Aanish Raza

Industrial Engineering professional with experience in work study, GSD analysis, costing, and production planning. Skilled in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving productivity, and reducing operational waste. Experienced in feasibility analysis, capacity planning, resource utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on operational excellence and business performance.

Industrial Engineer at Ashton Mombasa Apparel EPZ (2024-10 – Present)

• Conducted new product feasibility reviews to ensure production readiness and minimize risks.
• Collaborated with sampling teams to streamline transition from development to bulk production.
• Applied GSD methodology to standardize operations and improve process consistency.
• Calculated SMV and thread consumption to support accurate costing and resource planning.
• Performed GSD audits to optimize SAM and enhance production efficiency.
• Led method improvement initiatives to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Managed machine allocation across facilities to maximize utilization and uptime.
• Evaluated machinery investment proposals through ROI and cost-benefit analysis.
• Supported production planning through load and capacity analysis.
• Analyzed operational data and prepared reports to support management decisions.
• Contributed to automation and Lean projects to drive continuous improvement.
• Conducted weekly cross-functional training sessions to strengthen team capabilities.

Sr. Officer Industrial Engineer at Challenge Apparel Pvt. Ltd. (2022-07 – 2024-10)

• Calculate Standard Minute Value using Methods Time Measurement (MTM) on GSD Software.
• Make operation bulletin sheets for production with line balancing and machine requirement.
• New operations development using Methods Time Measurement (MTM).
• Create daily and monthly sewing efficiency and incentive reports.
• Ensure successful completion of customer's costing audits.
• Take part in different continuous improvement projects, yearly projects and provide monthly KAIZENs.
• Ensure completion of customer's Create-to-Value (CTV) projects each season for cost reduction.
• Create opportunity for template and automation to meet customer targets.
• Cross functional coordination with production team, merchandizing, planning, IT and accounts.
• Proactively gather, analyze, and present data to support engineering decisions and improvements.

Officer Industrial Engineer at Challenge Apparel Pvt. Ltd. (2021-10 – 2022-07)

• Conduct line capacity studies.
• Balance production lines for optimal efficiency.
• Set daily targets and ensured follow-up.
• Implement strategies for bottleneck reduction.
• Maintain and sustained TLS (Total Lean System) initiatives.
• Execute Quick Change Over procedures.
• Reduce downtime through proactive measures.
• Plan manpower and machine requirements effectively.
• Implement Lean flow principles for 1 to 5-piece production.
• Led KAIZEN continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and managed operator skill matrix.
• Ensure sustainability and conducted audits for 6S practices.

Management Trainee Officer at Style Textile Pvt. Ltd. (2020-11 – 2021-10)

• Work closely with different departments in cut to pack production facility.
• Maintain worker efficiency above 70 percent in each salary cycle.
• Reduce changeover time by 20 percent by managing internal and external activities.
• Increase overall equipment effectiveness OEE by 10 percent by reducing loss time.
• Conduct line capacity studies.
• Balance production lines for optimal efficiency.
• Set daily targets and ensured follow-up.
• Implement strategies for bottleneck reduction.

BSc in Industrial Engineering – University of Management and Technology (2016-09 – 2020-10)