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Education
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Certification
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Cover Letter
Professional Highlights
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Training
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Muhammad Zahid Malik

Director Operational Excellence & Lean
Karachi
Muhammad Zahid Malik

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
11
Certifications
6
Languages

Work History

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited

Director Operational Excellence & Lean
2 2023

Job overview

  • Responsible for developing and implementing a strategy focused on operational excellence and lean principles across all of the company's business facilities, while reporting directly to the Group CEO.

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University MAJU - Karachi Campus

Visiting Faculty
02.2023

Job overview

  • Teach supply chain risk management subjects to graduate-level students.

Better World Makers Network

Consulting Director
08.2020

Job overview

  • Remotely share best practices with a wide global community in multidisciplinary areas of social innovation, entrepreneurship, and enterprise ecosystem to create jobs and solve communal socio-economic problems.

Pakitex Group of Companies

Head of Manufacturing Excellence
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Reporting to the Group CEO & Executive Directors and responsible for crafting and executing manufacturing excellence and digital transformation strategy across 06 business operations facilities.

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology SZABIST

Visiting Faculty
10.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Taught Supply Chain Management, Green Logistics, and Green Supply Chain Management to grad/undergrad students.

Abacus Global Consulting

Expert/Consultant
06.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Responsible for institutionalizing the Sustainable Supply Chain (Production Planning and Control (PPC), Hoshin Kanri) module for the textile sector of Pakistan.

Institute of Business Management IoBM - Karachi Campus

Visiting Faculty
01.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Taught supply chain management subjects to grad/undergrad students including Lean Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing and Lean Construction and Project Management.

ARMAD Engineering Limited

Manager Marketing and Supply Chain - Pakistan Market
07.2018 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Was responsible for managing key accounts of the entire value chain of the company’s trade activities from all parts of the world with a key focus on the Pakistani market.

Iqra University

Visiting Faculty
06.2018 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Taught supply chain management and marketing subjects to MBA and BBA students including Channels Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Process Reengineering, Import & Export Management, Procurement & Sourcing, Strategic Logistics Management, and Supply Chain Risk Management.

United Nations Development Programme, UNDP

Individual Consultant for Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP)
02.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Was responsible to assess, plan, design, and conducting technical training in the garments sector of Pakistan in a variety of Industrial Engineering & Lean Management subjects including Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Production Management.

International Textile Limited

Head of Operational Excellence and Industrial Engineering
12.2017 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Have developed and deployed Division/Business Unit/Product Group-wide initiatives and projects, in line with agreed Group Supply Chain and OpEx strategy, for improving internal and external customer loyalty whilst increasing profitability and cash efficiency.

Dawlance Group of Companies

Deputy Manager Technical Buying (Production Engineering)
07.2014 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Managed the end-to-end plant and equipment, in terms of technical buying, selection, commercial terms agreement, and installation to significantly improve plant performance and reliability through the management and coordination of all maintenance and engineering activities within a large scale, complex, defined area.

Dawlance Group of Companies

Deputy Manager Manufacturing
07.2014 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Applied knowledge in capacity planning and supply/demand systems to drive disciplined systems, robust processes, and focused standardization of best practices; in conjunction managed a cohesive set of key performance metrics that provide objective insights into the health and effectiveness of business operating systems.

Agriauto Industries Limited

Deputy Manager Process Control & Continuous Improvement
10.2009 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Institutionalized lean manufacturing methodology in operation/work-centered layout
  • Developed and applied metrics and training to drive productivity and continuous improvement throughout the operations
  • Worked in a team with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to achieve operational excellence.

Agriauto Industries Limited

Assistant Manager Projects
04.2010 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Analyzed, designed, and implemented manufacturing process improvements that increase capacity, minimize Reworking and Rejections, reduce lead time, improve fill rates, reduce the work-in-process, and improve the process flow and efficiency.

Agriauto Industries Limited

Trainee Engineer
10.2009 - 04.2010

Job overview

  • Joined the company as a Trainee Engineer and underwent an extensive training program in all technical and operations support departments including Marketing, Finance, IT, and Supply Chain Management on a rotational basis.

