Asghar Ali Channa
KARACHI
Summary
Production planning leader with 10+ years in garment manufacturing, specialising in cut-to-pack operations, capacity planning by SMV, and logistics coordination. Led cross-functional teams to optimise schedules and improve delivery performance for on-time, quality shipments. Applied textile science and engineering training to strengthen end-to-end production execution.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Production & Planning Control
TFA Apparels
Karachi, Pakistan
08.2025 - 10.2026
- Proficiently led the Cut-to-Pack production team.
- Managed daily operations to optimise workflow and resource allocation.
- Plan workflow and schedules for Cutting, Stitching, Washing & Finishing according to their capacity.
- Monitored production status of Cut-to-Pack and ensure timely delivery with required quality of goods.
- Facilitated capacity planning to meet production demands.
- Identified delays and accordingly adjusted schedules to meet deadlines.
- Addressed supply chain issues concerning trims, fabric, and processes to maintain production continuity.
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Manager, Production Planning & Control
Artistic Apparel Pvt Ltd
Karachi
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Oversaw production runs to maintain quality standards and optimise output., coordinate dashboards, and report KPI progress weekly.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
- Managed workforce scheduling, balanced workload, and prevented burnout to maintain team morale.
- Cultivated a work environment focused on personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.
- Purchased supply items and tracked orders to ensure alignment with budgetary requirements.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and provided operational support to optimise resource utilisation.
Manager, Production & Planning
Fashion & Arts Pvt Ltd
Karachi
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Capacity planning from cut to pack sections. Coordinated daily operations across multiple departments to ensure workflow efficiency. Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely output and quality compliance. Managed logistics operations to streamline the supply chain and enhance delivery efficiency.
- Oversaw supply chain operations, ensuring smooth running of production floor activities.
- Monitored daily production, resolving operational hurdles to maintain workflow continuity.
- Analysed production processes and set achievable targets to enhance efficiency.
Floor Lead (Production Manager)
Al-Karam Textile Mills Pvt Ltd
Karachi
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Planned and oversaw daily woven production operations, ensuring seamless separation from knitted production operations.
- Managed work-in-progress and coordinated supply chain schedules continuously.
- Coordinated lean manufacturing activities and completed compliance documentation to support operational efficiency.
- Facilitated meetings, ran cut-to-pack flow, and analysed target versus actual.
- Reported KPIs, conducted root-cause analysis, and maintained accurate BOM records.
- Managed shipment deliveries, ensuring adherence to quality standards for each dispatch.
- Updated all reports on Oracle ERP dashboards routinely and consistently.
Manager, Production & Planning
Babar Enterprises
Karachi, Pakistan
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Increased Production by 30% with available capacity & resources.
- Developed planning systems to optimise workflow efficiency and support materials requirements planning.
- Conducted operations analysis to identify process improvements, enhancing KPI reporting and implementing root cause analysis.
Manager, Production & Planning
Fashion & Arts Pvt Ltd
Karachi, Pakistan
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Led production teams in cut-to-ship processes to ensure timely delivery of products. and keep workflows moving end-to-end.
- Monitored production progress and quality compliance, promptly removing emerging bottlenecks to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated production planning for cut to pack departments, ensuring alignment with daily schedules.
- Maintained MPS dashboard, ran KPI reporting, and tracked trim availability to support production operations.
Manager Production & Planning
TFA Apparels
Karachi, Pakistan
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Planned cut-to-pack workflow across cutting, stitching, washing, and finishing capacity to optimise daily operations.
- Managed supply chain issues for trims, fabrics, and process requirements to ensure seamless production flow.
- Modified production schedules to mitigate delays and ensure delivery timelines were maintained.
- Scheduled workflow and timelines based on line throughput constraints.
- Resolved production issues across workflow and escalated unresolved cases quickly.
- Established T&A and RFI timelines to maintain alignment across teams.
- Planned capacity using SAM and SMV for each product variant.
- Monitored logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Manager, Production & Planning Control
Rajby Industries
Karachi, Pakistan
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Balanced production lines to optimise workflow and meet production targets. Managed work-in-progress inventory to minimise delays and maintain consistent output. Inventory management. Production Monitoring. Operations Analysis. KPI reporting. Root cause analysis. Coordinated bill of materials to ensure accurate inventory and align with production schedules. Lean manufacturing Coordination & Compliance. Production dashboard reporting.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives, driving organisational growth.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and service providers, securing favourable terms and contributing to cost savings.
- Collaborated with senior management to understand needs, successes and failures of existing strategies.
Program Coordinator
Indus University
Karachi, Pakistan
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared class timetable to enhance scheduling efficiency. Compiled key performance indicators to evaluate and support team productivity. Conducted root cause analysis to identify and address process issues. Update dashboard through Oracle.
