Naushad Dompa

Results-driven Senior Industrial Engineering & Production Leader with 20+ years of experience across India, UAE, and Ethiopia in high-volume garment manufacturing — including woven, knits, and FR/PPE safety fabrics. Demonstrated track record managing factory operations of 1,200+ machines, driving lean transformation (Kaizen, 5S), and delivering consistent on-time shipment performance. Adept at building high-performance teams, implementing SAP PP for end-to-end production planning, and managing P&L with measurable cost-reduction outcomes.

Seeking a senior leadership role in a Gulf or international manufacturing environment.

General Manager – Operations - ITM Safety Pvt Ltd - Gujarat, India

(2024-09 - 2026-03)

Directed end-to-end factory operations across production, quality, and supply chain for a PPE/safety garment manufacturing facility.

• Sustained 98%+ on-time delivery rate with zero customer complaints throughout tenure.
• Reduced raw material procurement costs by 15% through strategic vendor renegotiation and alternate sourcing initiatives.
• Deployed 5S and lean practices across all shop-floor departments, improving overall operational efficiency by 6%.
• Managed full P&L accountability; drove cost optimisation initiatives that improved margins by 6%.
• Oversaw vendor development and performance monitoring, resulting in improved lead times and reduced rejection rates.

Senior Manager – Industrial Engineering - Ashton Apparels PLC - Hawassa, Ethiopia

(2019-09 - 2024-06)

Led Industrial Engineering function for a large-scale export garment factory (1,200+ machines), supplying buyers across EU and US markets.

• Managed full Cut-to-Pack production cycle, consistently achieving on-time shipment for export orders per season.
• Spearheaded Kaizen improvement projects that reduced average cycle time and improved line efficiency from 45% to 85%.
• Developed and maintained SAM databases, production routing, and costing models aligned with buyer requirements.
• Delivered comprehensive MIS reporting to Dubai Head Office, enabling data-driven decisions across production, IE, and HR functions.
• Trained and mentored a team of 12 IE engineers and supervisors, building in-house capacity for continuous improvement.

Industrial Engineering Manager - Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd - Bangalore, India

(2016-12 - 2019-07)

• Achieved peak production efficiency within 3 days of new line setup — significantly ahead of industry norms — through meticulous pre-planning and operator skill mapping.
• Developed SAM standards and product costing models for woven and knits categories, improving quotation accuracy and margin visibility.
• Delivered 100% on-time production compliance across all buyer shipment windows.
• Implemented lean manufacturing tools and manpower optimisation strategies, reducing per-unit labour cost by 12%.

Factory Manager - ITM Safety Pvt Ltd - India

(2011-10 - 2017-08)

Managed factory operations for PPE/safety garment manufacturing; established production SOPs, quality systems, and 5S culture from ground up.

• Oversaw production planning, scheduling, manpower management, and delivery fulfilment across multiple product lines.

Factory Manager - Prosafe Systems - UAE

(2011-10 - 2012-08)

Production Manager - Page Industries Ltd (Jockey) - India

(2011-02 - 2011-09)

Manager – Planning & IE - Natural Textiles Pvt Ltd - India

(2004-11 - 2011-01)

Industrial Engineer - Sai Laxmi Industries Pvt Ltd - India

(2002-10 - 2004-09)

B.E. - Industrial & Production Engineering - NMAMIT, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)