Rafiqul Islam

Senior Manufacturing & Operations Executive with 25+ years of leadership experience across high-volume industrial manufacturing environments including Automotive, Aluminium HPDC, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Forging, and Tooling operations. Proven track record of leading large-scale manufacturing operations with full responsibility for P&L ownership, operational excellence, cost optimization, productivity improvement, and end-to-end supply chain coordination. Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement systems with demonstrated success in improving OEE, reducing waste, enhancing throughput, and building high-performance operational teams.

Extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams across production, quality, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and planning functions in multi-plant environments. Strong exposure to global manufacturing coordination, including collaboration with international stakeholders across Europe and Asia, driving standardization, operational alignment, and performance improvement. Experienced in adapting industrial manufacturing systems to regulated, quality-driven environments with strict compliance standards, audit readiness, and customer-specific requirements.

Actively seeking senior leadership roles in FMCG / Food Manufacturing / Export-led manufacturing organizations with strong focus on operational scale-up, compliance, and transformation.

Head – Operations & Manufacturing - EGLO India Production Pvt. Ltd. (MNC) - India

(2021-01)

Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across HPDC, Forging, Sheet Metal, and related industrial production systems with full accountability for operational performance, cost control, quality systems, and continuous improvement.

• Full ownership of plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, and engineering
• Manage large-scale HPDC operations (400T–1600T machines)
• Drive KPI-based performance management (OEE, scrap, downtime, productivity)
• Lead Lean transformation initiatives delivering +33% productivity improvement
• Achieve 26% cost reduction through operational optimization
• Implement digital manufacturing dashboards (Power BI, Excel VBA)
• Lead cross-functional teams across production, quality, maintenance, tooling
• Ensure delivery performance, process discipline, and operational stability

GM – Manufacturing - KOKO Networks | Saarus Innovation Ltd. (MNC)

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Managed multi-process manufacturing operations across HPDC and forging systems
• Led production planning, execution, and operational coordination
• Implemented Lean systems and KPI-driven performance frameworks
• Delivered measurable improvements in productivity and cost efficiency
• Strengthened cross-functional execution discipline and operational alignment

Plant Head - Sheet Kraft India (Veegee Group)

(2017-01 - 2018-12)

• Led automotive manufacturing operations with full plant responsibility
• Implemented Lean manufacturing and process optimization initiatives
• Improved delivery performance, quality systems, and operational discipline

Technical Head – Manufacturing - EGLO India Production Pvt. Ltd. (MNC)

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

• Supported global manufacturing standardization (India, China, Hungary)
• Strengthened process control and quality systems
• Supported operational excellence and engineering improvement initiatives

Head – Tool Room & Engineering Projects - Asia Motor Works Ltd.

(2008-01 - 2010-12)

• Led tooling operations for heavy commercial vehicle manufacturing
• Managed engineering projects with focus on cost, quality, and execution

Deputy Manager – Tool Room - Rico Auto Industries Ltd.

(2004-01 - 2008-12)

• Managed automotive tooling operations and maintenance
• Supported process improvement and manufacturing support activities

Engineer / Sr. Tool Room Engineer - Nagata India Ltd. (MNC – Japan)

(2000-01 - 2004-12)

• CNC machining, tooling development, and precision manufacturing
• Supported sheet metal and process improvement activities

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - MAKAUT, West Bengal (2014)

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - CTRTC, Jamshedpur (2001)