Education

Institute of Business Administration IBA, Karachi
, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

MBA from Business Strategy And Supply Chain Management
01.2015 - 05.2018

University Overview

Major: Business Strategy

Minor: Supply Chain Management

  • 3.04 GPA
  • Business Strategy for ride hailing Services in Pakistan , Led an in-depth research project examining the business strategies of ride-hailing services in Pakistan, culminating in a comprehensive thesis. Successfully identified key market drivers, competitive dynamics, and customer preferences. Provided strategic recommendations to enhance market penetration, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for ride-hailing companies. The project resulted in actionable insights that can be leveraged to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage in the Pakistani ride-hailing market. - Research Project

Dawood University of Engineering And Technology
, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

B.Eng. from Industrial Engineering And Management
01.2005 - 05.2009

University Overview

Major: Industrial Engineering

Minor: Management

  • 3.0 GPA
  • Completed a Final Year Project and Thesis on “Production Planning and Inventory Control” at General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan, resulting in the development and implementation of an enhanced PPMC system integrating Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Excel., Successfully developed and implemented an advanced Production Planning and Inventory Control (PPMC) system for General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan, utilizing a hybrid approach with Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Excel. This innovative solution streamlined operations, improved inventory accuracy, and optimized production efficiency.- Research Project

Skills

ERP / Databases

Certification

Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CSSMBB), International Six Sigma Institute, Switzerland, 2021-03-01, 2021-08-10

Affiliations

Member of the Pakistan Engineering Council as a Registered Engineer

Cover Letter

+92-345-3135-194, zahid.malik@khi.iba.edu.pk

Professional Highlights

15 years of extensive experience in Supply Chain Optimization, Business Excellence, Technical Buying, Plant and Production Engineering in diverse spaces including automotive components manufacturer, white goods appliances leader, vertically integrated textile units, trading sector, and in wood manufacturing facilities.

Functionalknowledge

Expert functional and technical knowledge of SAP PP & MM Modules and working knowledge of SAP QM & PM Modules.

Training

Attended global and local training on Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Trainer Program, SAP ERP PP/MM/QM/PM Implementation Cycle, Project Management, Toyota Production System (TPM), and Lean Manufacturing.

Interests

Lean Manufacturing: Passionate about continuous improvement and waste reduction in manufacturing processes. Supply Chain Optimization: Keen interest in streamlining supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Business Excellence: Committed to achieving operational excellence through the implementation of best practices and innovative solutions. Technical Training and Development: Enthusiastic about conducting training sessions and sharing knowledge on Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and other productivity enhancement methodologies. Project Management: Interested in leading and managing projects that drive business transformation and process improvements. Mentoring and Coaching: Dedicated to mentoring young professionals and students, helping them develop their skills and achieve their career goals. Traveling: Enjoy exploring new cultures and learning global best practices to implement in local contexts. Strategic Simulations: Engaged in interfacing with real-time strategy simulations to enhance decision-making and strategic planning skills.

Timeline

Visiting Faculty

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University MAJU - Karachi Campus
02.2023

Expert/Consultant

Abacus Global Consulting
06.2022 - 11.2022

Head of Manufacturing Excellence

Pakitex Group of Companies
01.2022 - 01.2023

Visiting Faculty

Institute of Business Management IoBM - Karachi Campus
01.2022 - 06.2022

Visiting Faculty

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology SZABIST
10.2021 - 01.2023

Consulting Director

Better World Makers Network
08.2020

Individual Consultant for Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP)

United Nations Development Programme, UNDP
02.2019 - 01.2020

Manager Marketing and Supply Chain - Pakistan Market

ARMAD Engineering Limited
07.2018 - 12.2021

Visiting Faculty

Iqra University
06.2018 - 12.2021

Head of Operational Excellence and Industrial Engineering

International Textile Limited
12.2017 - 07.2018

Institute of Business Administration IBA, Karachi

MBA from Business Strategy And Supply Chain Management
01.2015 - 05.2018

Deputy Manager Technical Buying (Production Engineering)

Dawlance Group of Companies
07.2014 - 11.2017

Deputy Manager Manufacturing

Dawlance Group of Companies
07.2014 - 03.2015

Assistant Manager Projects

Agriauto Industries Limited
04.2010 - 06.2011

Deputy Manager Process Control & Continuous Improvement

Agriauto Industries Limited
10.2009 - 06.2014

Trainee Engineer

Agriauto Industries Limited
10.2009 - 04.2010

Dawood University of Engineering And Technology

B.Eng. from Industrial Engineering And Management
01.2005 - 05.2009

Director Operational Excellence & Lean

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited
2 2023
Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CSSMBB), International Six Sigma Institute, Switzerland, 2021-03-01, 2021-08-10
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Singapore Quality Institute International (SQII), Singapore, 2015-03-02, 2015-12-15
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Instructor Course, Japan Technical Systems Institute (JTSI), Japan, 2012-12-15, 2013-04-01
Certified SAP Power User for PP Module, Agriauto Industries Ltd. + IBM Pakistan, Pakistan, 2011-02-15, 2012-03-02
Business Excellence through Project Management, Small & Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA), 2011-04-19, 2011-05-17
Production Innovation through Lean Manufacturing, Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Japan, 2010-09-27, 2010-10-01
Muhammad Zahid MalikDirector Operational Excellence & Lean