Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
CORE TRANIER
Core Responsibility
Timeline
Md. Abdur Rahman

Md. Abdur Rahman

Engineer
Dhaka

Summary

Strategic Lean Manufacturing & Manufacturing Excellence Leader with 16+ years of progressive experience in garment manufacturing, including 6 years leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence. Proven expertise in driving factory transformation through Lean systems, waste elimination, process optimization, productivity enhancement, cost reduction, and quality improvement. Demonstrated success in building high-performance teams, implementing sustainable continuous improvement cultures, and delivering measurable business results aligned with customer expectations and organizational growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AGM (Production & Industrial Engineering )

Dekko legacy Group
Saver Dhaka Bangladesh
02.2024 - Current
  • Largest Jacket & Woven Factory
  • Buyer: M&S, Petrol, Zara, Lindex, Best seller, KAIBI, Mango
  • (65-line)

AGM ( Industrial engineering IE & Lean )

Debonair Group
Gazipur Bangladesh
11.2021 - 01.2024
  • Buyer: KIABI, H&M, Zara, Tom Tailor
  • (50-line)

Manager (Operational excellence OPEX or Lean) Sport Ware & Shirt

AJ Super Garment Ltd.
Saver Dhaka Bangladesh
05.2015 - 10.2021
  • (60-line) Largest Woven, Knit,
  • Customer First – Deliver value with quality and reliability.
    Safety & Quality – Ensure safe operations and build quality into every process.
    Continuous Improvement – Drive Kaizen and eliminate waste every day.
    Standardize & Simplify – Follow best practices and optimize processes.
    Data-Driven Decisions – Improve performance using KPIs and root cause analysis.
    People & Teamwork – Empower employees, develop skills, and foster collaboration.

Assistant Manager (Industrial Engineering & Lean Leader)

Giant Group
Gazipur, Bangladesh
01.2012 - 04.2015
  • (Knit Item all)

Officer (Industrial Engineering)

Giant Group
Gazipur, Bangladesh
10.2009 - 01.2012
  • (Knit Polo & T-shirt, Lagging)

Education

Secondary School Certificate -

S B Rail Way Colony High School
01-2023

PGD - Supply Chain Management

Carrier Hub (BD)
01-2020
Certification from Melbourne Metropolitan College Australia (Online)

Master of Business Administration - undefined

Primeasia University
01-2016

B.Sc. - Textile Engineering

Primeasia University
01-2009

Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined

Sirajganj Govt college
01-2005

Skills

  • Operational Excellence (OPEX) Method Improvement Defect or claim Reduction Using Tools Six sigma Tools
  • Lean and Continuous improvement CI Customer Satisfaction and Team development Process Optimization (VSM)

Accomplishments

· Successfully led TPS (House of Lean) implementation across factory operations.

· Delivered 15+ Continuous Improvement (CI) projects, driving sustainable operational excellence.

· Reduced manufacturing waste using PMTS, GSD, and Method Study.

· Implemented Lean Supermarket 100% line, Conveyor System 17 line, and Cellular Manufacturing.

· Optimized SMV, line balancing, and layouts, achieving 90% balancing efficiency.

· Established One-Piece Flow 17 line, JIT, 5S, and Kanban across 37 production lines.

· Completed Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for end-to-end manufacturing processes.

· Delivered 500+ Kaizen initiatives, strengthening the continuous improvement culture.

· Achieved 64% OPEX Audit Score in the Decathlon Franceassessment.

· Achieved 100% Technical Audit Level C and 25% Level Bcompliance.

· Improved factory efficiency by 13% and cutting efficiency by 25%+.

· Reduced indirect manpower by 15% and overtime by 18% without impacting output.

· Enhanced quality performance through Fishbone, Pareto, and Root Cause Analysis.

· Implemented DHU full factory and Visual Management Systems 100% factory to improve quality control.

· Applied global Lean best practices through Decathlon Francetechnical training.

Certification

  • Lean six sigma Black belt (TUV & SUD -India) 15 Nov-2023 (85%+ Mark out 100)
  • (Vector Times -SMV)- Program (PMTS Training/ Equivalent (GSD)) Method improvement (People & Process)2022
  • Certified KPI Specialist [CKPISI]- WARD-UK
  • Continuous Improvement (CI)/Lean | Vietnam Decathlon CI Team | 2019
  • Project Management PM, Chapter | PMaspire Dhaka Bd Office | 2018
  • Total Quality Management (TQM) | BD Job Training Centre | 2015
  • Toyota Production System in Garment Industry | BD Job Training Centre | 2015

CORE TRANIER

  • Operational Excellence Book “OPEX –V10 Book Specialist” (France)
  • 5 Core Continuous improvement (CI) Training (Set the Management lean culture)
  • 1. CIPT- KPI implementation.
  • 2. CIPTC- Problem solving Tools and Technique.
  • 3. CIMF- Muster of the fundamental Continues improvement. CI
  • 4. CICR- Stand up Meeting.
  • 5. CI5S- For better Work Environment With implementation project (All Factory)
  • Lean Six sigma over view.
  • VSM – Process Improvement Training.
  • Toyota Production system (Lean Leadership program)
  • Process Optimization (VSM) (Store, Cutting Section, Sewing)
  • 5S (For Workplace safety)
  • Quick change over. (Reduce the Feeding time) & 3P -Pre-Production Process, JIT, OPS-
  • Formal KAIZEN (Improvement Management) (Industrial Kaizen 200+ Example)
  • Basic KANBAN for Cutting Section.
  • Lean six sigma (Green Belt)
  • Industrial Engineering with Production Improvement Training Program

Core Responsibility

  • · Ensure the one-time shipment – Quality Standard to uplift profit and recognition.
  • · Lead Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Manufacturing Excellence initiatives.
  • · Drive Operational Excellence through productivity, quality, cost, and process optimization.
  • · Develop and execute long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • · Lead factory-wide Lean transformation using TPS, Kaizen, VSM, 5S, JIT, Kanban, and One-Piece Flow.
  • · Optimize SMV, line balancing, PPH, capacity planning, and manpower utilization.
  • · Improve factory efficiency through PMTS/GSD, Method Study, and process engineering.
  • · Lead layout optimization, Cellular Manufacturing, Lean Supermarket, and material flow improvements.
  • · Establish KPI dashboards and monitor operational performance to achieve business targets.
  • · Reduce production costs through waste elimination, automation, and resource optimization.
  • · Review sample development, style engineering, and risk assessment for production readiness.
  • · Standardize processes through SOPs, Standard Work, and Lean best practices.
  • · Lead Kaizen, Gemba Walks, and Root Cause Analysis to sustain Continuous Improvement.
  • · Strengthen quality systems using PDCA, Fishbone, Pareto, and corrective action methodologies.
  • · Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • · Develop Lean capability through coaching, training, and performance-driven leadership.v

Timeline

AGM (Production & Industrial Engineering ) - Dekko legacy Group
02.2024 - Current
AGM ( Industrial engineering IE & Lean ) - Debonair Group
11.2021 - 01.2024
Manager (Operational excellence OPEX or Lean) Sport Ware & Shirt - AJ Super Garment Ltd.
05.2015 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager (Industrial Engineering & Lean Leader) - Giant Group
01.2012 - 04.2015
Officer (Industrial Engineering) - Giant Group
10.2009 - 01.2012
Carrier Hub (BD) - PGD, Supply Chain Management
Primeasia University - Master of Business Administration,
Primeasia University - B.Sc., Textile Engineering
Sirajganj Govt college - Higher Secondary Certificate,
S B Rail Way Colony High School - Secondary School Certificate,
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