Mohammad Ismail

Experience

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  Zaman Label Industries Ltd.

  Apr 2003 - Aug 2007

  Assistant Engineer

  Operations Management, Production Planning, and Manpower Optimization• Coordinated daily production schedules, ensuring the timely manufacturing of 50,000+ woven labels per day, achieving a 99% on-time delivery (OTD) rate.• Implemented production planning strategies that improved capacity utilization by 10%, optimizing machine output and minimizing downtime.• Effectively managed manpower, coordinating a team of 25+ operators to ensure efficient workflows and achieving in labor productivity.• Collaborated with the quality control team to ensure all production batches met industry standards, reducing defect rates by 10% and maintaining high-quality output. Show less

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  PowerMan Electric Company

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2011

  Supervisor, Operation (Engineering Division).

  Operations Supervision and Process Improvement• Led daily operations on the production floor, ensuring on-time delivery of 100+ transformers per month with a 98% on-time delivery rate (OTD).• Implemented process improvements and lean manufacturing practices, reducing production lead time by 15% and increasing production efficiency.• Managed a team of 30+ operators, conducting regular training and performance reviews, resulting in reduction in operational errors and enhancing team productivity by 15%. Show less

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  Bangladesh Online

  Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

  Assistant Engineer- Utility & Operation

  Utility Operations Management and Optimization• Managed and optimized utility operations, ensuring 99.9% uptime for essential network infrastructure, contributing to a reduced service downtime.• Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on utility equipment (e.g., generators, UPS systems), reducing equipment failure rate by 20% and improving system reliability.Team Coordination and Technical Support• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely deployment and maintenance of utilities, achieving 100% adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).• Provided technical support for utility-related issues, ensuring a quick resolution time of 95% of service tickets within 24 hours, significantly improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Show less

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  Rahimafrooz Batteries Limited

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2022

  Material Requirements Planning and SAP Utilization• Spearheaded Material Requirements Planning (MRP) using SAP ERP to ensure seamless production of 100,000 units per month, optimizing inventory management and eliminating stockouts or delays.Master Production Scheduling and S&OP Alignment• Introduced and managed Master Production Scheduling (MPS) to meet monthly S&OP targets, maintaining a forecast accuracy error rate below 10%, while continuously improving demand planning processes as a key KPI.Profit Optimization through Production Alignment• Strategically aligned production priorities with the sales team to achieve a minimum 25% gross profit margin, focusing on profitability maximization and cost efficiency.Data-Driven Demand Forecasting and Trend Analysis• Developed data-driven demand forecasting models, leveraging historical data, market trend analysis, and seasonality patterns, maintaining forecast bias within 15% and achieving forecast accuracy of >85%. Show less Production and Inventory Management• Ensured the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory accuracy at all times, effectively managing and controlling inventory levels and movements, achieving 95% inventory accuracy and reducing stock discrepancies by 15%.• Collaborated with the planning team to ensure daily production quantities were met, improving on-time delivery (OTD) performance to 98% and optimizing resource allocation for consistent output.Lean Manufacturing and Equipment Maintenance• Led the identification and improvement of OEE (Average achievement 82%) through Lean Six Sigma project, driving a 10% increase in production efficiency and reducing machine downtime by 20%. • Proactively implemented process optimization strategies to reduce scrap percentage in the plate charging area from 8% to 1%, enhancing material utilization and minimizing waste.• Selected and managed critical equipment, ensuring preventive maintenance and achieving a 15% reduction in unplanned maintenance downtime through effective Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.Quality Control and Process Optimization• Defined and maintained quality control standards for production, ensuring 100% compliance with industry regulations and reducing defect rates by 12%.• Negotiated production timelines and schedules as needed, achieving first-pass yield (FPY) improvements of 8% and ensuring alignment with production goals.Health, Safety, and Team Coordination• Oversaw the health and safety of employees on the production floor, reducing workplace accidents by 18% through enhanced safety protocols and training programs. Show less

  • Manager, Planning & Coordination

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Executive II Executive II Senior Officer, Production & Operation

    Oct 2013 - Aug 2019
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  Rahimafrooz Storage Power Business

  Oct 2022 - now

  Manager, Central Planning- Supply Chain Management

  Strategic Supply Chain Planning• Developed and executed comprehensive supply chain strategies, supporting the production of 100,000 battery units per month and achieving over 90% alignment with delivery schedules.• Enhanced supply chain resilience through IBP by maintaining a two-month safety stock of critical raw materials, ensuring uninterrupted production flow.Demand and Capacity Forecasting• Achieved 88% demand forecast accuracy across 10,000 SKUs, driving efficient alignment of production and inventory through robust S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) and S&OE (Sales and Operations Execution) processes.• Optimized production schedules, increasing capacity utilization to 95% last three years of Rahimafrooz factories.Procurement and Inventory Management• Reduced procurement cycle times by 20% and decreased inventory levels by 53%, from 54 days to 25 days through effective planning and negotiation with the procurement team.• Achieved an inventory turnover ratio of 6x annually, minimizing carrying costs while preventing stockouts.Logistics and Distribution Optimization• Boosted on-time delivery (OTD) performance to over 97% across all distribution channels of Rahimafrooz.• Reduced transportation costs by 20% through advanced route optimization and bulk shipment strategies.Risk Management and Compliance• Maintained 95% production uptime by developing and implementing contingency plans for raw material shortages and transportation disruptions. And ensured 100% compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for materials planning, procurement, and logistics operations.Commercial Acumen• Driving profitability through cost-effective supplier negotiations, contract management, and financial oversight.KPI Monitoring and Process Improvement• Monitored and improved key performance indicators (KPIs), achieving more than 90% target over last five years. Show less