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Work Background
Center for Business SolutionsProductivity Consultant
Aug. 2024Lahore, Punjab, PakistanLead productivity improvement initiatives for businesses, focusing on operational efficiency, workflow optimization, and waste reduction.
Provide expert guidance on Lean methodologies, process improvement, and continuous improvement strategies.
Conduct workplace assessments, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis to identify areas for enhancement.
Develop and implement tailored solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall business performance.
Facilitate training sessions and workshops to empower teams with productivity-enhancing skills and methodologies.
Support organizations in adopting sustainable practices that align with productivity and climate-conscious goals.
Collaborate with industry professionals to drive impactful transformation projects.
AccentureSME Consultant
Jul. 2023 - Jul. 2024Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaBrought on board as part of a high-impact consulting team delivering Lean transformation and resource optimization at a global chemical processing plant under the guidance of Accenture Malaysia.
Key Contributions:
• Led time and motion studies across production lines to identify process bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Designed and implemented Lean workstations, improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reducing non-value-added activities.
• Facilitated the formation and training of an internal Change Agent Team, equipping them to lead daily improvement cycles.
• Deployed Management Control & Reporting Systems (MCRS) to monitor KPIs, track utility costs, and support data-driven decisions.
• Achieved Headcount Realization targets with substantial cost savings through optimized task alignment and scheduling.
• Provided capacity-building sessions for supervisors and line managers on sustaining improvements and problem-solving tools.
Leverage LimitedSCORE Trainer
Sep. 2022 - Jan. 2023PakistanSCORE Workplace Cooperation & Gender Equality in partner factory in Punjab.
Conducted baseline assessment and Training of enterprise improvement team (EIT).
Implementation of Gender Equality module
• Cost Saving while practicing workplace cooperation and Lean Tools.
• Development of women development forum in factory to address issues associated with women
• Participation of females in all committees. • Develop yearly Training calendar and initiate to conduct training.
• Hire females to attain gender balance in different sections in the factory.
T.A. Cook & Partner Consultants GmbHSenior Consultant
Oct. 2020 - Dec. 2021Hong Kong SARBeing part of a pool of consultants with “T.A Cook Consultants (Hon Kong) Co Ltd” for the project in a Chemical Processing Plant (Pakistan), resource optimization is performed. The project consists of three phases: Analysis, Conception, and Implementation.
• Each operation and function are analyzed deeply.
• An internal team of change agents is formed and trained
• Work aids and scheduling developed at different sections to improve productivity and overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Cost at each point is tracked concerning times, resources, utilities, etc.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHTechnical Expert
Jun. 2020 - Dec. 2020Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan• Assist to develop industrial regulatory framework for implementing industry environment management system. • Developed comprehensive industrial solid waste and wastewater management system.
• Developed effective strategic industrial chemical management plan • Sustainable water resource and recycling management for garment and textile industries. • Coordinate with related government officials, industry owner & expert and implementation agencies.
International Labour OrganizationLead Trainer (SCORE)
Nov. 2018 - Sep. 2020KarachiCapacity Building of partner factories by
Implementing SCORE methodology & Techniques in Garment Factories
Implementing Productivity & workplace cooperation tools
Developing pilot areas
SCORE Modules cover
o Driving change in your business
o Involving everybody through 5S
o Empowering employees through better communication
o Fair HR policies for better workforce management
o Enhancing productivity
o Measuring workplace improvements
o Quality first
o Safety and health at work – a platform for productivity
o Productivity through cleaner production / Environment management
Center for Business SolutionsManager
Sep. 2016 - May. 2023Lahore, PakistanAs a Lean and Continuous Improvement Consultant, I lead full-scale transformation projects across diverse manufacturing sectors including textile, garment, chemical processing, socks, and automotive focusing on operational excellence, cost efficiency, and workforce development.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
• Delivered over 30+ productivity improvement projects across Pakistan and Southeast Asia.
• Implemented Lean tools including 5S, Standard Work, Daily Management, and Visual Controls to improve plant performance.
• Led headcount realization initiatives, achieving up to 20–30% resource optimization in processing and garment plants.
• Conducted Training of Trainers (ToT) to build in-house capacity for sustaining improvements.
• Applied SCORE methodology to enhance workplace cooperation, reduce communication gaps, and improve employee engagement.
• Facilitated layout reengineering and material flow optimization, reducing handling time by up to 80%.
• Supported clients in implementing environmental compliance and cleaner production practices aligned with global sustainability standards.
Clients served:
• Sapphire Textiles, Ayesha Spinning, Sitara Textiles
• MIDAS Safety, Selimpex, Alpha Knitting, Kamal Hosiery
• GIZ Pakistan, Chemonics International, ILO SCORE Program
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHProductivity Consultant, Social & Labor Standard in Textile & Garment Sector
Oct. 2015 - Jun. 2017LahoreISSSP Project (Oct 2015 – June 2016) SLSG Project (Aug 2016 – June 2017) GIZ’s (German Society for International Cooperation) Short term consultancy for the labour
standard and productivity component, setup of model lines in selected garment manufacturing
units. During assignment material handling has been improved from 70-80%. Defect Rate reduced
from 13 % to 7% at end line. Efficiency improved from 68% to 84%. (at Home Textile & Garment
Manufacturers)
Finding Gaps in material flow and improve by re-engineering layout
Conduct Training factory wide for implementing practices
Implementing one piece flow
Develop salary plus incentive models
(Factories: Crescent Textile Mills Home Tex Div, Alpha Knitting, Delta Garments, Ayesha
Fabrics)
Chemonics InternationalConsultant
Feb. 2013 - Sep. 2014LahoreUSAID Firms Project – Lean Manufacturing and Productivity Improvement in Agriculture implements manufacturing sector with Value Chain Development department of USAID Firms Project. Following lean activities were performed as consultant
Implementing 5S at production floor Highlighting MUDA (seven wastes) in production
Improved material flow (material handling improved to 57%)
Conduct training of Lean practices at all level
Improved production with least absenteeism
Improved standard minute value of production (from 120 min to 100 mins)
Training at all level
National Productivity OrganizationAssistant Manager
Nov. 2009 - Aug. 2016LahoreProvide Training & Consultancy to Small and Medium Enterprises for Continuous Process Improvement through
• Implementing 5 ‘S’, Industrial Engineering tools & techniques.
• Developing quality management systems,
• Multi tasking
• Total Productive Maintenance Implementation
Organize and manage training for the individuals and industrial sector (SMEs and large sector organizations)
Prepare training & consultancy project proposals for the process improvement of manufacturing setups.
Plan future activities (training/consultancy) for the development of industrial sectors.
Prepare and manage training budget
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