Manak Shaikh

Self-driven and focused industrial and management engineer, graduate in Industrial Engineering and Management with 4+ years of experience in Operations and Supply Chain Management. PTW certified for carrying out work practices in a safe environment. Trained Project Management Professional from SSUET, Karachi, with a passion for streamlining processes, implementing lean principles, and driving business process re engineering. Possessing excellent technical, problem-solving, and communication skills, I am adept at understanding business and operational processes to solve complex business problems effectively.

SENIOR OFFICER - OPERATIONS
MIDAS Safety Inc. [ 07/2021 – Current ]
City: Karachi
Country: Pakistan
• Developing and executing production plans to achieve product targets and meet customer demands.
• Identifying opportunities and Implementing strategies to reduce downtime, maximizing equipment up-time, efficiency and production flexibility.
• Leading safety initiatives to maintain a safe work environment, reduce incidents, and conduct safety audits.
• Implementing process improvements to optimize production and reduce rejection rates and cost of poor quality (COPQ).
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving projects.
• Optimizing lead times to enhance delivery timelines and Ensuring customer service excellence by reducing complaints and meeting production plans.
• Driving sustainability efforts by implementing resource-saving initiatives and waste reduction projects.
• Developing and executing training programs to enhance employee skills and engagement.
• Identifying opportunities for automation and modernization to improve productivity.
• Monitoring and analyzing operational data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.

ASSISTANT MANAGER - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
H. Nizam Din & Sons (Pvt) Ltd [ 12/2018 – 06/2021 ]
City: Karachi
Country: Pakistan
• Optimize production lines' efficiency through line balancing and eliminating wasteful practices (MUDAS) to achieve daily targets and maintain continuous production flow.
• Design and implement product and process layouts based on order size, customer demand, and output per operator to enhance productivity and resource utilization.
• Plan Men-Machine Hours and implement Material Requirement Planning using Standard Allowed Minute (SAM) to streamline production processes for new styles.
• Establish standard operating procedures and quality check points to ensure procedural compliance and consistent high-quality output.
• Monitor wastage trend analysis and drive kaizen (improvement) projects to minimize waste and enhance overall efficiency.
• Maintain Man to Machine Ratio (MMR) and Cost of Making (CM) while designing monthly dashboards for comprehensive production performance tracking.
• Implement and ensure compliance with the 6S System throughout the workspace to reduce non-value added activities, especially during style changeovers.

Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering & Management [ 01/2015 – 11/2018 ] from
Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

Project Management (PMP Course) [ 09/2020 – 03/2021 ] from Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan

Supply Chain Management (Course) [ 10/2017 – 02/2018 ] from IBA Sindh University, Jamshoro, Pakistan