Md. Sifat Zaman

• Analysed performance data to identify trends, make strategic decisions, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and innovations to boost operational success.
• Reviewed and revised operational policies, aligning procedures with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Directed staff recruitment and training, building a highly skilled and motivated operations team.
• Oversaw quality control processes, maintaining high standards for all products and services to enhance delivery times and customer satisfaction.
• Established performance metrics, driving accountability and recognising outstanding achievements.

Achievements:

• Factory Efficiency: Increased efficiency by 66% within the first year.
• Cut-to-Ship Ratio: 98% (with an average 1% plus shipment).
• First-Time Inspection Pass Rate: 99%.
• On-time delivery: 99.5%.
• Man-Machine Ratio (MMR): 2.48 to 2.10.
• Cost Per Minute (CPM): Implemented cost-saving strategies, resulting in a 30% reduction in operational expenses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented engineering strategies, policies, and plans to achieve company goals, and enhance overall performance.
• Provided expert consultation on engineering processes, fostering a positive culture, driving cost-effective systems, and maximising team efficiency and capacity utilisation.
• Led research and development initiatives, and managed project schedules, budgets, and quality and safety standards.
• Analysed cost structures and created budgets, driving reductions in cost per minute, and improving overall efficiency.
• Set and enforced quality (QA/QC) and safety standards, ensuring compliance and continual improvement across operations.
• Conducted training programmes on Lean methodologies to enhance management effectiveness, supervisory skills, and team dynamics.

Achievements:

• Factory Efficiency: Increasing efficiency by 80% within three years.
• Cut-to-ship ratio: 98%.
• First-time inspection pass rate: 97.4%.
• On-time delivery: 98%.
• Man-Machine Ratio (MMR): 2.67 to 2.18.
• Cost Per Minute (CPM): Implemented cost-saving strategies, resulting in a 25% reduction in operational expenses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolved unsafe and ineffective practices, optimising internal policies and processes to improve business responsiveness and efficiency.
• Led recruitment and training to align talent with business needs, and operational goals.
• Oversaw production and general administration, leading cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and system sustainability.
• Directed cost of manufacturing (CM) calculations and post-cost analysis to improve financial performance.
• Designed facility layouts and conducted training sessions on Lean methodologies, enhancing efficiency, team skills, and workplace culture.

Achievements:

• Designed the facility layout of a 1,430-machine, 45-line green factory.
• Reduced DHU by 85% through defect analysis and root cause analysis.
• Promoted a positive culture with 5S, 7 Wastes, KAIZEN, and simplified job complexity by 70%.
• Directed cross-departmental operations, boosting productivity by 50%, and enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Automated cutting and printing processes, maximising efficiency with minimal manpower.

• Implemented prompt corrective action and provided engineering solutions to errors arising in designing and manufacturing processes.
• Trained and supervised staff to adhere to new processes and deliver quality standards.
• Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques, reducing waste and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Implemented quality control procedures, significantly reducing defect rates and enhancing product reliability.