Asif Mahmood
Operations & Production Leader
Blackburn, GB.About
Highly experienced Operations & Production Leader with over 22 years specializing in personalization, large format printing, and manufacturing processes. Proven ability to lead and develop teams of 25+ employees, driving continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in the production of 2.5 million personalized items annually. Adept at optimizing workflows, negotiating supplier contracts for cost savings, and resolving complex technical challenges to consistently exceed operational targets.
Work
Pentland Distribution Services Ltd
|Warehouse Operative
Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Managed precise item selection and dispatch operations for customer orders, ensuring quality and adherence to shipping standards.
Highlights
Selected and verified items against customer orders, ensuring 100% accuracy for shipment.
Conducted thorough condition checks on items pre-dispatch, maintaining high quality control standards.
Processed order labels in compliance with shipping standards, contributing to efficient dispatch workflows.
Met daily volume targets to ensure timely dispatch of all orders, supporting efficient supply chain operations.
Assisted with packaging deliveries and requests, maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Studio Retail Ltd
|Pre-Production Supervisor
Accrington, Lancashire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Directed pre-production operations for personalized items, leveraging 22 years of expertise in graphics design, printing technologies, and team leadership to drive efficiency and product quality.
Highlights
Directed and mentored a team of 25+ employees, overseeing daily operations to ensure superior task execution and consistent achievement of production deadlines.
Spearheaded research and implementation of new printing methods and processes, enhancing efficiencies and product quality to enable the annual production of 2.5 million personalized items.
Cultivated strategic supplier relationships, negotiating significant cost savings on new equipment and consumables for the personalization facility.
Served as the primary liaison for cross-functional teams, including buying and warehousing, proactively identifying and implementing solutions to operational challenges, ensuring continuous workflow efficiency.
Provided critical IT and technical support for production systems and equipment, ensuring operational continuity and minimizing downtime, leveraging expertise in Graphics Designs, Large Format Printing, and Laser Engraving.
S & T Electricals
|Sales Assistance
Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Assisted customers in identifying optimal technology solutions and efficiently resolved technical issues, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Highlights
Guided customers through product selection to identify ideal technology solutions tailored to their needs.
Resolved diverse customer technical issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
Education
Blackburn College
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NVQ Level 2
IT
Pleckgate High School
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GCSE's
Certificates
ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
Issued By
ILM
Skills
Operations & Production Management
Operations Management, Process Improvement, Processes and Procedures, Data Collection and Analysis, Large Format Printing, Cutting Plotters, Finishing Equipment, Heat Press, Laser Engraving, UV Printing, Embossing, Personalization.
Leadership & Team Development
Leadership, Team Leadership, Supervision, Performance Management, Team Development, Business Administration, Mentoring.
Technical & Design Expertise
Graphics Design, Product Development, Vinyl Graphics, Digital Photography, Transfers, Sublimation, Digitizing, Embroidery, Technical Support, PC Troubleshooting.
Business Acumen & Problem Solving
Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Savings, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Collaboration, Workflow Optimization.