the global market, adeptly catering to both wholesale and retail sectors through my expertise in Marketing and Merchandising.
Merchandising Assistances
• Product Knowledge: Understand product specifications, features, and benefits.
• Market Research: keep updated on the current Industry trends, customer preferences and competitor activities.
• Inventory Management: Monitoring inventory levels and implement efficient replenishment processes.
• Customer Interactions: Provide excellent customer service, inquiries, concerns, and promptly responding to the customer.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Conduct meetings to align merchandising strategy with the Operations team.
Experience as Head of Planning
• Preparing Active Plans for New coming Styles as per Merchandisers forecast on SMV basis and plan accordingly.
• Filling Production Line's by vibrant Line Loading Plans.
• Order wise BOM Making and feeding them into ERP/Excel sheets.
• Lead PPC dept. by controlling orders as per their Trims availability.
• Conducting Pre-Production Meeting with all the concern departments.
• Order delivery OTIF (On Time in full) keeping record of Order wise delivery and customer feedback status.
• Communication b/w Head office, Factories to update Customer’s demand.
• Staff management and their assessment as per given targets.
Experience as Head of Engineering and Operations
• Creating Style Bulletins for New Styles with Process Flow and using SMED.
• Providing SMV’s, operational cost, feasibility and comparing Real SAM, and cost.
• Creating a Chemical Bill of Materials Recipe during Samples Development Stage.
• Calculating efficiencies through Log time of washing machines.
• Performing capacity analysis for all production departments: Sampling, Cutting, Stitching, Washing, and Finishing.
• Implement WIP gauging procedures using various formats at defined checkpoints.
• Understanding Customer’s Requirement and Engineer ease for Production Run at Sampling Stage to Customer, conduct surveys to note Client's Satisfaction
Projects and Implementations
1. Project of Feasibility between New Facility, Outsource or On Rent
o Data Collection.
o Calculating Direct + Indirect Cost.
o Generator on Diesel or Gas Comparisons.
o Boiler Feasibility to reduce Time and Cost.
o Chemical BOM/Recipe making at Sampling Stage.
o Implement Washing Machines LOG Time.
2. Area wise Capacity Building Plan (from 2,500 Pcs to 10,000 Pcs)/ Day
o Layout making of available Area.
o Designing Flow of Work.
o Distributing Areas.
o Make a Cost and Budget analysis.
3. Preparing ROI (Return on Investment) Profit and Loss from Export VS CMT
4. Engineer Process Lead Time to minimize it by eliminating Non-Value Steps
5. MOQ Increasing Impacts on Overall Cost reduction of All Departments.
6. Defining Incentive Levels for Production Departments as per their Performance
Experience as Head of Engineering, Planning and Marketing
Colony Group of industries
24 May 2021
30 December 2023
As Head of Engineering, Planning and Marketing in Stitch Rite, which is a newly established facility under the umbrella of Colony Textile Mill. Successfully advanced career across a diverse range of products, specializing in workwear, shirts, and hosiery, while actively engaging in Marketing and Merchandising responsibilities.
Marketing and Merchandising Consultancies
Developing marketing strategies aimed at objectives, target audience and timelines schedules.
Conduct market research by data collection, analysis, and reporting, industry, and competitor’s activities.
Establishing processes for planning events, guidelines for pre-event and post-event activities.
Facilitate collaboration with other depts such as sales, product development, finance, planning, costing and Operations.
Outline team roles and responsibilities, including guidelines for customer interaction and noticing their feedbacks.
Taking active part in ongoing Exhibitions, Seminars and Lectures to remain up to date in trends, methodologies, tools, and technologies.
Vendor Management: Establishing good relationships with suppliers negotiating prices with terms and inspecting product quality.
Order Placement and Tracking: timely taking orders and tracking the shipment status and providing feedback to the customers.
Price Management: Set smart pricing strategy, review feedback reports, and adjusting as per market requirements.
