Hi, I’m
MD. RAFIQUL ISLAM (ROCKY)
Dhaka
Summary
Dynamic Industrial Engineering leader with a proven track record in optimizing manufacturing processes and driving operational excellence within the apparel industry. Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, complemented by extensive experience in productivity improvement, cost optimization, and operational efficiency. Proficient in SMV calculation, line balancing, and capacity planning, ensuring seamless alignment between buyer costing, factory capabilities, and delivery targets. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through effective KPI monitoring, data analysis, and strategic team development to support sustainable business growth.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
EPIC Garments Ltd.
Assistant General Manager Industrial Engineering
05.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Manage improvement projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency, cost, product quality, and worker safety by analyzing current methods, new technologies, and cost reduction activities.
- Support process enhancement initiatives to drive continuous quality improvement across the company.
- Oversee IE section activities and ensure industrial engineering techniques are applied effectively in manufacturing processes.
- Take steps to minimize wastage and loss in all operating areas.
- Improve productivity and efficiency through Method Study, Method Re-engineering, Motion Study, Time Study, and Line Balancing.
- Calculate non-productive time, reduce defects and wastage, and ensure proper machine layout.
- Identify bottlenecks, technical difficulties, and quality issues.
- Prepare production layouts for effective utilization of manpower, machines, and materials analyze productivity and calculate efficiency.
- Implement innovations to reduce cost and increase productivity.
- Adopt best industrial engineering practices for efficiency and resource optimization.
- Analyze root causes of low production and clarify lost time.
- Monitor line-wise hourly output and study operator performance.
- Measure KPIs and present weekly, monthly, and yearly reports.
- Drive monthly and yearly KAIZEN initiatives.
- Train line chiefs, supervisors, and production officers on productivity improvement and maintain 5S.
- Prepare paper layout and SMV, set daily line targets, update operator skill matrix, and maintain SMV database.
- Provide marketing SMV and thread consumption data to Merchandising.
- Strive for maximum output using minimum resources.
- Design equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize plant utilization and mitigate risks.
- Develop metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity and identify bottlenecks.
- Manage overall CAPEX plan to prevent capacity loss due to inefficiencies.
- Evaluate worker productivity and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
- Suggest optimal headcount and machine matrix for factories and ensure full utilization of resources.
- Implement balancing procedures for equal work distribution and accurate manpower allocation.
- Research, select, and implement automated robotic systems in the factory.
- Establish and update manufacturing SOPs.
- Drive innovation in operations develop new workflows and technologies to exceed customer expectations.
- Conduct studies and comparisons for proposals on machinery, equipment, and systems.
- Lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams and embed improvement culture.
- Develop best practice sharing platforms and encourage adoption across the organization.
- Align and standardize best practices as new operational standards.
- Train trainers (TTT) and certify IE engineers to follow standard roles, tools, and KPIs.
- Set annual goals, operating plans, and budgets measure results and adjust focus areas as needed.
- Define strategic and operational directions for teams to achieve goals.
- Oversee departmental workload and provide guidance on operational issues.
- Offer continuous feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support training for improvement.
- Upgrade team skillsets to meet management expectations.
- Develop stretch goals to drive results and enhance team quality.
- Build effective teams through talent identification and development.
Ha-Meem Group
IE Head
06.2021 - 04.2025
Shanta Garments Ltd.
IE Manager
03.2017 - 03.2021
Lanny Apparel Ltd.
Asst. Manager IE
02.2015 - 12.2016
Aman Graphic & Design Ltd.
IE INCHARGE
04.2013 - 01.2015
Al-Muslim Group
IE EXECUTIVE
09.2011 - 03.2013
Education
RUET school and college
HSC from Science
01.2007
University Overview
Duration: 2 years
Daffodil International University
M.Sc. from Textile Engineering, Garments & Textiles
01.2014
University Overview
- Duration: 1 year
- GPA: CGPA:3.37 out of 4
Daffodil International University
B.Sc. from Textile Engineering, Garments & Textiles
01.2011
University Overview
- Duration: 4 years
- GPA: CGPA:2.79 out of 4
Srish Chandra Vidya Nikaton
SSC from Science
01.2005
University Overview
Duration: 10 years
Skills
- Capacity Planning & Load Analysis
- Efficiency Forecasting and Line Planning
- Manpower Planning as per MMR
- Cost Control & Breakeven Analysis
- Changeover Planning with Style Engineering
- Productivity Improvement Project
- Efficiency monitoring and Gap Analysis
- Kaizen
- Standardization & best Practice deployment
- Multi-Skill Development
- Leadership and Team Management
- KPI Development and performance Monitoring
Certification
Lean six sigma black belt
Project management
General sewing Data
Supply chain Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Assistant General Manager Industrial Engineering
EPIC Garments Ltd.
