Naveed Ahmed

Results-driven Production and Quality Control Technician professional with over 12 years of experience in industrial manufacturing and coating operations at ACL Automatic Coating Limited. Proven leadership background with 8 years of supervisory experience overseeing production teams in fast-paced environments. Skilled in powder coating, liquid coating, quality assurance, and safety compliance.

Recognized for maintaining high production efficiency, meeting strict quality standards, and supporting major clients including the Canadian Navy, American Navy, and TTC. Licensed LPG forklift operator with strong hands-on operational expertise and team leadership capabilities.

Quality Assurance and Production Lead - ACL Automatic Coating Limited - Toronto, ON

(2022-09)

Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to consistently achieve production targets while improving process efficiency.

• Monitor daily production schedules, departmental KPIs, and performance metrics, maintaining 95%+ on-time completion rates.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles, reducing process cycle time by 12% and improving overall equipment utilization.
• Conduct structured root cause analysis on quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality teams to resolve operational challenges and support production objectives.
• Prepare and present regular production performance reports to management, analyzing and recommending operational improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with WHMIS and EH&S standards, contributing to zero major safety incidents in the last 3 years.
• Provide ongoing coaching, and performance evaluations for team members, positive employee relations and continuous development.

Production Associate (Entry Level Technician) - ACL Automatic Coating Limited - Toronto, ON

(2014-02 - 2022-08)

• Assisted senior operators in achieving 95%+ on-time order completion by maintaining steady workflow and minimizing production delays.
• Performed surface preparation, masking, and quality checks, contributing to a 10% reduction in early-stage coating defects.
• Operated material handling equipment to move 200+ parts daily between departments, improving material flow efficiency.
• Recognized for strong performance and reliability, resulting in promotion to QA and supervisory responsibilities within 3 years.
• Reduced material handling delays by 8% by organizing staging areas and improving part flow between preparation and coating stations.
• Supported completion of high-compliance coating projects for military and transit contracts, maintaining 98% first-pass quality acceptance.
• Assisted in reducing equipment downtime by 10% through cleaning, basic preventive maintenance support, and timely issue reporting.
• Improved line efficiency by 12% by cross-training across multiple stations, increasing workforce flexibility during peak production periods.

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) - Business - University Of Pakistan, India (2001-06 - 2003-06)