Waheed Zafar

Experience

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  Yunus Textile Mills

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2012

  •Developing of action plan for the fulfillment of desired goal.•Design process routes to meet the required level needed for the fulfillment of customer’s specifications and requirements.•Selection of yarn with respect to Count, Strength and hairiness so that the required specs and aspects could be achieved.•Development of samples on required weaves, constructions, and blends with specialized finishes like crease recovery, antibacterial, flame retardant, Water repellent and encapsulated fragrant finish.•Evaluation of online/final testing of each developed sample before proceeding it to the customer.•Co-ordination with the marketing department to discuss all aspects of development samples and customer requirements.•Evaluation of testing required for the subsequent process like stitching. •Conducting training programs for all team members & maintaining proper documentation. Show less

  • Asst Manager Product Development

    Oct 2009 - Jul 2012

  • In-Charge Product Development

    May 2008 - Sept 2009

  • Management Trainee Printing Department

    Jan 2007 - May 2008
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  Unilliance Textile Mill LTD.

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  Manager Technical, Quality Control & Sustainability

  •Quality Leader for IKEA.•Management all activities, as HOD, of quality control department and Laboratory textiles/Packaging (IKEA). •Product development/ Zero series, from Customer requirements, Yarn and Fabric Quality to Stitching with costing.•Developments for special customer requirements and inquiries.•Chemical selection and stock management.•Chemical procurement and supplier selection. •Chemical compliance, Chemical traceability.•ISQS for IKEA Implementation and continues improvement.•Weaving and sizing quality and compliance.•Stitching quality and trouble shooting of issues in stitching.•Managing activities on effluent treatment plant.•Expansion and finalization of new machines.•Conservation of energy and water. Show less

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  Yunus Textile Mills Limited

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2024

   Ensuring Customer compliances are met at every process steps. Ensuring Customer audits/inspections are performed on time and meets the requirements.  Building relationship with customer based on trust and openness to create win-win situations. Keeping team in alignment with the customer action plans and KPI’s through increased interaction with internal and external Customers. To develop knowledge sharing and problem-solving culture arranging forums with internal teams. Ensuring understanding of customer requirements across the organization. Conducting trainings to fill gaps within team and across the organization. Ensuring internal inspection systems are working at all Gate checks. Ensuring compliances are met at incoming accessories and materials. As lead of Product engineering, leading the process owners towards process control improvement and making sure sustainability through standardization.  Leading the risk assessment process with Development team to formulate a control plan for making sure right first-time approach is achieved.  Analyzing and evaluating internal/external KPI’s and taking actions for improvement. Training of team on Lean & Six Sigma tools, customer requirements & newly implemented changes through improvement projects. Show less •Looking after all R&D of chemicals, fabrics and new customer requirements.•Looking after all the testing activities in lab for final products testing (physical and chemical) after wet processing.•Managing Lab dips and new product developments.•Managing testing and Evaluation of incoming raw materials and chemicals.•Process scheme finalization before starting of new order, IKEA specifically.•Managing and finalizing process recipes according to the customer testing and compliance requirements.•Managing all chemical related issue regarding compliance and documentations especially for IKEA.•Troubleshooting in case of any process related problems on processing floor. Show less

  • Deputy General Manager - Quality

    Dec 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Manager Quality

    Oct 2019 - Jan 2024

  • Manager QMS IKEA

    Feb 2016 - Sept 2019

  • Manager Laboratory & Product Development

    Jul 2014 - Feb 2016
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  Alkaram Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd

  Aug 2024 - now

  General Manager Quality