
Abrar Ahmad
Sr. Manager
Male32 y/oOthersLive in PakistanNationality Pakistan
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Summary
Dynamic and results-driven textile processing professional with over 7 years of progressive experience in textile dyeing and finishing operations, specializing in woven and knitted fabric processing. Expert in managing dyeing and finishing units, developing innovative dyeing and finishing recipes, and implementing sustainable practices aligned with global standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize production workflows, and deliver consistent shade accuracy and fabric quality. Adept at integrating advanced technologies, reducing operational costs, and ensuring compliance with ISO, OEKO-TEX® protocols.
Work experience
Sr. Manager
Norpak International.2024.08-Current(a year)• Manage end-to-end dyeing and finishing operations with handling yarn and knited fabrics. • Lead a team of 80+ staf including dyeing and finishing operators, lab technicians, and maintenance personnel. • Developed and standardized over 400 dyeing and finishing recipes across multiple material types and collections. • Introduced low-liquor ratio dyeing and finishing techniques, reducing water usage by 30% annually. • Implemented real time production monitoring system, improving on time delivery by 22%. • Collaborating with R&D and PD teams for seasonal color development and bulk approvals. • Conducted internal audits and ensured full compliance with ISO, ZDHC and OEKO-TEX® and customer standards. • Reduced reprocessing rate from 12% to 3% through process optimization and staf training. • Developed SOPs and training modules for new finishing technologies including silicone softeners and biopolishing. • Managing the procurement of dyes and chemicals • Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) for all relevant production units, and ensure compliance with relevant environmental and social certifications, codes of conducts etc. • Ensuring consistency in production by managing the close coordination with product development and quality assurance operation • Working closely with the human resources department to ensure trainings for the development of an efective and motivated workforce.Assistant Manager
Interloop Limited2018.01-2024.07(7 years)• Oversaw washing finishing operations for coton, viscose, nylon and polyester blends across jet and soft flow machines. • Conducted root cause analysis for processing variations and implemented corrective actions. • Optimized machine process types and chemical dosing, increasing throughput by 18%. • Led a team of 60 operators and coordinated with lab teams for finishing approvals. • Initiated a water recycling program for finishing that reduced chemical discharge by 30% and water discharge by 70%. • Supported implementation of Auto Chemical Dosing system (Termoelectronia, Eliar). • Conducted regular audits of finishing and washing processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions • Coordinate with PPC and cross functional teams to forecast chemicals demand and ensure timely availability • Ensure company environment, health & safety regulations in production unit • Handling operations of water, energy conservation & recycling plant • Preparation of daily production reports and report to company management • Worked on diferent finishing types such as enzyme treatment to control pilling, antimicrobial finishing, moisture management finishing, antistatic finishing, and softeners.Management Trainee Officer
Interloop Limited2017.12-2018.12(a year)• Worked as shift in charge and monitored dyeing and finishing machines for knit hosiery. • Maintained dyeing and finishing parameters and ensured adherence to SOPs and recipe specifications. • Recorded production data, shade results, and machine performance for daily reporting. • Assisted in preventive maintenance and calibration of processing equipment. • Participated in pilot trials for the application new chemicals and auxiliaries.
Projects
Development of anti-back staining process for multiple color yarns used in washing dyeing of para-aramid fabrics and measure uv stability
Coordinator2022.08-2023.08(a year)It was analysis project with department headPhytoremediation through constructed wetlands
Researcher2018.08-2020.08(2 years)It was joined combined project with government agencyRecycling of dyeing and bleaching effluent
Research Assistant2018.08-2020.08(2 years)It was funded project by higher education commission of Pakistan and University of Engineering and Technology LahoreDevelopment of digital printing process for socks
Coordinator2018.08-2020.08(2 years)I was responsible for installation and commissioning of newly installed 360 degree digital printing machines with the help of Chinese techniciansOne bath dyeing of nylon/coton blended fabric with reactive dyeing through cationic pretreatment
Member2015.01-2016.01(a year)It was my bachelor final year thesis
Educational experience
National Textile University
Master of Science in Advanced Materials Engineering2017.09-2020.09(3 years)▪ Nano Materials (Nanomaterials / Applications / Manufacturing Techniques / Characterization) ▪ Smart Materials (Smart Materials/ Applications/ Characterizations) ▪ Composite Materials (Fabrication techniques / Characterization / Applications) ▪ Mechanics of Materials (Mechanical properties of different materials under various conditions) ▪ Advanced Materials (Adaptive polymers / High performance Fibers / Ceramic Materials) ▪ Research Methodology (Practice of designing & conducting research & writing research article) ▪ Advanced Characterization Techniques (SEM, FTIR, TEM, XRD, XPS, NMR, DSC, AFM etc)National Textile University – Faisalabad, Pakistan
Textile Engineering (Textile Processing)2012.09-2016.09(4 years)Textile Chemistry
Languages
English
Good
Urdu
Native
Certificates
Development of efficient antimicrobial treatment process for socks
Development of digital printing process for socks
Dyeing of para-aramid fabrics and measure UV stability
Development of anti-black staining process for multiple colour yarns used in washing
Recycling of dyeing and bleaching effluent
One bath dyeing of nylon/cotton blended fabric with reactive dyeing through cationic pretreatment
Phytoremediation through constructed wetlands
Skills
Image J
Origin Pro
Minitab
MATLAB
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