05.2025 - Current
IE Head
Ha-Meem Group
06.2021 - 04.2025
IE Manager
Shanta Garments Ltd.
03.2017 - 03.2021
Asst. Manager IE
Lanny Apparel Ltd.
02.2015 - 12.2016
IE INCHARGE
Aman Graphic & Design Ltd.
04.2013 - 01.2015
IE EXECUTIVE
Al-Muslim Group
09.2011 - 03.2013
Daffodil International University
M.Sc. from Textile Engineering, Garments & Textiles
Daffodil International University
B.Sc. from Textile Engineering, Garments & Textiles
Srish Chandra Vidya Nikaton
SSC from Science
RUET school and college
HSC from Science
Project
Lean Six Sigma project: Productivity & Efficiency Increase in Sewing, Engr. Anisur Rahman (Trainer, Business Bee) Lean Six Sigma project focused on DHU % Reduction in garments, Engr. Anisur Rahman (Trainer, Business Bee)
References
- Md. Sohel Rana, A.GM IE & Planning, Sharmin Group, 01755635178, sohel@sharmingroup.com
- MD. Zohirul Quaum, Executive Director, Ha-Meem Group (AGL), 01712183718, zahirulquauime68@gmail.com
Personal Information
Title: Assistant General Manager - Industrial Engineering
Summary
1. Cost Reduction Through Process Optimization : Reduced overall production cost by 8-12% through workflow optimization, reduced handling time, improved motion economy, and better utilization of manpower & machines.
2. Efficiency Improvement in Sewing Lines : Achieved 10-12% efficiency improvement by implementing BGA matrix planning, executing QCO (Quick Change Over) to reduce style change loss by 22-30 minutes, and deploying right-process-right-operator techniques.
3. SMV Reduction & Productivity Improvement : Reduced SMV by 0.8-1.5 minutes per style through GSD-based method improvement, workstation redesign, and elimination of unnecessary motions-resulting in 10-15% productivity gain.
4. Lean Manufacturing Implementation (10% Gain) : Implemented Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED & VSM), contributing to 10-15% efficiency increase, 25% WIP reduction, and 15-20% improvement in line balancing accuracy.
5. Operator Skill Enhancement & Training Impact : Trained operators through skill-up-gradation programs, improving competency levels by 20-25%, increasing multi-skill ratio by 30%, and reducing training-to-standard time by 15-20%.
Training
- Supply Chain Management, Core Processes of SC, Extended SC management, Objective & challenges in SC, Analyties & Strategy, Supply Chain Planning, S & Op Planning, Drivers of Supply chain Performance, 9 Things to improve SC., Bangladesh Apparel General Managers Association, Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2023-01-01, Day long
- Lean Six-Sigma BlackBelt (LSS-BB), Strategic planning and Deployment for initiative, Balanced Scorecard, Gathering Voice of customer, QFD, Benchmarking, Financial Measures, Probability & Distribution, 7 New QC Tools -SSV, Design for SixSigma(DFSS), Business Bee, Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2022-01-01, 3 months
- Project Management, How to Manage project By DMAIC Method, Project Charter, Project Planning, SIPOC, Risk Management Plan, Communication Plan, Project Plan, Value Stream Map, Detailed Process Map, C&E Matrix, Data Collection Plan, Basic Statistical Tools, Leads Training Center, Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2020-01-01, 3 months
- General Sewing Data (GSD), Gate-Put Motion Analysis, 39 Handling Codes & 16 Elements. Sewing Time Calculation., Shanta Garments Ltd., Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2020-01-01, 2 months
- Sustainable Supplier Programme (SSP), Trainings on Productivity (Lean, TQM, TPM, 5S, Kaizen), GIZ International Services, Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2013-01-01, 1 year
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