MUHAMMAD ZAHID
Director Operations
Lahore
Summary
Accomplished and results-driven senior apparel industry executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, production management, and strategic planning. Expert in driving organizational growth, improving production efficiency, and leading large cross-functional teams. Strong background in apparel manufacturing, export operations, and cost optimization with a proven ability to build sustainable operational systems and achieve corporate objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Director Operations
Kamal Apparel Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Leading the entire apparel operations division, overseeing strategic planning, production, and business growth.
- Streamlining production processes and implementing lean manufacturing practices to enhance efficiency.
- Managing cross-functional teams to ensure quality, timely delivery, and compliance with international standards.
General Manager
Taiga Apparel Ltd
10.2019 - Current
- Directing daily factory operations, capacity planning, and production performance improvement initiatives.
- Coordinating with international clients for export orders and ensuring delivery excellence.
- Implementing process improvement projects that increased output and reduced waste.
General Manager
Ambitions Apparel
04.2014 - Current
- Managing operations and business development strategies in apparel manufacturing and exports.
- Driving productivity enhancement and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Overseeing a multidisciplinary team for production, quality assurance, and merchandising.
Assistant General Manager
Gulistan Garments
11.2009 - 04.2014
- Supervised production planning, workflow optimization, and team management.
- Ensured operational targets were met across multiple production lines.
- Led initiatives for process re-engineering to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Senior Manager
Master Textile Mills Limited
07.2006 - 03.2009
- Oversaw production units and implemented best practices in textile manufacturing.
- Enhanced team coordination and improved production lead times.
- Played a key role in compliance audits and quality management.
Management Trainee
US Apparel & Textiles
10.2003 - 06.2006
- Gained hands-on experience in textile manufacturing processes.
- Assisted in production planning and quality management.
- Developed strong technical understanding of apparel operations.
Education
BSc - Chemical Engineering
Punjab University
01.2002
Skills
- Strategic Operations Leadership
- Apparel Manufacturing & Export
- Production Planning & Control
- Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operations oversight
- Leadership training
- Process improvement
- Operational efficiency
- Performance analysis
- Workforce planning
- Capital spending
- Cost control
- Risk mitigation
- Financial controls implementation
- Resource allocation
Timeline
Director Operations
Kamal Apparel Ltd
01.2024 - Current
General Manager
Taiga Apparel Ltd
10.2019 - Current
General Manager
Ambitions Apparel
04.2014 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Gulistan Garments
11.2009 - 04.2014
Senior Manager
Master Textile Mills Limited
07.2006 - 03.2009
Management Trainee
US Apparel & Textiles
10.2003 - 06.2006
BSc - Chemical Engineering
Punjab University