Muzammil Ahmed .K
Xiamen
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong Technical skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and task simultaneously with a preplanned work schedule and problem solving skill
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical and Production ( Finishing ) Manager
Ecco Tannery Xiamen
01.2022 - Current
- Assuming additional responsibility to take over Retanning Technical and development
- Allocation of correct wet blue in order to get best result in product and waste ( Yield )
- Sample development close communication between Retanning and Finishing team to reduce lead time and achieve good products based on customer preference
- Focus on Chemical Cost saving goals and follow up with a team to achieve them in a timely manner.
Technical and Production Manager - Finishing
Ecco Tannery Xiamen
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Manage leather development / Sales Sample priorities / Production Scheduling and priorities and Technical standard setup
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives with the team in Technical and production based on a daily basis
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted them as needed to meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with technical and production with another unit in order to find the best practices and implement them wherever possible for improvement
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Utilized Technical and production data to improve waste ( yield), follow a corrective action plan
- Review important Compliance issues based on LWG protocol, RSL standard, REACH and Local government regulation ( VOC , Waste Water Treatment requirement )
- Develop articles and follow up on different Brands ( Apple , Adidas, Caleres, Aldo, Ecco, Longchamp, Otterbox, Samsung, Huawei, Oppo, ) specification and production standard requirements
Finishing Manager
Ecco Tannery Thailand
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Develop finish leather-based on customer requirements
- Follow up production process along with a team
- Solve Technical issues timely manner
- Daily production planning and adjusting planning based on actual leather status and required ETD
Finishing Manager
Ecco Tannery Indonesia
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Monitored production planning, Technical readiness, and color-matching accuracy
- Development of new article based on customer requirements and setting production process in order for the team to follow up
- Identified process improvement areas in finishing and discuss improvement on a daily basis
- Set production KPI and motivated team to achieve goals based on actual measurable performance
- Follow up with Sales sample with the Shoe factory and their needs to adjust leather accordingly
- Set up a quality standard in the Final quality inspection
- Improved quality inspection and quality assurance to align work processes with customer goals and expectations
Finishing Technician
Ecco Tannery Indonesia
05.2003 - 12.2006
- New article Development based on customer requirements and implementation in production to follow up
- Train New Technician and Color matcher
- Daily Finishing plan update based on required delivery and actual status of production
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems
Retanning R&D Technician
ECTC
01.2002 - 03.2003
- Developed a new article in retanning R&D based on customer reference
- Follow up Daily Retanning R&D process to ensure product quality is good
- Hand over and Follow up production process with Teams to ensure the process can able controlled based on development
Finishing Technician
Irbaaz Tanning Company
07.2000 - 12.2001
- Developed and implemented new production processes
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows
Education
Master of Technology （ Leather ）
Anna University
Chennai , India06.2000
Bachelor of Technology ( Leather )
Anna University
Chennai , India05.1998
Skills
- Compliance - focus on ensuring customer spec RSL / REACH/SVHC/ Other requirements are complied with and comply with local government regulations such as VOC regulation in finishing / COD control in WWTP , Chrome 6 and chrome sludge control
- Sustainability of the production - retan and finish process with control COD measure , Chrome 6 , Low Environmental impact process , Energy and water saving in process
- Work towards LWG Audit and their preparation - Follow up all the details with EHS to ensure Audit points are followed up and achieve Gold status
- Product development ( retan and Finish ) based on customer requirements and specification
- Control and monitor every batch with mix of Wet blue and their Yield analysis and waste in order to take action for improvement
- Product Quality Assurance - Daily work to ensure the quality of product and daily lab test result is verified and take action for continuous improvement and follow up with team
- Production Processes Analysis - Set production process based on development and continuous analysis to identify deviations and solve timely manner
- Production Scheduling - Well-detailed Daily Finishing scheduling preparation and guide to production management in order to meet the daily target
- KPI Tracking - Set KPI with teams such as OTD, Production monthly Volume, Yield, Waste Control, Claims,
- Inventory Control - follow up with purchasing to control the ordering of chemicals and set priority to consume expiry chemicals
- Employee Performance Review - Train local employees in order to understand the process and assess their performance regular basis
References
Balaji Velu - LWG Auditor and great technician - Pleasure to work together in Indonesia and learn technicial and personality skill
Elisa Castello - renowed TFL Technician to whom gain knowledge in creative finishing techniclogies
Thomas Gregor - VP , Ecco Leather & LWG , executive member
Timeline
Technical and Production ( Finishing ) Manager
Ecco Tannery Xiamen
01.2022 - Current
Technical and Production Manager - Finishing
Ecco Tannery Xiamen
01.2012 - 12.2021
Finishing Manager
Ecco Tannery Thailand
12.2009 - 12.2011
Finishing Manager
Ecco Tannery Indonesia
01.2007 - 12.2009
Finishing Technician
Ecco Tannery Indonesia
05.2003 - 12.2006
Retanning R&D Technician
ECTC
01.2002 - 03.2003
Finishing Technician
Irbaaz Tanning Company
07.2000 - 12.2001
Master of Technology （ Leather ）
Anna University
Bachelor of Technology ( Leather )
Anna University
Similar Profiles
PREDRAG PAJICPREDRAG PAJIC
Group Technical Director at ECCO Leather B.V.Group Technical Director at ECCO Leather B.V.
Elize VogelElize Vogel
Native English Teacher at Xiamen - Achieve Xiamen International SchoolNative English Teacher at Xiamen - Achieve Xiamen International School
Kelly ProwseKelly Prowse
Shift Manager at Tannery Row Ale HouseShift Manager at Tannery Row Ale House