Abu Jiad Md. Abdul Kadir

Experience

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  Ananta Denim Technology Ltd.

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Executive, IE & Planning

  Introduced and implemented IE concepts, KAIZEN initiative, SMV, incentive planning, KPI improvement etc.

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  Avery Dennison Bangladesh

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2014

  Executive,Production

  As a Shift-in-charge, ensured best utilization of man,machine,material and method,helped in production planning,did problem solving-PDCA, quality assurance,documentation,coordination among various departments,5S,conflict resolution and strictly maintained KPIs that ranked the product line number one among all productlines in all plants in South Asia.

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  Ventura Leatherware Mfy(BD) Ltd.

  May 2015 - Oct 2018

  Lean Officer

  Worked with Lean Consultants to introduce and establish lean management across the organization,implemented the projects assigned and developed the production and quality system through lean manufacturing.Reduced in line inventory by 70% and change over time by 50%. Through Kaizen competition in factory, managed 30% to 80% improvement in quality and about 20% reduction in processing time for several operations.

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  Decathlon Bangladesh

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Continuous Improvement Production Leader- Footwear

  Helping,training and guiding suppliers to create culture of continuous improvement in their premises to achieve operational excellence which ultimately leads to better customer satisfaction and higher profitability for the suppliers as well.

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  Oasis Transformation Ltd.

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  Production Manager

  Setting up efficient manufacturing and quality systems with complete visibility and tracking of the processes.Production Planning.Implementing and establishing lean methodology in production and supply chain.Ensuring and increasing business profitability through labor and raw material utilization, productivity improvements, process developments and cost reduction.Creating leaders in different domains of manufacturing system.

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  TJS Consultants

  Feb 2020 - Dec 2020

  Lean Consultant & Trainer
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  PGS

  Feb 2021 - now

  1. Promote a Culture of Excellence• Drive and embed a culture of manufacturing excellence across all levels of the organization.• Foster a continuous improvement mindset by encouraging employees to challenge the status quo and implement best practices.• Serve as a change agent, influencing and guiding teams through continuous improvement and transformation.2. Lead and Execute Manufacturing Excellence Projects• Facilitate continuous improvement and operational excellence projects across multiple regions.• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-country teams to scale and replicate successful initiatives.• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce waste.3. Facilitate QMS & Lean Training and Workforce Development• Conduct Lean and Quality Management System (QMS) trainings to upskill employees.• Coordinate and support quality transformation initiatives, ensuring effective transformation from quality control to quality engineering.4. Standardization and Best Practice Implementation• Establish and enforce one common manufacturing excellence standard across different business regions.• Develop and implement a best-in-class operational framework to ensure process consistency, efficiency, and compliance.5. Data-Driven Decision Making & Value Creation• Analyze business performance, trends, successes, and failures to identify value-adding opportunities.• Leverage data analytics and digital tools to drive informed decision-making and optimize operations.6. Drive Innovation & Technology Adoption• Identify and introduce emerging technologies, automation, and smart manufacturing solutions to enhance productivity. Show less Managing and coordinating the Supplier Development and Manufacturing Excellence Program in Bangladesh, which aims to secure business growth and add value to stakeholders through sustainable development in the supply chain.Increase suppliers' manufacturing efficiency to develop organic growth, enabling suppliers to be bigger, better, more reliable, and more flexible.Analyzing the true cost of garments and reducing fabric consumption, waste and cost in the manufacturing processes. Driving continual improvement in factories by providing training and guidelines following industrial engineering, lean methods, industry best practices, and ISO 9001 quality management systems.Validating the production capacity of suppliers and capacity planning to avoid overbooking.Conducting technical audits to drive continual improvement and increase product safety.Collaboration with stakeholders to align with one common goal across the organization and develop strategies to support the company's ambitious growth plan. Show less

  • Manufacturing Excellence Manager

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Sr. Textile Industrial Engineer

    Feb 2021 - Jan 2025