Arslan Ahmad

Accomplished Textile Manufacturing Operations Leader with 22+ years of experience leading large-scale industrial production and textile finishing operations in export-oriented manufacturing environments. Strong background in production management, manufacturing operations, and factory-level execution across continuous, high-volume textile production systems. Experienced in process engineering, production planning, and operational control of complex finishing workflows, supporting consistent output performance, controlled process variability, and efficient production flow.

Skilled in coordinating cross-functional production activities, driving operational efficiency, and maintaining structured execution across industrial textile manufacturing environments. Reduced chemical usage and cost through process optimization in REACH, OEKO-TEX®, and ZDHC-aligned production.

Finishing Manager - Nishat Dyeing & Finishing (Unit 35) - Lahore

(2023-11)

Technical Lead for 24/7 finishing operations (150,000 meters/day) supplying major U.S. and international retail brands including Levi Strauss & Co., American Eagle, Eddie Bauer, Gap Inc., and Duluth Trading Co.

• Functional Coating Execution: Wax, mirror, and leather-effect coating application on production lines with process control in manufacturing operations.
• Substrate Specialization: Leading finishing for Woven and Corduroy fabrics, achieving targeted hand-feel and texture consistency for high-volume export orders.
• Skin-Safety & pH Compatibility: Leading standardized pH-balanced finishing across all fabric categories to maintain skin-compatibility, biochemical stability, and alignment with international safety standards.
• Production Flow Optimization: Applying European automation systems knowledge (Sales tenure) to improve production efficiency, workflow coordination, and process stability in manufacturing operations.
• Commercial Impact: Implemented a Precision Chemical Management framework, resulting in a 33.7% reduction in chemical inputs per batch (saving ~$74 per batch) by optimizing liquor pick-up ratios.
• Leadership: Mentored a cohort of 70+ engineers and technicians on standardized finishing protocols and RFT (Right-First-Time) processing.
• Quality Control: ISO, AATCC & ASTM-tested production; process stability in textile manufacturing.

Sales Manager (Textile Machinery) - Rehman Brothers - Lahore

(2021-11 - 2023-11)

• Technical Knowledge Acquisition: Developed a comprehensive technical understanding of European machinery groups, including Shelton Vision, Testa Group, and efi Mezzera, focusing on their mechanical capabilities and automation logic.
• System Evaluation: Evaluated textile machinery performance and production capability as part of technical sales and client advisory processes for industrial manufacturing applications.

Finishing Manager - Shafi Texcel Ltd. - Lahore

(2017-12 - 2021-08)

• Dimensional Stability & Process Control: Specialized in dwell-time control and Lycra/Elastane heat-setting optimization to maintain GSM stability, reduce dimensional variability, and achieve precise tolerances in high-volume technical fabric production.
• Process Improvement: Implemented data-driven shrinkage control that achieved

Bachelor's of Engineering and Technology - Chemical Technology and Biotechnology - A.N. Kosygin Moscow State Textile University