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting project status and areas for improvement.
- Facilitated training sessions for project staff, improving skills and knowledge relevant to project success.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior management, highlighting programme outcomes and recommendations for future initiatives.
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting project status and areas for improvement.
Head of Department (Textile Design)
Pak-Korea Garment Technology Institute
Karachi
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Oversaw academic and administrative functions of department, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
- Reviewed and evaluated departmental performance, presenting reports to senior management with actionable insights and recommendations.
- Collaborated with other managers to plan and direct organisational tasks.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and setting individual objectives.
Instructor
Pak-Korea Garment Technology Institute
Karachi
06.2011 - 09.2013
- Developed lesson plans to engage students and enhance learning outcomes. Delivered lectures to facilitate understanding of course material and foster critical thinking.
- Managed classroom dynamics, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment conducive to learning for all participants.
- Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions to progress learning.
- Instructed students using innovative classroom techniques and lectures to help learners overcome learning challenges.
NIP Internee
Textile Commissioner's Organization, Government of Pakistan
Karachi
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Draft and organise notes for file approvals in accordance with government procedures, ensuring accurate and up-to-date file records.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Production Supervisor
Popular Fabrics Pvt
Karachi
03.2008 - 12.2009
- Supervised production operations from grey fabric to folding, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Compiled and analysed KPI reports to assess performance metrics while overseeing production status updates for timely progress, and developed production plans to optimise workflow and resource allocation.
- Supervised daily production activities, monitored employee performance, and addressed inefficiencies to optimise workflow.
- Planned and communicated daily manufacturing tasks and targets.
- Gave clear staff instruction to achieve production output.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Textile Engineering
Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
Jamshoro, Sindh12-2007
Master of Science - Textile Science
Indus University
Karachi, Sindh04-2015
Skills
- Capacity planning
- Cut-to-pack operations
- Production scheduling
- Materials planning
- Inventory management
- KPI analysis
- Root cause identification
- BOM management
- Lean processes
- Oracle ERP
- Dashboard reporting
- Excel dashboards
- Supply chain management
- Quality assurance
- Compliance management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Tracking and analysis
- Technical problem-solving
- Problem-solving communication
- Pressure handling
- Team adaptability
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Product expertise
Certification
- 4-Months Training on “Garment Manufacturing” KOICA South Korea
- 4-Months Training on “Apparel Factory Management” PHMA Karachi
LANGUAGES
English (fluent)
Urdu (fluent)
REFERENCE
Available on request
Hobbies and interests
- Reading Research Article related to Textile/Garment
- Social working in community
- Indoor games
- Travelling
References
- Will be available on request
Accomplishments
- Published 5 research papers in reputed international journals, contributing to advancements in textile science and engineering.
- Always got 1st Division in Matric, Intermediate, Bachelor and even in Master Degree.
- Implemented cost-effective production planning using SMV/SAM techniques, consistently meeting delivery deadlines and reducing operational costs and improved production by 10%.
- Lead the successful execution of Quality Management System (QMS) as Team Leader, enhancing product quality and compliance.
- Optimized workflow schedules for cutting, stitching, washing, and finishing departments, increasing production efficiency and throughput.
- Conducted regular production meetings and proactively resolved production issues, ensuring smooth operations and timely order fulfillment.
- Streamlined supply chain coordination for trims and fabric procurement, reducing material shortages by 20%.
- Successfully lead the Production Team in addition to Planning team at Fashion Arts, TFA Apparels, Artistic Apparel and at AL-Karam Textile Mills Karachi Pakistan.
Timeline
Manager, Production & Planning Control
TFA Apparels
08.2025 - 10.2026
Manager, Production Planning & Control
Artistic Apparel Pvt Ltd
08.2024 - 07.2025
Manager, Production & Planning
Fashion & Arts Pvt Ltd
02.2024 - 07.2024
Floor Lead (Production Manager)
Al-Karam Textile Mills Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 01.2024
Manager, Production & Planning
Fashion & Arts Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 03.2023
Manager, Production & Planning
Babar Enterprises
03.2022 - 07.2023
Manager Production & Planning
TFA Apparels
11.2020 - 02.2022
Manager, Production & Planning Control
Rajby Industries
06.2017 - 09.2020
Program Coordinator
Indus University
10.2015 - 01.2017
Head of Department (Textile Design)
Pak-Korea Garment Technology Institute
10.2013 - 08.2015
Instructor
Pak-Korea Garment Technology Institute
06.2011 - 09.2013
NIP Internee
Textile Commissioner's Organization, Government of Pakistan
07.2010 - 05.2011
Production Supervisor
Popular Fabrics Pvt
03.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Textile Engineering
Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
Master of Science - Textile Science
Indus University