Waheed Zafar
Quality Excellence|Operational Excellence|Process & Product Engineering|Business Analyst
Karachi
Summary
Dynamic Textiles Professional with over 17 years of experience driving quality and operational excellence within textile manufacturing. Demonstrates a profound ability to develop and implement robust quality control systems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance. Excels in leading cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate product standards. Equipped with a solid foundation in analytics and a commitment to customer satisfaction, consistently delivers results that align with strategic business objectives. Ready to leverage extensive expertise in quality excellence and process engineering to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
General Manager Quality
Alkaram Textile Mill Ltd
09.2024 - Current
- Develop and maintain robust quality control procedures to ensure 100% compliance with internal quality standards.
- Foster a culture of 'right first time' to minimize product flow interruptions.
- Lead initiatives for material wastage reduction and optimization.
- Conduct comprehensive team training on updated processes and quality requirements.
- Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
Deputy General Manager Quality
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Develop and maintain robust QA systems, procedures, and controls to ensure 100% compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, empowering teams to identify and implement process optimizations.
- Lead cross-functional projects focused on new materials and product development, aligning with customer requirements while ensuring seamless production scalability.
- Showcase internal quality benchmarks to customers as proof of capability, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
Snr. Manager Quality
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
10.2019 - 12.2023
- Lead process improvement projects and teams to boost efficiency and quality.
- Align stakeholders in pre-production meetings on standards and customer needs.
- Ensure 100% flawless customer audits, and build trust through transparency.
- Bridge gaps between QA, production, and customers via alignment meetings.
- Drive continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and problem solving.
- Validate processes, materials, and risk assessments to prevent defects.
- Use KPIs' analytics to track performance and target improvements.
- Train teams periodically to close gaps and uphold quality standards.
Manager Quality Development & Product Engineering Stitching/Processing/Weaving/Spinning
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Drive right-first-time quality from development to delivery.
- Ensure 100% customer compliance at all stages.
- Design standardized processes and control plans.
- Manage chemical/product testing and compliance.
Manager QMS IKEA
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Implement 100% IKEA quality standards, from yarn to shipment.
- Lead audits (GO/NOGO, Traceability, GCBFD, ISOS): Zero Failure.
- Eliminated over 95% of compliance gaps through analysis and action.
- Aligned suppliers on customer compliance through training and documentation: Achieved >90%.
- Established system of improvements using KPI insights.
Manager Laboratory & Product Development
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed document, chemical compliance, and testing.
- Designed custom process routes per customer specs.
- Led developments and trials to meet 100% requirements.
- Key contact for all chemical/testing matters.
Manager Quality Control and Laboratory (Processing)
Unilliance Textile Mill LTD
07.2012 - 06.2014
- 100% chemical management and selection decisions.
- Chemical compliance management: zero tolerance.
- Established 95% testing in-house capability.
Assistant Manager Product Development (Processing)
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
01.2007 - 06.2012
- Developing samples 100% meeting customer requirements.
- Achieved a >95% testing samples pass rate.
Education
Masters - Business Analytics
Karachi School of Business And Leadership (KSBL)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
PGD - Garment Manufacturing
NED University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan01.2022
PGD - Supply Chain Management
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan01.2016
Bachelors - Textile Sciences
Textile Institute of Pakistan (TIP)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan01.2006
Skills
Leadership
Analytics
Fast Learner
Customer Service
Decision Making
Communication Skills
Machine Learning Knowledge
AI Knowledge
Operations management
Team building
Performance improvement
Quality management
Websites
Certification
Certified Supply Chain Manager
Interests
Wood Working, Metal Work, Aquariums
Accomplishments
Digitization of Inline and Random Inspection Monitoring System for analytics and actions.
Digitization of process risk Assessment process to allow preventive measure at the start of porocess.
Software
Power BI
Python
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
AI Tools
Timeline
General Manager Quality
Alkaram Textile Mill Ltd
09.2024 - Current
Deputy General Manager Quality
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
12.2023 - 08.2024
Snr. Manager Quality
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
10.2019 - 12.2023
Manager Quality Development & Product Engineering Stitching/Processing/Weaving/Spinning
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
02.2019 - 09.2019
Manager QMS IKEA
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
02.2016 - 01.2019
Manager Laboratory & Product Development
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
07.2014 - 01.2016
Manager Quality Control and Laboratory (Processing)
Unilliance Textile Mill LTD
07.2012 - 06.2014
Assistant Manager Product Development (Processing)
Yunus Textile Mills LTD
01.2007 - 06.2012
Masters - Business Analytics
Karachi School of Business And Leadership (KSBL)
04.2001 -
PGD - Garment Manufacturing
NED University
PGD - Supply Chain Management
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
Bachelors - Textile Sciences
Textile Institute of Pakistan (TIP)
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