Ali Raza
Kano,Nigeria
Summary
Experienced in senior-level operations, production and distribution. Promotes wide range of experience in planning and leading operations in manufacturing environment. Well-versed in contributing to company growth by implementing continuous process improvement, production optimization and high-performance team development. Experienced with union labor and contract negotiations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Factory Manager Operations
UNIFOAM Groups Nigeria
KANO, Africa
04.2023 - Current
- Planning, Organizing, Directing and managing all manufacturing and maintenance operations.
- Enhanced employee management by developing schedules, and tracking time.
- Handled PU production(Planning & Execution), manufacturing PU foam((Block Yard to FG), ,Spring(Coiling/ Assembling to Finish Good) ,Rebounded(Planning & Cutting to FG), , warehouse management, logistics.
- Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
- Educated operations team on best practices, company policies and service excellence standards. Generated operational reports for management on monthly basis.
- Used Oracle / SAP and to analyze production data, guaranteeing efficient production of defect-Free products.
- Increased load out efficiency & accuracy by 11 % &Logistics capacity by 20%.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing Product demands.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Managed daily operations of manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Implemented inventory control measures to optimize material usage and reduce waste.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for machinery to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Developed workflow plans to streamline production processes and improve efficiency.
Supply Chain Manager
Al Khair Groups Pvt ltd
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier Operations.
- Management of Sales, Forecasting, Stock Planning, Production planning & Transport (Company owned & contract fleet).
- Handled PU production(Planning & Execution), manufacturing PU foam((Block Yard to FG), ,Spring(Coiling/ Assembling to Finish Good) ,Rebounded(Planning & Cutting to FG) purchasing, warehouse management, logistics.
- Handling EPE Extrusion line And EPE Production (Planning and executions).
- Improved and innovated operational standards and ensured that all policy and procedures are followed at all levels.
- Evaluated operation schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
- Used MySQL and /Tally ERP to analyze production data, guaranteeing efficient production of defect-Free products.
- Planning, Organizing, Directing and managing all manufacturing and maintenance operations.
- Managed supply chain operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Oversaw logistics planning to ensure timely delivery of products to clients.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in supply chain management.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions within the supply chain system.
Dupty Manager Operations
Master Molty Foam (Pvt.) ltd
Mirpur, Pakistan
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Led daily operations to ensure efficient production processes.
- Managed inventory levels to meet production demands and minimize waste.
- Supervised team performance to maintain high-quality standards in manufacturing.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a safe working environment.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Analyzed operational workflows to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
Assistant Manager Quality Control & Lean
Dura Industries (Pvt.) ltd
Mirpur, Pakistan
05.2010 - 02.2014
- Assisted in developing quality control procedures and guidelines.
- Conducted routine inspections of products for compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues promptly.
- Reviewed and analyzed quality data to identify trends and patterns.
- Trained staff on quality control processes and best practices.
- Maintained documentation for quality assurance activities and audits.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality issues.
- Inspected incoming raw materials for conformance to established standards.
- Coordinated the collection and analysis of data for process improvement initiatives.
- Managed a team of Quality Control Technicians responsible for testing finished products.
- Developed and implemented quality control systems to ensure product safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
- Motivated and encouraged new junior employees.
- Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
Education
CSCS+CSCE - CSCS+CSCE ( Supply Chain Management Specialist And
Http/IMCINSTITUTE.AE
11.2025 - 03.2026
Master of Arts - Language and Literature
University of Sargodha
Sargodha, Punjab, PakistanBachelor of Arts - Sharia & Law
Alkaram International Institute
Bhera, Sargodha, PunjabSome College (No Degree) - Supply Chain And Percurment.
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Skills
- ERP and supply chain software
- Supply chain logistics
- Operations research
- Kaizen And Lean Management
- Inventory management
- QA Lab Testing Management
- Employee supervision
- Tool use and calibration
- Root Cause Analysis
- PPE Compliance
- Data Entry
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- First Aid/CPR
- Staff Management
- Office management
- Administrative support
- MS Office
- Excellent Communication
- Team Building
- Production line management
- Manufacturing
- Quality assurance training
- Workflow planning
- Risk Management
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- MySQL
- Tally ERP 9
- Designing Software
- Architectural Visualization
- Production planning
- Machine operation
- Waste minimization
- Operations analysis
- Inventory oversight
- Production coordination
Certification
- Managing Logistics Training - LinkedIn Learning
- Jobs Skills - Certified Supply Chain Operation - LinkedIn Learning
- Supply Chain Operation, Rutgers the state university of New Jersey
- Managing Logistics Training by Prof Steven Brown - LinkedIn Learning
- Six Sigma Training By Prof Dr Richard Chua - LinkedIn Learning
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading & Writing
- Music
- Gym & Yoga
- Cricket / Badminton
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/16/90
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- Urdu
- Hausa (Nigeria)
- Arabic
- English
- Urdu
- Hausa (Nigeria)
- Arabic
Languages
Urdu, Punjabi
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Upper Intermediate
B2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
CSCS+CSCE - CSCS+CSCE ( Supply Chain Management Specialist And
Http/IMCINSTITUTE.AE
11.2025 - 03.2026
Factory Manager Operations
UNIFOAM Groups Nigeria
04.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Al Khair Groups Pvt ltd
03.2021 - 04.2023
Dupty Manager Operations
Master Molty Foam (Pvt.) ltd
03.2016 - 03.2021
Assistant Manager Quality Control & Lean
Dura Industries (Pvt.) ltd
05.2010 - 02.2014
Master of Arts - Language and Literature
University of Sargodha
Bachelor of Arts - Sharia & Law
Alkaram International Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Supply Chain And Percurment.
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply