Asadullah A

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Insightful

Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Footwear Operation Manager - ShoeLand - Chennai

(2024-05)

• Oversee end-to-end footwear operations including production planning, leather procurement, quality assurance, and on-time delivery across all product lines.
• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of production staff, QA inspectors, and warehouse personnel to achieve operational targets and quality benchmarks.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent product quality in compliance with customer specifications and international standards.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and 5S workplace systems, resulting in improved workflow efficiency and reduction in production waste.
• Coordinate with domestic and international suppliers for sourcing leather, components, and accessories; negotiate contracts to optimize cost without compromising quality.
• Lead factory audits and customer compliance reviews; address non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including production output, defect rates, delivery timelines, and cost per unit; report findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with merchandising and design teams to ensure timely sample approvals, bulk production kick-offs, and final shipment sign-offs.

Operation – Leather Manager - KH Exports India Pvt Ltd - Chennai

(2021-09 - 2024-04)

• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
• Ensuring all arrivals required quality & leathers required as per bulk orders to various units within required time limits.
• Coordinating & following up with tanneries & suppliers for their leather requirements as per customer specifications.
• Handling all factory audits & customer compliances and ensuring all processes have been followed, monitored, and reported to management.
• Non-conformities are highlighted to suppliers and brands for quality issues.

Leather Sourcing Team Leader - Farida Shoes Pvt Ltd - Ambur

(2017-12 - 2021-08)

• Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
• Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
• Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Leather execution from tanneries as per outstanding orders for customers M&S;, Rockport, and their routine audits for process and procedure.
• Handling 52 staff & workers at warehouse for executing leathers for production; implementing process & procedure for lean manufacturing 5S systems.
• Conducting internal audits with departments and ensuring records are maintained.
• Reducing cost by alternative leather liquidation from stocks.
• Reporting arrival purchase contract area and actual clean area as gradation by Satra methods.

Senior Led Technician Level 2 - Impactiva De S.R.L. - Wenzhou / Quzhou / Ruian / Putian

(2013-06 - 2017-11)

• Practiced maintaining necessary records for Quality Assurance processes on a day-to-day basis; sent copy to operation leader and customers for improvement tracking.
• Escalated non-resolvable issues to appropriate level of management for smooth resolution.
• Analyzed reports of defect leathers & goods and complaints and recommended necessary corrective action to control or eliminate manufacture of defective products.
• Co-ordinated with production department on regular basis to ensure quality of product is manufactured as per customer specification.
• Looking after Quality Assurance and executing quality services — from CFM, PPT, cutting, stitching, closing, lasting to final shipment approval of packed shoes in respective factories, following customer specification standards and international quality standards. Brands: MMK, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole Reactions, Paris Blue, Stuart Weitzman, Ellie Tahari & Saks Fifth, NY&C.;
• Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.

Production Manager - Rahman Industries Limited - Kanpur

(2006-11 - 2013-05)

• Lean manufacturing (tanning process) — buff split, cow grain upper, buff, goat, sheep process development suitable for PU coatings through paper transfer coating line.
• Sourcing of coating chemicals, release papers; process developments in all aspects.
• Restart PU plant; execution of production as per customer merchandising guidelines.
• Managing 60 staff and workers in whole plant; cost and control analysis.
• Handled upholstery leathers — production wet blue to finish.
• Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
• Cost effective — reduced manpower and reduced timeline, making one-third cost savings of ₹3,00,000 lakhs per month.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.

Assistant Manager – Leather PU Coating - Amalgam Leather Pvt Limited - Chennai

(1995-06 - 2006-09)

• Quality control: in-process quality control of leather at all stages as per P.O. orders.
• Travelled extensively abroad for special assignments like procurement of raw materials and marketing coordination to many countries including Italy, Germany, Hong Kong, China, Bangladesh and other Asian countries.
• Production & staff planning, maintaining chemicals, alternatives, production targets, follow-ups of leathers at all stages, coordinating workflow with all team members.
• Authority to take decisions for shipment maintaining as per TQL norms.
• Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
• Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
• Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - The New College, Madras University (1992-06 - 1995-04)

High School Diploma - MMA Govt School (1990-04 - 1992-04)