Promotions and Displays: Collaborate with marketing team for implement effective promotion strategies.
Experience as Head of Production Planning and Control (PPC)
• Making TNAs on Forecast basis of each Order/ Style.
• Follow-Up from MMC, on Resources expected In-house to delivering and from start operations till order Completion and Delivery.
• Preparing PCR (Production Control Run) of all inducting Orders.
• Committing Deadlines to customers as per current running Orders scenario.
• Setting-Up Production Department Targets as per available Capacity (resource).
• Monitoring Daily, Weekly and Monthly Production Efficiencies.
Experience as Head of Engineering and Operations
• Automate critical operations by designing workstations over Time Motion Study.
• Conducting time studies of individuals and management staff to evaluate their job descriptions and evaluate their performance.
• Establishing Work-in-Progress (WIP) movement using Baskets, Trolleys, and transitioning to a Hanger System.
• Creating Mock-Ups of every operation and get them approved by QC.
• Led daily GEMBA Walks to identify and solve on ground problems through PDCA.
• Initiate a Training Program for new operators, focusing on critical operations and setting standards and instructing safety measures.
• Enrich employee skills through diverse Training Programs.
• Develop SOPs, policies, and define KPIs for the Production and Services departments. Evaluate them every year.
• Create templates for all departments to streamline reporting and grasp the current situation.
• Train quality staff meticulously on 7/O Inline and End-line System, addressing issues, using different formats, reporting, and resolving problems.
• Provide management staff with training to comprehend their roles, efficiencies, and effectiveness across departments, including visits to other Sectors for understanding of fabric & accessories different aspects.
• Utilize RFID (Radio Frequency Identity) for wages disbursement and WIP tracking.
• Thread Consumption of Garments and Finished Garments Less and Loss Reports
• CAP’s (Corrective Action Plan) daily updating and communicating everyone.
Projects and Implementations
1. WiMetrix ERP successful Implementation on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Cards to perform below functions simultaneously:
• WIP Tracking from Cut, Stitch to Finishing.
• Easy and customize User Input Interface and Scanning Reports.
• Live Operators Working Status/ Efficiencies and Attendance.
• SMV Calculations bundle wise.
• Basket and Trolley System Implementation among Production Lines.
• Live Operator Wage Checking at any time.
• Quality System Implementation and Control at needle point by:
o 7/O System Inline Implementation.
o Traffic Light System.
o 80/20 Rule at End of Section and line.
o DHU alerting hourly basis.
• Live Reporting as per requirement.
• Easy and Pleasant visual via graphs and pie Charts.
• Different Templates Reporting Views level wise.
• LED’s and Pete-Panels will show the Production Status live.
2. Adding New Product Category of Ladies and Men’s Undergarments
• Making feasibility Report.
• Selecting Basic Pattern and Design.
• Meeting Experts.
• Sample making on Existing Machines.
• Presenting to Customer and get feedback.
3. Leaning the Factory Strength to get maximum utilization and efficiency
• Making job description of every dept
• Estimate required + Calculate Ideal Time
• Select Best / Key workers.
• Utilize rest for other Relevant Tasks
• Study of converting contractors instead of permanent staff of all Operation Depts
4. Worked on Projects with GIZ for the betterment of Quality & HR
• Evaluate status.
• Made Change Management Teams
• Attended Seminars and practical Training
• Implement in Operations and HR
• Evaluate results, repeat it every quarter
Intermediate 03 April 2000
Completed Intermediate in Commerce and Economics from Pakistan International School Al-Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaBachelor 04 September 2006
Bachelors in Textile and Clothing Management from Monchengladbach, Germany with the Final Thesis in 3D KnittingMaster 01 April 2013
MBA in Marketing from Virtual University Lahore, PakistanMaster 07 April 2014
MBA Specialization in Human Resource Management from Virtual University Lahore, PakistanProject Management Professional